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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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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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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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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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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We invite you to take a look at how far we’ve come over the last 10 years and to consider supporting us in our next steps – private donations from likeminded folks like you help us continue to make an impact. http://capitaltrees.org/donate
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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 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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We’re so excited to announce the newest member of the Capital Trees team. Lisa is a tremendous asset to our organization – when you see her at volunteer work days or community events, please be sure to give her a warm welcome.
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In November 2020, Capital Trees was featured in two front-page articles by the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The first article – “Investment in greenspace restorations along Capital Trail enhances public spaces in the city” – is a great overview for anyone who wants to learn more about Capital Trees and the positive impact our work has on people and the environment.
The second article is titled “Richmond’s poorest neighborhoods have the least community green space.
... Read more »Capital Trees was featured in the Garden Club of Virginia’s 62nd Annual Conservation Forum. This video allows you to experience the beauty of the Low Line and learn about the importance of our work and our role in the Richmond community.
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