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Go with the Flow: Super-Charging Richmond’s Flood Mapping Efforts
Southside ReLeaf launched our “Go with the Flow” flood mapping project in partnership with students at the University of Richmond nearly two months ago. Our May blog takes a look at how it’s going, explores student experiences with “ground-truthing,” and shares opportunities to get involved with the project this summer.
Celebrate Earth Month
We’ve rounded up a collection of resources and ideas for how you can show up for your neighbors, yourself, and our one Earth. If you’re new to the movement for environmental justice, we welcome you and hope that whatever step you take to get involved this Earth Month, it will be the first of many that you take with us.
Our Collective Voice Matters: Advocating for a Greener Southside
Protecting and restoring our environment is essential to building healthy, resilient communities. Each year, Southside ReLeaf advocates for policies that promote environmental justice, tree equity, and sustainable infrastructure to ensure a better quality of life for all. In this blog, Kami Blatt, our policy support specialist, shares updates on key legislative efforts and ways you can join us in advancing our mission for a greener and more just Southside Richmond.
Family Tree Forest: Deeply Rooted and Planting Our Future
In our latest blog post, guest blogger and Founder of Untold RVA, Free Yannoh Bangura Sama, introduces a new tradition called Family Tree Forest that celebrates West African roots and fosters a deeper connection to our honored ancestors, known and unknown. Join Untold RVA’s Family Tree Forest movement with Southside ReLeaf and let's grow together!
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The Moments We Share: Impact of Green Spaces on Health
In our latest blog post, greening coordinator Syd Collier explores the connection between access to green spaces and the health of communities. Our work in building and expanding access to parks, playgrounds, gardens, and nature has greater implications than many realize, such as the life-saving role green spaces play in reducing the Black maternal mortality rate.