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August 11, 2020

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Our Executive Director, Shelly Barrick Parsons, wi

Our Executive Director, Shelly Barrick Parsons, will be speaking through the Henrico County Public Library at the Glen Allen Branch Library on Tuesday, October 10 at 3 pm. The discussion will highlight efforts to make Henrico County greener and more livable through planning, planting, and maintaining public green spaces.

Get more information on how you can attend in-person, or catch it online from the link in our bio. 👆

Is it just us or has September flown by? Luckily,

Is it just us or has September flown by? Luckily, the gardens at the Low Line are beautifully transitioning into the new season, and the cooler fall temps are the perfect opportunity to take a break, take a walk, and take it all in.🤩 We hope you visit soon! 🌳

These cooler temps and overcast days are not so su

These cooler temps and overcast days are not so subtly announcing fall’s arrival, and not far behind will be winter. Learn about our eco-friendly approach to preparing perennial gardens for winter, and how doing a little less tidying can help pollinators and wildlife overwinter. Our latest blog is linked from our bio. 👆

Earlier this month we participated in the first Do

Earlier this month we participated in the first Dominion Energy Charity Classic 5k, and we want to send our appreciation to the 16 folks who joined the Capital Trees team! Each participant's race entry fees will be donated to Capital Trees. Thanks very much to Performance Food Group for sponsoring the event, and of course to Birdies for Charity presented by Towne Bank for boosting donations by an additional 10%. 🏃‍♀️🏃

Around this time last year, we hosted some of the

Around this time last year, we hosted some of the kiddos from @stjameschildrenscenter down at Great Shiplock Park for a seed collection field trip! For Earth Day this year the class made "seed balls" to plant around the center, and now? Sprouts! We're so glad that the center is helping to foster the next generation of gardeners and that the Low Line's plants are germinating throughout the city. 🌱

FREE Blue flag Iris available TODAY (9/21) along t

FREE Blue flag Iris available TODAY (9/21) along the Low Line! 🎉 We thinned our irises, and the extras are at the River Lofts crossing area and will be around the rest of the day. Stop by and pick some up, so that you can plant a piece of the Low Line in your own yard.

As an organization, we tackle the goal of urban gr

As an organization, we tackle the goal of urban greening in multiple ways….

🌱We BUILD urban landscapes in areas that need them most.
🌱We MANAGE our established green spaces sustainably with the help of volunteers.
🌱We EDUCATE the community about the importance of and advocate for more public green space.

If you want to support our work, now is a great time to make a gift! Now through October 22, your gift will be increased by 10% when you donate through Birdies for Charity, linked from our bio.

If you live in or near #RVA you know that it's bee

If you live in or near #RVA you know that it's been HOT this summer!🥵 But if you live in a neighborhood without adequate green space, it's felt even hotter. Learn about the urban heat island effect, and how green space can help, on our latest blog post! It's linked from our bio.👆

THIS WEEK!🏃‍♀️🏃 Join us for the inaugu

THIS WEEK!🏃‍♀️🏃 Join us for the inaugural Dominion Energy Charity Classic 5k presented by Performance Food Group, taking place this Thursday, September 14th — starting and finishing at @hardywood West Creek. There's still time to sign up, choose Capital Trees as your nonprofit, and run/walk for a good cause! 100% of your race fees will be donated to Capital Trees when you select us as your non-profit during registration. Plus, we'll receive an additional 10% thanks to Birdies for Charity presented by TowneBank. Learn more and sign up to join in on the fun from the link in our bio.

@deccgolf @townebank

Today is the #InternationalDayOfCleanAir — did y

Today is the #InternationalDayOfCleanAir — did you know that urban green spaces, like the ones we add to the community, help to reduce particulate pollution in the air? According to the EPA, a study conducted by the city of Philadelphia found that "increased tree canopy could reduce ozone and particulate pollution levels enough to significantly reduce mortality, hospital admissions, and work loss days" that result from air pollution. If you want to invest in cleaner air in Richmond, you can support our work here: capitaltrees.org/donate

Next week is the @deccgolf Dominion Energy Charity

Next week is the @deccgolf Dominion Energy Charity Classic 5k presented by Performance Food Group. There's still time to sign up, choose Capital Trees as your nonprofit, and run/walk for a good cause! 100% of your race fees will be donated to Capital Trees when you select us as your non-profit during registration. Plus, we'll receive an additional 10% thanks to Birdies for Charity presented by @townebank. Learn more and sign up to join in on the fun from the link in our bio.

If you usually spend your days in front of a scree

If you usually spend your days in front of a screen or in an office, and you have today off work — head outside! Spending time in nature is good for your physical health and mental health and the Low Line is a beautiful urban landscape, and walkable linear garden that's easily accessible for city dwellers. The gardens are alongside the James River, Kanawha Canal, and Virginia Capital Trail — connecting the recently enhanced Great Shiplock Park with Richmond’s Canal Walk.

We’re excited to introduce the new Co-Chairs of

We’re excited to introduce the new Co-Chairs of our Board of Trustees — Diane Linderman and Susan Robertson.

Susan is a landscape designer and one of our founders. Susan helped guide our organization in the early days including serving as Board Chair from 2017 - 2019, is skilled in development, and her past project experience will be helpful as we navigate the funding and construction of our large-scale project at Hotchkiss Field and Community Center this fiscal year.

Diane is a newer member of the Board who has served on our Projects Committee for the past year, met with community members, and helped design the upcoming green space at the Hotchkiss Field and Community Center. Diane brings a valuable set of skills to our organization thanks in part to her multi-decade career in urban planning. We’re so excited for Diane to bring a fresh perspective to our organization’s leadership.

We’re fortunate to have this duo collaborating with each other at the helm of our Board. We’re looking forward to the strides we’ll make as an organization with their guidance.

There's still time to join the Capital Trees team

There's still time to join the Capital Trees team for the inaugural @deccgolf Dominion Energy Charity Classic 5k presented by Performance Food Group. You don't need to be a professional athlete! The 5k is walker friendly, and of course you can also jog or run. 100% of your race fees will be donated to Capital Trees when you select us as your non-profit during registration. Sign up today for the best deal, there's a price increase after September 1, 2023 at 12:10am EDT. Learn more and sign up to join in on the fun from the link in our bio.

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