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December 14, 2021

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Been to Great Shiplock Park lately? We’ll finish

Been to Great Shiplock Park lately? We’ll finish installing a rain garden to filter rainwater runoff later this spring, but in the meantime, we’ve already installed over 200 plants that will help support wildlife and pollinators alongside the future rain garden. Check out these before and after photos so far.

Have you saved the date for our June 4th work day

Have you saved the date for our June 4th work day yet? Grab a pair of gardening gloves, don closed toed shoes, and join us for a day of bettering the space. You’ll meet like-minded folks and get your hands dirty for the greater good. No experience required! Just let us know you’re coming from the link in our bio.

Today is World Bee Day, but supporting the world’s bee populations is an everyday endeavor. Many of the flowering plants, shrubs, and trees we install are chosen for their ability to support local pollinator populations, and we love seeing pollinators visiting the blooms. It’s proof of a job well done!

Photo Credit: - Barbara Crowder-Moore

The latest installment in our new blog on the sust

The latest installment in our new blog on the sustainable management of public landscapes has been published! Written by the Chair of our Board of Trustees, Kevin Finto, introducing the work of Anna Aquino and how it's impacted our approach at Capital Trees. Give it a read! https://bit.ly/37XPF4Q

Can you believe it’s been TWO YEARS since we fin

Can you believe it’s been TWO YEARS since we finished the Low Line Green? This photo was taken when the plants were first being installed in May 2020. Since then we’ve maintained the space, added even more plants, and welcomed countless visitors! Join us in wishing a happy 2 year anniversary to the Low Line Green!

The weather is warming and there’s much to do al

The weather is warming and there’s much to do along the Low Line before spring gives way to summer. Our next community work day is on June 4th, and you’re invited! Whether you’ve volunteered with us before, or it’s been on your to-do list, all are welcome! Read the event description, RSVP, or share with a friend — the link is in our bio!⠀

We've got an exciting announcement! We're rolling

We've got an exciting announcement! We're rolling out our new blog on the sustainable management of public landscapes. The announcement, written by our Executive Director Shelly Barrick Parsons, is live. Give it a read to learn more about what you can expect from this new resource.

Type this into your browser, or visit our website to find the new blog! capitaltrees.org/new-look-new-format-new-topics/

Today is National Public Gardens Day! Celebrate by

Today is National Public Gardens Day! Celebrate by visiting one of our public gardens, The Low Line Gardens, the Low Line Green, and Great Shiplock Park. No tickets or entry fee required!

#NationalPublicGardensDay

Northern Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), affectionate

Northern Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), affectionately known as “Forsythia of the woods” is a Capital Region native, is an exciting spring bloomer, but it also has tremendous value for gardeners, wildlife, history, and even foragers of today. It’s our featured plant this month on the blog, give it a read to learn more! (linked in our bio 👆)

Want to support the urban greening and advocacy wo

Want to support the urban greening and advocacy work we do here at Capital Trees? There are multiple ways to do that!

👉Volunteer. Keep an eye out for opportunities on HandsOnRVA (https://bit.ly/3OtiDKg) or get in touch with Lisa by emailing her at lisa@capitaltrees.org to become part of our weekly maintenance group that meets up every Wednesday.
👉Donate. We make it easy to donate once or on a recurring basis from our website here: https://bit.ly/3fpHQT4
👉Visit the Low Line. Stop by frequently to walk your dog, catch up with friends, or take a work call.
👉Share about us with others. Make sure you’re following us on Facebook and Instagram, and like, comment, and share our posts!

We loved having the students and families from Orc

We loved having the students and families from Orchard House School volunteer with us! Their hard work at the Low Line Green cutting back perennials, weeding, and planting native grasses aligned perfectly with #KidsInTheGardenMonth for April.

Let us know if your group wants to join us for a volunteering day, it's a great way to do good and get some fresh air at the same time. 🌱🌳

Need plans this weekend? Stop by the Native Plant

Need plans this weekend? Stop by the Native Plant Festival at Dorey Park on Saturday! Learn more about the event and what vendors and organizations will be there here: https://bit.ly/3Ev9fkN

WOW! Our weekly maintenance volunteers knocked it

WOW! Our weekly maintenance volunteers knocked it out of the park this morning refreshing the rain garden at Great Shiplock Park. They installed roughly 250 plants that will help filter rainwater before it returns to the Kanawha Canal. Thank you to this hard working crew!

Our Parks for All People Celebration is TONIGHT! J

Our Parks for All People Celebration is TONIGHT! Join us at 5pm at the Round House at Byrd Park to connect with our park partners, benefit from an informative keynote presentation, and help us honor Olmsted’s work to make parks for all people a possibility. There’s still time to let us know you’re coming by securing a free ticket from the event page, linked in our bio.

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