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October 28, 2019

It's #NationalVolunteerWeek and at Capital Trees,

It's #NationalVolunteerWeek and at Capital Trees, we're so fortunate that with every plant that takes root in our public greenspaces, we find more spirited individuals to champion this cause. Pictured are just a FEW of the recent groups who have gotten their hands in the dirt for a better future. Thank you to everyone who has gotten involved so far, and if you want to join us, learn more from our website, linked in our bio. 👆

Join us this weekend for our free Earth Day celebr

Join us this weekend for our free Earth Day celebration at Hotchkiss Green. The event is outside and family-friendly — we hope you'll stop by!

📅 Sunday, April 27th, 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍Outside at Hotchkiss Field Community Center, 701 E Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond, VA 23222

Look forward to ice cream from @rubyscoopsic and hot dogs from @jeromethehotdogman. We're excited to also be joined by several local organizations. @shalomfarms @rvagreen2050 @groundworkrva @lynnhavenschool @c3climate @3northdesign @republic_services @artonwheelsva @rvaparksandrec
Richmond National Parks Service, and Highland Park Garden Club

Volunteering opportunity! Join us in Church Hill o

Volunteering opportunity! Join us in Church Hill on Saturday, May 3 to update James Christian Jr. Memorial Place, a neighborhood pocket park. We'll be planting trees and plants, mulching, and more. Help us reinvigorate this small neighborhood greenspace, and learn best practices to apply in your own yard. Spots are limited so sign up today from the link in our bio.

@chaofrva

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At Capital Trees, we create greenspaces that are n

At Capital Trees, we create greenspaces that are not just beautiful, but vital. 🌳 This #EarthDay, #EarthWeek, and every day, we welcome everyone to join us. To step off of the pavement, onto the grass, and into a fresh way of thinking. 🌱 💚

👉Join us today 4/22 at 12 pm or 5 pm for a tour of the Low Line, starting at Great Shiplock Park. (Link to sign up is in our bio👆)
👉 Join us for our outdoor Earth Day Celebration at Hotchkiss Field Community Center on Sunday 4/27 from 1 - 4 pm. This event is family friendly. You’ll learn about sustainability, be able to tour our in-progress Hotchkiss Green project, and enjoy ice cream from @rubyscoopsic and hotdogs from @jeromethehotdogman.

Many local organizations are joining us on Sunday at Hotchkiss. You can look forward to engaging with folks from @shalomfarms @rvagreen2050 @groundworkrva @lynnhavenschool @c3climate @3northdesign @republic_services @artonwheelsva @rvaparksandrec Richmond National Parks Service, Highland Park Garden Club

We're in the final hours of our Spring for Green A

We're in the final hours of our Spring for Green Annual Giving Campaign. Tomorrow is Earth Day and the final day of our match window, during which gifts are matched $1 for $1 up to $25,000! Celebrate #EarthWeek, #EarthDay, and 15 years of cultivating vibrant public greenspaces by donating to support our work. With your help, we'll continue to transform public spaces into vital sanctuaries that improve mental health, restore the environment, and bring communities together. 💚🌳

Text ‘Give’ to 804-885-2377 or head to the link in our bio for a link to our giving page.

A special thank you to our Spring for Green campaign match sponsors including our four founding garden clubs:

Exact Stormwater Management @exactstorm
Boxwood Garden Club@boxwoodgardenclub
James River Garden Club @jamesrivergardenclub
Three Chopt Garden Club @3choptgardenclub
In honor of Boxwood Garden Club
▪️Anna and Charles Aquino
▪️Anonymous
In honor of Tuckahoe Garden Club @tuckahoegardenclub
▪️Freddie and Lawrence Gray
▪️Ellen and Duncan Buoyer

Stop by and see us at the science museum today for

Stop by and see us at the science museum today for their Earth Day events!

Earth Day in Henrico County

Earth Day in Henrico County

We're hosting an Earth Day Celebration at Hotchkis

We're hosting an Earth Day Celebration at Hotchkiss Green on 4/27. But in the meantime, you can find us THIS weekend at two separate events.
📅 Henrico’s Annual Earth Day Celebration - Saturday 4/19, 12-3 pm - Deep Run Park @henricorecparks
📅 Earth Day at the Science Museum of Virginia - Saturday 4/19, 12–5 pm - Earth Day activities are included with @sciencemuseumofvirginia admission, which is $10

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One of our longtime volunteers, Jerry, has generou

One of our longtime volunteers, Jerry, has generously donated his time to maintaining a mason bee box at Great Shiplock Park. Hear from him a little bit about the process!

Mason bees are one of the earliest bees to begin work in the spring and are very effective pollinators. Many thanks to Jerry for all he does for Capital Trees, including insuring we have plenty of mason bees in our greenspaces! Beneficial insects, including pollinators, are just one of the reasons why it's so important that we maintain our gardens sustainably. 🌎🌱🐝

Our March blog explores cultivating community and

Our March blog explores cultivating community and prioritizing engagement in public greenspace design and care, and includes maintenance updates and recent sightings in the gardens. Give it a read from the link in our bio. 👆

Come hang out with us on Earth Day by signing up f

Come hang out with us on Earth Day by signing up for one of our tours of the Low Line. 🌎 🌼 We'll guide you through the gardens and explain the strategies we use to keep them vibrant, resilient, and welcoming. Sign up from the link in our bio. 👆

The responsibility of creating a greener future re

The responsibility of creating a greener future rests on our shoulders today, and with every tree we plant, our community’s greenspaces become more beautiful and better for the environment — now and for years to come. Thank you to everyone who helped us plant trees at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center last weekend!

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