RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond residents rolled up their sleeves Saturday morning to make the city a little greener — and cooler. Dozens of volunteers joined the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and Richmond Parks and Recreation at Chimborazo Park to plant more than 40 native trees as part of Richmond Tree Week.
The effort is part of a larger push to improve air quality, reduce flooding and fight climate change — with more than 225 trees planted across Richmond parks over the past three weeks.
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula was among those who helped kick off the event on Saturday, Nov. 8, thanking local partners for their ongoing work to protect the environment…