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Last week was a great reminder that growing a heal Last week was a great reminder that growing a healthier, more connected Richmond takes all hands on deck. Our projects are rooted in parks and public greenspaces but our work also happens in classrooms, community centers, listening sessions, and conversations with local leaders. Shelly and Mary led Capital Trees' first tree identification and canopy training of the summer for community members and Henrico County staff. Anne joined fellow nonprofit leaders to learn about Henrico County's sustainability efforts through Henrico HEART. Jesse participated in the Virginia Tree Canopy Workgroup's Central Virginia listening session, helping elevate the importance of urban tree canopy across our region. Creating vibrant public greenspaces takes more than planting trees — it takes education, collaboration, and advocacy. We're proud of the many ways our staff advances that mission every day. @henricocountygovernment @stewartheartcrew @henricorecparks
Along with our friends at @capitalregionlandconser Along with our friends at @capitalregionlandconservancy, we collaborated on a local event "Where Development Meets Greenspace" and spent the evening connecting with thoughtful leaders from Richmond’s development and real estate community. It was an opportunity to discuss how conserving and cultivating greenspaces strengthens community health, environmental resilience, placemaking, and long-term economic vitality. At the event we were able to highlight the complementary roles of our organizations. Capital Region Land Conservancy focuses on conserving important land and natural resources, and Capital Trees focuses on cultivating vibrant, connected greenspaces that communities can actively use and enjoy. We’re grateful to be able to partner and collaborate with other organizations who share our vision of a greener #RVA. Together, and in our own ways, we’re working to increase access to parks and greenspace for all Richmond residents. Thank you to everyone who spent the evening with us learning more. We’re always happy to connect with developers, legislators, and civic and community partners who want to take real action for the earth and the community.
Thank you to the team from @costargroup who volunt Thank you to the team from @costargroup who volunteered with us at Canoe Run Park to help take care of the newly planted trees there. For most of the volunteers it was their first time volunteering at Canoe Run and they were engaged and eager to learn. Together, they got their hands in the dirt to remove weeds and apply a fresh layer of mulch at the base of 12 trees. This maintenance work will help the trees in the upcoming summer heat because they won’t need to compete with weeds for water and nutrients, and the mulch will help the soil stay cool and retain moisture. Thanks again Costar Group — we appreciate your ongoing support!
When you purchase a Capital Trees t-shirt, a porti When you purchase a Capital Trees t-shirt, a portion of the proceeds come back to our nonprofit. Plus, each time you wear it, you’re helping spread the word about the importance of a greener future filled with trees. It’s an easy and comfortable way to support our work. With a variety of options, there’s a tee for everyone! 👉Two mission-driven messages 👉Long-sleeve & short-sleeve 👉5 colors to choose from 👉100% ringspun cotton Shop from the link in our bio.
Earlier this spring, Bond Millen Gallery hosted th Earlier this spring, Bond Millen Gallery hosted the 𝘙𝘌𝘈𝘊𝘏 art exhibition featuring the nature-inspired work of Jackie Battenfield, Kazaan Viveiros, and Naomi McCavitt. We want to thank @bondmillengallery for their support, and everyone who stopped by to see the exhibit and support the artists. The gallery donated 10% of proceeds from this exhibit to Capital Trees and helped us exceed our fundraising goal during our annual Spring for Green campaign.
Last month we hosted "Imagine Power in Place: A Co Last month we hosted "Imagine Power in Place: A Conversation on Equity & Access" at the recently reopened Hotchkiss Field Community Center, the site of our newest project: Hotchkiss Green. In case you missed it, we put together a recap from the event which you can read on our latest blog post (linked in our bio👆) Stay tuned for more of these free community events — they are open to the public and we welcome everyone to join us.
Our Board of Trustees is composed of passionate an Our Board of Trustees is composed of passionate and experienced community members, including Nat Draper who is featured on the latest "Meet a Board Member" post on our website. Our Q&A with him dives into his unique professional background, his thoughts on the importance of greenspaces, and more. Give it a read from the link in our bio. 👆
The @lewismediapartnersagency team joined us again The @lewismediapartnersagency team joined us again this spring for their annual Earth Day volunteering initiative. They got to see our newest greenspace project, the Hotchkiss Green and work together to tackle the perimeter of the rain garden there. When teams head out of the office and into a greenspace, they're able to spend a few hours working side by side with their hands in the dirt building meaningful relationships. Thank you LMP for your continued support and commitment to a greener future.
Looking for a tranquil place to reflect this Memor Looking for a tranquil place to reflect this Memorial Day? Head to one of our public greenspaces. These photos were taken at the Low Line (2803 Dock St, Richmond, VA 23223) but Hotchkiss Green (701 E Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond, VA 23222) is also open for visitors.💚
The DNA Workshop crew returned to volunteer with u The DNA Workshop crew returned to volunteer with us again, this time at Great Shiplock Park. Thanks to their enthusiasm we got a lot accomplished including weeding the entrace beds, rain garden, and pollinator garden. Thanks to @dykenelsonarchitecture for taking action together and investing in the wellbeing of our city, our environment, and each other.
Our Advisory Council Members and regular weekly ma Our Advisory Council Members and regular weekly maintenance volunteers recently joined us for a Lunch & Learn at the Byrd Park Roundhouse. Mary Petres, our Horticulture Manager, led a walking tour of the space, highlighting the trees that Capital Trees planted there in the fall as part of Richmond Tree Week. She also shared about the history of Byrd Park, the importance of species selection, and the ongoing care required to help greenspaces thrive. We’re grateful to our Advisory Council Members and volunteers whose continued support and hands-on help make our sustained stewardship of greenspaces in our city possible.
Looking for a way to volunteer and give back? Each Looking for a way to volunteer and give back? Each week, we have recurring volunteering opportunities in our greenspaces. On Wednesday mornings we host volunteers along the Low Line and on Tuesday afternoons we manage volunteers at the Hotchkiss Green. We have select Saturday morning dates at Hotchkiss as well. For all of our volunteering opportunities, no experience is needed, and it's a great way to learn hands-on skills you can use at home in your own garden. Come solo or sign up with a friend, we'd love to have you! Learn more and RSVP from the link in our bio. 👆
Last month, the team from Hanbury (along with Capi Last month, the team from Hanbury (along with Capital Trees Board Member Katrina Van Orden) volunteered their time at the Hotchkiss Field Community Center. They worked together to transform the garden bed at the entrance by removing the overgrown weeds and replanting the bed with native and native cultivars of shrubs, forbs, and grasses. Their hard work was on display for the recent ribbon cutting and makes for a welcoming entrance to the center — thank you @hanbury.design!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2nd Annu Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2nd Annual Earth Day Festival and the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Hotchkiss Field Community Center and Hotchkiss Green a success! Neighbors of all ages stopped by to connect with local organizations, enjoy hands-on activities, and celebrate the power of greenspaces to bring people together. Remember, the Hotchkiss Green is always open to visitors — if you missed the festival you can stop by any time to enjoy the walking trail and community greenspace. Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors: GROW SPONSORS: @exactstorm NewMarket GATHER SPONSORS: @millerirrigation @terraformarva @fulton.bank IN KIND SPONSOR: @cprofva Thank you to all of the participating organizations: @capitalregionlandconservancy @rvarapidtransit @lernrva @blueskyfund @rvagreen2050 @keepvirginiabeautiful @shalomfarms @biggayrva @transjamrva @bartlett_rva @richmondtreestewards @c3climate @3northdesign @beecityrichmondva Highland Park Garden Club @lewisginter @rubyscoopsic @rvaparksandrec @rvagovernment
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