Newport News Green Foundation

Bee the Change!

Help Pollinators Thrive

Our green spaces need your help! By donating to our Bee the Change campaign for Give Local 757, you'll support the planting of native pollinator plants that provide essential food and habitat for bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinators.

Give Today. Grow Tomorrow.

At the Newport News Green Foundation, we work to preserve, transform, and promote green spaces in our city. We are working on reducing the lawn area on several of our green spaces and replacing it with native plants.

Planting sites include:

The Sarfan Food Forest: Located in Southeast Newport News, the Sarfan Food Forest will include a diverse ecosystem of edible plants like fruit trees, vegetables, berries, and more! The Sarfan Food Forest will be free and accessible to the public and is intended to address food scarcity in the area.

Hilton Ravine:  Located adjacent to Hilton Elementary School, this 6-acre property is characterized by a natural stormwater ravine. This green space also features an outdoor classroom and walking path.

Green Spaces at 39th Street and Center Ave:  We are making upgrades to our green spaces at 39th Street and Center Ave. Our plan is to plant pollinator gardens at both of these properties.

Together, we can create thriving ecosystems, beautify our community, and protect the species that sustain our environment. DONATE TODAY!

You're Invited!
Give Local 757 and Volunteer Appreciation Happy Hour

Want to celebrate in person? Join us for our Give Local 757 and Volunteer Appreciation Happy Hour on Tuesday, May 6 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Coastal Fermentory Uptown (12515 Jefferson Ave)! Attendees will be able to make a donation at this event! A portion of the proceeds and tips will also be donated to our campaign! We plan on celebrating all the volunteers who support green spaces in our city!

Who We Are

The Newport News Green Foundation enhances the quality of life in Newport News by preserving, transforming, and promoting green spaces throughout the city.

We accomplish this mission through:

-The preservation of green space in a dynamic urban environment as a means to enhance the quality of life, increase property value and support the growth of the city.
-Transforming vacant and/or blighted properties into more visually attractive spaces.
-When possible, making preserved spaces useful, active spaces.
-Forming partnerships with like-minded groups and organizations to educate citizens, promote resiliency within the city, and support projects that complement our mission.