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September 12, 2023

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There are just a couple of weeks left to join in o

There are just a couple of weeks left to join in on the fun of the Dominion Energy Charity Classic 5k presented by Performance Food Group! The race will be taking place on Thursday, September 26 at Hardywood West Creek. When you sign up and choose Capital Trees as your non-profit, we’ll receive 100% of your entry fees plus 10% thanks to Birdies for Charity presented by TowneBank. Open to walkers, joggers, and runners of all ages. Join today to beat the price hike, registration is currently $40 but will increase after September 12, 2024 at 12:10am EDT. Learn more and sign up from the link in our bio. 🏃‍♀️🏃

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The #RVA community never fails to show up for us.

The #RVA community never fails to show up for us. Our recent community workday was a wonderful success. Volunteers worked together to pull weeds and clean up the gardens ahead of fall, and with many hands at work, the group accomplished a ton (20 hours combined!) Thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer. If you couldn't make it, but want more information on volunteering with us, hop over to our website to learn more, it's linked from our bio.👆

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Enjoying the day off today? Head outside, get some

Enjoying the day off today? Head outside, get some fresh air, and feel better for every moment spent in nature. For city dwellers, the Low Line can be the perfect spot to do that. #RVA

It's been busy month over here! Read the latest fr

It's been busy month over here! Read the latest from our organization, what's been happening in our green spaces, and what we're looking forward to — all in our August blog post. It's linked from our bio! 👆

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Thank you to all of the folks who came out to Mond

Thank you to all of the folks who came out to Monday's groundbreaking celebration to mark the kick off of construction on the new Hotchkiss Green project. We're grateful for all of the community feedback and support leading up to this moment, and if you're a nearby resident you'll see construction begin very soon. 🎉👀

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Our groundbreaking event for the Hotchkiss Green i

Our groundbreaking event for the Hotchkiss Green is at 5:30 pm tonight, and we’ll be kicking off construction soon. We hope you’ll follow along in the coming months — we’ll share progress updates on this greenspace project as it comes to life. 🌳🌳🌳

Reminder! Join us on Monday evening at Hotchkiss F

Reminder! Join us on Monday evening at Hotchkiss Field Community Center to celebrate and kickoff the Hotchkiss Green, our newest green space project. The groundbreaking event will include speakers from the City of Richmond, City of Richmond Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities, and others, and Ruby Scoops ice cream. Please help us spread the word and we hope to see you there!

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The date we've all been waiting for is almost here

The date we've all been waiting for is almost here, the Hotchkiss Green Groundbreaking! It's set to take place with a community kickoff event at Hotchkiss Field Community Center on Monday August 26th at 5:30 pm. All are welcome, and we really hope to see you all there. You can get all of the event details and learn more here: capitaltrees.org/hotchkiss-green-groundbreaking/

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Looking for opportunities to give back to the Rich

Looking for opportunities to give back to the Richmond community? Stop by this Nonprofit Open House tomorrow! A variety of small nonprofits (including us!) will be on site to tell you about their missions and ways that you can get involved and make a difference. Share with your friends, neighbors, and colleagues, and we hope to see you there.

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Making plans for this weekend? Consider donating t

Making plans for this weekend? Consider donating two hours of your time to Capital Trees on Saturday morning (August 24th) from 8-10 am. We're hosting a workday in the gardens, and will meet up at Great Shiplock Park. The more volunteers we have, the more we can accomplish — we'll be working together to pull weeds and help get the gardens ready for fall. You can see all the event information and sign up from the link in our bio. 👆 Can't make it? Please share with anyone who you think might like to lend a hand – no experience is necessary.

Summer might be winding down but there’s still p

Summer might be winding down but there’s still plenty to look forward to, like the Dominion Energy Charity Classic 5k presented by Performance Food Group in September! When you sign up and choose Capital Trees as your nonprofit, we’ll receive 100% of your registration fees plus an additional 10% through Birdies for Charity presented by TowneBank. Once you sign up, join us on September 26 at Hardywood West Creek to walk, jog, or run for a good cause. Learn more and sign up from the link in our bio.

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Looking for a way to roll up your sleeves and help

Looking for a way to roll up your sleeves and help your community? We’re hosting a community workday in the gardens on Saturday morning, August 24 from 8 - 10 am. We’ll be meeting up at Great Shiplock Park and working together to help get the gardens ready for fall. All are welcome, no experience is necessary. If you’re interested, learn more and let us know you’re coming from the link in our bio. 👆

The green blooms of the Annabelle hydrangeas at th

The green blooms of the Annabelle hydrangeas at the Low Line really put the "green" in urban greenspace. Come see them, and the rest of the summer blooms in the gardens, you'll be glad you did.

When we say we have some of the best volunteers ar

When we say we have some of the best volunteers around, we really mean it. Jerry and Marc regularly volunteer in the gardens for our weekly maintenance days. Recently, we needed folks handy with tools and lumber and they stepped up to lend a hand. They worked together to secure our irrigation controls at the Low Line Green — check out their craftsmanship! Thanks very much to you both for all the time you donate to Capital Trees.

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