The City of Alexandria Department of Transportation and Environmental Services is planting 275 new trees throughout the city in recognition of the City’s 275th birthday. Last week, the City met a major project milestone with the planting of 100 trees to reduce gaps in the City’s tree canopy.  

The first of the 275 was planted at Windmill Hill Park on April 6 as part of the City’s Birthday Kick-off Event. That was followed by the Earth Day and Arbor Day Proclamation and We Are Eco-City Alexandria Earth Month tree planting event on April 13.  

The planting is being funded by the Stormwater Management Division through the Stormwater Utility Fee. The trees will help improve water quality, reduce nutrient runoff, and absorb stormwater to mitigate flooding.  

Native trees will be selected to replace empty tree wells and provide canopy shade along roadways. The project focuses on adding shade trees in high heat index areas of the City and replenishing community locations with canopy cover.  

Stormwater Management Division staff are partnering with Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities (RPCA) Urban Forestry in selecting locations for each of the trees and project development.  

The City has created a new webpage to learn more about the project. Here you can also find an interactive map to locate of all 275 trees. 

About the City’s 275th Birthday 

Alexandria at 275: Connecting to our past to define a brighter future. Since its 1749 founding, the historic City of Alexandria has played a major role in our nation’s story and reflected its progress toward inclusivity. Join us at events from April through September as we mark Alexandria's 275th anniversary and embark on the next chapter in our city’s vibrant history at alexandriava.gov/ALX275