CLAREMONT – Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy (LILP) have named Shelly Barrick Parsons as one of the 60 civic leaders selected for the Spring 2025 cohort of the Lincoln Vibrant Communities Fellows Program, a novel initiative for public sector leaders working to enhance their leadership skills and to tackle the most pressing issues facing cities—housing, climate, land, water, finance, infrastructure—to build and sustain vibrant communities.
At the intersection of Chimborazo Blvd., Oakwood Ave., and P St. sits a small urban space with a handsome memorial celebrating the life of Richmonder James S. Christian, Jr. A brief biography about Mr. Christian can be found here: https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/christian-james-s-1918-1982/
The Church Hill Central Civic Association (CHCCA) reached out to Capital Trees to help apply for a grant to create a beautiful and functional open space at this intersection, in the heart of the community.
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August 21, 2023
Hotchkiss Green Groundbreaking
Contact: Shelly Barrick Parsons, Executive Director for Capital Trees, 804.788.6450
Event date: Monday, August 26, 2024, 5:30 pm
Event type: Groundbreaking celebration and ice cream social
Location: Hotchkiss Field Community Center, 701 E Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond, VA 23222
In partnership with City of Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities and thanks to investments by individuals,
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End of Fiscal Year Update Capital Trees wrapped up its fiscal year in June with our annual meeting and celebration. Here are a few highlights we shared at the meeting:
Devin Jefferson is a Richmond native, and brings a deep knowledge of and connection to the City of Richmond to his work on our Board of Trustees. Professionally, Devin is currently the Program Officer at the Institute for Sustainable Communities. He has a background in STEM-focused programming and a passion for connecting with communities to address climate change and improve climate resilience. Read our interview with Devin Jefferson below to learn what board committee he’s part of,
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Quarterly Update We are setting aside the month of March to celebrate the people, projects, and principles that led to our founding in 2010. Collaboration, Conservation, and Community inspired our first board members and continue to influence our work today. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn through mid-April to see posts celebrating our past and looking to our future. ... Read more »
We’re thrilled to have Dr. Hollee Freeman on our Board at Capital Trees. Her personal and professional passions line up closely with the work we are trying to accomplish throughout the City of Richmond. Hollee is an author, educator, and beekeeeper who strives to bring people closer to the natural world. Read our interview with Dr. Hollee Freeman below to learn more about what Capital Trees initiatives she’s excited about, what brought her to our Board,
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After three years of study and collaboration, a coalition of community organizations with the support of Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities submitted a resolution to City Council to support the designation of Richmond as a Bee City USA Affiliate. The resolution supports the department’s mission to protect and build native habitats for the insects that depend on them. Capital Trees was a part of the coalition that helped build the task force,
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We’re thrilled to introduce Anne Poarch, the first Director of Advancement for Capital Trees, who joined our team in January 2024. Read her bio below to get to know Anne, her background, and how nature and the outdoors have been a through line for her for decades.
A Richmond-based author and entrepreneur, Anne grew up the youngest of five in North Carolina. Her mother and sister taught her the finer arts of shelling fresh peas and planning a picnic,
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Quarterly Update
Capital Trees’ work this quarter illustrates one of our core values: Collaborative. We build partnerships to increase, improve, and sustainably manage public greenspace. Throughout this newsletter you will find examples of our collaborative nature. We continue to strengthen relationships with public and private partners to build a greener and more livable Richmond.
Your investment, whether it’s a financial gift or the gift of volunteer hours,
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