Outdoors

Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
Explore the River City through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
Visit a local park, participate in a community event, or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
Get all the details to attend and see our picks for can’t-miss screenings.
Baseball fans, gather round — the Flying Squirrels 2023 themed game schedule is here.
The summer outdoor concert series will return in May
Hello, new speed safety cameras.
The Dept. of Public Works is seeking public feedback on the proposal, which would affect SR 161 north and south of the James.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is bringing back its environmental film festival for the fifth year, in-person at the Science Museum and virtual.
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
The site includes fortifications where United States Colored Troops fought for a Union victory.
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
The City of Richmond has eyed the conversion of the island into public open space for nearly 40 years.
Here are our recommendations for memorable presents in the form of experiences.
Read our list and check it twice to see how to get the most out of holiday illuminations in the River City.
Spread the holiday cheer by chatting with your family and friends about ongoing developments, future parks, and local history.
Advanced tickets are required to explore the millions of lights throughout the gardens
Prepare for winter weather in Richmond, VA with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
A 3.46 acre donation from private landowners includes a portion of the trail and will be added to the James River Park System.
Street sweeping starts this week and lasts into April 2023. Here’s your need-to-know local info.
Tree planting, pruning invasive plants + local park tours are only a few ways Richmonders can get involved with a week of Arbor Day honors.
Currently, 5% of active local bus stops have a shelter and 21% have seating.
Plan the perfect afternoon out in River City with our local date suggestions.
The Richmond Compost Initiative is funded through early fall 2023 thanks to a grant from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
The five acre Westwood Avenue urban farm site provides fresh produce, accessible culinary tools + on-farm food education.
Whether you want to walk outside to see the leaves, or are down for a day trip, we’ve got you covered with how to enjoy all the autumnal colors.
Register for one of three teams, all working to donate to land conservation, volunteer at community events + clock in hours to learn about protecting our world around us.
Plan out which pumpkin patches + fall fests you’ll want to attend when the leaves start changing.
Bikes, scooters, and skateboards are all considered forms of micromobility. Learn what Richmond’s future might look like and see how other cities take advantage of these resources.
Did you really visit Richmond if you didn’t walk along the James or see a show at The National? Check out this 804 bucket list, assembled from reader submissions.
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