EPA Grant Cancellations Threaten Vital North Richmond Projects

North Richmond, an unincorporated community in Contra Costa County, has long battled environmental injustice, economic hardship, and underdeveloped infrastructure. Predominantly home to African American and Latino residents, the area contends […]

Spring Highlights from the Farm Education Team

Greetings from The North Richmond Farm Education Team! Spring has arrived, and the team is embracing every moment of the season. This past Monday, they wrapped up the Spring Senior […]

Restoring California’s Landscapes with Native Plants

The watershed restoration field crew and water conservation team are dedicated to reintroducing California native plants to local landscapes. They grow these plants from seed, install them at restoration sites, […]

North Richmond Farm Buzzing With New Growth

The North Richmond Farm has been buzzing with activity, so here’s an update on what’s been happening so far this spring. Harvests, Farm Maintenance, and New Plantings The farm team […]

Roll Up Your Sleeves at the Greenway

Recently, several volunteer groups have made their way to the Greenway, lending a hand at both Unity Park and the Greenway Community Garden. These volunteers have been hard at work, […]

The Future of Food at Lawrence Hall of Science

Urban Tilth is excited to be a part of the Future of Food exhibition at the Lawrence Hall of Science. As part of this dynamic exhibition, Urban Tilth is showcasing a video […]

Restoring Land, Empowering Communities

A Whole-Watershed Approach to Restoration Urban Tilth’s Watershed Restoration Field Crew is a dedicated team of young adult apprentices who transitioned into permanent roles after demonstrating exceptional work in the […]

North Richmond’s Strong Kickoff to 2025

As March rolls in, the North Richmond Farm team is reflecting on the busy and successful start to the year. From community events to wellness workshops, the farm has been […]