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Something is Blooming (LIVE!) on the National Mall


Thanks to EarthCam's partnership with the Trust for the National Mall and the National Park Service, anyone can experience Washington, D.C. from the top of the Washington Monument!

Monument Cam provides an unobstructed view of some of the National Mall’s most recognized memorials and sites including the WWII Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Reflecting Pool, and Constitution Gardens.

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Cherry Blossoms on the Mall 2024
Cherry Blossoms on the Mall 2024

Enjoy this gallery of photos from 2024’s cherry blossom season from talented Instagram photographers. Photo by: Brian Rimm

The Trust for the National Mall Hosts a Monumental View Rooftop Reception
The Trust for the National Mall Hosts a Monumental View Rooftop Reception

The Trust for National Mall's Monumental View reception on March 21, 2024 gathered the National Park Service, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, supporters, benefactors, and special guests to an event overlooking the National Mall.

Washington Post: Stumpy steals the hearts of thousands at the Tidal Basin
Washington Post: Stumpy steals the hearts of thousands at the Tidal Basin

The Washington Posts’ Kevin Ambrose wrote about Stumpy, the resilient cherry tree on the Tidal Basin and beloved DC icon, and why all of the cherry trees on the Tidal Basin need our help.

NBC4's Tommy McFly: How to Adopt a Cherry Tree at the Tidal Basin
NBC4's Tommy McFly: How to Adopt a Cherry Tree at the Tidal Basin

NBC4’s Tommy McFly visited the Tidal Basin to learn more about how the effects of the changing climate and damage from storms and daily flooding are taking a toll on the cherry trees. Learn more about how you can save the cherry trees and Stumpy!

Cherry Blossoms in the News: Caring for the Cherry Trees and Preparing for Peak Bloom!
Cherry Blossoms in the News: Caring for the Cherry Trees and Preparing for Peak Bloom!

As the National Park Service and the Trust for the National Mall prepared for Peak Bloom and another beautiful season of the flowering cherry trees, we welcomed the public to get a sneak-peek at what it’s like to care for and maintain the Tidal Basin’s blooms.

CBS Evening News: Cherry blossoms mark the beginning of spring
CBS Evening News: Cherry blossoms mark the beginning of spring

CBS Evening News’ Norah O’Donnell visited the Tidal Basin to tour the cherry blossoms amidst the peak bloom season and spoke to National Park Service Arborist Matthew Morrisson about caring for the beloved cherry trees.

FOX5: Threats to the Cherry Blossom Trees
FOX5: Threats to the Cherry Blossom Trees

Catherine Townsend, President and CEO for the Trust for the National Mall, joined FOX5 to discuss threats to the cherry blossom trees. Photo by Angela Napili

FOX Weather Sunrise: Tidal Basin flooding threatening Cherry Blossom trees in Washington, DC
FOX Weather Sunrise: Tidal Basin flooding threatening Cherry Blossom trees in Washington, DC

DC Cherry Blossoms are in danger due to flooding at Tidal Basin. Matthew Morrison, Arborist at the National Mall and Memorial Parks and Catherine Townsend, president and CEO of the Trust for the National Mall, joined FOX Weather Sunrise to talk about the issue.

WJLA-TV: NPS arborist says climate change threatens future of Cherry Trees
WJLA-TV: NPS arborist says climate change threatens future of Cherry Trees

Facing the challenges of damage caused by increasing foot traffic from millions of visitors, the growing impacts of the changing climate and daily flooding caused by the rising sea level, the beloved Cherry Trees on the National Mall need our help now more than ever. National Park Service arborists work year-round to care for the trees and ensure they continue to bloom for generations to come.

NEWS RELEASE: Join Us to Learn How NPS Cares for Cherry Trees in All Four Seasons
NEWS RELEASE: Join Us to Learn How NPS Cares for Cherry Trees in All Four Seasons

On Friday, March 11, 2022, from 10-11:30 AM, media can get photos and video of National Park Service arborist crews working on the grounds to showcase all that goes into caring for the Japanese flowering Cherry Trees year-round so they’re primed and ready for peak bloom and continue to bloom for generations to come. And catch CLOSE-UP shots of the developing flower buds. Crews will be pruning the trees so you can expect to see work with ladders, loppers and snippers with the Tidal Basin or the Washington Monument in the background.

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