Life is Sweet at Verde Partnership Garden
As the school year comes closer to finishing, the team embraces the gifts and miracles the land brings to the community. Strawberries, fragrant flowers, colorful potatoes, and of course, the […]
Farming Skills, Seed Saving, and Community Connection in the First Six Weeks
The first month and a half of the season has been off to a vibrant and inspiring start as we welcomed this year’s fellows into the program. We began with […]
Meet the 2025 Rudy Lozito Fellows
The Rudy Lozito Fellowship Program (RLFP) is about more than farming, it’s about opportunity, growth, and connection. Created in honor of Rudy Lozito, a former Urban Tilth farm manager and […]
North Richmond Storytellers: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future
The North Richmond Storytellers is a unique part of our annual Summer Youth Apprentice Program (SYAP). It is a specific cohort committed to preserving and sharing the living history of […]
Introducing the 2025 Rudy Lozito Fellowship Program Fellows
Urban Tilth is proud to introduce the 2025 cohort of the Rudy Lozito Fellowship Program. This year, the organization warmly welcomes four inspiring individuals: Donté Clark, Cristina Rendon, Jeremiah Haskins, […]
Transforming Spaces, One Drop at a Time
In Richmond, every drop of water counts, and every space, no matter how small or challenging, holds untapped potential. Thanks to innovative water conservation systems like laundry-to-landscape and drip irrigation, […]
Springtime at the Verde Partnership Garden
At Verde Partnership Garden, the spring has introduced new flavors, fresh energy, and plenty of creative exploration as the garden comes to life. Students and volunteers have been expanding their […]
Restoring California’s Landscapes with Native Plants
The watershed restoration field crew and water conservation team are dedicated to reintroducing California native plants to local landscapes. They grow these plants from seed, install them at restoration sites, […]
Restoring Land, Empowering Communities
A Whole-Watershed Approach to Restoration Urban Tilth’s Watershed Restoration Field Crew is a dedicated team of young adult apprentices who transitioned into permanent roles after demonstrating exceptional work in the […]
UJIMA: Empowering Richmond’s Black Youth through Leadership, Land, and Legacy
What is Ujima? Urban Tilth’s UJIMA Program is a powerful initiative rooted in the values of collective responsibility and community empowerment, designed specifically to uplift Richmond’s Black youth. The program […]