Henrico County Government announced on April 10, 2026, that residents can celebrate Earth Day by picking up a free native tree or shrub at local libraries and Deep Run Park.
In a tweet posted on April 10, the county stated: “Celebrate Earth Day by bringing home a free native tree or shrub! Interested gardeners can pick up a free tree or shrub between noon and 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at any @HenricoLibrary location or Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway.”
A subsequent message highlighted community involvement in environmental efforts: “@HenricoLibrary Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District encourages community members to support pollinators and the local environment by adding native plant species to their homes. The organization has provided 2,200 seedlings to give away at Earth Day celebrations across the county!” This initiative aims to promote biodiversity and ecological health within Henrico County.
The county also detailed the specific plants available for distribution: “@HenricoLibrary Native species available:
– Yellow poplar tree
– Willow oak tree
– Black chokeberry shrub
– Silky dogwood shrub
*Limited supplies are available.
For more information on the available native varieties, visit Henricopolis’ website: https://t.co/iIlA8p2Nuv“
Henrico County is home to a large public school district with over 50,000 students enrolled during the 2023-24 academic year (source). Deep Run High School had the highest enrollment among all schools in the county for that period (source). The area’s diverse student population includes significant representation from Black and white students (source). These environmental initiatives may engage families from across this broad demographic base as part of broader efforts to encourage sustainability in Henrico County.
