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Capital Trees is seeking a passionate, driven, creative, and visionary professional as its new Full-Time Executive Director.

January 8, 2021

Meet Lisa Trapp – Our New Program and Outreach Manager

January 5, 2021

Richmond Times-Dispatch Articles Featuring Capital Trees

January 4, 2021

GCV’s 62nd Annual Conservation Forum Featured Capital Trees

November 24, 2020

Low Line Refresher

September 30, 2020

“Award-Winning Capital Trees” has a nice ring to it!

August 21, 2020

Capital Trees Job Opening – Program and Outreach Manager

August 11, 2020

A Bird’s Eye View of the Low Line

August 11, 2020

Capital Trees Goes Organic and Sustainable

August 6, 2020

A Thank You to Rolling Off Board Members

July 1, 2020
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Did you know that for every project we install, we Did you know that for every project we install, we sign on to maintain it so that it remains healthy and beautiful season after season?⠀
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#flashbackfriday to warmer days and fuller foliage #flashbackfriday to warmer days and fuller foliage along the Low Line. Every season on the Low Line has its merits - but on particularly cold days we daydream about sunny days like this one.

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We’re two weeks into the New Year, and we know i We’re two weeks into the New Year, and we know it’s cold out, but spending even small amounts of time in nature can help with your mental health. Bundle up, grab your journal or a hot cup of tea, and embrace a quiet spot on the Low Line - you’ll be glad you did.⠀
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The Low Line’s proximity to the City is what mak The Low Line’s proximity to the City is what makes our garden so accessible to Richmonders. When you’re strolling through the gardens, it feels like an escape from the hustle and bustle, but just a stone’s throw away are apartments, businesses, and Richmond’s “Tobacco Row.”⠀
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#TobaccoRow #LowLine #Richmond #RVA #Virginia #RichmondVA #Garden #Gardening #PublicGarden #UrbanGarden #LowLineGarden #Green #Nature #CityLife⠀
The Low Line is a public greenspace and linear gar The Low Line is a public greenspace and linear garden. It’s located in Shockoe Bottom between Great Shiplock Park and the Canal Walk - come explore this section of the Virginia Capital Trail, take in the gardens, and if you’re lucky you just might spot a train overhead.

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Nature is intrepid in its determination to thrive, Nature is intrepid in its determination to thrive, we hope this New Year inspires you to do the same.⠀
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#NewYear #Nature #Richmond #RVA #Snow #Virginia #Inspire #LowLine #CapitalTrees #Plants #Ecosystem #Garden #UrbanGarden #Gardening #PublicGarden #Greenspace⠀
A new year has never been quite as anticipated as A new year has never been quite as anticipated as 2021. We all have high hopes for this year, and if you’re making a new commitment to your health and community - the Low Line can help. These resolutions feature Capital Trees -  feel free to borrow them, adjust them, and add them to your own list!

➡️Take a walk on the Low Line every week. Download a podcast, lace up your sneakers, and get some steps in.🚶‍♀️
➡️Invite 3 friends for a socially distanced walk or picnic on the Low Line. 👯‍♀️
➡️Make giving to Capital Trees a priority - whether that’s monthly, quarterly or annually 💸 (You can schedule a donation from the link in our bio.)
➡️Bring your dog for a walk on the Low Line. Bonus points if you tag us in a photo with your pup! 🐕
➡️Log some miles by biking a new part of the Virginia Capital Trail. Start at the Low Line, and roll on. 🚴‍♂️

#CapitalTrees #Richmond #RichmondVA #Virginia #NewYear #NewYearsResolution #Goals #Resolutions #Walk #LowLine #Donate #Giving #Dog #DogsOfTheLowLine #UrbanGarden #Greenspace #PublicGarden #PublicGreenspace
We love when the plants at the Low Line Green are We love when the plants at the Low Line Green are in full bloom, but there’s something uniquely beautiful about spent blooms and a garden that’s winding down for the season.

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Need a break from the frenzy of the holiday season Need a break from the frenzy of the holiday season and the stress of the day-to-day? There are benches along the Low Line where you can sit, ponder, and take in the scenery. Bring a cup of hot chocolate or coffee and take a load off.

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Merry Christmas from Capital Trees!⠀ ⠀ Photo c Merry Christmas from Capital Trees!⠀
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The Low Line Green has been filling in since it wa The Low Line Green has been filling in since it was first planted in the spring, and as the plants grow and develop root systems, the rain garden becomes even more effective at filtering the runoff from I-95 and I-64 overhead. This holiday season we hope you’ll consider a gift to Capital Trees - we make it easy on our website, you can get to the donation form from the link in our bio.⠀
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The Low Line is decorated for the holidays, with W The Low Line is decorated for the holidays, with Winterberry, Ilex verticillata ’Sparkleberry’ pulling out all the stops. Photo credit: Kelly M.

#LowLine #Richmond #RichmondVA #CapitalTrees #UrbanGarden #Holiday #HolidaySpirit
Pause. Take a breath. Take a walk. The Low Line is Pause. Take a breath. Take a walk. The Low Line is calling.⠀
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Amidst all the change this year has brought, there Amidst all the change this year has brought, there’s something comforting about nature’s calm shift from season to season. The Low Line is transitioning for winter, and is showing off a whole lot of vibrancy in the process.⠀
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