NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — More than 100 visitors participated in Norfolk Urban greening project offered by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to address climate change, according to a release.
Visitors stopped by schools and parks to receive to look at the 10 private and public projects throughout the city transformed by green infrastructure.
“Each of these projects builds up our community’s protection against flooding in our vulnerable region. But it’s also about beautifying the space for people,” said CBF’s Hampton Roads Grassroots Coordinator Lisa Renee Jennings, organizer of the Green Infrastructure Tour. “As Bay restoration goals near 2025 deadlines, we are thrilled the public was able to see how they can get involved at a pivotal time when we all need a recommitment to Bay restoration. Together we can build on the momentum to make a more resilient Virginia.”
CBF and partners were on hand at each site to offer expertise and resources. CBF partners included the city of Norfolk, Teens with a Purpose, Garden Club of Norfolk, the Elizabeth River Trail, Elizabeth River Project and Norfolk Master Gardeners.