Join the inaugural Big Plant - Radford to kick off your spring planting on March 21st & 22nd at Veteran’s Field in Bisset Park in Radford, VA

Native plants, specifically trees & shrubs are critical to our local ecosystems, providing food and habitat to pollinators and wildlife while cleansing water and air and lowering ground temperatures.

With the historic flooding of 2024 at Bisset Park and across Southwest Virginia, we recognize the need to invest in the local riparian buffer zones, ecosystems, education, physical wellness, and the overall health of the planet.

This community planting event will offer all ages and abilities an opportunity to get their hands in the soil, interacting with native plants and neighbors, while also getting the chance to learn from local growers, and being giving the option to take home their own native plants (for free!)

This event is primarily funded by New River Conservancy and is a joint partnership between NRC, Dept of Forestry VA, Nursery Natives, City of Radford, Radford Parks and Rec, Radford Beautification and Municipal Forestry Commission.