MAY 2026 Transforming a Front Yard Helping Richmond residents create water-wise landscapes that support people, pollinators, and local wildlife. Our Water Conservation team has been out in the Iron Triangle, Santa Fe, and Coronado neighborhoods, meeting residents where they’re at, whether that’s a backyard full of potted plants, a small patch of soil, or a […]
MAY 2026 Learning at Wildcat Creek Our Watershed Conservation Team welcomed students from DeJean Middle School for a hands-on day of restoration, environmental education, and caring for one of Richmond’s local waterways. One recent day at Wildcat Creek, our Watershed Restoration team welcomed a group of energetic young people from DeJean Middle School for a […]
APRIL 2026 Creek restoration and invasive plant removal are helping build healthier, more resilient ecosystems across our region. Our Watershed Restoration crew has been out in the field putting in the work to protect and restore our local ecosystems. From brush packing at Rheem Creek to invasive plant removal across Albany Hill and Alvarado, every […]
In honor of Women’s History Month and World Water Day just passing, we’re shining a light on the incredible women who make up our Watershed Restoration team. These water protectors are making history right now by ensuring that clean water and fresh air are accessible to everyone. In their own words:
Since 2022, Urban Tilth has worked collaboratively with SF Estuary Institute, UC Berkeley, SF Estuary Partnership, the Hood Planning Group and an incredible team of community members to develop a community-based vision for the ongoing development of green stormwater infrastructure in the Iron Triangle neighborhood of Richmond. Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) encompasses a number of […]
Where Water Flows, Community Grows The Basins of Relations (BoR) Training Program strives to launch the careers of the next generation of environmental justice advocates, water protectors, and land stewards, providing essential training that supports Richmond’s transition to a green-collar workforce. Through educational sessions in the classroom and at local creek sites, the program provides […]
Our Basins of Relations Training Program is in full swing, tuning into the changing seasons as creeks fill and local ecosystems transform after the first rain of the year. Participants have been learning about locally adapted native plants, how to collect their seeds, and the relationships these plants build above and below the soil; threats […]
It’s planting season! Our team has been busy growing native plants at our nursery (including a coffeeberry with astonishing root growth!) and installing them along Wildcat and San Pablo Creeks in North Richmond. These locally adapted species provide vital habitat for life both above and below ground—helping our more-than-human communities thrive and become more resilient. […]
Another week of our Basins of Relations Training Program is in the books! We began by exploring how rivers shape and nurture our communities—and have now shifted our focus to the biodiversity of the San Francisco Bay Area. This week, we: Check out the photos below for highlights from our latest adventures! This project is […]
Eight Richmond apprentices have begun their journey in the 2025 Basins of Relations Watershed Restoration Training. Through hands-on learning and community engagement, they are building practical skills, deepening their understanding of ecosystems and waterways, and exploring what it means to reconnect with the land. In the first few weeks, the cohort has: Stay tuned for […]
