Richmond Tree Week 2024
Event Schedule
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Event Map
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Friday, October 11th
Community Tree Planting
James River Association
Friday, 10/11
9am - 12pm
North Avenue Branch Library
2901 North Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
Join the James River Association for a community tree planting at the North Avenue Branch Library. This planting is a part of the "Greening Richmond Public Libraries" initiative, which looks to not only increase public awareness of storm water runoff, but also take tangible steps towards reducing it. This event will be aimed at expanding the urban tree canopy in the neighborhood surrounding the library. We'll have two volunteer shifts, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Free lunch will be provided for those who register.
To register for volunteering, click on the link below, visit JamesRiverHero.org, or email Katy Riley at kriley@thejamesriver.org.
Tree Care + Planting Prep
Chimborazo Native Food Project
Friday, 10/11
9am - 12pm
Chimborazo Native Garden
3600 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23223
Chimborazo Native Food Project is a community garden located in the east end of Richmond, VA. They are committed to clearing out invasive plants and replacing them with natives! We will be planting a number of native shrubs for Richmond Tree Week, as well as weeding and removing invasive plants in the area.
The work will be done on a sloped area with uneven ground, so closed toe shoes are mandatory - sturdy boots are highly recommended. Long sleeves and long pants are also recommended, as there are invasive Himalayan blackberry patches in the area. Tools and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gloves if you feel more comfortable with them. Drinking water will be available, but please bring a refillable bottle.
We will meet directly across the cobblestone road from the Church Hill Dog Park in Chimborazo Park. Parking can be found in the lot above the dog park, or on the street level when entering the park.
Walk in the Woods
The 500-Year Forest Foundation
Friday, 10/11
10am - 12am
The Carillon
1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
Join the 500-Year Forest Foundation for a “Walk in the Woods” to promote and learn about the importance of old growth forests in the Richmond area. The forest behind the Carillon is Civil War era. We will be learning about the importance of old growth forests, invasive species, and the history of this area. Wear good walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat and water. Please leave your dog at home, thank you!
Registration not required, however it does help us with planning, so please sign up for your free ticket below!
UFD Tree Pruning Workshop Urban Forestry Division - City of Richmond
Friday, 10/11
12pm - 3pm
Swansboro Playground
3058 Stockton St, Richmond, VA 23224
So you've planted a tree - now what? Join Arborists with the City of Richmond's Urban Forestry Division, for a hands-on workshop on how to prune and care for young trees. This workshop is suitable for homeowners looking to gain practical knowledge on how to monitor and maintain their trees, or for any Richmond Tree Stewards or community partners who are seeking to improve their tree care skills.
The workshop will be held at Swansboro Playground, where trees were planted in 2021 in partnership with Southside ReLeaf, the Chesapeak Bay Foundation, and Parks & Rec. Attendees can expect practical and personal instructions on how to properly prune these young trees in the first 1.5hr, followed by a short break for the RTW Kick Off Celebration, and ending with more tree care tasks and additional time to complete any unfinished pruning. All of this work will help to prepare these young trees for the Fall and Winter months. The first 3 years after planting is considered the most critical time in ensuring healthy root and structural development, so help create a future full of happy trees!
This is a FREE event, however registration is required.
Tree City USA Award & Richmond Tree Week Kick-off Tree Planting + Giveaway
City of Richmond, VA Department of Forestry & Reforest Richmond
Friday, 10/11
1:30pm
Swansboro Playground
3058 Stockton St, Richmond, VA 23224
Join the City of Richmond’s Urban Forestry Division and Department of Parks & Rec, as we kick off Richmond Tree Week! In recognition of the City's 32nd year, we will be receiving our Tree City USA designation from our partners at the Virginia Department of Forestry. We invite community members to then help us plant our 2024 Arbor Day tree in recognition of this day, as well as learn about all the other events happening throughout the city during RTW. Be sure to take home your own baby tree from our RTW Tree Giveaway Station (while supplies last).
Tree Care at Swansboro Playground
Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Community Faculties - City of Richmond
Friday, 10/11
1:30pm - 3pm
Swansboro Playground
3058 Stockton St, Richmond, VA 23224
Did you know that first 3 years after planting is considered the most critical time in a tree's development? Learn how to ensure healthy growth in trees while helping to create a shadier and cooler future in Southside! Join the City of Richmond's Parks & Rec in performing various tree care activities at Swansboro Playground. There, we will care for the trees that were planted in 2021 in partnership with Southside ReLeaf, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
More information can be found on the volunteer sign-up link below. Looking to learn even more? Join us earlier in the afternoon at the UFD Tree Pruning Workshop!
Community Tree Planting
James River Association
Friday, 10/11
1pm - 4pm
North Avenue Branch Library
2901 North Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
Join the James River Association for a community tree planting at the North Avenue Branch Library. This planting is a part of the "Greening Richmond Public Libraries" initiative, which looks to not only increase public awareness of storm water runoff, but also take tangible steps towards reducing it. This event will be aimed at expanding the urban tree canopy in the neighborhood surrounding the library. We'll have two volunteer shifts, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Free lunch will be provided for those who register.
To register for volunteering, click on the link below, visit JamesRiverHero.org, or email Katy Riley at kriley@thejamesriver.org.
Richmond Tree Week Kickoff Happy Hour + Tree Giveaway
Reforest Richmond
Friday, 10/11
6pm - 8pm
Benchtop Brewing Company
434 Hull Street Richmond, VA 23224
Join the team from Reforest Richmond as we kickoff the 2024 Richmond Tree Week! Enjoy Happy Hour specials from Benchtop Brewing Co. and chat with other tree lovers and neighbors! We will have free tree seedlings for giveaway and information on all the various events happening across the city in celebration of all things TREES! Let's celebrate reforesting Richmond for a 5th year!
**Giveaway trees are first come first served, while supplies last**
Saturday, October 12th
Annual Tree Giveaway
Richmond Tree Stewards
Saturday, 10/12
9am - 1pm
Hickory Hill Community Center
3000 E Belt Blvd, Richmond, VA 23234
An annual event looked forward to by many, join the Richmond Tree Stewards for their Annual Tree Giveaway! This year will be a bit different from years past. We are focusing on increasing tree canopy coverage in historically underserved neighborhoods in Southside. Heat islands in this area often see temperatures up to 16 degrees hotter than other areas of our city.
We will be giving away 500 trees to homeowners in the 15 neighborhoods located in the following zip codes: 23234, 23224 and 23225. Half of the trees are available by pre-registration starting September 16th. The remaining 250 trees will be available, first come first served, on the day of the event (Saturday October 12th). Be aware that if you try to reserve trees and you do not live in the targeted zip codes, your order will be rejected.
Also new this year, planting assistance will be provided for those who may need it. Please visit our website for more details on planting assistance eligibility requirements!
Tree Planting & Tree Care at Blackwell Elementary School
Southside ReLeaf, and PRCF
Saturday, 10/12
10am - 1pm
J.H. Blackwell Elementary School
300 E 15th St, Richmond, VA 23224
Join members of Southside ReLeaf and Parks & Rec for a community tree planting! We will be planting 5 trees on the grounds of J.H. Blackwell Elementary School, which in maturity, will provide much needed shade and cooler temperatures for students using the nearby playground. If time and capacity allows, we will also be mulching and weeding out some of the mature trees on the grounds, including some that were planted 5 years ago.
More information, including specific meeting location, will be shared upon sign up.
Rain Barrel Workshop
James River Association
Saturday, 10/12
9am - 10am
East End Branch Library
1200 N 25th St, Richmond, VA 23223
Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop and tree giveaway at Richmond's East End Branch Library on Saturday, October 12! From 9am-10am, JRA staff members will instruct rain barrel workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum and a RainRecycle rain barrel kit from The Rain Barrel Depot.
Following the rain barrel workshop, participants and community members are welcome to take home a tree as part of a tree giveaway. The giveaway is free to attend and will take place from 10am-12pm.
To register for the rain barrel workshop, visit JamesRiverHero.org or email Katy Riley at kriley@thejamesriver.org
RTW Tree Giveaway
James River Association & Reforest Richmond
Saturday, 10/12
10am - 12pm
East End Branch Library
1200 N 25th St, Richmond, VA 23223
Celebrate Richmond Tree Week with the James River Association! Receive your own FREE tree seedling, and help improve the water quality in the James River by pledging to be a “River Hero”!
Trees will be available first come first served, and while supplies last. Visit JamesRiverHero.org for more information.
Sunday, October 13th
Trees and Watersheds:
A Walking Tour, Tree Care & Planting
Reedy Creek Coalition &
Local Ecotype Richmond Natives (LERN)
Sunday, 10/13
2pm - 4pm
Crooked Branch Ravine Park
(entrance at the end of Northrop St.)
Join LERN and The Reedy Creek Coalition for a 1-hr walking tour through Crooked Branch Ravine - one of Richmond’s hidden gems. Topics covered during the walk will include tree identification, the role of trees in protecting water quality and reducing heat islands, and the impact of invasive plants on tree canopy. The second hour will be devoted to removing English ivy from a high quality forested area of the park, as well as plant some small trees and shrubs to enhance the understory.
Just Gravel, Sun & Water: Growing Better Roots for Trees & Shrubs
Richmond Tree Stewards
Sunday, 10/13
2pm - 3:30pm
Northside Nursery
810 Forest Lawn Dr, Richmond, VA 23222
Come see the Richmond Tree Stewards’ gravel bed nursery which is currently growing 100 seedlings in collaboration with RVA Parks & Rec! Gain knowledge about the advantages of using gravel beds, learn how roots grow in gravel, experience how to properly extract plants, and discover why “native” may not be the only plant knowledge you need to know.
No registration necessary, please stop by during our event hours!
Fields, Forests + Streams Celebration
Capital Region Land Conservancy
Sunday, 10/13
5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Robins Nature Center at Maymont
2201 Shields Lake Drive, Richmond, VA, 23220
Join Capital Region Land Conservancy on Sunday, October 13 as friends and fans of Capital Region Land Conservancy gather at Maymont’s The Robins Nature Center to celebrate our accomplishments over the past year and new strategic goals for the future. From 5:30pm to 7:30pm, we’ll enjoy food and drinks, silent auction, celebratory remarks, music by popular jazz ensemble Django Tango, plus the exclusive opportunity to enjoy the Nature Center’s exhibits after hours!
Monday, October 14th
Swansboro West Tree Planting
Swansboro West Civic Association & Richmond Tree Stewards
Monday, 10/14
10am - 1pm
Swansboro West Neighborhood
(meeting on McRand St between East 32nd and East 33rd St.)
Join the Swansboro West Civic Association for a neighborhood tree planting, as they kick off their Fall planting season! In partnership with the Richmond Tree Stewards and Southside ReLeaf, we will be planting 13 young trees in approved city street sites between the sidewalk and curb throughout Swansboro West. These trees will help create much needed shade in an area lacking in trees, helping to alleviate hot temperatures (as much as 10 degrees cooler), improved health benefits (lower rates of asthma) and better air quality. Meet and engage with neighbors as we work together to invest in our neighborhood, ensuring these natural benefits are here for generations to come.
Amelia Street School Gardens Open House + Tree Giveaway
VCU Sustainability &
Richmond Master Gardeners
Monday, 10/14
2pm - 6:30pm
Amelia St School
1821 Amelia St, Richmond, VA 23220
VCU Sustainability and the Richmond Master Gardeners are partnering to offer an afternoon and early evening of activities including a native perennial, grass, and tree identification walk. We also intend to collect seeds from selected species to bolster our seed bank with the opportunity for participants to gather seeds for themselves. For those looking to get a little dirtier, we are hoping to have a pile of mulch on hand to spruce up our tree plantings. We invite people to drop in and out as it suits their schedules.
Also, through the generous support of the City of Richmond’s Parks & Rec, be sure to stop by Reforest Richmond's pop-up tree giveaway station for your very own tree seedling! Can’t make it to this one? Check out the rest of the schedule for more opportunities!
Tuesday, October 15th
Free-A-Tree! Invasive Plant Removal
Southside ReLeaf, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, & PRCF
Tuesday, 10/15
11am - 2pm
Charlie Sydnor Playground
1400 Maury St, Richmond, VA 23224
Join Southside ReLeaf, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, and City of Richmond's Parks & Rec for a tree care day at Blackwell Park. In the near future, this park will undergo a number of enhancements, including a new community garden, permeable paver parking lot, new paved walking trail, and native plant areas. In preparation for this work, join Parks staff as we identify specimen trees marked for conservation, learn about and remove invasive vines such as English Ivy, winter creeper, and porcelain berry, as well as litter pick up.
More information, including specific meeting location, will be shared upon sign up.
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Trees for Healthy Communities
Richmond Henrico Health District
Tuesday, 10/15
12pm - 1pm
Virtual Presentation
Trees are public health heroes, from cleaning our air and water to keeping our neighborhoods cool. As Richmond sees longer, hotter summers due to climate change, how can our urban forests help keep our community healthy and safe from extreme heat? Join the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts as part of Richmond Tree Week 2024 to learn about the health impacts of extreme heat in Richmond and the role that urban forests play in supporting public health.
Tour of The Green
Science Museum of Virginia
Tuesday, 10/15
3pm - 4pm
Science Museum of Virginia
2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
The Science Museum is celebrating another milestone in the greening of its campus with the completion of construction on Phase 2 of The Green in May 2024. The focus of Phase 2 was to add more greenspace and remove additional hardscape, while improving campus safety by slowing traffic and minimizing pedestrian/vehicle interactions. The project removed almost 6,000 square feet of impervious surface, planted 43 trees and added two new pollinator friendly planting beds. Come tour Phase 1 and 2 of The Green and learn more about the campus greening efforts of the Science Museum of Virginia.
Meet at Cosmic Perception, the large sculpture in The Green. Parking in the Parking Deck at the Science Museum. Registration is not required, however it does help us with planning, so please register for your FREE ticket below!
RTW Tree Giveaway
RVAgreen 2050 - Office of Sustainability - City of Richmond
Tuesday, 10/15
4pm - 6pm
VCU Health Hub at 25th
1330 N 25th St Suite A, Richmond, VA 23223
Help make Richmond a greener, cooler place!
Fall is the perfect time of year to plant a tree so swing by the VCU Health Hub at 25th for a free tree! The Richmond Office of Sustainability is giving away trees as part of Richmond Tree Week to help make our city a more sustainable, resilient place for all.
Urban Forests are Sustainable and Resilient!
Street trees provide shade which cools down our city streets during hot summer months. The leaves and branches slow down rainfall and reduce flooding during heavy rain events. Together, trees along streets, in yards, parks, and campuses make up Richmond's urban forest. As climate change drives hotter, wetter weather events, urban forests will play a vital role in cooling down communities and reducing flooding.
Bring some nature to your home or neighborhood. Don't miss out on this chance to add get a free tree and say hi to the OOS! See you there!
Wednesday, October 16th
Low Line Gardens Weekly Maintenance Day
Capital Trees
Wednesday, 10/16
8am - 12pm
Great Shiplock Park
2803 Dock Street Richmond VA
Join Capital Trees for their regular maintenance day at Great Shiplock Park (2803 Dock Street) and the Low Line Gardens. Volunteers work directly with our horticultural consultant and focus primarily on tasks like weeding, pruning, transplanting, and occasionally planting. No experience is required, we welcome seasoned gardeners as well as new garden enthusiasts, so it is a great opportunity to learn some gardening basics from a pro!
Plant ID + RTW Tree Giveaway
Capital Trees
Wednesday, 10/16
9am - 12pm
Great Shiplock Park
2803 Dock Street Richmond VA
Come learn about the plants and people that help keep the Low Line a thriving urban destination and ecosystem! Join for a tour starting at 10:00 am, and agian 11:00 am at Great Shiplock Park. We will stroll along the gardens focusing on the plants of the Low Line and the practices that build a thriving ecosystem.
Short on time but committed to a greener and more vibrant Richmond? Thanks to the generous support of the City of Richmond’s Parks & Rec, be sure to stop by our table at Great Shiplock Park from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and pick up a tree to plant at home. Supplies are limited, first come first served.
Can’t make it to this tree giveaway? Check out the rest of the schedule for more opportunities!
Invasive Plant Removal at Huguenot Flatwater
James River Park System - City of Richmond
Wednesday, 10/16
10am - 12pm
Huguenot Flatwater - Eastern End
8181 Riverside Dr, Richmond, VA 23235
Join the James River Park System's Invasive Plant Management team in restoring native habitat! Leaders and volunteers will use hand pruners, loppers, and saws to remove invasive vines, shrubs, and trees. Tools and gloves will be provided by JRPS but feel free to bring your favorites from home. More details can be found on the registration page below.
NOTE: This session will be focusing on the eastern end of the park. Please park in the small gravel lot, located across from Oxford Parkway (8181 Riverside Dr). Precise meeting location and instruction will be sent after sign-up.
Dock Street Park Design Open House
James River Park System - City of Richmond
Wednesday, 10/16
3pm - 6pm
Dock Street Park
3021 Dock Street, Richmond, VA 23223
Join the City of Richmond James River Park System in designing Richmond’s newest riverfront park - Dock Street Park! Share your thoughts with designers and decision makers, and tell us how you would like to experience this new park. We want to hear your thoughts about trees, river access, recreation, and community.
Parking is available at Great Shiplock Park, along Wharf Street, and on Dock Street. This event is outdoors within the park, so please plan for the weather.
Tour Of Hotchkiss Green + RTW Tree Giveaway
Capital Trees & PRCF - City of Richmond
Wednesday, 10/16
4pm - 6pm
Hotchkiss Community Center
701 East Brookland Park Blvd Richmond VA 23222
Join Capital Trees at Hotchkiss Field Community Center to learn more about their latest project, the Hotchkiss Green! Capital Trees will be providing tours of their current project site, starting at 4:30 pm, and again at 5:30 pm.
Short on time but committed to a greener and more vibrant Richmond? Thanks to the generous support of the City of Richmond’s Parks & Rec, be sure to stop by our table at the Pool Pavilion from 4:00 - 6:00pm and pick up a tree to plant at home. Supplies are limited, first come first served.
Can’t make it to this tree giveaway? Check out the rest of the schedule for more opportunities!
Thursday, October 17th
Belle Isle Invasive Species Removal and Planting
JRPS Invasive Species Task Force
Thursday, 10/17
9am - 12pm
Belle Isle
320 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA 23219
Volunteer with the JRPS Invasive Species Task Force to remove invasive non-native plants, and plant native trees and shrubs in their place. Work sites change depending on the season and needs, so call the team leader for your day's location. Parking lot at 300 Tredegar Street opens at 9 AM on weekdays. Once parked, take the suspension bridge over to Belle Isle and meet by the Bike Skills Park. Sturdy shoes, long sleeves and long pants are recomended. Bring a water bottle. Please bring work gloves and tools (clippers, e.g.) if you have them.
More information, including contact info, can be found on the sign up page.
Community Workday at Ernest Road
Southside ReLeaf
Thursday, 10/17
9am - 11am
4701 Ernest Road, Richmond, VA, 23234
If you haven't heard the good news yet, Southside ReLeaf is working with the City of Richmond Parks & Rec to bring five new parks online in South Richmond! One of those parks will be along Ernest Road. For the current phase of the project, we’re seeking volunteers to help with cutting, loading and removing tree debris to increase accessibility in the space.
More information can be found on the sign up page!
Soil Health for Trees and Deep Root Fertilization Demo w/ Davey Tree
Science Museum of Virginia
Thursday, 10/17
9am - 10am
Science Museum of Virginia
2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
Join the Science Museum of Virginia's horticulturists and members of Davey Tree Expert Company for a talk about soil health. Stay for an on-site demonstration on deep root tree fertilization. The deep root fertilization process helps to deal with soil compaction from construction, while promoting the expansion of root systems and overall tree health and vitality.
Meet at Cosmic Perception, the large sculpture in The Green. Parking in the Parking Deck at the Science Museum.
Tree Planting in Bryan Park
Friends of Bryan Park & Sports Backers
Thursday, 10/17
4pm - 6pm
Bryan Park - Keeper's Cottage
4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
For October's installation of Bike Walk RVA's quarterly service program, "Green Streets Team", we are partnering with the Friends of Bryan Park, the City of Richmond Parks & Rec, and Reforest Richmond to plant trees in Bryan Park for Richmond Tree Week!
Sign up to help us plant 8 native trees in anticipation of the construction of the Fall Line trail! All tools and basic planting equipment will be provided on site. Please be prepared with appropriate clothing for outdoor work, including sturdy shoes and durable fabrics.
RSVP for more details and for headcount purposes.
RVA Green Drinks : Reforest Richmond Presentation
RVA Green Drinks
Thursday, 10/17
6pm - 7pm
Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery
2930 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230
This month, RVA Green Drinks is partnering with Reforest Richmond for Richmond Tree Week! Join Daniel Klein, co-founder of Reforest Richmond, for a discussion on the current state of Richmond’s urban forest. Hear updates to the proposed roadmap for building a city-wide Urban Forestry program, and what moves have been made to achieve Richmond 300’s ambitious tree canopy goals.
Thanks to the generous support of the City of Richmond’s Parks & Rec, be sure to stop by Reforest Richmond's pop-up tree giveaway station for your very own tree seedling! Supplies are limited, first come first served. Can’t make it to this one? Check out the rest of the schedule for more opportunities!
This is a FREE event, however registration is required
Friday, October 18th
Mobile Milling Demo & Urban Wood Talk
RVA Urban Wood, VA DoF, PRCF, & UFD
Friday, 10/18
1pm - 3pm
Pine Camp Community Center
4901 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Come see the first step of turning reclaimed trees from around the city, into usable lumber! RVA Urban Wood, in collaboration with Virginia Department of Forestry, and City of Richmond Parks & Rec and Urban Forestry Divison, will be hosting a public wood milling demonstration and urban wood talk.
Learn about the importance of circular economy, waste diversion, and the value of trees even after "death". By reclaiming these trees, we are diverting the usable portion of the tree from the landfill, turning it into lumber that will be used for Parks & Rec community projects.
This is a FREE event - please register to receive specific instructions on how to find the demo location.
Fantastic Fall Tree Walk at Maymont
Maymont
Friday, 10/18
2pm - 4pm
Maymont - Historic Entrance
1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA 23220
Join us for a Fantastic Fall Tree Walk at Maymont! During our walk through the towering trees in Maymont’s 100-acre arboretum, learn about the Dooleys’ carefully planned collection of native and exotic specimens. Discover a Maymont’s national champion, state champions and other impressive beauties.
Meet at the Historic Entrance, 1700 Hampton Street. Suggested $10 donation. Register online at maymont.org; for information, call 804-358-7168, or email registrar@maymont.org. Program will not be held in inclement weather.
Saturday, October 19th
Carter Jones Park Tree Planting
Chesapeake Bay Foundation & PRCF
Saturday, 10/19
9am - 12:30pm
Carter Jones / Fonticello Park
2715 Bainbridge St, Richmond, VA 23225
Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for a tree planting at Carter Jones Park. Volunteers will work together to plant a variety of medium-sized trees. Most trees will be in 7–15-gallon pots, so they are easy for volunteers to move. The trees will cool our city, filter air and water pollution, stabilize soil to reduce erosion and reduce carbon emissions.
No prior experience is necessary! We will provide all tools, gloves, and instructions needed for a successful planting. Wear weather-appropriate clothes, sturdy shoes, and bring your own water bottle. Please register in advance so we can bring the appropriate number of tools.
Mindful Forest Walk
Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center - City of Richmond
Saturday, 10/19
10am - 12pm
Pine Camp Community Center
4901 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Fall is the time let go and release. Join us for a slow sensory nature walk through the Pine Camp forest. We will share poetry, engage in a guided meditation, sit silently and listen to the trees, streams, and wildlife and journal words of inspiration. After observing the palette of light touch the trees, we will make art with found natural materials to create a mindful group mandala. These creative experiences will enhance our artistic ability and increase our connection with nature. Led by a trained Mindful Outdoor Guide.
Registration required - event is limited to 15 people age 16 and above. More information can be found in the link below.
Henrico County Plant Native! Festival
Keep Henrico Beautiful & Henrico County Recreation & Parks
Saturday, 10/19
9am - 1pm
Dorey Park
2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA 23231
A celebration of native plants, the ecosystems they support, and local organizations working hard to protect our environment. We'll have native plant vendors, informational organizations, and food trucks. Visit our website for more details.
Sunday, October 20th
CNFP Volunteer Workday
Chimborazo Native Food Project
Sunday, 10/20
9am - 12pm
Chimborazo Native Garden
3600 E. Grace Street Richmond, VA 23223
Chimborazo Native Food Project is a community garden located in the east end of Richmond VA. They are committed to clearing out invasive plants and replacing them with natives! Join them and other volunteers in laying out a seed mix of cover crops and native grassland species, to help establish a native grassland on the hillside adjacent to the garden.
The work will be done on a sloped area with uneven ground, so closed toe shoes are mandatory - sturdy boots are highly recommended. Tools and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gloves if you feel more comfortable with them. Drinking water will be available, but please bring a refillable bottle.
We will meet directly across the cobblestone road from the Church Hill Dog Park in Chimborazo Park. Parking can be found in the lot above the dog park, or on the street level when entering the park.
Richmond Tree Stewards at SotJ Farmer’s Market
Richmond Tree Stewards
Sunday, 10/20
10am - 1pm
Forest Hill Park
4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
The Richmond Tree Stewards will have their outreach booth at the South of the James Farmer’s Market on Sunday, October 20. Stop by to talk about the RTS Mission, Richmond's Urban Tree Canopy, organizations working to achieve tree equity in Richmond, residential tree care, invasive species and more!
RVA Tree ID Bicycle Ride
Truetimber Arborists
Sunday, 10/20
3pm - 6pm
Dogwood Dell Amphitheater
600 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220
Join the crew from Truetimber Arborists for a guided bicycle ride around Richmond! We will visit some noteworthy trees and green spaces throughout the city, while enjoying Richmond’s urban forest along the ride. Expect a casual pace with occasional stops for discussion.
We will finish the ride at Gramophone Winery (4827 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225) to celebrate the end of another successful Richmond Tree Week!
RTW Closing Happy Hour + Tree Giveaway
Richmond Tree Stewards
Sunday, 10/20
5pm - 7pm
Gramophone Winery
4827 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
Come celebrate the end of another successful Richmond Tree Week! Join the Richmond Tree Stewards and Reforest Richmond as we enjoy Happy Hour specials from Gramophone Winery. We will have our final free tree seedlings giveaway, so grab one while you can. Meet other tree lovers, chat with community groups who hosted events throughout the week, and learn about all the different ways to get involved all year long! Let's celebrate reforesting Richmond for a 5th year!
**Giveaway trees are first come first served, while supplies last**