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August 2024 Quarterly Report

August 8, 2024

Meet a Board Member: Devin Jefferson

April 24, 2024

March 2024 Quarterly Report

March 25, 2024

Meet a Board Member: Hollee Freeman

February 23, 2024

Richmond Moving Towards Becoming a Bee City

January 30, 2024

Capital Trees Hires Director of Advancement

January 22, 2024

December 2023 Quarterly Report

December 20, 2023

We’re Hiring a Director of Advancement

October 27, 2023

Capital Trees Board Katrina Van Orden

Meet a Board Member: Katrina Van Orden

October 25, 2023

October 2023 Quarterly Report

October 17, 2023

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  • Celebrating 15 years in 2025
    • Thanks to our March 20 15th Anniversary Sponsors!
    • Celebrating 15 years on March 20
    • Earth Day Celebration Hotchkiss Green
  • Sustainable Management of Public Landscapes
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Stay safe and warm #RVA, check on your neighbors, Stay safe and warm #RVA, check on your neighbors, and be careful if you venture outside. *These photos are from our greenspaces during past snow days and shouldn't be used as measuring sticks for current conditions outside. ❄️
We’re delighted to introduce John Crowder, one o We’re delighted to introduce John Crowder, one of Capital Trees’ newest Board members. John brings a passion for gardening and landscape design to the Board, along with years of experience in landscape maintenance and a strong belief in the power of gardens and parks to connect and restore communities. Give our Q&A with him a read from the link in our bio.
The responsibility of creating a greener future re The responsibility of creating a greener future rests on our shoulders today. At Capital Trees, we create greenspaces that are not just beautiful, but vital. With every partner that joins us at the table, we accelerate our shared journey toward a healthier city. If your goals for 2026 include supporting the causes you care about, consider setting up a recurring donation to Capital Trees. It’s easy to donate monthly, annually, or just one time from the link in our bio. 👆
Need your new go-to tee for 2026? There’s still Need your new go-to tee for 2026? There’s still time to snag a Capital Trees t-shirt! Available in 5 colors, long-sleeve & short-sleeve, and made of soft cotton — you’ll be looking for opportunities to wear it all year long. A portion of t-shirt proceeds come back to Capital Trees, and each time you wear it, you’re helping spread the word about the importance of a greener future filled with trees. Shop from the link in our bio.👆
Investing in friendship and community in 2026? Cap Investing in friendship and community in 2026? Capital Trees volunteers and partners work side by side building meaningful relationships, making them happier and healthier. When people take action together, they’re invested in the wellbeing of our city, our environment, and each other. Many friendships have blossomed at Capital Trees workdays, where folks get their hands in the dirt and connect with each other over shared interests. We’re always welcoming newcomers to our volunteering crew — no experience required. The link to our volunteering opportunities is in our bio. 👆
Want to spend more time outside in 2026? Hold your Want to spend more time outside in 2026? Hold yourself accountable by signing up to volunteer with Capital Trees! Our work days provide plenty of fresh air, a break from screens, and the instant gratification of seeing all that can be accomplished in just a few hours. We post volunteering opportunities throughout the year, keep an eye out!
A new year provides an opportunity for a fresh sta A new year provides an opportunity for a fresh start and a renewed commitment to spending your energy in ways that matter to you. Need some inspiration for a more impactful 2026? Follow along for the next few days. We’ll be sharing ideas for New Year’s resolutions that also benefit our nonprofit.
We’re looking forward to our first event of 2026 We’re looking forward to our first event of 2026, and have been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm shown by our community — we’re already at capacity! Featuring a keynote from Murray Fisher and a panel conversation with Heidi James and Nissa Richardson — the evening will explore how rewilding can heal the soil and soul of our shared spaces. Thank you to our sponsors for helping bring this event to life. Learn more and join the waitlist from the link in our bio.
We create sanctuaries that offer refuge — for me We create sanctuaries that offer refuge — for mental health, well-being, and connection. Your year-end gift helps sustain these spaces and the people who rely on them. As the year closes, meet us there — and help grow a healthier city. ✨ Text GIVE to 804-885-2377 before December 31. We also make it easy to donate on our website from the link in our bio. You’ll have the option to set up a one-time gift or a recurring monthly donation. Gifts may also be made by the transfer of securities.
We’re thrilled to recap some of the highlights f We’re thrilled to recap some of the highlights from 2025. Year after year our community shows us the power of coming together to work side by side with our hands in the dirt. Scroll through to see all that you helped us accomplish in our 15th anniversary year.
Creating vital greenspaces and restorative habitat Creating vital greenspaces and restorative habitats depends on the ongoing generosity of our community. When you make a donation to Capital Trees, you have a direct role in accelerating our shared journey towards a healthier city. 💚 Where the ground needs more shade. Where the bees need more flowers. Where people need each other. 🌱 Meet us there. Give from the link in our bio.👆
Meet us. Capital Trees is celebrating our 15th yea Meet us. Capital Trees is celebrating our 15th year anniversary of making Richmond greener and more livable for everyone who visits and calls our city home. We’ve created public greenspaces that have become beloved gathering places for our community, and we’re building on our momentum. We know that the responsibility of creating a greener future rests on our shoulders today, and we hope as you look ahead to the new year, you’ll make a gift to our nonprofit. A gift today, helps us invest in a more beautiful tomorrow. Give from the link in our bio. 👆
Didn't get a Capital Trees tee under the Christmas Didn't get a Capital Trees tee under the Christmas tree? Buy a belated gift for yourself at bonfire.com/store/capital-trees (linked in our bio). The vibrancy of our gardens is mirrored in the available colors, and the shirts are high-quality, 100% ringspun cotton with a heavy weight and soft feel. A portion of t-shirt sales will come back to Capital Trees to help us continue our vital work — and each time you wear your new shirt you'll help more people learn about our nonprofit.
Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas to our commun Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas to our community, partners, and volunteers! Our greenspaces are waiting for you whenever you need a quiet place to walk, reflect, and reconnect with nature this holiday season.
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