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, […]
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 construction team has made meaningful progress on improving accessibility and ease of movement through the row crop area. Engineered Wood Fiber has now been installed along the main paths, creating a surface that is both wheelbarrow-friendly and ADA-accessible. To stay aligned with the farm’s practices, the project avoids the use of petrochemical-based geosynthetic fabrics […]
The North Richmond Farm team hopes the recent sunshine has brought joy to the community. A highlight of the season has been welcoming the summer youth apprentices to the farm. During their time, they learned how to harvest, save tomato seeds, and even hatch chicks. As their program came to a close, the team celebrated […]
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. The crop did especially well this year, allowing for some to be saved for seed. The farm also welcomed the Summer Youth Apprentices, who jumped […]
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 […]
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 […]
