Celebrating more than 50 years of planting trees in mclean

Photo: Riverbend Regional Park, Barbara Ryan

we work to preserve and restore mclean’s urban forest.

Our mission is to spotlight the vital role native trees play in our local ecosystem and make McLean a more livable community by planting, maintaining and preserving trees.

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Hope to see you at this weekend’s Dranesville Tree Celebration on Oct 20 at Lewinsville Park from 4-6pm! Thanks to Supervisor Jimmy Bierman for hosting this event! #saveourtrees #lovetrees #plantnativetrees
The Common Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) tree is known for its mitten-shaped leaves and brilliant fall color. It is an aromatic deciduous flowering tree that is often found in natural areas and woodlands. Sassafras is unique in having three differen
McLean Trees Foundation is proud to sponsor this exciting event! Hope to see you there!
August’s Tree of the Month is the native Pignut Hickory or Carya glabra. Like other hickories, Pignut Hickory has alternating compound leaves with five to seven leaflets and nuts that form this time of year. It is a tough, resilient hardwood tr
Thank you so much to the Rotary Club of McLean for hosting MTF during their June 18th meeting, and allowing us to share information about our mission and ongoing projects in McLean. We really appreciated all the great questions and engagement of the

Tree Planting Map

The map below is a visual record of all of MTF’s tree plantings. Click an individual marker to learn more about the location and type of tree(s) planted. You can also expand the map to view a larger version.

Learn more about our tree planting programs and find out how you can help add more trees to our map!

 

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let’s plant some trees

McLean Trees Foundation creates opportunities to plant more trees in our community through our Neighborhood Tree Programs, Tree Sponsorship Program and through volunteer events.

Whether you have time, money or space available to help, MTF has a program to get you involved in beautifying our community and supporting our local ecosystem by planting trees!

 

Get your hands dirty!

You can help MTF plant more trees in McLean by donating your time to one of our tree-centric events.

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Trees for your Yard or Neighborhood

Find out how MTF can help you plant native trees on your own property or in your neighborhood.

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plant a tree in a public space

We can help you plant a tree in honor or in memory of someone in a public space in McLean.

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From the MTF Blog:

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April is Native Plant Month!
April is Native Plant Month!

States across America, including the District of Columbia, have designated April as Native Plant Month, thanks to the efforts of The Garden Club of America’s member clubs and collaborating organizations. Read about the many benefits native plants have to offer and why it makes sense to celebrate and plant them!

Help Trees Thrive: Tear Up Some Turf
Help Trees Thrive: Tear Up Some Turf

It’s fairly common in residential neighborhoods to see trees surrounded by grass or by small mulch beds, often heaped high like a volcano. But did you know that your trees would be healthier and grow faster if you replaced that turf and mulch volcanos with a 2-4” deep ring of mulch that extends out to the tree’s drip line or even beyond? Let’s look at why this is.

Native Trees of McLean
Native Trees of McLean

Many of us want to plant native trees for their beauty and the benefits they offer for humans, wildlife, and the ecosystem. But how do we know which native trees are best suited to our site? The key is understanding what conditions our native trees are adapted to in the wild, and choosing native trees that match the conditions of our site. Its also important to create a wholistic habitat and ecosystem for the newly planted tree that will best support it.

Tumbleweeds, Maui Fires, and Fairfax County: Could it Happen Here?
Tumbleweeds, Maui Fires, and Fairfax County: Could it Happen Here?

Wildfires around the country, continent, world seem to be on the rise. Wildfires in Maui have been attributed to higher temperatures, prolonged droughts, and invasive grasses. But could it happen here in Fairfax County? Can we comfort ourselves that the East Coast is generally a humid environment; invasive grasses have not been imported to feed cattle; we have higher trust in our utility’s emergency response capability, infrastructure, and access to emergency services?

why native trees?

“Trees of all sizes contribute immensely to the structural beauty, functionality, and habitat value of a garden.” 

Rick Darke and Doug Tallamy, The Living Landscape

Photo: Red Buckeye

more about native trees
 

But trees grow sooo slowly…

That’s true. But did you know that trees are workhorses for the environment from the moment they sprout and for decades into the future? Learn more about the incredible power of trees by clicking below.

Photo: White Oak, Joyce Harris

why trees are awesome
 

mclean trees foundation has planted dozens of trees in public parks since 2019

Photo: Barbara Ryan