• Oak Grove Playground with mature tree canopy

    We’re on a mission to improve the quality of life in the Southside by greening communities and advocating with our neighbors. 

Our Work

We’re tackling environmental injustice through hands-on projects, education, and advocacy. See what we’re working on.

Increasing Green Spaces

Policy & Advocacy

Education & Outreach

Cool the City

Cool the City is a collaborative campaign to create greener and healthier futures in Richmond’s neighborhoods that need it most. We are planting trees, building tomorrow’s workforce, and increasing capacity for the City of Richmond and its nonprofit partners to deliver lasting change.

It’s up to 16 degrees hotter in certain neighborhoods in the East End and the Southside. By investing in communities with low tree canopy coverage, we are enhancing  the health and quality of life for families in Richmond. 

Ten volunteers posing next to newly planted tree

Take Action

We’re using community-driven strategies to address environmental injustice. Be part of the movement to ‘reLeaf’ South Richmond.

Upcoming Events

Support healthy futures for all residents in South Richmond