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Tree-t yourself at these 40+ events for Richmond Tree Week

The citywide celebration of all things urban forestry returns Oct. 11-20.

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The Richmond Tree Week calendar includes a fall tree walk at Maymont.

Photo by Christopher W. Clarke

National Arbor Day may be in the spring, but Richmond really gets the tree festivities going in the fall. Richmond Tree Week is set for Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 20 and will include giveaways, volunteers events, bike tours, and workshops.

Branch out at these kick-off events on Friday, Oct. 11.

  • Tree Planting and Giveaway | 1 p.m. | Swansboro Playground | The city will plant its 2024 Arbor Day tree and receive its designation as Tree City USA from the VA Dept. of Forestry.
  • Happy Hour | 6-8 p.m. | Benchtop Brewing | Meet with the Reforest Richmond team, enjoy drink specials, and snag a free tree seedling.

The full schedule of events can be found online. Pro tip: There’s also a map to find out what’s going on in your neck of the woods.

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