WHAT WE ARE DOING

1. Tree Planting

Since 2022, we have planted over 300 trees. In 2022, we planted 39 free trees in the 10th & Page neighborhood. In 2023, with a grant from the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF), we planted 129 trees in Rose Hill. And last year, with grants from VDOF and the Rivanna Conservation Alliance, we planted 140 trees in the Woolen Mills

2. Tree Preservation

We are staring a new, innovative program with a 3-year almost $190,000, grant from the Virginia Department of Forestry. Now we will be able to offer free tree care to preserve mature trees in two low-income areas of the City. Preserving existing trees is even more important than planting new trees, which can take 15-20 years to provide the benefits of existing trees.

3. Education

We have built a number of programs to educate students about the value of trees and nature in the City, including a presentations and activities for elementary school children, an environmental career fair for middle and high school students and the Green Team.

In the summer, the Green Team learns about trees, climate change and how to plant and care for trees. In the fall, they canvas neighborhoods for free trees and finally help plant the trees.