Make the Most of the Warm Growing Season From April through June in Richmond, warming temperatures and longer daylight hours create ideal conditions for planting warm-season crops. This is the perfect window to seed vegetables like tomatoes, beans, squash, cucumbers, and peppers, which thrive in consistent sunshine and mild coastal heat. Fast-growing crops like bush […]
Simple Ways to Share the Trail with Care Spending time on the greenway is a great way to connect with nature and your community. A few small habits can make a big difference in keeping the trail safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. 5 Tips 1. Share the path Be mindful of others. Walk on […]
Friends of the Richmond Greenway (FORG) Friends of the Richmond Greenway (FORG) meetings are a space for neighbors, local organizations, and the City of Richmond to come together, share ideas, and help shape the future of the Greenway. We are a collaborative group working to create a safer, greener, and more vibrant Greenway for everyone. […]
At North Richmond Farm, a small but powerful resource is helping gardens grow across Contra Costa County. The farm’s Free Nursery Stand provides fruit, vegetable, herb, and flower starts to community members, school gardens, and local organizations working to cultivate green spaces and expand access to fresh food. The plants begin with the careful work […]
19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on the Richmond Greenway For nearly two decades, our community has come together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by taking action to advance racial equity, justice, and community empowerment, while standing firmly against all forms of discrimination. The 19th Annual Martin Luther King […]
Women’s History Month Feature Women have always played a vital role in cultivating food, healing communities, and passing down wisdom rooted in the land. At the Greenway, we honor the women, past and present, who nurture gardens, families, and neighborhoods with strength, care, and resilience. Gardens are spaces where many women find peace, restoration, and […]
Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes new growth, fresh energy, and exciting possibilities in the garden. March is a great time to start preparing garden beds and planting cool-season crops that thrive in Richmond’s climate. This month, gardeners can begin planting: Now is also the time to refresh soil with compost, […]
On the Greenway, we believe that caring for the land is also a way of caring for ourselves and each other. Gardening is more than growing food, it’s a practice that supports our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Spending time in the garden helps reduce stress, lowers blood pressure, and encourages gentle movement. Simple actions […]
When people think of heroes, they often picture capes and extraordinary superpowers. But along the Richmond Greenway Trail, our heroes wear wide-brimmed hats, gloves, and sturdy boots or shoes. Their superpowers are patience, strength, and an unwavering love for this land , even when faced with daily challenges. Our Garden Guardians Team shows up day […]
Winter mornings may be chilly and days shorter, but your garden can keep thriving! These three herbs love the cooler months and will bring fresh flavor and healing energy to your kitchen. Rosemary This hardy evergreen herb loves the cool weather and can handle light frost. Rosemary adds a comforting aroma to soups, roasted veggies, […]
