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Volunteer opportunity at Norrell Elementary tomorrow
If you, or someone you know has a few minutes or an hour, please show up at Norrell school and report to Joy Mathews, principal. She needs help moving soil that was delivered to the parking lot into the garden boxes they have for the children. If you have access to a wheelbarrow and/or shovel [...]
Bryan Park cleanup in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
We will be cleaning trash along the ponds and creeks in the park. Please dress for the weather. Wear non-slip footware which can get wet (rubber boots are great so that you can wade in shallow areas). We will provide gloves, pick-ups, and plastic bags. You may want to bring water and a snack. Students [...]
Help remove invasive plants from Bryan Park
Non-native invasive plants are smothering much of our native habitat. Our goal is to return the area to its more natural, native state. Please dress for the weather. Long sleeves and pants are recommended to protect yourself against poison ivy. Bring work gloves and pruners, if you have them. We’ll show you what to remove [...]
We Are Highland Park event celebrates Ann Hardy Park
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 [...]
Bryan Park stream cleanup Saturday
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!
Help cleanup Woodland Cemetery
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 [...]
Volunteer at Bryan Park tomorrow
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. [...]
Thanks & Giving at Northminster
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 [...]
Back to School Rally looking for volunteers
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 [...]