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The Completion of the Low Line Green

May 29, 2020

Meet Meg Turner: Chair of the Board

April 28, 2020

The Latest Research: The Impact of Green Space on Violent Crime

March 11, 2020

Spring Cleanup February 29, 2020

February 20, 2020

The Low Line Green Explained

February 18, 2020

Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 7, 2020

Announcing the City of Richmond’s Green Team!

January 31, 2020

Saving the Insect Population

October 28, 2019

Research on Nature & Mental Health

October 23, 2019

Announcing the New Members of Our Board of Trustees

August 23, 2019

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Looking for a new spot for your daily walk or work

Looking for a new spot for your daily walk or workout? The Low Line Green is officially open!! We hope you enjoy it now and for years to come.

Last week, James River Nurseries, Inc started inst

Last week, James River Nurseries, Inc started installing our native plants and trees at the Low Line Green. We are excited about the rain garden that will help to remediate runoff from I-95 and will clean stormwater before it returns to the James River and Kanawha Canal (and eventually the James River and the Chesapeake Bay!)
#capitaltreesrva

Happy Earth Day from Capital Trees.🌿🌱🌳🌎
Stay safe and healthy💚
#earthday2020 #capitaltreesrva #lowlinegreenrva
#lowlinerva

Lynden Miller is a legendary public landscape desi

Lynden Miller is a legendary public landscape designer from New York City who has served as a mentor for many of us at Capital Trees. To thank Lynden for all of her support, we worked with Brent and Becky Heath of Brent and Becky's to create a new cultivar of daffodil and named it after her. We surprised Lynden with the new bulbs last April in NYC at the New Yorkers for Parks ‘Daffodil Breakfast.’ And in the fall, we planted some of the bulbs along the Low Line in her honor. Pictured here, the Narcissus ‘Lovely Lynden” daffodils are in bloom along the Low Line - we’re thrilled to see them thriving!

There’s a lot that’s unsure. But, we do know t

There’s a lot that’s unsure. But, we do know that spring is here, the sun will rise, and that the Richmond community will continue to work together.

How fortunate that in this time of forced social i

How fortunate that in this time of forced social isolation, our mission to connect people to nature is providing solace for so many. You can take a walk or run or bike ride along the Low Line, keeping careful distance from others. We’re grateful that we’ve been able to provide this beautiful public landscape for our community in this historic time of need. #lowlinerva
#capitaltreesrva #backtonature

It’s an uncertain time for us all. Taking a minu

It’s an uncertain time for us all. Taking a minute to unplug, take a deep breath, and take a walk on the Low Line can help give you a bit of perspective. Keep washing your hands, please follow the recommendations from the experts, and be mindful of the community as a whole.

Daffodils are known for their cheerful and colorfu

Daffodils are known for their cheerful and colorful blooms. The flowers are a sign that spring is on its way. They symbolize rebirth, new beginnings and friendship.Daffodils are blooming now at the Low line gardens. Come take a walk or a bike ride and enjoy the daffodils.
#daffodilseason #lowlinerva #capitaltreesrva

It's time for a spring clean up!🌷🌿 We hope y

It's time for a spring clean up!🌷🌿 We hope you'll join us to get your hands dirty and help wake up the Low Line this spring.
Learn more and get the sign up link here: 👉capitaltrees.org/spring-cleanup-february-29-2020/

We are in the process of transforming a neglected

We are in the process of transforming a neglected area east of the Canal Walk. In the next few months, The Low Line Green will become a purposeful acre of inviting public green space.🌳🌿🌷

Happy Valentines Day from Capital Trees💚 ❤️

Happy Valentines Day from Capital Trees💚 ❤️
#lowlinerva
#capitaltreesrva

“🎵Walk on by🎵”at the Low Line...🌿🌿

“🎵Walk on by🎵”at the Low Line...🌿🌿🌿
#rainydays #lowlinerva
#capitaltreesrva #urbangarden

The silvery gray-brown peeling bark of a River Bi

The silvery gray-brown peeling bark of a River Birch is particularly noticeable in winter. The garden at the Low Line serves as a living decoration all winter. Come take a walk and enjoy the different garden seasons at the Low Line.
#lowlinerva #capitaltreesrva #wintergarden #urbangarden

Thanks for your patience with our greening! The Vi

Thanks for your patience with our greening! The Virginia Capital Trail has been rerouted to a gravel path so that we can make much-needed improvements and create the Low Line Green.