About Our Urban Greening Program
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Groundwork Richmond: Leading the Way in Urban Forestry 🌿🌳 As the designated Urban Forestry Administrator for the City of Richmond, Groundwork Richmond has been greening our community since 2010—planting and maintaining nearly 3,000 trees and continuously expanding Richmond’s urban canopy. Our Impact: 🌳Tree Planting & Maintenance – Strategically planting trees in parks, along thoroughfares, and in areas with limited greenery 🫂 Community Engagement – Hosting large-scale city events like Arbor Day, MLK Day of Service, and Earth Day 🤝 Volunteer & Workforce Growth – Increasing volunteer participation and workforce capacity each year to expand our impact Collaboration for a Greener Future: Groundwork Richmond works closely with the City’s Parks and Landscaping Division to identify prime locations for tree planting. As a permanent member of the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee, we ensure trees are planted by all local ordinances, maintaining an open dialogue with the City to adapt to evolving requirements. Together, we’re building a healthier, greener, and more sustainable Richmond—one tree at a time! 🌳✨ 
One of our Urban Forestry Technicians showing our Green Team how to properly amend the soil to plant a tree
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Adopt-a-Tree ProgramBringing More Trees to Richmond’s Neighborhoods!🌳🌿
Groundwork Richmond is dedicated to expanding the urban tree canopy in marginalized communities such as Santa Fe, Coronado, and the Iron Triangle. With the support of residents and community partners, we’ve planted hundreds of trees—bringing shade, cleaner air, and natural beauty to our streets. 🌱 Residents play a vital role! Not only do they benefit from trees right in front of their homes, but they also help with **watering and care** to ensure healthy growth. Groundwork Richmond provides **tree planting support and after-care assistance** to help every tree thrive. Want a tree at your home? Here's how! Step 1: Submit an Adopt-A-Tree Application online in Spanish or English (Pssst… You’ll need to know your neighborhood!) Or mail a physical application to 249A Tewksbury Ave, Richmond, CA 📧 You can also scan and email it to [email protected] Step 2: Commit to tree care! 💧 Water weekly for the first 3 years and twice a week during hot months 🌿 Weed the base of your tree to prevent pests and ensure steady growth Reach out to us if you notice any issues—we’re here to help! 📩 Want to know which trees are approved by the City for sidewalks? Email us at [email protected] Have questions? Contact [email protected] Let’s work together to green our neighborhoods—one tree at a time! Why Adopt a Tree? 🌳💚
Planting a tree isn’t just about adding greenery—it’s about transforming your neighborhood and improving quality of life for everyone! Here’s why adopting a tree is a powerful way to make a difference:
🌳 Be a part of the change—adopt a tree today! 🌿 |
Urban Greening
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What is Urban Greening?🌱🌇
Urban Greening is the process of enhancing city landscapes with trees, plants, and green spaces to improve environmental health and community well-being. In 2012, the City of Richmond was awarded the Strategic Growth Council Urban Greening Planning Grant to develop a master plan for a greener, healthier city. 🌳✨ Through extensive community outreach, Richmond residents voiced their desire for safe green spaces, concerns about air pollution from nearby industries, and the need for long-term tree maintenance. Together, we identified over 13,000 new planting sites across Richmond! --- Why Does Richmond Need Urban Greening? Richmond sits at the epicenter of industrial activity , surrounded by: 🏭 Oil refineries 🚛 Major freeways 🚆 Railroad lines ⚓ Shipping ports The result? Richmond experiences some of the worst air pollution in the state—high levels of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter that severely impact public health. A UCSF study found that children in Richmond are twice as likely to develop asthma as those in neighboring cities. Neighborhoods with limited tree canopy suffer even more, facing higher temperatures, increased pollution exposure, and reduced mental well-being. 🌿 Urban Greening is the solution!By planting more trees and creating green spaces, we can: Improve air quality & reduce pollution Lower temperatures & combat the urban heat island effect Support mental and physical health Enhance Richmond’s beauty & livability! Join us in transforming Richmond—one tree at a time! |
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