The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, encourages the entire Highland Park Neighborhood to attend the “We Are Highland Park” Ann Hardy Plaza beautification event for the City of Richmond Ann Hardy Park being held this Saturday. This exciting family event will include neighbors helping neighbors and enjoying food, fun [...]
As part of the Project Clean Stream (which itself is part of The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay) there will be a stream cleanup in Bryan Park this Saturday. Volunteers will clean up the streams in the Upham Brook Watershed. You can sign up here!
This Saturday (February 4th) the Richmond chapter of the Guardian Angels will be coordinating a cleanup of Woodland Cemetery. The Cemetery is home to Arthur Ashe, John Jasper, as well as many of “Richmond’s black elite.” If you’re interested, show up at 10am prepared to work (weather permitting)! February 4, 2012 from 10am until weather [...]
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and REI are partnering with FoBP to pick up trash in the park, especially along the waterways. We may also pick up debris left by our many recent wind storms. Please dress for the weather. Wear shoes/boots that can get muddy. You may want to bring a snack and some water. [...]
Northminster Church could use your help at their annual Thanks & Giving dinner on Tuesday, November 22. Pitch in with transportation, security, clean-up, and lots of other areas next Tuesday from 6 – 7:30 p.m. More details below! Each year we look forward to preparing, serving, and sharing a yummy Thanksgiving meal with our neighbors…and [...]
The Northside Coalition for Children is preparing for the 3rd Annual Back To School Rally. They have provided supplies and services for over 5000 children each year. They are looking for volunteers to help prepare the supply packets on August 10–12 from 6–9 PM. To learn more about the project and to sign up to [...]
James River News Hub has a quick look at the volunteer work being done by the National Guard over at the Cannon Creek Greenway. Freaking hot to be out there making a 1.9 mile asphalt path, but we’re thankful for them! In related Cannon Creek news, the video cameras installed a year ago to catch [...]
After two years of hard work, bureaucratic delays, unexpected setbacks and, eventually, progress, Northside finally has its own dog park! Well, almost. The park site has been cleared and graded, the parking lot is leveled and graveled, and the exterior fencing and gates have been erected. However, there is still work that needs to be [...]
This Saturday (May 14) join the Friend of Bryan Park for some good old-fashioned manual labor. Join the rest of the team at the Azalea Garden to removed dead wood and vines from the azaleas. Bring water, snacks, and loppers (if you’ve got ‘em). Contact info@friendsofbryanpark.org for more information.
Friends of Bryan Park are putting together a volunteer work party this Saturday (March 26th)! Details after the jump.
