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Conservation Montgomery’s Spring Big Tree Tour: The Champion Trees of Chevy Chase
May 7, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Conservation Montgomery’s Spring Big Tree Tour: The Champion Trees of Chevy Chase
Saturday, May 7 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
The inimitable Joe Howard has has once again graciously offered to lead a Spring tour of big tree champions in the Chevy Chase area. Most of the trees we’ll see are at private homes. We’ll visit champions of the following trees: Shagbark hickory, Burr oak, Honeylocust, Post Oak, Deodar cedar, Black Oak, Siberian elm and Pecan. On the grounds of Audubon Naturalist Society lives the champion Atlas cedar. All are awe inspiring and this is a rare chance to see most of them.With Covid restrictions lifted, we are again able to rent a bus. Meet starting at 9:15 AM in the parking lot of Chevy Chase Elementary School, 4015 Rosemary St., Chevy Chase, 20815. Since we are providing transportation for the group, we will charge a fee of $30 per participant to cover transportation costs. A nonrefundable payment must be made in advance and attendees must RSVP at the link below. All participants will be required to be fully vaccinated, boosted and wear a mask while on the tour bus.