Our Basins of Relations Training Program is in full swing, tuning into the changing seasons as creeks fill and local ecosystems transform after the first rain of the year. Participants have been learning about locally adapted native plants, how to collect their seeds, and the relationships these plants build above and below the soil; threats […]
It’s planting season! Our team has been busy growing native plants at our nursery (including a coffeeberry with astonishing root growth!) and installing them along Wildcat and San Pablo Creeks in North Richmond. These locally adapted species provide vital habitat for life both above and below ground—helping our more-than-human communities thrive and become more resilient. […]
The garden is growing. This season, the Free Farm Stand is expanding with three new rows dedicated to crops that will help increase what can be harvested and shared. Each added row means more fruits, vegetables, and herbs to nourish the community, as well as more space for the pollinators that keep the ecosystem thriving. […]
What a month it’s been! Lucas Park was alive with energy, from basketball clinics with @MovingForward510 to a community hike out to Lake Lagunitas, and some bike repair clinics with RichCityRides The Pee Wee Jamboree brought out big smiles, and not even the rain could stop the fun. Soccer was in full swing with ACCYSL, […]
Since 2017, the farm has been buzzing with life thanks to our bee colonies. They play a vital role in keeping our fruit trees, cucumbers, squash, and berry patch healthy and productive by providing essential pollination. We care for our bees through natural beekeeping, meaning no chemicals, just healthy, happy hives. Their homes are set […]
We’re putting our energy into transforming the farm with several exciting construction projects. At the heart of this effort is the Main Barn House, which will become the new home for the CSA team to pack fresh produce. Previously, all washing and packing happened outside, rain or shine, but this new space will keep both […]
Cloudy days herald the rainy season at the Greenway, but that doesn’t slow our toil! Recently, we’ve been cleaning up lots of trash in between the rain, and we hope you can join us in dreaming of a cleaner Greenway! If you want to play outside, rain or shine, check out what events we have […]
As October ushers in the rainy season, the North Richmond Farm is taking important steps to protect our local waterways during construction. This month, crews completed the installation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPP) measures across the site, which is an essential part of responsible site management. Key safeguards now in place include rock dissipators, silt […]
The Indigo Project with Bushmama Africa at the farm was wonderful. We truly enjoy welcoming the community to the farm! The Indigo Project was a spiritual assignment given to Bushmama to make the connection between denim, cotton, and indigo and the African Indigenous and the African American Community. These communities played a crucial role in […]
The farm team has been hard at work planting the final crops of the season and preparing the land for its winter rest. This fall, they’ve sown a diverse mix of seasonal crops, including lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, and collards, with garlic soon to be planted as the final addition. The team has been […]
