Our next regular meeting will be at 4:15 PM at the Environmental Studies Program Classroom (the far east stairs at the Brock Environmental Center, 3663 Marlin Bay Drive Virginia Beach, VA23455). Our other regular summer meetings … Continue reading FOLO meeting June 15th ‘25 415pm at ESP on PHP. Join us!
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Wall of wood is wonderful in Charlottesville Virginia Department of Forestry. https://dof.virginia.gov Can you spot the live oak? View display, design still in progress, at 900 Natural Resources Drive Charlottesville.
Dear Governor Spanberger: On behalf of the membership of Friends of Live Oaks we respectfully request that you sign HB 549 re: providing additional authority for localities to establish tree canopy goals and enabling localities in Virginia to adopt tree preservation ordinances.
Governor Spanberger Letter Request Support for HB549 APR26.pdfDownload April 1 , 2026The Honorable Abigail D . SpanbergerGovernor of VirginiaP.O. Box 1475Richmond, VA 23218Dear Governor Spanberger: On behalf of the membership … Continue reading Dear Governor Spanberger: On behalf of the membership of Friends of Live Oaks we respectfully request that you sign HB 549 re: providing additional authority for localities to establish tree canopy goals and enabling localities in Virginia to adopt tree preservation ordinances.
I have edited the following from a similar message sent out by the Elizabeth River Project – a vital environmental organization in our region. Hope it will help you pause and consider why we are called Friends of Live Oaks at a little deeper level:
I love this time of year as the temperatures begin to dip and the leaves start to change. While I don’t exactly welcome the shorter daylight, I’m grateful that living in Hampton Roads lets us … Continue reading I have edited the following from a similar message sent out by the Elizabeth River Project – a vital environmental organization in our region. Hope it will help you pause and consider why we are called Friends of Live Oaks at a little deeper level:
Imagine if this had been done from PHP down Lynnhaven River to Rudee Loop Park!
https://youtu.be/LH2bfHRbZsw?si=uR4PTTjkN2wYTYXO Imagine how inspiring. Imagine the story telling. Imagine a spectacular tree canopy immediately. Imagine a city that has the will to preserve & protect these incredible trees.