Culture

Celebrate Arbor Day RVA with Reforest Richmond

Tree planting, pruning invasive plants, and local park tours are just a few ways Richmonders can get involved with a week of Arbor Day honors

October 18, 2023 • 
Robin Schwartzkopf
RICtoday_DockStreet_ArborDay

ArborDayRVA has dozens of tree-centric events planned for the rest of the month.

Photo by RICtoday

National Arbor Day may be in April, but Richmond celebrates a week-long version of the holiday in the fall — after all, it’s a great time to plant trees.

Local nonprofit Reforest Richmond has gathered a variety of events hosted by groups around the 804 to celebrate ArborDayRVA, which officially runs from Friday, Oct. 20 until Sunday, Oct. 29.

Here are a few highlights:

  • Kickoff Happy Hour + Pop-up Tree Giveaway | Friday, Oct. 20 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery
  • Plant I.D. Tour of the Low Line | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 10-11 a.m. | Great Shiplock Park
  • Invasive Plant Removal | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 9-11 a.m. | Pony Pasture
  • Tree Equity Score Analyzer (TESA) Training | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Boys & Girls Club of Metro Richmond
  • Rain Barrel Workshop | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 10 a.m. | RPL Main Branch

View the full schedule.

More from RICtoday
RIC_veiled_mirror_small_biz_MARCH
Small Business
Local love: RICtoday’s guide to reader-recommended small businesses
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
March 12, 2026
 · 
Staff
RIC_winter_MARCH
City
Breaking down the city’s 2026 winter storm report
Crunch the numbers with us, and see what areas of improvement the city noted following Richmond’s double-header winter storms.
March 11, 2026
 · 
Elise Steele
A grassy area of colorful wildflowers.
Travel and Outdoors
How to turn your Richmond yard into a mini wildlife haven
Help beautify your neighborhood, and become part of a nationwide habit network.
March 10, 2026
 · 
Elise Steele
A sign with a black background, and image of a Cadillac car, and the text "Pink Cadillac Diner;" The sign is outside on a pink building wall.
Travel and Outdoors
8 underrated day trips from the Richmond area
Eager to get on the road, but don’t want to travel too far? Try these nearby destinations for day trips.
March 9, 2026
 · 
Elise Steele
a photo of the patio at union market
Play
Outdoor dining in Richmond
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Richmond’s many beautiful patios.
March 5, 2026
 · 
Staff
A hand-painted emblem represents Legend Brewing Company's "My Faire Lady" beer. The painting is in the shape of an oval with two overlaid gold and navy blue banners below the bottom rim of the oval; the first, outer layer of the oval includes the text, "My Faire Lady" and a wreath of greenery; the interier oval includes encompassing greenery over a red background on the top section and a green background on the bottom section; a white unicorn, central to the emblem, rears its front legs upward, and a woman wearing a navy blue dress with red and gold accent + a gold hood sits atop the unicorn, weilding an upward sword.
Events
RVA Ren Faire + Legend Brewing Co. collab on specialty beer + release party
“My Faire Lady” debuts this weekend. Learn about the beer, the party, and the inspiration behind the beer’s hand-painted symbol.
March 3, 2026
 · 
Elise Steele
A pink pillow with a needlepoint-made patch that reads, "Ask me about my needlepoint."
Culture
Where to find needlepoint supplies around Richmond, VA
Needlepoint is one of the hottest “anolog” hobbies right now. Find our where to find supplies and meet other stitchers.
March 2, 2026
 · 
Elise Steele
Two people on a dark-lit dance floor; streamers, balloons, and dancefloor decorations surround them; they stand in front of a projector screen with an image of several people.
Events
Plan Ahead: 30+ March events in Richmond
Bookmark this page to your favorites tab so you can quickly return and find the top events happening each month in Richmond.
February 26, 2026
 · 
Elise Steele
A collection of sticky notes and pieces of colorful paper pined to a map, laid out on a table; the notes have writing on them.
City
Help shape RVA’s future with these three feedback opportunities
We found three online surveys to help you share feedback on budgeting, parks, and public safety.
February 25, 2026
 · 
Elise Steele
RIC_varina_library_FEB
Culture
Library speed dating: Varina Area Library
Fall in love with your local libraries in and around Richmond.
February 23, 2026
 · 
Elise Steele