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July 2, 2018

Shockoe on the Half Shell: Call for Vendors!

Vendors Apply HERE Shockoe on the Half Shell Saturday September 1st, 2018 11am-4pm All vendor applications due AUGUST 11 Shockoe on the Half Shell is back in Shockoe Bottom on Saturday, September 1st. Richmonders are always ready to celebrate this delicious Virginia staple, and you’ll want to be there to show them how you do […]
July 13, 2018

Welcome New Partner: Plants of the James River Project

A big welcome to our newest Partner, Plants of the James River Project (PJRP)! The Plants of the James River Project (PJRP) is a group of botanical artists working to educate the public about the beauty of native plants and threats to them. We celebrate the ecological work of one of Richmond’s first environmental activists, […]
July 3, 2018

Descendant Family and Community Guiding Restoration of Historic Evergreen Cemetery

New team driving restoration process includes families of Maggie L. Walker and John Mitchell, Jr. Nearly 30 members of the community met on the evening of June 5, 2018 at Virginia Union University to launch the Historic Evergreen Cemetery Executive Planning and Review Team, a group of passionate community stakeholders who are playing a key […]
July 2, 2018

Partner News & Updates – July

Do you have a new or existing swimmer interested in year-round swim? You may be surprised to learn that the Richmond Racers have been promoting competitive swimming in partnership with the City of Richmond Parks and Recreation Department for over 25 years. Richmond Racers is an affordable, family-fun oriented year-round US Swim Club, with approximately 100 […]
June 18, 2018

Volunteers Needed! Richmond Bacon Festival

We are looking for Brew Crew and Green Team Volunteers that will help us create a fun, interactive event for of our guests at Richmond Bacon Festival! Richmond Bacon Festival Saturday, June 23 : 11am-4pm 17th Street Market Two shifts available for each crew: 10:30am – 2:30pm 2:00 – 5:00pm Brew Crew volunteers will help […]
June 7, 2018

Partner News – June

Friends of Shockoe Hill Cemetery is hosting multiple tours in June! Check out their full schedule here.   Birdhouse Farmers Market: Come out to the Tiny Nest Concert featuring local musician Guy Gorman on Tuesday, June 12. Check him out here! Interested in volunteering at the market? They have shifts to fit your schedule and duties […]
June 4, 2018

Friends of Pump House are Raising Funds in June

From Friends of Pump House: For the month of June (our 1 year Anniversary) an anonymous donor will match all donations up to $25,000. Money donated will go toward renovations related to the restoration and maintenance of the historic Pump House. Your $25 donation magically turns into $50! You can donate through the link on […]
June 1, 2018

Enrichmond Initiates Partnership with National Park Service

Enrichmond is now one of a very small class of approved partners of the National Park Service. The partnership will focus on interpretative programming at Historic Evergreen Cemetery and bringing its residents’ stories to light. This partnership signifies our joint principals of preservation, commitment to historic public spaces, and passion in celebrating our shared history. Enrichmond […]
May 29, 2018

Richmond Tree Stewards Offering Free Trees through Community Roots Program

From our Partner, Richmond Tree Stewards: Community Roots – Let’s Plant Some Trees! Community Groups Project – free trees to community groups. A community group is defined as any non-profit organization, public school, private school, house of worship, or volunteer group that cares for spaces such as public parks. Properties must be in the City of […]
May 24, 2018

Silva Cell Installation in Progress at 17th Street Market

The City of Richmond’s first installation of Silva Cells is happening now at the 17th Street Market. This is an exciting moment for Richmond’s urban forest. The Silva Cell, developed by DeepRoot Green Infrastructure, has been used in more than 1,000 North American urban plazas, parking lots and streetscapes. Richmond joins cities like Washington DC, […]
May 3, 2018

AmeriCorps NCCC Names Enrichmond Regional “Sponsor of the Year”

The Enrichmond Foundation has been named the AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region Sponsor of the Year for Class XXIV. This award is given to a NCCC Sponsoring Organization for going above and beyond to engage AmeriCorps NCCC members in enriching service opportunities and learning experiences. Enrichmond hosted a total of three service teams at Historic Evergreen […]

Enrichmond Partner News – May

Scuffletown Park is a-buzz with all things Spring thanks to a great turn-out of neighbors, friends and volunteers who helped make their spring clean up on April 21st a huge success. They also want to thank their former park President, Laura Blaylock, for her seven years of selfless service maintaining this beautiful spot for our […]
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