Sustaining Our Greenspaces

Capital Trees’ mission is Cultivating Vibrant Public Greenspaces, which encompasses both the creation and renovation of these spaces, as well as their long-term, sustainable management – a project in itself. We are committed to maintaining our greenspaces– increasing their value in the community and for the environment over the long term and for the next generation. Over the years, with our care, the places we create become more beautiful and better for the environment through our community-volunteer driven stewardship practices.

Sustainability is the practice of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves using resources wisely, minimizing waste and pollution, and promoting renewable energy source (RVA Green 2050). Sustainability efforts are vital for preserving natural resources, like the James River, and ensuring clean air and water for residents.

You can read more about our practices and values here: https://capitaltrees.org/newsroom/blog/

Our management practices:

Improve ecosystems
Adapt to climate change
Increase biodiversity
Sustainably manage pests and invasives
Use and lose less water
Improve soil quality
Reduce waste
Support wildlife

We invite neighbors and community members to participate in the project of sustaining our greenspaces through weekly, private, and community workdays. By volunteering with Capital Trees, community members learn valuable practices for both planting and caring for greenspaces that can be applied to their personal spaces and other public greenspaces. Sign up for current opportunities HERE. Then click on (See all volunteer opportunities with this partner organization) under our logo.

Capital Trees oversees all aspects of maintenance and engagement at the following project sites: