2024 Conservationist of the year

Downtown Greens was awarded the Steward of the Year Award by the Land Trust of Virginia (LTV) for its conservation efforts of the Upper and Lower Gardens in the City of Fredericksburg. The award was given at the Land Trust’s 26th Annual Garden Party on May 5, 2024, held in Middleburg, Virginia.
According to the Land Trust, the Downtown Greens property is one of LTV’s most unique easements. “This organization is the embodiment of an excellent steward of the land. Not only do they steward the rare bit of green space still left in the city of Fredericksburg, they also take care of their community by providing resources and educating future generations on the importance of the land and our environment.”