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Future 'forest' takes shape at Nuckols Farm Elementary School • Vithoulkas talks data centers, affordable housing and Henrico's 'secret sauce' on Untold

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Future 'forest' takes shape at Nuckols Farm Elementary School

On March 21, Capital Trees and Henrico County Parks and Recreation partnered for a tree-planting at Nuckols Farm Elementary School, with help from dozens of community volunteers. Among the club and corporate volunteers were a number from Capgemini and The Rotary Club of Richmond; parents and students from several schools, including Our Lady of Lourdes, also helped with the planting. Click here to read more

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