• Oak Grove Playground with mature tree canopy

    We’re on a mission to improve the quality of life in the Southside by greening communities and advocating with our neighbors. 

Our Work

We’re tackling environmental injustice through hands-on projects, education, and advocacy. See what we’re working on.

Increasing Green Spaces

Policy & Advocacy

Education & Outreach

Cool the City

Cool the City is a collaborative, city-wide campaign aimed at enhancing health outcomes, fostering community wealth, and bolstering climate resilience in the city of Richmond. Over five years, this effort will invest in greening projects, workforce development, and institutional capacity building to increase equitable access to greenspace in Black and Brown communities across the city, especially in Southside.

Ten volunteers posing next to newly planted tree

Take Action

We’re using community-driven strategies to address environmental injustice. Be part of the movement to ‘reLeaf’ South Richmond.

Upcoming Events

Support healthy futures for all residents in South Richmond