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December 2023 Quarterly Report



   

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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Meet a Board Member: Katrina Van Orden

Capital Trees Board Katrina Van Orden

Meet Katrina Van Orden, a RVA transplant who brings a fresh perspective to our Capital Trees Board of Trustees. By trade, Katrina is an architectural designer, but as a resident, they see the need for and value of accessible public green space. Read our interview with Katrina, to learn about how they see collaboration with community and other organizations as important pillars for Capital Trees moving forward.

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October 2023 Quarterly Report

 

 



Quarterly Update

Throughout the summer, Capital Trees has continued its work of building a greener and more livable Richmond in our three program areas: BUILD, MANAGE, & EDUCATE.  Our summer saw the development of additional projects including advising a neighborhood association and an upcoming tree planting event.  The regular rain and warm temps kept us busy managing our existing projects. 

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Meet a Board Member: Anedra Bourne

Anedra Wiseman Bourne is the Deputy Executive Director for Venture Richmond, and thanks to her work in that role, she is no stranger to striving to “enhance the vitality of the community” here in Richmond. She’s been following the work of Capital Trees for more than a decade, and now has stepped up to serve on our Board, lending our organization her invaluable experience. Read our interview with Anedra to learn more about her,

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June 2023 Quarterly Update

 



Quarterly Update

Throughout the spring, Capital Trees has continued its work of building a greener and more livable Richmond in our three strategic areas of BUILD, MANAGE, EDUCATE.  We are also wrapping up our fiscal year on June 30.  Enjoy this update on current projects and programs.

Sincerely,
Shelly Barrick Parsons
Executive Director

BUILD

 

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May 2023 Quarterly Update

 

 



Quarterly Update

While our furry friends may have hibernated this winter, Capital Trees continued to build a greener, more livable Richmond through project development and advising, sustainable management, and educational programming.  I hope you will enjoy this update that highlights our winter quarter work!

Sincerely,
Shelly Barrick Parsons
Executive Director

BUILD

 

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Meet a Board Member: Diane Linderman

Each member of our Board of Trustees contributes valuable insight and expertise to Capital Trees. That includes Diane Linderman, who is Managing Director at VHB, and has built a multi-decade career focused on urban planning. Diane has been on our Board for nearly a year, serving on the Projects Committee and involved in the design of our newest project, the green space at Hotchkiss Field & Community Center. Give our interview with Diane a read to learn more about what she wishes more folks knew about Capital Trees,

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Meet a Board Member: Frazier Armstrong

If you’ve been following Capital Trees for a while, you may have seen this Board Member before. Frazier Armstrong has been closely involved with our organization for years, and was our first Executive Director. Now, she serves on our Board of Trustees and brings a unique perspective to the Board having served as our ED first. Read our interview with Frazier below to get her take on what more people should know about Capital Trees,

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Meet A Board Member: Jack Cooper

Board Member Jack Cooper is coming up on his 2 year anniversary with Capital Trees, and in that time he’s already been part of some pretty significant progress within our organization. Read our interview with Jack below to see how Capital Trees’ reputation piqued his interest, some of the behind the scenes work that will have a big impact going forward, and what he’s most looking forward to in the next year.

 

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