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December 14, 2021

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We’re looking forward to connecting more with ou

We’re looking forward to connecting more with our community in 2022 - if you haven’t signed up to receive emails from us you can do so here http://eepurl.com/dkaaCP. Or, if you want to be kept in the loop about volunteering opportunities, you can email our Program and Outreach Manager at lisa@capitaltrees.org.

The red twig dogwood is vibrant along the Low Line

The red twig dogwood is vibrant along the Low Line this time of year, but we're featuring it as our January 2022 Plant of the Month for more than its looks! Read more about it on our latest blog.

Our gardens are meant to be enjoyed, often on mild

Our gardens are meant to be enjoyed, often on mild days, but even on rainy or snowy ones. The space is a shared resource that welcomes residents, visitors, and wildlife alike. We loved seeing our state bird hop amongst the garden as snow fell!

If you have off work today in honor of Martin Luth

If you have off work today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we encourage you to spend some time taking a walk at the Low Line. It can be a restorative place to reflect and reap the benefits of being surrounded by nature. If you're still looking for opportunities to participate in this National Day of Service, check out this resource. ➡handsonrva.org/mlkdayofservice-volunteer

And if you're not able to get out today - check the Hands On RVA site periodically, there are plenty of opportunities to give back throughout the year.

James River Park Enrichmond Foundation

If you visit the Low Line Gardens or Low Line Gree

If you visit the Low Line Gardens or Low Line Green in the coming weeks, you may notice that we leave many spent seed heads in place. Not only do we think they’re an interesting facet of the garden throughout the winter, but they provide shelter for insects and food for birds when many other food sources are less available. It’s just one of the ways we do our part for our ecosystem!

Some of the plants in our gardens have been there

Some of the plants in our gardens have been there since they were originally installed, and others have been added over time to refresh the greenspace. But all the plants, trees, and shrubs work together to create a welcoming place for all to enjoy - and we love hearing positive feedback like this from visitors!

During the winter, many plants go dormant, but tha

During the winter, many plants go dormant, but that doesn’t mean they’re stagnant. They’re hard at work preparing to grow and prosper with rising temperatures in the spring. The same goes for our small but mighty team at Capital Trees. We’re hard at work gearing up for another transformative year - and we can’t wait to continue to make a positive impact on our community this year.

Pictured here: Oak leaf hydrangea

Throwback to earlier this week, when we dashed int

Throwback to earlier this week, when we dashed into the snow to get a glimpse of the Low Line with the first dusting of snow for the season. We’ll likely see more winter weather in the coming weeks — stay safe and warm! And if you venture to the Low Line for a wintry walk - tag us in any photos you take.

As you look ahead to this year, and get a handle o

As you look ahead to this year, and get a handle on your budgets and plans, we encourage you to consider your charitable donations. If you tend to only donate at the holiday season, consider putting your giving on autopilot by setting up recurring donations throughout the year. Recurring gifts to Capital Trees provide us with a steady, predictable income stream to support our work. A recurring gift can help you make sure you’re supporting our work, even when you’re busy or hands-off throughout the year. We make it easy from our website, but if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to let us know! capitaltrees.org/donate

Need a bit of inspiration for this year’s New Ye

Need a bit of inspiration for this year’s New Year’s resolution? Look no further! Try to check off each of these throughout the year (or cycle through the list multiple times!)

✅Walk your dog at the Low Line Gardens
✅Ride your bike on the Virginia Capital Trail, starting at the Low Line Green
✅Meet a friend for a picnic at the Low Line Gardens
✅If you’re back in the office, take a walking meeting along the gardens
✅Volunteer at a Capital Trees workday
✅Add a native plant to your own yard
✅Join Capital Trees for a tour of the Low Line

Do you have a Capital Trees or Low Line inspired resolution? Let’s hear it!

Happy New Year! Here’s to another year of buildi

Happy New Year! Here’s to another year of building public landscapes, and enriching the community.

We're wishing you and your loved ones a safe, heal

We're wishing you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and happy New Year!
We're excited about the progress we've made this year, and the increased community engagement we've seen over the last 12 months. We're already setting our sights on our goals as an organization for 2022.

While 2021 may be coming to a close, it's not too late to support Capital Trees this year! If you've been meaning to make a donation to our organization, online gifts made today (capitaltrees.org/get-involved/donate/) will count towards our 2021 fundraising goals. The same applies for any mailed donations that are postmarked by today.

Gifts of any amount help us fulfill our mission of building public landscapes and enriching the community. Our impact is greater because of your support – thank you!

Happy New Year,
Your Friends at Capital Trees

Merry Christmas from Capital Trees!

Merry Christmas from Capital Trees!

Happy Winter Solstice! It’s the shortest day of

Happy Winter Solstice! It’s the shortest day of the year, so if you’re planning to walk on the Low Line, head out earlier in the day to catch some daylight. The silver lining is that days get longer from here as we begin our countdown to spring!