Trees Articles

Only YOU can save our trees

Only YOU can save our trees

Are you ready to join the community-wide effort to save our trees from the invasive plants that are threatening them? All are invited to participate in a “Spring Tree Rescue Extravaganza, March 21 - April 12, organized by the Fairfax Tree Rescuers PRISM (Partnership...

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FREE TREES!

FREE TREES!

Fairfax County Offers Free Trees to Community Organizations ~Application deadline is April 10, 2026~ Community-based organizations in Fairfax County can apply to receive free trees for planting on private properties, through a program by Fairfax County’s Urban and...

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Only YOU can save our trees!

Only YOU can save our trees!

Want to spend a couple of fun hours in the fresh air, in the company of others helping to save Fairfax County's trees? All are invited to participate in a “Week of Action”, November 8-16, when people across the county will come together to rescue trees...

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Oak Mortality

Oak Mortality

Recently, there has been much concern about oak mortality in Fairfax County. There is no specific pest or pathogen that is attacking and killing healthy oaks in Virginia, but rather a combination of environmental and biological factors that weaken oaks and eventually...

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How Can I help Improve the Creek?

Homeowners living in the watershed have an important role to play!

Conservation starts in your own front yard. Learn more about creek-friendly lawn care, habitat creation and open space preservation on our conservation page. Click one of the topics below to start helping improve Little Hunting Creek today.