American beautyberry as food and mosquito repellent
You’ll often see a dramatic splash of purple in forests and gardens this time of year, as the American beautyberry produces clusters of its signature magenta-colored berries. Such a striking color often signals “toxic, don’t eat,” but the beautyberry
Bats in the Backyard free webinar
In this free webinar, presented by Wild Ones, experts from Bat Conservation International discuss how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape choices can help support North America’s night flyers. Supporting bats at home involves more than installing
Outdoor Access for All at Amelia Street School
Yesterday was the official groundbreaking ceremony for a project 5 years in the making! The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is building a green space that improves access for students and staff of all mobility levels, allows teachers to
The Ecology of Home: Creating Habitat That Works
I recently watched a great webinar on creating backyard habitat that supports a variety of native wildlife. There's plenty of good information online about converting part of your yard into a pollinator garden, but we often overlook the other
Celebrating Native Plants and Healthy Soil at the Virginia State Fair
At Amelia Street Urban Forest, we’re always looking for creative ways to share the beauty and importance of native plants and healthy ecosystems with our community. This fall, we had the wonderful opportunity to showcase our work in two unique
Planting Seeds of Connection Across Richmond
This past week has been an inspiring reminder of how much stronger we are when we work together. At Amelia Street Urban Forest, we know that green spaces thrive when they’re supported not just by volunteers, but also by a