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December 2021 Quarterly Update

 

 



Building public landscapes. Enriching the community.

December  2021

Season’s Greetings!  As we approach the end of 2021, we want to express our gratitude for your support.  Thank you!  Your contributions and volunteer hours ensure the landscapes under our care remain transformational spaces that build community and improve the environment. ... Read more »

Capital Trees is thrilled to announce the receipt of the Golden Hammer Award for Placemaking for the Low Line Green Project

Historic Richmond + Storefront for Community Design hosted the 5th Annual Golden Hammer Awards on October 28th at Hardywood. Capital Trees is thrilled to announce the receipt of the Golden Hammer Award for Placemaking for the Low Line Green Project (https://historicrichmond.com/2021-golden-hammer-awards/).

The Low Line Green (LLG) represents the culmination of a multi-phase project to restore neglected green space along the James River and Kanawha Canal. The completed green revitalized 2.5 acres in Richmond’s urban core including active and passive stormwater management,

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Capital Trees Helps Celebrate The Platinum Jubilee

Last week, Capital Trees was honored to be present at a tree planting ceremony at The Virginia House to commemorate The Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In honor of 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth has requested that trees be planted to increase and protect native tree cover, in the UK and beyond.

The English Speaking Union – Richmond Branch planted a native Virginia Dogwood, and hosted the “Tea and Tree Planting”.

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September 2021 Quarterly Update

 

   

   

  Building public landscapes. Enriching the community.

 

   

September 30, 2021

 

   

 

Community Engagement

We are growing!  Thanks to staff focus and resources like HandsOnRVA we are increasing our engagement through private, community, and maintenance workdays.  We welcomed three private workdays this quarter,

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Introducing the new Chair of our Board of Trustees – Kevin Finto

Kevin Finto is the new Chair of our Board of Trustees. Kevin recently retired after 35 years in the Richmond office of Hunton Andrews Kurth. As a partner on the environmental team, Kevin led the permitting of dozens of projects around the country and advised clients on environmental compliance and sustainability. Kevin plans to use his skills to continue the growth of Capital Trees.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to help build upon Capital Trees’ foundation.

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Meet Mary Petres!

We’re so excited to introduce Mary Petres, who has been helping us with our gardens behind the scenes. Mary has had her hands in gardens since she was 11 when she started weeding for a neighbor. Fast forward to 2004, she opened a garden and gift shop in Old Manchester before transitioning her business into a boutique residential landscaping firm where she’s honed her landscaping skills for the past 15 years. 

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Capital Trees Hires New Executive Director: Shelly Barrick Parsons

Shelly Barrick Parsons is the first full-time Executive Director for Capital Trees. We’re so lucky to have her at the helm to lead our organization in our next phase.

Shelly Barrick Parsons is the Executive Director for Capital Trees.  Shelly is a leader and collaborator that cares deeply about the relationship between people and the natural environment.  She believes that green space provides a connection to our best selves, to one another,

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Capital Trees is seeking a passionate, driven, creative, and visionary professional as its new Full-Time Executive Director.

Capital Trees is seeking a passionate, driven, creative, and visionary professional as its new Full-Time Executive Director.

Capital Trees is an urban greening organization. We create and advocate for public landscapes that build and create community and enhance health outcomes for all populations. Operating in the City of Richmond, Virginia and founded in 2010, we are a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the connections between people and nature. Our projects include the 14th Street Corridor,

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