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Capital Trees is thrilled to announce the receipt of the Golden Hammer Award for Placemaking for the Low Line Green Project

November 22, 2021

November 2021 Plant of the Month: London Plane Tree

November 9, 2021

Capital Trees Helps Celebrate The Platinum Jubilee

October 15, 2021

October Plant of the Month: Little Bluestem – Schizachyrium scoparium

October 11, 2021

September Plant of the Month: American Hop Hornbeam – Ostrya virginiana

September 20, 2021

August Plant of the Month: Hibiscus moscheutos – Swamp Rose Mallow

August 16, 2021

Introducing the new Chair of our Board of Trustees – Kevin Finto

August 16, 2021

July 2021 Plant of the Month. Monarda fistulosa – Wild Bergamot

July 16, 2021

Meet Mary Petres!

July 15, 2021

Capital Trees Hires New Executive Director: Shelly Barrick Parsons

June 3, 2021
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Can we take a second to appreciate all the benefit Can we take a second to appreciate all the benefits that trees bring to the table? Shade. Oxygen. Beauty. Shelter for wildlife. We have planted a variety of trees at the Low Line Gardens and Green, and we love taking care of them, because we know they’ll help take care of us back for decades to come.
Beautiful morning with some amazing volunteers! Th Beautiful morning with some amazing volunteers! Thanks to the folks at @one_north_america for spending their Saturday morning with us at the Low Line! 🌱
Today is #GivingTuesday! We appreciate all of the Today is #GivingTuesday! We appreciate all of the people who have donated to Capital Trees in the past and those who have supported our work in other ways. Today, as part of the international day of giving, we’re asking for donations. No amount is too small, and together, we have the power to enhance our city’s greenspace, for the good of us all. You can make a one time donation from the link in our bio, or, set up a recurring donation so that you’re automatically supporting Capital Trees and our work throughout the year.
Today is the perfect day to consider a gift to Cap Today is the perfect day to consider a gift to Capital Trees. It’s #GivingTuesday! As people come together today to support the causes and organizations near and dear to their hearts - we’re encouraged once again by the power of community. We know first hand the positive impact that individual generosity can have on our collective wellbeing - the Low Line is proof of that! We put together “7 Ways to Support Capital Trees this Giving Tuesday” to help you help us. 1. Follow along. Give us a follow on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Engaging with us on social media (liking and commenting on our posts) helps our work reach more people. 2. Spread the word. Help other people in the Richmond community learn more about Capital Trees. Share some of our social posts, forward an email, and/or invite a friend for a walk on the Low Line! 3. Donate your time. Volunteering for Capital Trees is a budget-friendly way to support our work. Join our email list to keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities that pop up throughout the year. 4. Honor someone important. Making a gift to Capital Trees can be a wonderful tribute in honor or in memory of a special friend or family member. 5. Schedule it. You’re busy, and finding time to donate to all the causes you care about can be tough. You can set up automatic donations on our website to make monthly, quarterly, or annual contributions without having to manage it manually. 6. Double your donation. Did you know that some companies match philanthropic donations? Check to see if your donation is eligible to be matched by your employer - it’s a simple way to double your impact. 7. Transfer of securities or stock. If you’re rearranging your portfolio or have appreciated stock, you can transfer stock directly to Capital Trees, we have instructions on our donation form to help. Together, we can unleash generosity for the greater good. And at Capital Trees, we’re optimistic that more equitable access to greenspace can help shape Richmond’s future for the better. You can make a gift here: capitaltrees.org/get-involved/donate/
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday and we're asking for gi Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday and we're asking for gifts to Capital Trees as part of this international day of giving. When you give locally, you're able to see the impact of your generosity. Our projects improve access to greenspace now and for generations to come.⠀ ⠀ If you're not in a position to donate, you can help us grow support for Capital Trees by: volunteering, sharing our posts on social media, and/or scheduling a tour for a group to learn more about Capital Trees. We invite you to get involved, it matters!⠀ ⠀ Give a gift to Capital Trees from our website: capitaltrees.org/get-involved/donate/⠀
We’ve said it more than once, and we’ll contin We’ve said it more than once, and we’ll continue to say it… We are thankful for our donors. Individual gifts sustain the work of Capital Trees. We can’t do this without you. As we look ahead to #GivingTuesday, we invite you to consider making a gift to Capital Trees. These gifts are seeds planted that help us continue transformational work, teach about best practices, and advocate for more greenspace in the community. You can make a gift easily from our website, linked in our bio 👆
If you’ll be taking advantage of online #BlackFr If you’ll be taking advantage of online #BlackFriday deals today, don’t forget to shop through amazon.smile so that a portion of your purchases gets donated to the organization of your choice! And of course, we encourage you to select Capital Trees as your charity - it’s an easy way to support our work this holiday season, simply by shopping as you usually do! Visit: https://amzn.to/1uxO9Vm If you’ve already set up an Amazon smile account, you’ll click the current organization in the upper left hand corner where it says “supporting.” Then click the small button that says “change charity.” Search for Capital Trees in the search bar, and follow the prompts. Then - just make sure when you shop through Amazon you do so via the smile.amazon.com link. If you haven’t signed up for amazon smile before - you’ll visit the same link - click “get started” to login with your Amazon credentials - and follow the prompts to select Capital Trees as your chosen organization.
Happy Thanksgiving from Capital Trees! As we take Happy Thanksgiving from Capital Trees! As we take a break today to eat, rest, and recharge - we’re continuing our #Thankful series to share our appreciation for the foundations and individuals that supported our work in 2021. As a non-profit organization, we rely on these donations to build public landscapes and enrich our community. We’ve had another successful year of making an impact, in no small part, thanks to our donors. THANK YOU.
We are grateful for the @VirginiaCapitalTrail, and We are grateful for the @VirginiaCapitalTrail, and the opportunities for connection it offers. We have loved transforming and caring for the Low Line Gardens along the Virginia Capital Trail, and are thrilled that so many people get to see and enjoy the greenspace when they visit the trail.
We are thankful for recurring gift givers. Recurri We are thankful for recurring gift givers. Recurring gifts help us plan for the year because they are a reliable and predictable income stream. A recurring monthly gift of $50 could support a two hour work day each month! Our work days help maintain the gardens in addition to allowing us to teach volunteers about best practices in caring for public and personal landscapes. If you'd like to "set it and forget it" you can set up a recurring gift easily from our website here: https://bit.ly/3fpHQT4
Our November plant of the month is the London Plan Our November plant of the month is the London Plane Tree – Platanus x acerifolia (previously Platanus x hispanica). Its hardiness and ability to withstand urban environments make it a great fit for the Low Line Fast facts: ➡️Looks a lot like a sycamore ➡️Capable of thriving in an urban environment ➡️Provides shade ➡️Provides food for wildlife Read more about it, and why we chose it for the Low Line, in our recent blog post. https://bit.ly/3CVUh5D
A huge thank you to everyone with BHE GT&S who cam A huge thank you to everyone with BHE GT&S who came out and worked in the Low Line Gardens this past Friday! You all did an amazing job! 🌿
Our neighbors in Shockoe Bottom and friends throug Our neighbors in Shockoe Bottom and friends throughout the community have helped us reach more Richmonders this year to make them aware of our greenspace as a resource that’s available to us all. We are grateful for our neighbors at @MainStreetRealty for sponsoring our events over the years, providing breakfast for our volunteers, and encouraging their residents to participate in our workdays.
We’re grateful for all of the connections we’v We’re grateful for all of the connections we’ve made with youth-focused organizations this year. We’re honored to have the opportunity to teach about our landscapes and the importance of greenspace and rain gardens.⠀ ⠀ @BlueSkyFund @ChesapeakeBayFoundation⠀
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Richmond, VA 23219

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