Planting Trees in Virginia: Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Chesapeake & Cape Charles

Norfolk Spring 2026 Planting Days: Saturday, March 21  - Volunteers Needed! 

Additional planting opportunities in the listed cities will be available in the Fall of 2026. Interested congregations should reach out to Cassandra Carmichael, [email protected].​

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Volunteer Information

Planting events will be taking place across Norfolk on Saturday, March 21. We are in need of volunteers to help dig holes, plant, and water the beautiful new, native trees. Please use the form below to sign up for a time slot (or two or three!) on the planting days:
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Volunteer Sign Up

A final schedule will be emailed to all volunteers in advance. Participating locations include: 

Knox Presbyterian
Second Calvary Baptist Church
Metropolitan AME Zion Church
Greater Metropolitan AME Zion Church

Resources for Participating Congregations

• Tree Planting Program Information
• Tree Planting Program Checklist
• Benefits of Trees Handout
• Theological Grounding Resource 
• ​Program FAQs
• Liturgical / Theological Resources:  Google folder with resources for Jewish, Catholic, Mainline Protestant, and Evangelical congregations - from tree planting prayer services and preaching prompts to youth group activities and scripture study support. If there is something missing that you would find helpful, please email [email protected].