What has inspired you out on the trail lately? This past month, the Greenway has been full of activity and life. From artist Luna Ruth Paesch restoring our playgrounds, to urban environmental educator Zaira Sierra leading a birding workshop at our gardens, to Urban Tilth’s Orchard for All apprentices pruning our trees, it has been […]
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 – at school, at work, in your neighborhood, at an event, in life . . . for the most part, when you can relate to […]
This week, our Summer Youth Apprentices had a variety of hands-on learning experiences. At the Farm, students harvested crops, assisted with CSA packs, and saved tomato seeds for future planting. They prepared sandwiches before heading out for a hike and beach lunch at Tennessee Valley, where they put their native plant identification skills to the […]
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 hiking from Lucas Park through Richmond with Moving Forward and Rich City Rides. The route included stops at Unity Park and Miller Knox, and everyone […]
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 Earth Day, dozens of volunteers rolled up their sleeves at Wildcat Creek, removing over 10 cubic yards of trash from the creek and its banks. […]
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 and engaging space for both chickens and visitors. Landscaping efforts are flourishing around the History Walk, Dr. Henry Clark Plaza, and Whitney Dotson Garden, with […]
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 a safe and engaging space for both chickens and visitors. Landscaping efforts are flourishing around the History Walk, Dr. Henry Clark Plaza, and Whitney Dotson […]
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 packages are meant to help our neighbors breathe a little easier this summer. These bundles are full of soothing herbs like chamomile, lavender, and other […]
At the heart of the North Richmond Farm, a new kind of public monument is taking shape. The North Richmond Farm History Walk is a growing, community-powered storytelling installation that will preserve the legacy of North Richmond through the voices of those who have lived it. Blending oral history, public art, and shared memory, the […]
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 Team partnered with American Rivers, The Watershed Project, Restoration Design Group, and the City of Richmond to excavate and rehabilitate the creek. With dedication and […]
