Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    In 2020, Tregaron Conservancy focused on restoring, rehabilitating and maintaining its historic landscape, based on landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman's original vision. The Conservancy's landscape work in 2020 included the following: restoring historic stone footpaths and repairing and stabilizing other stone features; maintaining and improving trails; planting predominantly-native trees, shrubs, flowers and ground cover in Shipman-inspired wild gardens; clearing non-native vines and other invasive species; and adding, upgrading and maintaining storm-water management features. A new bench was added to the lily pond area. The Conservancy continued to implement its multi-year native grass and wildflower meadows project. The Conservancy also continued to analyze the health and condition of its trees, and its arborist and professional maintenance crew performed extensive pruning work. The Conservancy continued to work with the District of Columbia Historic Preservation Office in interpreting and recapturing historic landscape designs. All of the Conservancy's stewardship and maintenance work was performed under staff supervision and pursuant to an annual maintenance calendar. Although most of the Conservancy's community programs were cancelled due to the pandemic, the Conservancy received a record number of visitors in 2020. The Conservancy was able to host several small tours and gatherings. The Conservancy also maintained a robust volunteer service program, with a record number of hours contributed by volunteers, both adults and students. The Conservancy also continued to make improvements to its trail signage, printed materials and digital communications.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $141.3K

  • Tregaron Conservancy Landscape Stewardship

    In 2023, the Tregaron Conservancy continued to pursue its mission to restore, rehabilitate and maintain its historically landmarked property, inspired by landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman's original, early 20th century designs, for the benefit of the public. The Conservancy's landscape stewardship work in 2023 included the following: planting predominantly native trees, shrubs, and perennials in historically inspired "wild gardens; restoring and reconstructing stone features; repairing fences; maintaining trails; improving storm-water management; and clearing non-native vines and other invasive species. The Conservancy continued to enhance and manage its native grass and wildflower meadows. The Conservancy also worked with its arborist and professional maintenance crew to analyze tree health and undertake tree care and pruning. Extensive tree removal work was performed, as nine canopy trees were lost in a major storm in July 2023. The Conservancy's stewardship and historic rehabilitation work was performed under staff supervision, based on guidance in its cultural landscape report, and pursuant to an annual management calendar. The Conservancy landscape remained open to the public every day, dawn to dusk during 2023. The Conservancy offered a wide variety of well-attended community programs free of charge in 2023, including bird walks, landscape design/history tours, forest bathing walks, music performances, and programs for families, including guided nature walks and story-time. The Conservancy hosted visits by over 500 students from under-resourced communities participating in the Horizons Greater Washington summer camp program and from the local public elementary school. The Conservancy also maintained a robust volunteer service program, with hundreds of hours contributed by volunteers, both adults and students.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $148.1K