In the midnight darkness of September 28, 1864, more than 25,000 Union troops under Gen. Benjamin Butler advanced across pontoon bridges over the James River. The next morning before dawn, the Tenth Corps would attack Confederate positions on high ground above New Market Road.…
Richmond, VA – For more than two decades, Christie’s Fine Gardening & Creative Landscapes operated from its location at 3420 Norfolk Street in Scott’s Addition. In 2012, Christie and Kevin Barry purchased the 0.43 acres where they rented and have…
Powhatan, VA – “While the landscape initially drew us to the property, the diversity of wildlife has far exceeded our expectations. Within our first week, we were serenaded by a pack of coyotes. We’ve seen bears on multiple occasions –…
Richmond, VA – Five years after Capital Region Land Conservancy first identified a 16-acre forested natural area that could be preserved for future public access near Southside Plaza between Hull Street Road and Midlothian Turnpike, the land has been generously…
Dear Friends of CRLC, Since starting as Executive Director of Capital Region Land Conservancy in August 2025, I have seen first-hand how vital a local community land trust can be. I’ve also seen the organization grow from a passive approach to land…
Doswell, VA – Nearly 350 acres of farmland where the legendary Triple Crown champion Secretariat frolicked as a colt are now protected forever by a conservation easement held by the Capital Region Land Conservancy. Known as “The Cove,” the low-lying…
Site Was Part of Ziontown Community Founded Following Emancipation by Newly Freed Man Henrico, VA – Capital Region Land Conservancy and Henrico County have joined forces to acquire and preserve 6.4 acres of wooded property for expanded public access adjacent…
Richmond, VA – The Jefferson Avenue Community Garden (JACG) in Union Hill was founded by neighbors in 2000 to create a community greenspace at 2310 and 2312 Jefferson Avenue. Sited on approximately 0.116 acres (5,053 square feet), the garden has…
Time to Talk Trees in Richmond Richmond’s Tree Cover sits at 32%, with a net loss of 199 acres on developed lands between 2014 and 2021 – Chesapeake Innovation Center It may come as no surprise that tree canopy in…
