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
- Summer Youth Apprentice Program – Learn More
- 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
Edible Forest & Unity Plaza
16th Street & Richmond Greenway
*Between Chanslor and Ohio Ave
3rd Saturdays 10AM – 1PM
*Volunteers MUST Pre-register
Every 4th Saturday
North Richmond Farm
323 Brookside Drive
Richmond 94801
4th Saturdays 10AM – 1PM
* Volunteers MUST Pre-register
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
Get Active!
Join a community meeting, a commission, or non-violent protest to address injustice and change unsustainable policies
Covid-19 Pandemic Pre-Cautions
During the pandemic ALL volunteers are required to:
- Wear masks over your mouth and nose at ALL TIMES (except when eating or drinking of course)
- Practice maintaining a 6ft social distance around your body whenever possible
- If you are feeling sick or experiencing flu-like symptoms, please stay home
- 12 spots ONLY due to Covid-19 safety precautions
- Pre-registration via Eventbrite REQUIRED so that we can maintain a maximum number of 12 volunteers
- NO DROP-INS