From Bob Hainey: In its second year as an Arbor Day Foundation partner, Pepco is providing 3,000 free trees to customers in Maryland and the District of Columbia through the Energy-Saving Trees program. One thousand trees will be available for each Pepco jurisdiction in the District of Columbia, and Prince George’s and Montgomery counties in Maryland. Launched as a pilot initiative in 2011, the Energy-Saving Trees program conserves energy and reduces household electricity bills through strategic tree planting.

Pepco customers can reserve their free trees today at arborday.org/pepcotrees.

The following information was sent to us by Crystal Hunt:

Volunteers are needed for this year's Potomac River Watershed Cleanup scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m.  - noon.

Help ensure clean water...be a volunteer for this year's watershed cleanup efforts! In addition to new shoreline sites, community and adopt-a-road groups are also encouraged to participate.  This is an excellent opportunity for student and scout community service hours! The Potomac River Watershed Cleanup event will be held rain or shine.

The following information was sent to us by Laura Condeluci:

The U.S. Botanic Garden presents Orchid Mystique: Nature’s Triumph from February 18 through April 29. This annual orchid exhibit, in collaboration with Smithsonian Gardens, features orchids from around the globe.