New Tree Vandalized

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Scott

A linden tree freshly planted on 900 block Idlewood was vandalized last night. An attempt was made at pulling it up and it has a big scrape on the trunk. A neighbor righted it as best as he could.

New Trees!

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Scott

Oregon Hill residents are grateful and excited and about three new linden trees planted near the corner of Idlewood and, of course, Linden Streets. These trees can live for centuries. Considered sacred in Slavic culture, the linden is also associated with truth, justice and love in Germanic areas.

Another one down…

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Scott

City workers removing dead sidewalk tree on 600 block of S. Laurel-

There have been a lot of City workers in the neighborhood recently-

Goodbye 816 Riverside Park– I will be curious as to how quickly the lot is auctioned and what it goes for.

Also, workers dealing with water main leak on China Street

Welcome Tree Work

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Scott

Oregon Hill residents are delighted by work on their street trees. Old, dying trees being removed and new ones planted.

From a neighbor:

Many thanks to Councilman Agelasto, Luke McCall and others for the new street trees in Oregon Hill! They look great!!

Street Art On Cherry Street

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Scott

At least one Cherry Street neighbor is challenging the wisdom of this installation.
He says, “Please tell me tax dollars didn’t go into this and that they will come clean this mess up on the 400 block S Cherry…”

UPDATE: It appears that this installation was not authorized by RPL, GrovRVA, or Art180 though someone has clearly implicated these organizations in this project.

Tree Stewards!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Scott

From email announcement:

Richmond Tree Steward classes will begin again in January with a 10 week course that is packed with information and delivered by excellent speakers. Our hope is that the room is filled with citizens who want to join our efforts to help care for the urban forest and be a community resource. Since class size is limited preference will be given to those who wish to become Certified Tree Stewards and volunteer with our organization.

Get more information and apply at http://richmondtreestewards.org/tree-steward-class-2014/

According to the site, the deadline to apply is November 22.