Newport News Green Foundation

11/04/2026

Grab a FREE tree at the Sustainable Landscaping Festival this Saturday, November 7! 🌳

⏰ 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 Huntington Park (361 Hornet Circle)

The festival will also feature local experts, educational presentations, hands-on demonstrations, native plant nurseries, environmental organizations, food trucks, and more! 🌱💚

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/share/1GXmgK2LvN/

Your next favorite addition to your yard could be FREE! 🌳

Newport News residents are invited to pick up a free native tree at the Rooted Together Tree Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Huntington Park during the Sustainable Landscaping Festival.

Choose from native varieties like Redbud, Sweetbay Magnolia, Winterberry Holly, Buttonbush and River Birch. These trees offer beauty and environmental benefits for your yard and our community.

Trees are available first come, first served, while supplies last. One per household; proof of Newport News residency required.

Rooted Together Sustainable Landscaping Festival Tree Giveaway
📍 Huntington Park
361 Hornet Circle
🗓️ Saturday, November 7
⏰ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
🎟️ FREE

Visit Newport News
City of Newport News, VA - Government
Newport News Green Foundation

11/03/2026

We can’t wait to see you at the Sustainable Landscaping Festival this Saturday, November 7! 🙌

⏰ 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 Huntington Park (361 Hornet Circle)

Stop by this FREE family-friendly event to:

💬 Speak with local experts
🌼 Explore native plant nurseries
🌳 Grab a free tree
🌱 Learn how to make your landscape healthier and more sustainable!

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/share/1GXmgK2LvN/

Food trucks include:
🌮 BLZN Tacos
🍓 SMOOTHIE STAND 757
☕ Coffee Vibes

Registration is encouraged for the Speaker Series! 🎤 Talks at 11:00 a.m., noon, and 1:00 p.m. on a range of topics.

City of Newport News, VA - Government
Newport News Parks Division

10/30/2026

🌱🚜 We’ve broken ground at the Sarfan Food Forest!

After years of planning, engineering, and preparation, construction began October 29 on Phase 1 of this exciting project in southeast Newport News.

The first phase includes preparing the land, removing invasive species, and creating a permaculture demonstration area and the Tsenacommacah Indigenous Garden. 🌳 Phase 1 work is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

This milestone was made possible by the generosity of the Sarfan family and the support of our funding and community partners: Virginia Outdoors Foundation, African American Mayors Association, Virginia Department of Forestry, Newport News Shipbuilding, and Annie Belle Reavis Tuccori Foundation. 💚

And we’re already working with the City on plans for Phase 2!

Five acres. A whole lot of potential. We’re just getting started. 🍐

Learn more ➡️ https://nngreen.com/news/sarfan-food-forest-phase-1/

City of Newport News, VA - Government
NN East End
Discovery STEM Academy

10/29/2026

Green Award nominations due tomorrow, October 30! 🏆

Nominate a business or org in the City of Newport News that contributes to our community’s overall beauty and health through their landscaping efforts! 🌳
Categories include:
🌸 Beautification
🌱 Eco-Friendly Landscaping
💚 Ongoing Maintenance

Visit our website for details 🔗 https://us1.list-manage.com/survey?u=68086a68c12d13498ef10b69e&id=a35e361eba&attribution=false&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=Green+Awards+Nominations

10/27/2026

Another great cleanup this weekend! 🧤🗑️ A big thank-you to the volunteers from Lifehouse757 who helped pick up trash and care for our green spaces!

Our two Lees Mill lots, at the intersection of Warwick Blvd. and Lees Mill Dr., are urban forests maintained in their natural state. 🌲 From the outside, you might miss the waterways running through the properties, beneath Warwick Blvd., and out to the City of Newport News reservoir. 💚

Trees in green spaces like these play a crucial role in water management by:

💧 Filtering water and improving its quality before it enters waterways�🌧️ Absorbing and redirecting stormwater runoff�🌳 Slowing peak rainfall flows to help prevent erosion

Help us preserve and care for in ! Volunteer, become a member, or donate. Visit ➡️ nngreen.com to get started. 🔗

10/26/2026

Need some last-minute help with your Halloween costume? 🎃👻

We’ve got you covered! Swipe ➡️ to check out our looks inspired by green spaces! 💚

THE VOLUNTEER: 🧤
🍬🪣 Use your trash bucket to collect candy!
🍫🗑️Make trick-or-treating a cleanup—use your litter stick to collect candy wrappers left behind!

THE BIRDER: 🐦
🍬🦺 Vest with pockets = extra candy storage.
🔭🍭 Binoculars can help you scout candy hot spots while you trick-or-treat!

THE GARDENER: 🪴
🌼 🌱 Native seed packets for “unintentional” seed bombing while trick-or-treating.
🌿📖 Plant guide to help identify plants you’re coveting from your neighbors’ yards.

Send pics, please! 📸

10/22/2026

We have an awesome lineup of local and regional experts joining us for the Sustainable Landscaping Festival! 💚

Swipe ➡️ to see who’s coming! Join us Saturday, November 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 📍 Huntington Park. Meet representatives from a wide range of agencies and organizations, and learn about sustainable gardening, tree care, native plants, creating healthier communities, and more! 🌳

🎟️ FREE admission!

Find details at our event page 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/1BSpmrNYPq/

City of Newport News, VA - Government
Newport News Parks Division

10/20/2026

Last year, Serve the City Peninsula received one of our Green Awards for their beautification efforts in Newport News! 🏆🌿

Serve the City coordinates volunteers in our communities, helping neighbors meet their needs and transforming neighborhoods across the Peninsula! 🤝

From green space cleanups 🌳 to yard and housing upkeep 🏡 and more, Serve the City Peninsula partners with local organizations to build relationships, help those in need, and beautify our communities.

Thank you for the important work you do! 💚

📣 We are seeking nominations for 2026 Green Awards! Awards are given in the following categories: Beautification, Eco-Friendly Landscaping, and On-Going Maintenance.

Nominate an organization or business located in the City of Newport News by Friday, October 30! 🗓️ Details at 🔗 bit.ly/GreenAwardsNomination

City of Newport News, VA - Government

10/15/2026

Need help with your yard? 🌱 We’ve got you covered!

Join us for our speaker series 🎤 during the Sustainable Landscaping Festival on Saturday, November 7 at Huntington Park 🗓 for help with what to plant, how to manage pests, and tips on caring for your trees!

🌼 11:00 a.m. | “Establishing a Native Landscape”
Speaker: Sharon Baum

🐜 Noon | “A Healthier Garden Starts Here: Easy IPM for Home Growers”
Speaker: Megan Tierney

🌳 1:00 p.m. | “Is My Tree Dangerous? How to Keep Your Tree Safe During Extreme Weather”
Speaker: Kendall Topping

Admission is FREE 🎟
Registration for the Speaker Series is encouraged 🔗 https://form.jotform.com/262735189756169

City of Newport News, VA - Government
Newport News Parks Division