The Low Line Gardens in snow
Winterberry, Ilex verticillata ’Sparkleberry’ in snow
Visitors to the Low Line in winter
Dried blooms provide interest in the fall and winter

Capital Trees is working to create a greener, more liveable Richmond through the thoughtful planning, planting, and maintenance of public green places.

Join us in March and April!

Volunteer with us this spring. See all opportunities on CF Engage.
Join us for Earth Day at Hotchkiss Green, Sunday, April 26. Learn more here.
Bond Millen’s Reach exhibition, March 5 – April 18, focuses on the power of nature to inspire art with 10% of exhibition sales going to Capital Trees if you mention our name at purchase during this perio.

Our projects:

Sustaining Our Greenspaces
Hotchkiss Green (2022-2025)
Canoe Run Park (2023 – ongoing)
Neighborhood Parks Consultation (James Christian Park), Libby Hill Park (RTD article on collaboration)
Henrico County Reforestation Pilot Project (2023- ongoing)
The Low Line (2015 – 2020)
Great Shiplock Park (2012-2013, 2022)
The 14th Street Initiative (2010-2011)

Capital Trees Impact Reports

Take a quick self guided tour at Great Shiplock and the Low Line

WHAT'S NEW

Meet a Board Member: John Crowder

January 2026

A lifelong gardener joins the Capital Trees Board, bringing deep roots, design insight, and a passion for the natural world that connects and calms.

We’re delighted to introduce John Crowder, one of Capital Trees’ newest Board members. John brings a passion for gardening and landscape design to the Board, along with years of experience in landscape maintenance and a strong belief in the power of gardens and parks to connect and restore communities.

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The Low Line Gardens in snow

Winterberry, Ilex verticillata ’Sparkleberry’ in snow

Visitors to the Low Line in winter

Dried blooms provide interest in the fall and winter

Capital Trees is working to create a greener, more liveable Richmond through the thoughtful planning, planting, and maintenance of public green places.

Take a quick self guided tour at Great Shiplock and the Low Line

WHAT'S NEW

Meet a Board Member: John Crowder

Curious About Plants Along The Low Line?

Join Our Mailing List