Henrico’s Environmental Action Resource Team

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Henrico’s Environmental Action Resource Team (HEART) pledges to reduce the impact of Henrico County General Government and Henrico Schools on the environment.

Henrico Environmental Action Resource Team (HEART) is made up of representatives from various Henrico County agencies, schools and the community all dedicated to pushing forward county efforts to promote sustainability, preserve natural resources, beautify the community and protect the environment. They serve as a think tank for the county’s environmental initiatives and aim to streamline such programs. Follow along as they make Henrico County and our environment a better place!

We will:

Promote sustainability, conserve resources, and strive for the highest quality of life for our residents.
Expand and promote the use of our sustainable transportation network.
Protect county greenspace and provide high quality recreation opportunities.
Conserve and provide stewardship of our natural water resources.

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Projects

Check out HEART’s long-term sustainability projects that protect natural resources, improve climate resiliency, increase access to green spaces and public transportation, and provide resources and services for residents and visitors.

Energy Use Dashboard

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Henrico’s Solar Projects

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Podcasts

Henrico County Government · Henrico’s Environmental Action Resource Team (H.E.A.R.T.)

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Look at the results of Henrico’s composting efforts for 2026!

Environmental resources for the community

Plant Native Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 24

Plant Native Festival. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 9am - 1pm. Dorey Park, Henrico Farmers Market. 2999 Darbytown Road.

Keep Henrico Beautiful and Henrico Recreation & Parks will present the fifth-an nual Plant Native! Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road.

The festival celebrates native plants, which are critical to a healthy environment. Whether it is their beauty, their role in supporting the food web or protecting watersheds, native plants offer something meaningful for the entire community.

The festival will feature dozens of vendors offering a variety of regional native plants for sale. It also will offer $10 vouchers redeemable from vendors at the event, as well as native tree giveaways, presentations, activity tables for youth and an insect costume showcase and parade for children.

Henrico Sustainability Division

The Henrico County Sustainability Division focuses on enhancing and maintaining the natural and built environments in a way that balances ecological systems and the needs of future generations.

Henrico’s environmental newsletter

Want to know what Henrico is doing to be more sustainable? Sign up for The Henrico Leaflet newsletter.

Check out the latest edition of The Henrico Leaflet.

Community Impact Grants

The 2027 grant application window is now open through Monday, November 30

The HEART Community Impact Grants Program supports nonprofit community organizations advancing environmental sustainability in Henrico County. Organizations providing environmentally focused community service projects in Henrico County can apply for the HEART Community Impact Grant Program.

Switch Together – residential solar program

Switch Together is a program that uses the power of group buying to help households save on high-quality solar installations – including optional battery storage.

Governor Abigail Spanberger and Chief Energy Officer Josephus Allmond are partnering with SwitchTogether and Solar United Neighbors to bring this program statewide to reach more Virginians. This is the first time SwitchTogether has been rolled out across a state, and this will help more Viriginia households learn more about and save money on home solar and battery storage solutions.

You can learn more about this program, visit the Department of Public Works Sustainability Division’s website.

Sustainability and Resilience Advisory Committee

The Sustainability and Resilience Advisory Committee (SRAC) was established by the Henrico County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26, 2025. SRAC will advise the Board on matters related to environmental sustainability and resiliency.

Climate Action and Adaptation Strategy (CAAS)

CAAS Help shape Henrico county's climate future.
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Henrico County is developing a Climate Action & Adaptation Strategy (CAAS) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build community resilience, and adapt to the effects of climate change.

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Check out recent pictures of HEART in action

Fun at the Pet Expo 2025
Stewart celebrates bike month

Pathways to the Future – Air Quality PlanRVA

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Our Teams

We will work diligently on behalf of our residents, businesses, and visitors to provide equal access to Henrico County’s natural resources and to encourage a shared responsibility for their protection.