Archives: Stewart's Blog

Ladies, gentlemen and lovers of the environment, Keep Henrico Beautiful welcomes you to the environmental award season! An honored tradition since 1995, the Land Lover and Clean Business awards have […]

Calling all environmental enthusiasts! Looking for a way to get involved in the community during the warm summer months? Well, we have just the thing for you! Henrico’s Environmental Action […]

H.E.A.R.T. has some great information to help you get outdoors, get active and enjoy Mother Nature.   Did you know that Henrico County has a “mosquito group” in the Department of […]

Henrico County firefighters work hard to keep us safe from fires, but you might not have thought about how they do this. Turns out, they use water as well as […]

Attention all tree huggers! Henrico County has just become greener!   On March 15, the H.E.A.R.T. crew, Capital Trees, Virginia Department of Forestry, and a group of earth-loving volunteers came […]

H.E.A.R.T. 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 […]

On December 9, 2023, Henrico’s Environmental Action Resource Team (H.E.A.R.T.) assembled more than 35 volunteers consisting of members of the H.E.A.R.T. committee, the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF), Scouts, Master Naturalists, and local environmental […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The James River Cleanup event is over but check out the fun Stewart had in these photos! Henrico County is fortunate to be located along the beautiful James River, but […]

Active transportation is a great way to reduce harmful gas emissions into the environment. It’s easier and more enjoyable with the right community infrastructure. That is why Henrico County is […]

Itching to see the county’s positive environmental impact? While reading is a great way to exercise your mind, a picture can say a thousand words! That is exactly why the […]

One of the first initiatives of the Henrico Environmental Action Resource Team has taken off! On May 9, 2023 Henrico County announced that it has partnered with Henrico County Public […]

The Conservation Day event is over but check out the fun Stewart had in these photos! Attention all environmental stewards! Dorey Park Farmer’s Market will celebrate the second annual Conservation […]

Exciting news if you choose to reuse! The rollout of the 95-gallon recycling carts to Henrico County homes has begun! Henrico County residents no longer have to limit their recycled […]

Meet Stewart  Hello! I am Stewart the Turtle! I’m here to remind us to be good stewards of our environment! As H.E.A.R.T.’s mascot, I am a spokesperson for all things […]