RTW 2026
Sunday, 11/1 - Saturday, 11/7
Happy Tree Week!
Richmond Tree Week is a citywide celebration of Richmond's urban forests. Coordinated annually by Reforest Richmond, this weeklong event series showcases the incredible urban greening efforts happening across our city and celebrates the people, organizations and communities that are working daily to expand tree canopy, cool down our communities, and protect our James River.
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Sunday, 11/1
Davee Gardens Tree Maintenance
Sunday, 11/1 • 10am - 12p
Davee Gardens Fitness Park
3412 Ryburn Rd, Richmond, VA 23234
Join Southside ReLeaf and Richmond Parks & Rec for a Tree Care day! Volunteers will be weeding and mulching around young trees in the park. Help ensure that these trees live long, healthy lives, while learning more about simple ways to care for the trees in your life. Registration required, please see link below for more details.
Richmond Tree Stewards
Gravel Beds Open House
Sunday, 11/1 • 10am - 11am
Northside Nursery
810 Forest Lawn Dr, Richmond, VA 23222
Join the Richmond Tree Stewards for an open house at their gravel beds at the Northside Nursery. This is a drop-in event where Tree Stewards will be on hand to discuss the benefits of planting in gravel beds for the growth and transplantability of young shrubs and trees.
RVA Tree Bike Ride
Sunday, 11/1 • 1pm - 5pm
Bryan Park
4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Join the staff from Truetimber Arborists for another edition of the RVA Tree Bike Ride! This year’s chill-paced bicycle ride will feature noteworthy trees and green spaces in Richmond’s North Side. Meet at Bryan Park, and expect 10-12 mile ride through North Side. This is a no-drop ride, meaning the pace will be friendly for all attendees. Plan is to eventually split the group between folks interested in continuing the ride to the RTW 2026 Kick-off Party at Benchtop Brewery, or returning to the start.
Azalea Garden Tree Walk
Sunday, 11/1 • 1:30pm - 3pm
Bryan Park
4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Join the Friends of Bryan Park to admire and learn about a variety of native trees on the eastern edge of the Azalea Garden. Hear first hand about the benefits of native plants from VA Master Naturalists as you enjoy a leisurely walk through the gardens.
Parking can be found in the Shelter 3 lot (across from the soccer fields)
Meet at the entrance to the Azalea Garden near the intersection of Azalea Garden Loop and Rosinas Lane.
Richmond's Food Forest Tour & Volunteering in honor of Dia de los Muertos
Sunday, 11/1 • 2pm - 4pm
Fonticello Food Forest
2715 Bainbridge St, Richmond, VA 23225
Join Trees Company RVA at Fonticello Food Forest to learn about Richmond's vibrant, public Food Forests and how to grow trees for food, medicine, fiber, and many other functions in a verdant ecosystem. We will be helping care for the trees in the Memorial Garden of the Food Forest and celebrating our ancestors in honor of Dia de Los Muertos.
City of Richmond Tree Hugging Contest
Sunday, 11/1 • 2pm - 4pm
Pine Camp Forest
4901 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Join Richmond Parks & Rec for the "City of Richmond Tree Hugging Competition”! After a mindful warmup and a brief talk about the benefits of trees for watersheds, cities, and people, contestants will compete in three main events: Speed hugging, Dedication, and Freestyle.
Event points are multiplied by a factor, so that the importance of speed hugging is less than that of the other two events. The judged event is for anyone 16 years or older. All are welcome to watch.
Richmond Tree Week 2026 Kick-off Party & Free Tree Giveaway! 🌳
Sunday, 11/1 • 5pm - 7pm
Benchtop Brewing
434 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224
Join the Reforest Richmond team and other Tree Week partners as we kickoff the 7th annual Richmond Tree Week! Enjoy Happy Hour specials from Benchtop Brewing and chat with other tree lovers and neighbors! We will have free tree seedlings for giveaway and information on all the RTW 2026 events happening across town.
Trees provided through the generous support of the City of Richmond’s Parks & Rec and Reforest Richmond (while supplies last).
Walk in the Woods
Monday, 11/2 • 10am - 11:30am
Byrd Park (in front of the Carillon)
1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
Join 500-Year Forest Foundation for their annual guided walk in the Carillon forest led by President, Ches Goodall. These guided walks invite people of all ages and backgrounds to explore local woodlands, learn from forest experts, and gain a deeper appreciation for the natural heritage that sustains our communities.
Monday, 11/2
Bike-Up Tree Giveaway 🌳
Monday, 11/2 • 4pm - 7p
Sportsbackers HQ
4921 Lakeside Ave, Henrico VA 23228
What better way to take home your new carbon reducing, pollinator feeding, shade providing friend, than a bicycle? A collaborative effort hosted by Bike Walk RVA and your tree-loving neighbors, stop by for a free native tree and a quick bike check up!
Bike racks and/or cargo capacity encouraged. Open-top backpacks or sling bags will work in a pinch - we will do our best to send you home with a tree on your bike no matter what. Trees will be in 1 gallon pots, weigh 5-6 lbs, and range 1-2ft tall. 1 tree per bike, while supplies last.
Sportsbackers headquarters is off of the Fall Line Trail, so a great excuse to enjoy a sunset cruise. Sunset is at 5pm so don’t forget your lights!
Trees provided through the generous support of the City of Richmond’s Parks & Rec and Reforest Richmond (while supplies last).
Tuesday, 11/3
Site Prep for Henderson Middle School Tree Planting
Tuesday, 11/3 • 10am - 12pm
Henderson Middle School
4319 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Join GroundworkRVA for site preparation in advance of Saturday's community tree planting. No experience necessary. Join Groundwork RVA's staff and Green Infrastructure and Arbor Care apprentices to prepare planting sites, stage materials, and get ready for a successful planting event.
Tree ID Walk and Invasive Removal
Tuesday, 11/3 • 1pm - 3pm
Crooked Branch Ravine Park
Northrop St, Richmond, VA 23225
Join the Reedy Creek Coalition in exploring a section of Crooked Branch Ravine Park, as we walk and discuss how invasive plants arrive, spread, and impact local ecology. We will talk about efforts to save the forest, do some native tree identification, and end at the Northrop Oak where we will work on invasive plant removal. Gloves will be provided.
Workday at Hotchkiss Park
& Free Tree Giveaway! 🌳
Tuesday, 11/3 • 3pm - 6pm
Hotchkiss Park
701 E Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond, VA
Join Capital Trees for their bi-weekly maintenance day at the Hotchkiss Green. This newly established walking trail features a fruit orchard, pollinator beds, and shade trees. Volunteers work directly with our Horticulture Manager and take on tasks like weeding, mulching, transplanting, and occasionally planting. No prior experience required, tools and gloves will be provided.
We will also have a selection of free trees available (volunteering not required) - limit 2 per household and while supplies last.
Guided Tree Hike at Warwick Rd Future Park
Tuesday, 11/3 • 4pm - 6pm
TBA, Richmond, VA
Join Capital Region Land Conservancy and True Timber arborists at one of CRLC's conservation areas, to hike in the woods, talk trees, and see the forest that will become a future public park space.
More details forthcoming!
Wednesday, 11/4
Workday at Low Line / Great Shiplock Park
& Free Tree Giveaway! 🌳
Wednesday, 11/4 • 8am - 12pm
The Low Line / Great Shiplock Park
2803 Dock St, Richmond, VA 23223
Join Capital Trees for seasonal upkeep, weeding, pruning, and transplating at the Lowline Gardens & Great Shiplock Park along the Capital Trail. Help support the green infrastructure that enhances wildlife habitat, filters stormwater, and combats the urban heat island effect.
We will also have a selection of free trees available (volunteering not required) - limit 2 per household and while supplies last.
Trees for the Trail: a Fall Line planting in Bryan Park
Wednesday, 11/4 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Bryan Park
4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Join Richmond Parks & Rec, Friends of Bryan Park, Sportsbackers/BikeWalkRVA to plant trees, expand the urban canopy, and create a greener, healthier, and more vibrant Fall Line Trail for everyone.
More details forthcoming!
Healthy Soil, Healthy Trees: Practical Soil Amendment Strategies for Urban Landscapes
& Free Tree Giveaway! 🌳
Wednesday, 11/4 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Studio Two Three
109 W 15th St, Richmond, VA 23224
Join Capital Trees and guest speaker Glynn Percival, Senior Arboricultural Researcher for the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory, for a discussion about tree planting for longevity, present research findings, and discuss best practices. To be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. Registration required.
We will also have a selection of free trees available for attendees - limit 2 per household and while supplies last.
Plants on the Move! What Can We Learn from Blackgum Trees?
Wednesday, 11/4 • 7pm - 8pm
Twin Hickory Library
5001 Twin Hickory Rd., Glen Allen, VA
Join the Wild Ones Greater Richmond Chapter and Ethan Skuches for a presentation on understanding, monitoring, and adapting to the shifting of trees species’ ranges in response to climate change.
While focused on Nyssa sylvatica (Black Tupelo/Blackgum), this research investigates the tree's adaptive capacity to respond to rapid environmental change. Attendees can also learn about opportunities for guided study participation and contributions by citizen scientists!
Thursday, 11/5
Belle Isle Invasive Species Removal and Planting
Thursday, 11/5 • 9am - 12pm
Belle Isle
320 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA 23219
Volunteer with JRPS Invasive Plant Task Force & Richmond Tree Stewards in removing invasive non-native plants and planting native trees and shrubs in their place. More details, including specific instructions on meeting location, can be found on the registration page.
Blackwell Park Tree Planting, Tree Care, and Litter Pick Up
Thursday, 11/5 • 9am - 12pm
Blackwell Park (Charlie Sydnor Playground)
1400 Maury St, Richmond, VA 23224
Join Richmond Parks & Rec and Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, as we return to Blackwell Park to replant and care for the young trees throughout the park! Last time we planted over 80 trees on property, and we are looking for help in keeping them going (and growing!). Joining us this year will be Keep Virginia Beautiful, who will be leading litter pick up as a part of their LOVE VA campaign. More details can be found in the registration link below.
Richmond Tree Plan
Pop-Up
Thursday, 11/5 • 9am - 12pm
Blackwell Park (Charlie Sydnor Playground)
1400 Maury St, Richmond, VA 23224
Hosted by City of Richmond Urban Forestry Division , Weston & Sampson, and Marvel Architects.
More details forthcoming!
Oregon Hill Street Tree Planting (Day 1)
Thursday, 11/5 • 9am - 3pm
Pleasant’s Park
401 S. Laurel St, Richmond, VA 23220
Join Dominion, the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, and Richmond Tree Stewards in an all out blitz to to plant over 50 street trees in 3 days in Oregon Hill! Registration required.
Richmond's Food Forests Tour
Thursday, 11/5 • 4pm - 6pm
Chimborazo Native Food Project
3600 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23223
Join Trees Company at Chimborazo Native Food Project to learn about Richmond's vibrant, public Food Forests and how to grow trees for food, medicine, fiber, and many other functions in a verdant ecosystem.
Friday, 11/6
Freeing trees with Virginia Master Naturalists
Friday, 11/6 • 9am - 11am
Bryan Park
4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Join Friends of Bryan Park and the Riverine Master Naturalists and help remove English Ivy, wintercreeper, and other invasvies from the forested areas of Bryan park. This is a great way to experience nature, improve forest health, and give back to a park that gives so much to so many. Registration required.
Tree Planting at Swansboro Playground
Friday, 11/6 • 9am - 12pm
Swansboro Playground
3058 Stockton St, Richmond, VA 23224
Join Richmond Parks and Recreation and Capital Trees for a community tree planting! We will be planting trees by the playground to provide more cooling canopy and create green gathering spaces for parks visitors to enjoy. Tools provided, no experience necessary. Registration required.
Oregon Hill Street Tree Planting (Day 2)
Friday, 11/6 • 9am - 1pm
Pleasant's Park
401 S. Laurel St, Richmond, VA 23220
Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, and Richmond Tree Stewards in an all out blitz to to plant over 50 street trees in 3 days in Oregon Hill! Registration required.
Tree Planting in the Eco-Corridor
Friday, 11/6 • 12:30pm - 3pm
Eco-Corridor
121 UR Dr, Richmond, VA 23226
Join the University of Richmond Office for Sustainability for a tree planting in the Eco-Corridor and 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.
Amelia Street Urban Forest Work Day & Open House
Friday, 11/6 • 1pm - 4pm
Amelia Street Urban Forest
Amelia St, Richmond, VA 23220
Join Friends of Amelia Street Urban Forest for an afternoon of tree care, community, and exploring the gardens at Amelia Street!
Volunteer to help tackle seasonal tree care and other garden projects. No experience necessary, come for an hour or the whole afternoon - all are welcome!
Or come for a tour and learn about the vision for the gardens, outdoor learning areas, greenhouse restoration, and plans for the future.
Stewardship Tour of the Reforestation Area at Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School
Friday, 11/6 • 4pm - 5:30pm
Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School
3021 Maplewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
Do you like green schoolyard spaces? Do you like trees? Join Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay at the Reforestation Area at Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School. This demonstration of forest succession has provided an urban oasis for plant life, animal life, and the human community.
Bryan Park Trees and Birds Walking Tour
Saturday, 11/7 • 7:30am - 9am
Bryan Park - Shelter 1
4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Join the Richmond Audubon Society and Richmond Tree Stewards for a special walk in Bryan Park focused on the important interactions between birds and trees! Walk through densely forested areas, open park spaces, along water features, and by tall grass & pollinator meadows, while listening to commentary on the trees we pass, with pauses when we run across bird life. Suitable for all ages and experience levels, expect dirt trails with roots as well as paved roads. Binoculars encouraged, meet at Bryan Park Shelter 1.
Saturday, 11/7
City of Richmond Annual Arbor Day Ceremony
Saturday, 11/7 • 9am - 9:15am
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
Join the City of Richmond Urban Forestry Division and Parks and Recreation for an Arbor Day Ceremonial Tree Planting in celebration of the City's 35th year as a designated Tree City USA.
Following the ceremony, stick around to learn more about the Richmond Tree Plan, and plant trees with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation! Pre-registration is required to participate in the volunteer planting event.
Tree Planting at Libby Hill Park
Saturday, 11/7 • 9am - 1pm
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Richmond Parks and Recreation in planting ~50 native trees in Libby Hill Park. Trees play a vital role in cooling our city, improving air and water quality, stabilizing soil to reduce erosion, and helping to absorb carbon emissions. More details can be found on the registration page - space is limited and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Oregon Hill Street Tree Planting (Day 3)
Saturday, 11/7 • 9am - 1pm
Pleasant's Park
401 S. Laurel St, Richmond, VA 23220
Join Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, and Richmond Tree Stewards in an all out blitz to to plant over 50 street trees in 3 days in Oregon Hill!
Registration required.
Henderson Middle School Tree Planting
Saturday, 11/7 • 9am - 12pm
Henderson Middle School
4319 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Join GroundworkRVA for a community tree planting. No experience necessary. Join Groundwork RVA's staff and Green Infrastructure and Arbor Care apprentices to prepare planting sites, stage materials, and get ready for a successful planting event.
Tree Meditation Walk
Saturday, 11/7 • 10am - 12pm
Pine Camp Forest
4901 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Join Richmond Parks and Recreation for a slow sensory nature walk through the Pine Camp Forest. 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.
Open to anyone age 16 and above. See registration page for more information
Seasons of the James: Fall & Free Tree Giveaway! 🌳
Saturday, 11/7 • 11am - 12pm
East End Branch Library
1200 N. 25th Street, Richmond, VA 23223
Join the James River Association for an opportunity to learn about flora and fauna found along the James River. Staff members will highlight plants and animals visible along the James during the fall months and share an update on the river's health. Participants can go also go home with a free tree in celebration of Richmond Tree Week 2026!
Trees provided through the generous support of the City of Richmond’s Parks & Rec and Reforest Richmond (while supplies last).
Tree Walk in Forest Hill Park
Saturday, 11/7 • 1pm - 3pm
Stone House, Forest Hill Park
Stonewall Ave & W 41st St, Richmond, VA 23225
Come stroll beneath the canopy with the Friends of Forest Hill Park. On this guided walk, you'll meet the native trees that shape the park's landscape and learn how they feed wildlife, cool the air, protect the James River, and keep our local ecosystem thriving. Bring your curiosity, and you'll never look at the trees you pass every day the same way.
RTW 2026 Wrap Party & Free Tree Giveaway! 🌳
Saturday, 11/7 • 5pm - 7pm
James A. Buzzard River Education Center
2825 Dock St, Richmond, VA 23223
Celebrate the end of another incredible Richmond Tree Week at the James River Association’s James A. Buzzard River Education Center. Special thanks to the JRA, the Richmond Urban Forestry Commission, Rain Bird, and Capital Trees for providing food, drinks, and location for our closing celebration.
All are welcome but space is limited so be sure to register today!