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Charlottesville - A Green City We have an extensive natural trail system, along with healthy rivers and streams. Our homes and buildings are sustainably designed and energy efficient."

Charlottesville's Office of Sustainability is a resource and advocate for strategies and actions that contribute to a healthy and resilient Charlottesville and support 'A Green City' vision. Charlottesville City Council Vision 2025: A Green City

"Charlottesville citizens live in a community with a vibrant urban forest, tree-lined streets, and lush green neighborhoods. We have clean air and water, we emphasize recycling and reuse, and we minimize stormwater runoff. Information on City-related programs, initiatives, and events that support the "A Green City" vision regarding community climate and water resources protection efforts, as well as other sustainability issues.

Let’s Talk Trash! 🚮 Have thoughts on how to reduce litter in our community? The City of Charlottesville and Albemarle Co...
10/22/2026

Let’s Talk Trash! 🚮

Have thoughts on how to reduce litter in our community? The City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County are hosting two virtual focus groups on Oct. 27 and Nov. 19 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. to hear your ideas!

Complete the short interest survey by October 23: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/THHSJBV

10/20/2026

HAVE YOU HEARD? 🚨

We’re shouting it from the Belmont Bridge that Charlottesville has just released our draft Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CARP)!

Made up of 16 strategies, the CARP will help us prepare for the climate-driven hazards facing our community, including:
Extreme Heat 🌡️
Severe Storms 🌨️
Drought 🚰
Flooding 🌊
Wildfire Smoke 🔥
and Disrupted Seasons 🍂

Now, we want to hear from YOU! 🫵

Go to connect.charlottesville.gov/ResilientCharlottesville to learn more and share your thoughts. TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
UVA Sustainability County of Albemarle City of Charlottesville Charlottesville City Schools Charlottesville Parks and Rec

Charlottesville Tree Week kicks off with Bees,Trees, and EVs: Family Trivia Night at FIREFLY on Sunday, November 1st fro...
10/13/2026

Charlottesville Tree Week kicks off with Bees,Trees, and EVs: Family Trivia Night at FIREFLY on Sunday, November 1st from 3 to 6PM 🐝🌳⚡️

Hosted by the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, ReLeaf C’ville, the Office of Sustainability, and the JMRL Book Mobile, attendees will enjoy crafts and activities from community partners and three rounds of sustainability-themed trivia from Community Trivia Nights!

All ages and experience levels welcomed! 🌱👶🌳👵

Let us know you’ll be there by using the link in our bio or by going to beestreesandEVs.eventbrite.com.

To learn more about Charlottesville’s Tree Week, visit releafcville.org/cvilletreeweek or swipe right for more ways to connect to the festivities.

10/08/2026

Looking for quieter, cleaner lawn care options? 🌱

The City of Charlottesville wants to help City residents and lawn care firms go electric with our new electric landscaping rebates! 💸

Up to $200 in rebates are available for residents, and $1500 for lawn care businesses.

Find more info and fill out your rebate form at: https://www.charlottesville.gov/2044/Electric-Landscaping-Rebates

10/06/2026

Have you submitted something to the annual Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest yet? You have until October 26th!

C3’s Party for the Planet was THE place to celebrate local climate wins and recognize the leaders that make them possibl...
10/05/2026

C3’s Party for the Planet was THE place to celebrate local climate wins and recognize the leaders that make them possible. 💧⚡️🌱🚲

Special shoutout to this year’s recipient of the Community Change Maker award, Mayor Wade!

In Charlottesville, we are grateful to have the commitment from City leadership and the continued support from the community to drive the implementation of sustainable solutions forward.

Here’s to more sustainability wins to celebrate next year! 🎊
Community Climate Collaborative City of Charlottesville

Our 12th annual Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest is accepting art entries NOW through October 26th! 🧑‍🎨🎨 From res...
09/14/2026

Our 12th annual Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest is accepting art entries NOW through October 26th! 🧑‍🎨🎨 

From resource management to conservation efforts, the way we use water can have a lasting effect. This year’s theme is “Small Drop, Big Difference”. We invite artists to showcase the scale and impact water can have through realistic or abstract representation.
 
Submit Digitally: https://2026art.cmpgn.page/20VRzp

Full Contest & Campaign Info: Charlottesville.gov/ArtContest
 
Albemarle Co Service Authority Rivanna Authorities — Water/Sewer and Solid Waste The Value of Water Campaign

Great to see Charlottesville Veg Fest growing strong! 💪 🌱Thank you for inviting us to be part of the festivities for the...
09/14/2026

Great to see Charlottesville Veg Fest growing strong! 💪 🌱

Thank you for inviting us to be part of the festivities for the third year in a row and to all those who stopped by in between your plant-based treats to talk local climate action and energy and water conservation.

Our small, every day efforts add up and lend themselves to creating a community full of environmental stewards. Bee one of them! 🐝

Not sure where to get started?
Try the Energy Resource Hub. ⚡️🏡⚡️

Need an excuse to get on the Rivanna Trail?
Try Loop De Ville on September 27th 🚲🚲🚲

Until next year, Cville Veg Fest!

Sustainability is ready for Veg Fest 2026! 🫜We’ll be at Ix Park TOMORROW, September 13th from 11 to 4PM tabling alongsid...
09/12/2026

Sustainability is ready for Veg Fest 2026! 🫜

We’ll be at Ix Park TOMORROW, September 13th from 11 to 4PM tabling alongside the Local Energy Alliance Program and Bike C’ville. 💧⚡️🌱🚲

All afternoon we’ll be chatting about the value of making climate conscious swaps on your plate, in your home, and on the roads.

See you there!
Local Energy Alliance Program Bike Cville Cville Veg Fest Cville Vegan

Keep your garden watered even after the summer storms pass. ☔️🛢️🏡With just 1/4 inch of rain, your rain barrel will be fu...
09/04/2026

Keep your garden watered even after the summer storms pass. ☔️🛢️🏡

With just 1/4 inch of rain, your rain barrel will be full and ready for use.

Thanks to our partners from the Rivanna Stormwater Education Partnership and the James River Association, 15 community members left last night’s workshop with a rain barrel.

Looking to get a rain barrel of your very own? Visit charlottesville.gov/WaterConservation to learn about our $30 rebate for City residents.

Stay cool and dry this weekend, Charlottesville!
James River Association Piedmont Master Gardeners Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water UVA Sustainability Charlottesville Invasive Plant Partnership Starr Hill Downtown

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