Stewart’s Travel History

Henrico’s Reforestation Program is Underway!  

Stewart the turtle cutout standing in front of volunteers planting a tree.
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Attention all tree huggers! Henrico County has just become greener!   On March 15, the HEART crew, Capital Trees, Virginia Department of Forestry, and a group of earth-loving volunteers came […]

Get ready to hear a youthful voice!  

A row of young students standing next to a blue banner. One is holding a cutout of Stewart the turtle mascot.
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HEART is very excited to welcome the high school Youth Council to the team! Nine Henrico County Public Schools high schoolers have been selected to represent their fellow classmates and […]

Noticed anything new around Lake Hening recently?

Stewart the turtle mascot cutout next to a green Lake Hening sign.
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On December 9, 2023, Henrico’s Environmental Action Resource Team (HEART) assembled more than 35 volunteers consisting of members of the HEART committee, the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF), Scouts, Master Naturalists, and local environmental […]

Street Safety with WOAH!   

A cutout of Stewart the turtle stands with a bright yellow WOAH! vest with a police car in the background.
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In an effort to make Henrico County a great place to live, work and play, the Henrico Country Police Division has partnered with Henrico County Government to keep members of […]

Saving Money on Safer Roads 

Stewart the turtle mascot cutout standing on the shoulder of a newly paved road.
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Exciting news for eastern Henrico County drivers! The Department of Public Works has taken on two projects to improve portions of Meadow and Turner roads!  If you frequent this area, […]

Henrico’s Bright Future in Solar Energy

Stewart the turtle mascot cutout standing on a roof with solar panels.
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Notice anything new on your favorite county building recently? Next time you’re out and about, look up. You might find a newly installed solar panel system on the roof of […]

Plant Native! Festival 

Cutout of Stewart the turtle outside next to purple flowers.
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Are you an avid environmentalist? Do you care about the benefits of native plants? Are you a gardener? Do you like flowers?  Mark your calendar for an event right up […]

Getting Out and Getting Active!

Cutout of Stewart the turtle standing on a wooden bridge.
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While it is important to develop habits to care for the environment, we can’t forget how the environment cares for US! Enjoying nature and being active improves mental health and […]

Let’s Get Pollinating!

Stewart the turtle cutout on a rock next to a field of yellow wildflowers.
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Looking for a way to spruce up your yard AND be a friend to the environment? Consider planting a pollinator garden contained within your landscaping! Pollinator gardens provide the materials […]