Growing Together at the Greenway
What does giving back to the community mean to you?At the Greenway, it means building meaningful connections, caring for our shared spaces, and growing into the best versions of ourselves. […]
North Richmond Storytellers: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future
The North Richmond Storytellers is a unique part of our annual Summer Youth Apprentice Program (SYAP). It is a specific cohort committed to preserving and sharing the living history of […]
Woven in Stone: Honoring Ohlone Tradition Through Design
At the heart of the North Richmond Farm, a new brick pathway is taking shape, one that tells a story beneath every step. Designed by Bay Tree Design, the pathway’s […]
A Foundation Poured, A Promise Made
Before dawn on April 4, 2025, the hum of concrete trucks filled the quiet of North Richmond. By high noon, 99 cubic yards of concrete had been poured into the […]
First Spring Break Program Brings Learning and Life to the Farm
As spring unfolds, so do our education programs. The North Richmond Farm is alive with energy, thanks to the community members who continue to keep it thriving, from our Spring […]
Protecting North Richmond: Thank You to Our Elected Leaders for Taking a Stand
Urban Tilth send our deepest gratitude to Congressman John Garamendi and Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, for your fierce and courageous support of the North Richmond Resiliency Initiative. Yesterday they sent a […]
Introducing the 2025 Rudy Lozito Fellowship Program Fellows
Urban Tilth is proud to introduce the 2025 cohort of the Rudy Lozito Fellowship Program. This year, the organization warmly welcomes four inspiring individuals: Donté Clark, Cristina Rendon, Jeremiah Haskins, […]
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 […]
Greenway Volunteer Appreciation
As spring settles in with sunshine, soft soil, and the sweet fragrance of blossoms, the Richmond Greenway is bursting with new life and renewed energy. Visitors may have noticed fresh […]
Transforming Spaces, One Drop at a Time
In Richmond, every drop of water counts, and every space, no matter how small or challenging, holds untapped potential. Thanks to innovative water conservation systems like laundry-to-landscape and drip irrigation, […]