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Last year, we worked with the talented team at @si Last year, we worked with the talented team at @sidestudio.work to refresh our brand ahead of our 15th anniversary. They recently sat down with our Director of Advancement, Anne Poarch, to discuss how the new brand has helped us tell our story, the launch of our new Corporate Partnership program, and what’s next for our organization. Give it a read from the link in our bio. 👆
You’re invited! Free tickets are now available for You’re invited! Free tickets are now available for our upcoming speaker series, head to the link in our bio to get yours.👆 Dr. Glynn Percival, Senior Arboricultural Researcher for Bartlett Tree Laboratories, is coming to Richmond to give a talk on modern soil amendments for tree health. He’ll be focusing on improving soil health, supporting root development, and increasing tree resilience to drought, heat, pests, and disease. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how soil amendments can make a meaningful difference in the longevity of our trees. When: Wednesday, November 4th, 5:30 pm Where: @studiotwothree How: Thank you to our presenting sponsor @bartlett_rva for making this event possible. @lifeatbartlett
We want to send a big thank you to the two donors We want to send a big thank you to the two donors whose generous gifts are helping Capital Trees get a dedicated work van! Our staff carries tools, plants, gloves, and equipment to every volunteer workday, and a work van will make it easier for us to get on site to meet up with our volunteers. This is just one example of what giving to Capital Trees makes possible. Every gift helps us turn resources into action and put more hands in the dirt caring for Richmond’s greenspaces. And right now, your gift can go even further through Birdies for Charity presented by TowneBank. To boost your gift by 10% simply write BIRDIES in the memo line of a check and send it to us by October 11, or give online through our Birdies for Charity page, linked in our bio. 👆 Stock gifts can also qualify — just designate Birdies for Charity in your broker notes. Your generosity helps us do more. And right now, it can do 10% more. @townebanksocial
Partnering with Capital Trees creates visible, las Partnering with Capital Trees creates visible, lasting impact — transforming public greenspaces while engaging employees, strengthening communities, and aligning your brand with a healthier Richmond. Learn more about partnering with Capital Trees from the link in our bio. 👆 To receive the full range of benefits for Fiscal Year 2026–27, please submit your pledge form by September 15, 2026
If you have the day off for #LaborDay we encourage If you have the day off for #LaborDay we encourage you to get outside in nature to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. 💚✌ Not sure where to go? Our greenspaces are free to visit and welcoming to all: ✅ The Low Line — starting at Great Shiplock Park, 2803 Dock St, Richmond, VA 23223 ✅ Hotchkiss Green — at Hotchkiss Field Community Center, 701 E Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond, VA 23222
Save the date! The next installment of our speaker Save the date! The next installment of our speaker series is coming up. Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Bartlett Tree Experts, we’ll be joined by Dr. Glynn Percival, Senior Arboricultural Researcher for Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories to explore practical soil amendment strategies for urban landscapes. The event will take place at @studiotwothree on November 4th, and registration begins September 10th so keep an eye out here for the event link to save your spot. In the meantime, learn more from the link in our bio.👆 @bartlett_rva @lifeatbartlett
Looking for a way to do some good and give back? E Looking for a way to do some good and give back? Every week we host volunteers in our public greenspaces. It's a chance to get your hands in the dirt, connect with others in your community, and learn hands-on skills that you can apply in your own yard at home. Our volunteers are crucial to the sustainable maintenance of these shared spaces. Interested? Head to the link in our bio to learn more and let us know you're coming. No experience is needed!
Maximize your impact to Capital Trees this fall by Maximize your impact to Capital Trees this fall by making your donation through Birdies for Charity presented by @townebanksocial . When you do, our nonprofit receives an additional 10%. This year, you can donate directly to us via check — simply write BIRDIES in the memo line and mail to us before October 11th or give online at the link in our bio. 👉If you choose to give via stock transfer, please designate Birdies for Charity in the broker notes.
We've entered our 2026-2027 fiscal year, and want We've entered our 2026-2027 fiscal year, and want to take an opportunity to introduce the co-chairs of our Board of Trustees. Ashley Wallace has been on the board since 2022, serving on both the Advancement and Projects Committees. As a member of Three Chopt Garden Club, she had a long history with our organization prior to serving on the board and she's now serving the second year of her term as co-chair. Beth Gullette is beginning the first year of her term as co-chair and has been on our board since 2024. As a board member, she served as the chair of our Governance Committee and sat on the Executive Committee. We're grateful for the 30+ years of leadership, human resources, and organizational development experience she brings to our board.
Love the t-shirts that our staff, volunteers, and Love the t-shirts that our staff, volunteers, and board members wear? You can get one too! Check out the Capital Trees online store from the link in our bio 👆 to support our nonprofit and help more people learn about our work each time you sport your new shirt. A portion of the sale will benefit Capital Trees, so it’s a purchase you can feel good about. The shirts are high-quality, 100% ringspun cotton with a heavy weight and soft feel. Available in 5 colors, long and short sleeve & with two different messages to choose from. Get yours today!
We’re excited to share that we’ve been awarded a G We’re excited to share that we’ve been awarded a Give Together Grant from Altria. Give Together is Altria’s annual employee-driven giving effort — employees have a hand in the selection process, allowing them to support nonprofits that matter to them in the communities where they live. We’re honored to have been chosen by Altria’s employees! We received $15,000 to support our Community Environmental Stewardship Program which engages our community in the stewardship of Richmond’s public greenspaces. Last fiscal year, we welcomed over 700 volunteers to help sustainably manage greenspaces and increase community connection with these shared spaces. Our community engagement grows year after year as more people learn about and become invested in our work, and this grant will help to support that growth.
It's that time of year again! You can maximize you It's that time of year again! You can maximize your impact to Capital Trees this fall by making your donation through Birdies for Charity presented by @townebanksocial. When you do, our nonprofit receives an additional 10%. This year, you can donate directly to us via check - simply write BIRDIES in the memo line and mail to us before October 11th or give online from the link in our bio. 👉If you choose to give via stock transfer, please designate Birdies for Charity in the broker notes.
Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for "From Canal to Canopy," part of the special tour schedule for @venturerichmond's Riverfront Canal Cruises. More than 20 guests experienced Richmond's waterfront from a new perspective while learning how the public greenspaces we steward provide habitat for wildlife, improve water quality, and help connect people with nature. 🌿🚤🦆
If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to sup If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to support our work at Capital Trees, consider joining our Treekeepers Circle. When you sign up for a monthly donation, you provide our small nonprofit with consistent and ongoing support that we can count on month after month. A recurring donation can help sustain the ongoing maintenance and care that we put into our greenspaces so that they remain beautiful and welcoming spaces for all. 💚 🌳You can set up your monthly gift and join the Treekeepers Circle from our donation page, linked in our bio. 👆
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