At just 17 years old, Elena Velazquez has already spent years doing the steady, often unseen work that keeps communities thriving. This year, that commitment was honored with a county-wide Youth Humanitarian Award, recognizing not a single accomplishment, but a long arc of care, leadership, and service. For Elena, this path did not begin with […]
Where Water Flows, Community Grows The Basins of Relations (BoR) Training Program strives to launch the careers of the next generation of environmental justice advocates, water protectors, and land stewards, providing essential training that supports Richmond’s transition to a green-collar workforce. Through educational sessions in the classroom and at local creek sites, the program provides […]
The first Not For Us, Without Us meetings have officially kicked off, and the response from the North Richmond community has been powerful. Over the past few weeks, residents have come together to share lived experiences, voice concerns, and imagine a future rooted in care, access, and community leadership. These early gatherings laid the foundation […]
19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on the Richmond Greenway For nearly two decades, our community has come together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by taking action to advance racial equity, justice, and community empowerment, while standing firmly against all forms of discrimination. The 19th Annual Martin Luther King […]
Women’s History Month Feature Women have always played a vital role in cultivating food, healing communities, and passing down wisdom rooted in the land. At the Greenway, we honor the women, past and present, who nurture gardens, families, and neighborhoods with strength, care, and resilience. Gardens are spaces where many women find peace, restoration, and […]
Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes new growth, fresh energy, and exciting possibilities in the garden. March is a great time to start preparing garden beds and planting cool-season crops that thrive in Richmond’s climate. This month, gardeners can begin planting: Now is also the time to refresh soil with compost, […]
On the Greenway, we believe that caring for the land is also a way of caring for ourselves and each other. Gardening is more than growing food, it’s a practice that supports our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Spending time in the garden helps reduce stress, lowers blood pressure, and encourages gentle movement. Simple actions […]
We’re excited to share that we’re now accepting participants for our upcoming Climate Health Promoters Training starting March 18. This is a great opportunity for young people in Richmond who want to learn how to live a climate friendly life and make a positive impact in their community. *Please note that the training will be […]
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the heart of our work, our volunteers. You showed up, rolled up your sleeves, and made a real difference in our community. From handing out over 1,800 bags of fresh produce, to collecting more than 50,000 pounds of trash, to planting […]
At the Nevin Community Center in Richmond’s Iron Triangle, the Achieve After School Program buzzed with the kind of excitement only curious kids can bring. This year marked the VeggieRx Team’s second Climate Friendly Diet workshop with the group, and they came ready to guide students through big ideas such as sustainable vs. conventional agriculture, […]
