Richmond Tree Week 2025
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Saturday, 11/1
Community Tree Planting
Saturday, 11/1
9am - 12pm
Byrd Park
600 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220
Hosted by Friends of Byrd Park, City of Richmond’s Parks & Rec, & Capital Trees
Help Capital Trees kick off Richmond Tree Week with a Community Tree Planting at Byrd Park! Volunteers will assist Capital Trees and Parks & Rec staff in planting 50 trees at Byrd Park, increasing tree canopy and enhancing biodiversity in the park.
Capital Trees is a local nonprofit working to transform Richmond’s public landscapes into thriving, sustainable greenspaces. We invite you join us, get your hands in the dirt, and be part of planting a greener, healthier city! Registration required, more event details can be found on the sign-up link!
Annual Tree Giveaway
Saturday, 11/1
9:30am - 3pm
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
3602 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
Hosted by Richmond Tree Stewards
Join the Richmond Tree Stewards on Saturday, November 1st for a first-come, first-serve tree giveaway for the residents of the City of Richmond. No reservations required, the event runs from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM or until all trees are claimed. We will have 16 species of tree available to suit a wide variety of landscapes. All species will be in 1-gallon pots. There will be a limit of two trees per household.
Visit the Richmond Tree Stewards website for a list of tree species!
Rain Barrel Workshop
Saturday, 11/1
10am - 11am
East End Branch Library
1200 N. 25th Street, Richmond, VA 23223
Hosted by James River Association
Did you know that a single rain barrel can collect hundreds, even thousands of gallons of rainwater annually, saving residents money on their water bills, or reducing stormwater utility fees in some localities. They also help prevent nutrients from fertilizers, bacteria from pet waste, and chemicals from herbicides and pesticides from polluting our local waterways.
Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at Richmond’s East End Branch Library. Staff members will instruct 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.
“Choosing Your Perfect Tree” Author Talk w/ Laural Roaldson + Tree Giveaway
Saturday, 11/1
2pm - 4pm
West End Branch Library
5420 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
Hosted by Richmond Public Library
Fall is a great time for planting trees and shrubs in RVA. Bring your kids, friends, and neighbors to learn from local author, Laural Roaldson, as she presents ideas from her book “Choosing Your Perfect Tree: Tips from a Landscape Designer” (copies available for sale at the event).
In this workshop learn answers to your tree questions:
How do you choose the right tree?
Where is the best place to plant it?
How do you plant it correctly?
And then stay for an interactive activity: "Pick your own tree!" as you choose your own tree seedling to take home with you! Trees provided through the generous support of the City of Richmond’s Parks & Rec and Reforest Richmond (while supplies last).
RTW 2025 Opening Social
Saturday, 11/1
5pm - 7pm
The Veil - Forest Hill
4910 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
Hosted by Richmond Tree Stewards
Kickoff celebrating another Richmond Tree Week, with the Richmond Tree Stewards at The Veil! Meet other tree lovers, learn more about the events happening all week long, and take home your very own free tree seedling! Let's celebrate reforesting Richmond for a 6th year!
Sunday, 11/2
Bryan Park Trees and Birds Walking Tour
Sunday, 11/2
7:30am - 9:30am
Bryan Park - Shelter 1
4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Hosted by Richmond Audubon Society
The Richmond Audubon Society conducts a monthly bird walk in Bryan Park on the first Sunday of the month. This November 2nd, join us as we take part in Richmond Tree Week, with a special walk focused on the important interactions between birds and trees! This walk will take us through densely forested areas, open park spaces, along water features, and by tall grass & pollinator meadows. Expect commentary on the trees we pass, with pauses when we run across bird life. This event is suitable for all ages and experience levels, and will include some trails with roots as well as paved roads. Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will have loaners as well. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early at Bryan Park Shelter No. 1, so that we have a chance to meet one another before starting down the trail. No sign up is required – just show up! More details can be found on our website.
Mindful Tree Walk
Saturday, 10/12
10am - 12pm
Pine Camp Cultural Arts & Community Center
4901 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Hosted by City of Richmond’s Parks & Rec
Slow down, breathe, and connect with yourself, with the forest, and with the present moment. Take a break from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in the calming presence of trees. Our Mindful Tree Walk is a gentle, guided experience that invites you to explore nature through all your senses, deepen your awareness, and feel rooted in the moment.
Registration required - event is limited to 30 people age 16 and above. More information can be found in the link below, or by calling 804-646-3680 or email at pinecampculturalartscenter@gmail.com.
Volunteer Tree Planting
Saturday, 10/12
10am - 1pm
Battery Park
2405 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
Hosted by Richmond Community ToolBank, Colonial Floors of VA, & Friends of Battery Park
Join the Richmond ToolBank for a day of community action at Battery Park! As part of RVA Tree Week, we'll be joining Parks & Rec, Friends of Bryan Park, and Colonial Flooring in a tree planting event to help expand Richmond's urban tree canopy and create a greener, healthier community. Your support is vital as we work together to enhance our city's green infrastructure.
Registration is required. More details can be found on the sign-up link below.
Tree Walk at Crooked Branch Ravine Park - "Urban Forests vs Invasive Plants"
Saturday, 10/12
1pm - 3pm
Crooked Branch Ravine Park
4037 Crutchfield St, Richmond, VA 23225
Hosted by Reedy Creek Coalition
Join us for a walk along Reedy Creek, as we discuss how invasive plants arrive, spread, and impact local ecology. We will also talk about our efforts to save the forest, do a little tree ID along the way, and visit the old oak. We hope to spend a little time at the end removing English ivy from the ground. Gloves will be provided. Registration required and limited to 20 participants. More details can be found on our website below.
Monday, 11/3
Micro-Forest Planting
Monday, 11/3
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Blackwell Park (Charlie Sydnor Playground)
400 Maury St, Richmond, VA 23224
Hosted by Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay & City of Richmond’s Parks & Rec
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Tuesday, 11/4
Tiny Forest Tuesdays
Tuesday, 11/4
8:30am - 10:30am
Fonticello Park
2813 Bainbridge St, Richmond, VA 23225
Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Richmond Parks and Recreation for another round of Fonticello Tiny Forest Tuesday! Happening every other Tuesday this fall, join in caring for young trees and shrubs by weeding out wiregrass and crabgrass. Help us eliminate the need for herbicides by hand pulling weeds and spreading mulch, and reducing competition for the saplings to grow. Gloves, trowels, and doughnuts will be provided. So bring your coffee and a friend who loves the outdoors, and kickstart your Tuesday mornings the right way!
“The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue” Author Talk
Tuesday, 11/4
6pm - 7:30pm
First Baptist Church of Richmond
2709 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
Hosted by the Chesapeake Climate Action Network
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Volunteer Tree Planting
Tuesday, 11/4
12:30pm - 2pm
University of Richmond Eco-Corridor
Gambles Mill Corridor, Richmond, VA 23226
Hosted by the University of Richmond Office for Sustainability
On November 4, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., the UR Office for Sustainability is hosting a tree planting in the Eco-Corridor in coordination with Richmond Tree Week! Join us to help lend a hand in planting or to simply give appreciation to these shade-producing, carbon-reducing, incredible plants! Meet us by the picnic tables at the start of the Eco-Corridor.
Wednesday, 11/5
Richmond Tree Plan Pop-Up
Wednesday, 11/5
7am - 9am
GRTC Bus Transfer Station
Hosted by
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Sustainability Workshop
Wednesday, 11/5
7pm - 8pm
Broad Rock Library
4820 Old Warwick Rd, Richmond, VA 23224
Hosted by Richmond Office for Sustainability
The RVAgreen 2050 Sustainability Guide aims to guide Richmond residents, neighbors, businesses, and schools on a journey toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions, regardless of their current understanding of climate change or familiarity with the RVAgreen 2050 plan. The guide includes Federal, State, and Local resources and tools for Richmonders to take action for a more sustainable future. We understand that change is a gradual process, so our approach is centered on meeting people where they are and progressing steadily every day.
Mulch Ado About Trees: Giving Back to Bryan Park
Wednesday, 11/5
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Bryan Park
Hosted by BikeWalkRVA & Friends of Bryan Park
Join BikeWalkRVA & Friends of Bryan Park in some tree care at Bryan Park! Volunteers will see to mature tree health and upkeep by rebuilding mulch beds around tree bases. All equipment will be provided. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared to shovel and transport mulch using wheelbarrows.
Thursday, 11/6
Belle Isle Invasive Species Removal and Planting
Thursday, 11/6
9am - 12pm
Belle Isle
Hosted by the Richmond Tree Stewards
Volunteer with Richmond Tree Stewards to remove invasive non-native plants and plant native trees and shrubs in their place, and sometimes help water the new plants as needed. Work sites change so call team leader Catherine Farmer 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.
Cool the City Crafternoon
Thursday, 11/6
4pm - 6pm
Abuelita’s
Hosted by the Cool the City Coalition
Join the Cool the City coalition for a fun afternoon of crafts, trees, and delicious food from Abuelita's. There will be a tree giveaway, tree-related crafts, information on Cool the City and the Richmond tree canopy, and—did we mention—delicious food from Abuelita's!
Friday, 11/7
Free-a-Tree Invasive Removal
Friday, 11/7
10am - 12pm
Reedy Creek
4190 Riverside Dr, Richmond, VA 23225
Hosted by JRPS Invasive Species Plant Taskforce
Join the James River Park System's Invasive Species Management team in removing invasive plants and contributing to better quality of life for native species!
We will use hand pruners, loppers, and/or handsaws to remove invasive vines from trees. This project involves moderate to heavy physical exertion.
500 Year Forest Walk
Friday, 11/7
10am - 12pm
Carillon Woods
600 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220
Hosted by the 500 Year Forest Foundation and Richmond Urban Forestry Commission
Join the 500-Year Forest Foundation as we lead a walk from the Carillon Monument down the back slope through a mature forest to the Pump House and back up to the Carillon. These informative walks teach you about tree identification and the value of mature and old growth forests. The terrain is a bit steep so please wear shoes with good ankle protection, and bring your hat and water. But please leave your dogs home - these are not dog friendly walks, thank you. We meet on the front side of the Carillon facing Blanton Ave facing north. (NOT on the Dogwood Dell Amphitheater side). We will have a sign and a table for you to find us.
Amelia Street Urban Forest Open House
Friday, 11/7
2pm - 5pm
Amelia Street School
1821 Amelia St, Richmond, VA 23220
Hosted by Friends of Amelia Street Urban Forest
Join us during our Open House event for guided tours and a preview of upcoming construction projects set to begin in January 2026. You’ll also have the chance to learn about ongoing maintenance efforts in the garden and tree beds, take part in seed collecting, help with transplanting or potting native plants, and enjoy a hands-on nature art activity. There’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy!
Saturday, 11/8
VDOF Bradford Pear Exchange
Saturday, 11/8
9am - 12pm
Hickory Hill Community Center
3000 E Belt Blvd, Richmond, VA 23234
Hosted by the Virginia Department of Forestry
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Annual Arbor Day Ceremony
Saturday, 11/8
9am - 9:30am
Chimborazo Park
3215 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223
Hosted by the DPW - Urban Forestry division
Join us for an Arbor Day Ceremonial Tree Planting and to celebrate Richmond's 34th year as a designated Tree City USA.
Presentation from Cambium Carbon
Saturday, 11/8
12pm - 2pm
Chimborazo Park - Round House
3215 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223
Hosted by the RVA Urban Wood
Cambium is a public benefit corporation aiming to disrupt the wood recycling space. The Baltimore based researchers are working on new ways to track, treat, and transfer old growth wood into the supply chain. They operate as a tech platform that connects local tree care companies and city government with lumber processors and manufacturers, for the ultimate goal of creating circular systems and local jobs. We will be discussing Cambium Carbon’s steady growth, along with a brief survey of current urban wood practices in Richmond.
Compost Giveaway
Saturday, 11/8
9am - 12pm
Hickory Hill Community Center
3000 E Belt Blvd, Richmond, VA 23234
Hosted by Richmond Parks & Rec
Stop by Hickory Hill Community Center for a free compost giveaway from Richmond Compost Initiative! The finished compost is completely sourced from city residents. Please note that you must bring your own bucket, and that this event will take place in conjunction with the Bradford Pear Tree Exchange. Bring a bucket to take some free compost home along with your free tree!
Volunteer Tree Planting
Saturday, 11/8
9am - 1pm
Chimborazo Park
3215 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223
Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
"Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for a community tree planting in Chimborazo Park. At this planting, volunteers will plant approximately 55 native trees. Richmond’s trees cool our city, filter air and water pollution, and stabilize soil to reduce erosion and reduce carbon emissions.
No prior experience is necessary! We will provide all tools, gloves, and instructions. Wear weather-appropriate clothes, sturdy shoes, and bring your own water bottle.
Virginia State Tree Hugging Contest
Saturday, 11/8
10am - 12pm
Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center
4901 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Hosted by the Richmond Parks & Rec
Get ready to wrap your arms around nature! We're inviting tree lovers, nature enthusiasts, and joyful spirits from around the globe to take part in the World Tree Hugging Championship, a fun, free, and heartfelt event celebrating the beautiful bond between humans and trees. For more information and to register please call 804-646-3680 or email pinecampculturalartscenter@gmail.com. Registration for this event will open October 8th.
Tree ID Bicycle Ride
Saturday, 11/8
2pm - 5pm
Carillon Tower
1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
Hosted by the TrueTimber Arborists
Join the staff from Truetimber Arborists for a guided bicycle ride around Richmond! We will visit ride through the best pockets of the city’s urban forest, with occasional stops for discussion at various noteworthy trees and green spaces. Expect a casual pace and a total distance of approximately 10-15 miles.
RTW 2025 Closing Celebration
Saturday, 11/8
5pm - 7pm
Richbrau
4901 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Hosted by the Capital Trees and the James River Association
Join the organizers and community partners for a closing celebration of Richmond Tree Week, hosted by Capital Trees and the James River Association. Learn about what's next for trees in Richmond, offer your feedback of your experience volunteering, and share a drink with like minded tree lovers!