On January 15, 2026 Capital Trees welcomed a packed house to the James A Buzzard Education Center for The New Garden Ethic: Rewilding for People, Place, and Pollinators. This community gathering explored how rewilding can transform both private yards and shared public spaces into thriving, ecologically healthy landscapes across Richmond. Homeowners, landscape professionals, and greenspace leaders heard an engaging keynote from Murray Fisher, founder of The Billion Oyster Project and Chief Naturalist at Plan It Wild,
Join us in March and April!
- Volunteer with us this spring. See all opportunities on CF Engage.
- Sponsor Earth Month 2026
- Join us for Earth Day at Hotchkiss Green, Sunday, April 26. Learn more here.
- From March 5 to April 18, visit the REACH exhibition at Bond Millen Gallery to experience the power of nature-inspired art. Mention Capital Trees at the time of purchase and 10% of the sale will be donated to support our mission.
Our projects:
- Sustaining Our Greenspaces
- Hotchkiss Green (2022-2025)
- Canoe Run Park (2023 – ongoing)
- Neighborhood Parks Consultation (James Christian Park), Libby Hill Park (RTD article on collaboration)
- Henrico County Reforestation Pilot Project (2023- ongoing)
- The Low Line (2015 – 2020)
- Great Shiplock Park (2012-2013, 2022)
- The 14th Street Initiative (2010-2011)
Capital Trees Impact Reports
Take a quick self guided tour at Great Shiplock and the Low Line
