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A Thank You to Rolling Off Board Members

July 1, 2020

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

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This "Meet A Board Member" Friday we're welcoming

This "Meet A Board Member" Friday we're welcoming Kathryn West BACK to the Board of Trustees. We're so glad to have her back on the Board!

Kathryn Blackwell West served on the Capital Trees Board from 2014-2017. During her tenure, she served as Chair of the Governance Committee and Secretary. For 25 years, Kathryn enjoyed a successful banking career at SunTrust and Bank of America. She is currently a realtor with Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville using her banking experience to help clients with their real estate needs. Kathryn earned a BA from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, an MBA from the University of Richmond, and a certificate in Nonprofit Management from ConnectVA. She is a member of the James River Garden Club and The Woman’s Club and she serves on the Mission Committee at St. James’s Episcopal Church. Kathryn also fosters puppies and kittens for the Richmond SPCA.

We’re doing our part to support the monarch butt

We’re doing our part to support the monarch butterfly populations. Shown here is Asclepius tuberosa, more commonly known as butterfly weed which serves as a host plant for monarchs. Did you know? Milkweed is the ONLY plant that monarch caterpillars eat - without it, the numbers of monarchs will continue to decline.⠀
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#butterflies #monarchs #monarchbutterfly #butterflygarden #milkweed #pollinatorgarden #pollinatorfriendly #rva #richmond #capitaltrees⠀

"Meet A Board Member" Friday is back, and we're hi

"Meet A Board Member" Friday is back, and we're highlighting Dylan Hendrickson and welcome him as a newcomer to our Board of Trustees. We're looking forward to your contributions Dylan!

We've included his bio below:

Dylan graduated from VCU with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in December 2017. He is currently a VCU Master’s Degree candidate in the Master of Accountancy w/ a concentration in Data Analytics program and will graduate this August. Dylan began his professional career at Worth Higgins & Associates as an A/R & A/P associate in January 2018. He started work in public accounting at WellsColeman in October 2018 providing assurance and tax services to a diverse set of local private companies, nonprofit organizations, and high net-worth individuals. He has been a member of the Capital Trees Finance Committee since September 2019 and was selected to serve on the Virginia Society of CPAs 2020 – 2021 Young Professional Advisory Council.

Walk.🚶‍♀️⠀ Scoot.🛴⠀ Run.🏃‍♂

Walk.🚶‍♀️⠀
Scoot.🛴⠀
Run.🏃‍♂️⠀
Bike.🚴‍♂️⠀
Whatever way you get to the Low Line Green, you’ll be glad you did.⠀
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#lowline #lowlinegreen #rva #richmond #capitaltrees #urbangarden #greenspace #publicgreenspace #freshair⠀

Beautyberry Callicarpa americana got its name for

Beautyberry Callicarpa americana got its name for good reason - it’s quite the looker. In addition to the aesthetic appeal, it’s also native, provides food for birds, and produces both pollen and nectar.⠀
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#thelowline #nativeplants #urbangarden #capitaltrees #rva #richmond⠀

It's time for our first "Meet a Board Member" Frid

It's time for our first "Meet a Board Member" Friday!

Nathan Burrell is one of our new members of the Board of Trustees, and his experience makes him a tremendous asset to Capital Trees! His bio is below:

Deputy Director of Government and Community Relations for the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Nathan Burrell oversees special projects and initiatives in support of the Governor’s office, the Office of the Secretary of Natural Resources and all Department of Conservation and Recreation division’s goals. Burrell began his impressive career as Trails Manager for the James River Parks System eventually becoming Parks Superintendent for the System. His most recent position before moving to DCR was as Facilities Operation and Maintenance Superintendent for the Southern District – Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.

Burrell has been recognized by the Richmond Times-Dispatch as “Person of the Year” in 2018 as an RVA Change Maker by Richmond Sportsbacker in 2019 and by Style Weekly as a “Top 40 Under 40” in 2011 in addition to many other awards and accolades.

Burrell has a B.S. Parks and Recreation Management from VCU with a minor in Environmental Studies.

It took a lot of teamwork to create the Low Line G

It took a lot of teamwork to create the Low Line Green, but the end result is equal parts beautiful and functional. Sending a big thank you for a job well done to:

✅ Waterstreet Studio
✅ Dorin Landscaping
✅ James River Nurseries
✅ City of Richmond
✅ Department of Public Works
✅ Department of Public Utilities

#Richmond #ItTakesAVillage #RVA

With spots to park your bike, and plenty of nature

With spots to park your bike, and plenty of nature to enjoy, the new Low Line Green is the perfect spot to meet a friend and take a break this summer.

#rva #richmond #thelowline #lowlinegreen #capitaltrees

Happy Fourth of July from the Low Line!

Happy Fourth of July from the Low Line!

⠀ It’s been a long three months and we’re so

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It’s been a long three months and we’re so glad that some of Richmond’s favorite indoor entertainment options are starting to open their doors this week. As you make your way back to the city, remember that the Low Line is ready to welcome you back with open arms. As you do the rounds at some of your favorites, there’s plenty of fresh air to enjoy at the Low Line.⠀
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#lowline #capitaltrees #richmond #rva #staysafe #stayhealthy⠀

✅ Beautiful. ✅ Good for pollinators. ✅ Long-

✅ Beautiful. ✅ Good for pollinators. ✅ Long- lasting blooms. ✅ Drought tolerant.
Pictured here is: Meadow Sage, Salvia nemorosa ‘Blue Hill’💚💜

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