Join us in Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Through Service, Healing, and Action
Event Details:
Richmond, CA — On Monday, January 19, 2026, the community will come together for the 19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on the Richmond Greenway Trail, a powerful day of unity, reflection, and action honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King.
This year’s celebration invites volunteers of all ages to roll up their sleeves and participate in a wide range of community projects, from urban greening and garden beautification to art projects, trail maintenance, resource fair, and environmental education.
“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear,” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1967
Rain or shine event: Dress in layers and wear rain boots.
What: The 19th Annual MLK Day of Service on the Richmond Greenway Trail
When: Monday, January 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Richmond Greenway Trail
Choose a volunteer activity, and sign up with the project location.
Please arrive at the project location listed on the sign-up button below.
Not sure where to sign up with us?
Arrive at 6th Street or 16th Street on the day of, and we will help you sign up!
Event Activities:
- Tree planting & native habitat restoration
- Litter clean-up & trail beautification
- Family activities & live performances
- Free community lunch & resource fair
Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools, gloves, and materials will be provided.
Why It Matters
For nearly two decades, this event has transformed the Richmond Greenway Trail into a living example of Dr. King’s vision: a space for peace, justice, and environmental equity. Together, we honor his legacy by building community resilience and restoring the land that sustains us.
Join Us in Making This Event Shine
Be part of the experience by registering to attend, becoming a vendor, contributing a donation, or learning more in the event guide.
For more information, contact:
Arleide Santos at greenway@urbantilth.org
Event Partners: Urban Tilth, City of Richmond, Groundwork Richmond / Rich City Rides / Moving Forward / Hope Worldwide / Kaiser Permanente / The Watershed Project / Contra Costa Resource Conservation District / Pogo Park / Cal Cameron Institute / St. John Missionary Baptist Church / LifeLong / Safe Organized Spaces Richmond / Dirt World / Friends of the Richmond Greenway, Earth Team, Richmond Museum of History and Culture