Volunteer Opportunities from Southside ReLeaf
March 2026
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“Cool the City Tree Knowledge Workshops
The Cool the City Campaign is a city wide effort to combat Urban Heat Island Effect through the historically disadvantaged communities in Richmond. We are contracting at least 5 people from each faith congregation we work with to be Climate Connectors who will go through 4 workshops and a planting project. This is a stipend agreement where the Climate Connector will receive $500 on completion of the final project. All climate connectors will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the projects we do with the help of our resources at VAIPL.
Saturday, April 4th & 11th 09:00 am – 11:00 pm
First Unitarian Universalist Church 1000 Blanton Ave
VIRGINIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT”
January 2026
Litter Pickup & Beautification at Blackwell Park
Friday, February 13 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 1400 Maury Street
Ivy League at Ernest Road Park
Thursdays from February 19 – March 26 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. | 4701 Ernest Road
September 2025
Southside Releaf, Groundwork RVA, RVA Thrives, RVAgreen 2050, VUUs Center for Ecological Equity.
Cool The City Community Forum
Let’s Play a Game to Reduce Extreme Heat!
How would you steward city funds to improve Richmond’s adaptability to extreme heat and weather?
Collaborate with others through a fun simulation game to find shared solutions.
The Details
Monday, Sept. 22 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Studio Two Three 109 W 15th Street
We value your time. Participation will include compensation in the form of a $20 gift card. A meal is also provided.
Visit the Google form link to register: bit.ly/ctcforum2
hello@southsidereleaf.org | 804-446-1029 | southsidereleaf.org
Join Southside ReLeaf on Monday, September 22, from 5–7 pm at Studio Two Three for an evening of collaboration, conversation, and community building! Through an interactive game, you’ll work with others to decide how to prioritize government spending to make Richmond more resilient to extreme heat, flooding, and severe weather. Expect meaningful dialogue, networking, and dinner — all free! A previous participant described it as, “A great interactive experience with local people from Richmond.” Space is limited, so register today and invite a friend to join you!
Join Southside ReLeaf for two fall planting workdays at Ernest Road Park. We’re seeking volunteers to help us plant small to medium native shrubs and trees on the first workday (9/23) and plant small plugs and quarts of herbaceous natives on the second workday (10/1).
Enjoy morning movement in nature and learn how we’re spreading more roots in the Southside through the creation of new public parks. Register here.