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Capital Trees is excited to announce the appointment of five new board members to the Board of Trustees. In addition, Capital Trees welcomes a new slate of officers. The new leadership is effective as of July 1, 2019. 

“Our new board members bring a wealth of talent and experience to Capital Trees. They are  leaders in their professions and in the community, and we look forward to harnessing their energy to help Capital Trees leverage public/private partnerships to build and nurture Richmond’s public landscapes,” said Meg Turner,

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Richmond’s Grid Magazine published an article about Capital Trees mid-July. It covers how we got started, the difference we’ve made in the Richmond community so far, and our plans for our next steps.

Read the article here.

Many thanks to WCVE Community Idea Stations: Virginia Currents: 2019 for featuring the work we’re doing here at Capital Trees! Give it a watch, and see first hand the difference we’re making in Richmond.

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We know that locals love the work that we’ve done on the Low Line along Virginia Capital Trail. That’s why many of the people who visit the Low Line do so multiple times per week, and season after season. 

We recently got the opportunity to show Mayor Levar Stoney some of our contributions to the Richmond community, and we jumped at the chance!

We scheduled the tour for Earth Day and Mother Nature had our back.

Having access to a park or green space usually encourages physical activity. And more morning jogs or lunch-break walks can help promote physical wellness.

But being outside in nature brings more to the table than just physical fitness. New research has found that access to green space during childhood can have a positive impact on mental health as an adult.

The numbers are staggering. The research concludes that “children surrounded by low amounts of green space in childhood have up to a 55% higher risk of developing a mental disorder – even after adjusting for other known risk factors such as socio-economic status,

Have you visited the newly renovated 17th Street Market? Located in the heart of Shockoe Bottom, the market has been a center of our community for over 275 years. As part of the refresh, 22 overcup, willow and Nuttall oaks were planted. As they grow, they will provide a shade canopy for the plaza’s busy public events.

Walking along the market, you may not know that there’s incredible green infrastructure at work just below the surface.

“Human beings need contact with nature and the natural environment. They need it to be healthy, happy, and productive and to lead meaningful lives. Nature is not optional, but an absolutely essential quality of modern urban life.” (1) 

In the recent past, cities and nature were treated as distinct entities. Cities were developed and roads were paved. In contrast, nature remained merely as an accent or as part of the outskirts of the cityscape. 

Happy New Year!

6 simple resolutions that help support Capital Trees!

Include Capital Trees in your New Year’s resolutions and help us continue to lead and inspire the Richmond community to be better stewards of our green spaces.  A beautiful public green space encourages community- building , outdoor enjoyment and strengthens our community through nature.

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