Neighborhood News · Environmental · November 2026
97 trees.
A stronger neighborhood.
CPRV’s crape myrtle pruning day
Neighbors and Norfolk Master Gardeners came together for a hands-on day of learning, pruning and community pride, caring for 97 crape myrtle trees across Colonial Place and Riverview in Norfolk, Virginia.
Published November 8, 2026 · Adapted from Delia Cercel’s Facebook recap (posted as Delia Tatiana)
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November pruning day
Neighbors coming together to care for our streets.
A day of teamwork made a visible difference in Colonial Place and Riverview. Working alongside the Norfolk Master Gardeners, CPRV volunteers pruned 97 crape myrtle trees while learning more about how to care for these familiar neighborhood trees.
The group worked along Virginia, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania avenues, as well as stretches of Gosnold, Newport and Colonial near those cross streets. City Forester Steven Traylor supported the effort by following the volunteers to collect the trimmings.
A little knowledge, a lot of neighborhood pride
This event was more than a day of pruning. The Master Gardeners shared their experience as neighbors worked side by side, helping volunteers learn more about crape myrtle care and practical ways to contribute to the neighborhood’s appearance.
As Delia shared in her Facebook recap, the group learned a lot, enjoyed the experience and welcomes more neighbors to join the next event. When local expertise and willing hands come together, the results speak for themselves: 97 trees cared for and stronger connections across our community.
Great neighborhoods grow when neighbors show up for one another.
Thank you to everyone who made this possible
A huge thank-you to the Norfolk Master Gardeners and every volunteer who contributed their time, energy and care. Special recognition to Delia Cercel, Mary Batterson Stewart, Deborah C. Moore, Wes Stewart and Camille Charbonnet for joining this neighborhood effort.
We also appreciate City Forester Steven Traylor and the City of Norfolk for collecting the cuttings and supporting the day’s work. Whether you helped prune, coordinate, teach or clean up, you were part of something meaningful for CPRV.
Good to know
Your questions, answered
How many crape myrtles were pruned?
Volunteers and Norfolk Master Gardeners pruned 97 crape myrtle trees during the November community event.
Where did the volunteers work?
Along Virginia, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania avenues, plus nearby sections of Gosnold, Newport and Colonial streets in Norfolk.
How do I join a future neighborhood project?
All neighbors are welcome to participate. Explore the Environmental & Community Improvement page or email environmental@cprv.net for upcoming opportunities.
Stay connected
Help our neighborhood keep blooming.
Stay involved with CPRV’s Environmental Committee and join us for future pruning days, cleanups and neighborhood improvement projects.