Get Involved!

4 ways to Get Involved!

  • SIGN UP for an education or training program
  • VOLUNTEER at garden, the farm or creek
  • ATTEND a special event
  • JOIN a community meeting or an action

Sign-Up for an Education or Training Program

Urban Tilth currently offers a number of educational and training programs. Please explore the links below to see if a program is right for you:

Youth Programs

  • GROW! Free Outdoor Education Programs for kids at the North Richmond farm! – Learn More
  • Urban Agriculture Academy at Richmond High School – Learn More

Employment & Training Programs

  • Basins of Relations: Watershed technician Training Program – Learn More

Workshops & Classes

  • Herbal, Cooking and Gardening Workshops – Check back in January 2022 for a list of 2022 Workshops and Classes

Volunteer!

REGULAR VOLUNTEER DAYS

Every 2nd Saturday

Greenway Community Garden
6th Street & Richmond Greenway
*behind Lincoln Elementary

2nd Saturdays 10AM – 1PM

*Volunteers MUST Pre-register

Every 3rd Saturday

cleanup makeover at unity park

Edible Forest & Unity Plaza
16th Street & Richmond Greenway
*Between Chanslor and Ohio Ave

3rd Saturdays 10AM – 1PM

*Volunteers MUST Pre-register

Every 4th Saturday

Miss Maria

North Richmond Farm
323 Brookside Drive
Richmond 94801

4th Saturdays 10AM – 1PM

* Volunteers MUST Pre-register

Sign-up for a Volunteer Day

Want to do a Special Volunteer Project?

Fill out our volunteer questionnaire!

If you would like to volunteer more often, on days, or in a garden that is not listed above, or if you would like to complete a community service requirement please complete this VOLUNTEER QUESTIONAIRE and contact volunteer@urbantilth.org for more information.

We would love to grow with you in one of our gardens or farms!

Attend a Special Event

Urban Tilth proudly offers a host of community and cultural events each year to create opportunities for neighbors, families and friends to come together, laugh, sing, and give thanks together.

Join us for one of these life affirming events:

  • JAN
    • Martin Luther King National Day of Service
  • MAR
    • Annual Fruit Tree Giveaway
  • APR
    • Earth Day
  • MAY
    • Festival of Flowers, Mother’s Day Celebration
  • JUN
    • Summer Solstice Celebration
  • SEPT
    • Coastal Clean-up Day
    • Unity Park Roller Disco
  • OCT
    • Halloween Land
  • NOV
    • Harvest Festival
    • Greenway Gratitude Walk
  • DEC
    • Winter Solstice Celebration (RSVP)

Get Active!

Join a community meeting, a commission, or non-violent protest to address injustice and change unsustainable policies

Learn more about how to join our Just Transition Movement