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Tell City Council You Support $78 Million for Parks & Community Centers
On September 13th, Richmond Mayor Lavar Stoney presented his plan for allocating $155 million in American Rescue Plan funds. The plan directs $78 million towards parks and community centers. Please do your part to support the James River Park.
Meet ParkStar Laura Greenleaf!
Laura Greenleaf is a Certified Virginia Master Naturalist and the co-founder of our Invasive Plant Task Force. Thanks to her work (and the work of our many volunteers!) we can uproot nuisance plants and allow our native plants to thrive!
Do You Make a Difference?
There’s a quote out there about the power of a group. It alludes to the fact that one person doing something small may not make a difference, but a lot of people, each doing that small thing, can exact a colossal change.
Vote for Increased Funding for Parks!
As part of the American Rescue Plan, the City of Richmond is receiving $154 million. The City is conducting a survey to determine the best way to divvy up that money.
Our Latest ParkStar is the Newest Member of our Family
A couple of weeks ago we gave you a brief introduction to Josh Stutz, our first ever Executive Director. He’s now on the job, and as our newest ParkStar, is featured in this video.
A Day on the Water
On Saturday, July 10th, a dynamic group of stakeholders and Mayor Stoney took to the water to see the beauty of our beloved Park first-hand. Not a bad day at the office.
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