Opportunity Details
Native Planting Project at Varina LandLab Conservation Area
Capital Region Land Conservancy (CRLC) is dedicated to conserving the natural and historic resources of Virginia’s Richmond region for the benefit of people and nature.
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
In celebration of National Take a Hike Day, CRLC is coordinating a native planting project at its Varina LandLab Conservation Area, a 350-acre public land in eastern Henrico located off historic Route 5.
Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:
This is an active task where volunteers will bend, kneel, and dig to plant plug seedlings and possibly pull invasive species. The planting project will take place at Trailhead #3 at the Varina LandLab where the ground is not level and inclined and not advised for those with balance issues.
Gardening experience is helpful but not necessary. Training and tools will be provided.
Time Commitment:
2 hours on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 9:00am - 11:00am
Other Information:
Parking is available at the trailhead and along the road closer to the planting location. Volunteers are recommended to wear longsleeves, pants, closed-toed shoes plus sun protection. Ground and roads are uneven surfaces. Snacks and water will be provided, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own. Further details will be emailed closer to the event.
Environment
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:16+
Sign Up
Log in or Register
In order to register for this opportunity you must log in to an existing account or register to create a new account.
Sign Up
Sign up with a team
This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to:
- Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or
- Create a new team to sign up.
Signup Questions
Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity: