A Look at Summer on the Farm
It has been a busy and productive season at the farm. Here is a look at what has been happening: The team harvested, processed, and dried garlic for CSA shares. […]
Nurturing Black Students in a Society that Does Not Value the Black Experience
Written by Latifah Abdullah, North Richmond Farm Community Engagement Manager, and TJ Sykes, Ujima Program Manager Comfort, acceptance, care, and welcome. This is what adequate representation feels like. Wherever it is […]
A Month of Movement, Play, and Community at Lucas Park
July was full of energy at Lucas Park. Here’s a look at what made it unforgettable: Bike + Hike Adventure (7/5)The community came together for a day of biking and […]
Protecting Waterways and Advancing Conservation This Spring
Watersheds Team in Action This spring, Urban Tilth’s Watershed and Water Conservation teams made big moves to protect our waterways, save precious resources, and help our local ecosystems thrive. On […]
Creating a Safe Space and So Much More
The Resiliency Center Spring has brought exciting progress to North Richmond Farm. Highlights include the completion of an outdoor chicken run built by Boy Scouts from Lafayette, providing a safe […]
Natives Planted, Foundation Poured!
North Richmond Farm Construction Update Spring has brought exciting progress to North Richmond Farm. Highlights include the completion of an outdoor chicken run built by Boy Scouts from Lafayette, providing […]
Breathing Easier Together
Respiratory Health Kits from the Just Transition Team The Just Transition team at Urban Tilth has finished putting together our annual free Respiratory Health Kits. These 520 respiratory health care […]
Youth Apprentices Bring North Richmond Stories to Life
The Summer Youth Apprentice Storyteller’s Guild At the heart of the North Richmond Farm, a new kind of public monument is taking shape. The North Richmond Farm History Walk is […]
Restoring Rheem Creek
In Richmond’s Rollingwood neighborhood, Rheem Creek has long suffered from chronic flooding—its natural flow obstructed by sediment buildup, trash, and invasive weeds. To address these challenges, Urban Tilth’s Watershed Restoration […]
What’s Fresh This Month at the Free Farm Stand
Your Free Farm Stand Update is Here! This month, the team has been busy propagating passion fruit and harvesting kale, cucumbers, jalapeños, and green beans from the community garden beds. […]