Events

Environmental Justice Tour: 6th District
Join the City of Richmond Office of Sustainability for a guided tour exploring the intersection of climate action, equity, and resilience in Richmond.

Environmental Justice Tour: 9th District
Join the City of Richmond Office of Sustainability for a guided tour exploring the intersection of climate action, equity, and resilience in Richmond.

Day of Service & Celebration - Litter Pickup at Blackwell Park
Join the City of Richmond's Parks & Rec and members of Keep Virginia Beautiful for the Mayor's Day of Service: Moving Richmond Forward Together! We will be doing some litter pick up at Charlie Sydnor Playground / Blackwell Park, located in the Blackwell neighborhood.

Arbor Day Celebration at Bellemeade Park
You’re invited! Come share in the joy of environmental education and community growth at the Arbor Day Celebration at Bellemeade Park.

Spring Planting at Ernest Road - April 24
Southside ReLeaf invites you to join us for two spring planting days at the new park along Ernest Road.

City Nature Challenge at Reedy Creek
Join Southside ReLeaf and the Riverine Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists at Reedy Creek to participate in the City Nature Challenge.

Spring Planting at Ernest Road - April 23
Southside ReLeaf invites you to join us for two spring planting days at the new park along Ernest Road.

Cool the City Launch Party
On Earth Day, Southside ReLeaf and partners will launch our collaborative "Cool the City" campaign with a fun, family-friendly event.

Fiesta de lanzamiento de la campaña refresca la ciudad
En el día de la Tierra, Southside ReLeaf y nuestros colaboradores van a lanzar la campaña colaborativa de "Refresca la ciudad."

Youth Bike Swap & Earth Day Celebration
On Saturday April 19th from 12-3pm, Groundwork RVA will be having their second annual Youth Bike Swap!

Environmental Justice Tour: 8th District
Join the City of Richmond Office of Sustainability for a guided tour exploring the intersection of climate action, equity, and resilience in Richmond.

Tree Maintenance Day at Boushall Middle School’s Moon Tree Dedication
Join Southside ReLeaf for a volunteer workday to provide tree care maintenance on trees planted behind Boushall Middle School at their very special Moon Tree Dedication event on April 12.

International Day of Forests Outdoor Learning Classroom
Southside ReLeaf invites you to join us on International Day of Forests for an Outdoor Learning Classroom at the new park along Ernest Road. All ages are welcome!

Tiny Forest Planting at Fonticello Park
Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to plant a tiny forest at Fonticello Park on March 15. A “tiny forest” is a dense planting designed to increase biodiversity and grow into a forest ecosystem quickly.

Swansboro West Tree Planting
Join the Swansboro West Civic Association for their monthly tree planting in the Swansboro West neighborhood on March 15.

Swansboro West Tree Planting
Join the Swansboro West Civic Association for their first tree planting of the year in Swansboro West on February 15.

Black History Month 2025 in the Richmond Metro Area
A visual guide to events, exhibitions, Black-owned restaurants and businesses, and other Black History Month happenings in the Richmond Metro area.

Day of Service: Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Help us honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a day of service at the new park at Ernest Road on January 20.

Swansboro West Tree Planting
Join the Swansboro West Civic Association for their first tree planting of the year in Swansboro West on January 18.

Day of Service: Moving Richmond Forward Together
Southside ReLeaf invites you to join us as we support the "Day of Service: Moving Richmond Forward Together" initiative of incumbent Mayor of Richmond, Danny Avula!

Swansboro West Tree Planting
Join the Swansboro West Civic Association for their last tree planting of the year in Swansboro West on December 21.

Community Workday at Ernest Road - November 30
Southside ReLeaf invites you to join us for a community workday at Ernest Road to remove invasive ivy from the new park space.

Community Workday at Ernest Road - November 21
Southside ReLeaf invites you to join us for a community workday at Ernest Road to remove invasive ivy from the new park space.

Oakwood Park Playground Tree Planting
Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Virginia Interfaith Power & Light for a tree planting at Oakwood Park Playground on November 16.

Sheep Watch Community Day at Ernest Road Park
Southside ReLeaf invites the community to come explore the new Ernest Road Park and watch a herd of sheep clear invasive ivy from the space.

Oak Grove Playground Tree Planting
Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Virginia Interfaith Power & Light for a tree planting in the Oak Grove Playground on November 9.

Fonticello Park Tree Planting
Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Friends of Fonticello Park for a tree planting at Carter Jones Park / Fonticello Park on October 26.

Swansboro West Lunch & Learn
Southside ReLeaf invites you to join us for a free Lunch and Learn in Swansboro West. Together we’ll learn, engage, and take action towards a greener future.

Carter Jones Park Tree Planting
Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Friends of Fonticello Park for a tree planting at Carter Jones Park / Fonticello Park on October 19 as part of Richmond Tree Week.

Community Workday at Ernest Road - October 17
Southside ReLeaf invites you to join us for a community workday at Ernest Road on October 17 as part of Richmond Tree Week.

Webinar: Trees for Healthy Communities
Join the Richmond & Henrico Health Districts to learn about health impacts of extreme heat and how trees can help keep communities healthy on October 15 as part of Richmond Tree Week.

Free-A-Tree! Invasive Species Removal Workday at Blackwell Park
Southside ReLeaf invites you to join us as we tend to the invasive species encroaching on the green spaces at Blackwell Park as part of Richmond Tree Week.