Downtowngreens.org

Current Projects

Gardening - Downtown Greens makes every effort to act as a steward of the land in our care. We maintain organic gardens and employ practices such as composting. If you are interested in gardening with us, come by Thursdays 3-6pm or Saturdays 9-12 noon.

Native Woodland - We are trying to reestablish native plants in our woodlands. If you have any expertise or interest in this field, contact us.

Greenshed - The first phase of our sustainable architecture demonstration is complete. The Greenshed is a post and beam building with straw bale walls and a living or vegetated roof. We completed this work with the help of a grant from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. More earth building is in the works.

Past Projects

Trellis - With the help of Rappahanock Rotary-Fredericksburg we enhanced a neighborhood path through Downtown Greens with a trellis.

Parking Lot - In 1998 we resurfaced an existing parking lot near the garden using eco-pavers. These environmentally-friendly pavers allow the ground to retain rainwater, reducing runoff.

Water Fountain - With the help of local boyscouts we installed a public drinking fountain near the Old Walker Grant playground.