275 Trees Stormwater Special Project
In recognition of the City’s 275th birthday, the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services Stormwater Management Division is planting 275 trees!
The first of the 275 was planted at Windmill Hill Park on April 6th 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 13th.
The planting is 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 for many years to come. Native trees were be selected to replace empty tree wells and provide canopy shade along roadways. The project focused on adding shade trees in high heat index areas of the City and replenishing community locations with canopy cover.
Stormwater Management Division staff partnered with Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities (RPCA) Urban Forestry in selecting locations for each of the trees and project development.
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Final Tree Planted at Oronoco Bay Park
The final tree (an American Sycamore) of the 275 trees planted in celebration of the City's 275th birthday was planted on Thursday July 11th at Oronoco Bay Park ahead of the Saturday, July 13th celebration. To learn more about Saturday's celebration that will include the symphony and fireworks, please find more information here: Alexandria’s 275th Anniversary | City of Alexandria, VA (alexandriava.gov).
2nd Tree Planted on City's Earth Day Event
The second tree was planted at the Earth Day and Arbor Day Proclamation and the We Are Eco-City Alexandria Earth Month tree planting event on April 13th. This event had many children and families attend as the even was proceeded by viewing of the Children's Earth Month Art in City Hall.
1st Tree Planted at City's 275th Birthday Kickoff Event
The first of the 275 trees was planted at Windmill Hill Park on April 6th as part of the City’s Birthday Kick-off Event! The event was attended by the Mayor, City Council, and many residents.
Explore where the 275 Trees are planted throughout the City
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