Richmond Tree Week to bring tree-centric events to the River City
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond Tree Week is returning for its sixth year, bringing a variety of tree-centric events to the River City in early November.
Hosted by Reforest Richmond, the week will span from Saturday, Nov. 1, through Saturday, Nov. 8, featuring free tree giveaways, volunteer tree plantings, invasive plant removals, author talks, kids' storytimes, happy hours and a tree-hugging contest.
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The following is the full schedule of events:
- Saturday, Nov. 1
- 9 a.m. to noon: Community Tree Planting at Byrd Park
- 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Richmond Tree Stewards Annual Tree Giveaway
- 10 to 11 a.m.: Rain Barrel Workshop
- 2 to 4 p.m.: "Choosing Your Perfect Tree" Author Talk with Laurel Roaldson and Tree Giveaway
- 5 to 7 p.m.: Richmond Tree Week 2025 Opening Social
- Sunday, Nov. 2
- 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.: Bryan Park Trees and Birds Walking Tour
- 10 a.m. to noon: Mindful Tree Walk
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Volunteer Tree Planting at Battery Park
- 1 to 3 p.m.: Tree Walk at Crooked Branch Ravine Park - "Urban Forests vs. Invasive Plants"
- Monday, Nov. 3
- 3 to 5:30 p.m.: Mini-Forest Planting
- Tuesday, Nov. 4
- 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Tiny Forest Tuesdays
- 12:30 to 2 p.m.: Tree Planting in the Eco-Corridor
- 4 to 6 p.m.: Volunteer Tree Care at Hotchkiss Green
- 6 to 7:30 p.m.: "The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue" Author Talk with Mike Tidewell
- Wednesday, Nov. 5
- 7 to 9 a.m.: Richmond Tree Plan Pop-Up
- 8 a.m. to noon: Garden Maintenance, Bagels and Awards at the Low Line
- 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Much Ado About Trees: Giving Back to Bryan Park
- 4 to 6 p.m.: Richmond Tree Plan pop-up
- 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Shade the Stop tree Planting Demo
- 7 to 8 p.m.: Sustainability Workshop
- Thursday, Nov. 6
- 9 a.m. to noon: Belle Isle Invasive Species Removal and Planting
- 4 to 6 p.m.: Cool the City Crafternoon and Tree Giveaway
- Friday, Nov. 7
- 9 a.m. to noon: Neighborhood Tree Planting
- 10 a.m. to noon: Free-a-Tree at Reedy Creek
- 10 a.m. to noon: A Walk in the Carillon Woods at Byrd Park
- 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Amelia Street Urban Forest Open House
- Saturday, Nov. 8
- 9 to 11 a.m.: Virginia Department of Forestry (VDoF) Bradford Pear Exchange
- 9 to 11 a.m.: Compost Giveaway
- 9 to 9:30 a.m.: Annual Arbor Day Ceremony
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Volunteer Tree Planting at Chimborazo Park
- 10 a.m. to noon: Virginia State Tree Hugging Contest
- Noon to 2 p.m.: Circular Forestry with Cambium Carbon
- 2 to 5:30 p.m.: Tree ID Bicycle Ride
- 5 to 7 p.m.: Richmond Tree Week 2025 Closing Celebration and Tree Giveaway
For more information and to register for an event, visit Reforest Richmond's website.
