There were many Earth Day celebrations around the Bay last month. Here in North Richmond there were a couple of celebrations — one that was new and different — a FREE farmer’s market! It was a collaboration between The Black Neighborhood, The Family Justice Center, Fresh Approach, Urban Tilth, White Pony Express, and McGlothen Temple….
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Rain Gardens & Local Heroes
Urban Tilth recently celebrated local community heroes and the opening of its new rain gardens. The Fred Jackson Way Rain Gardens project brought a new sidewalk, bike lane, and plant landscape. And the rain gardens not only look nice but filter the water from the roadway and lessen the pollution that goes into the creeks….
King Day – A Day of Service?
Why is Martin Luther King Jr Day celebrated as a Day of Service? It seems as though some corporations see it as a day to encourage employees to volunteer at various nonprofits. I think Dr. King’s message gets lost in these Day of Service scenarios. It’s amazing all the accolades, maybe even lip service given…
Public Comments Due on Housing Element
At the last NRMAC meeting, the community commented on the proposed density planned for the North Richmond community. We expressed that we wanted to maintain opportunities for homeownership and single-family homes with yards. (And, had no desire to be flooded with multi-units.) Based on community comments, the planner adjusted the density downward accordingly. The Contra…
Community Advisory Committee Opportunity!
You may have seen Urban Tilth’s free farm stands, or you may be part of its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that feeds 500 families weekly, or maybe you had one of its free farm stands at your events as part of its Food is Medicine program. Well, the latest is that they’re embarking on…
Urban Tilth Welcomes EPA to North Richmond
The Clean Water Act turned 50, and the United States EPA came to the North Richmond Farm as part of its commemoration! Radhika Fox and Martha Guzman from the Biden administrationvisited Urban Tilth to learn about its green infrastructure, watershed protection, and community farming. They heard from Doria Robinson, Urban Tilth’s Executive Director, and its…
Community Gives Input on CDFA Farm Bill
Urban Tilth hosted the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Farm Bill Listening Session. As part of this event, the State Commission members on Food and Agriculture conducted its board meeting at the Urban Tilth’s North Richmond Farm, including an extensive Listening Session focusing on the Farm Bill. This session included speakers Navina Khanna…
Dr. Henry Clark
A longtime resident, activist, and trailblazer. Dr. Henry Clark. In a meeting this year, I heard Dr. Clark say that he won the yo-yo championship at Verde. So that gave me an idea of how long he had been in the community. Personally, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Clark at the North Richmond…
End Climate Chaos!
Join Urban Tilth and the Richmond Our Power Coalition, Saturday, August 6th, for the 10th Anniversary of the devastating fire at the Chevron refinery that spread a cloud of toxic smoke over Richmond, sending over 15,000 residents to local hospitals, as well as 2021 oil spill at Keller Beach where Chevron spilled 600 gallons of…
UPDATED: Notice Re Lead & Arsenic
DTSC will present at the August 2 MAC meeting. Currently, public comments are due August 3, 2022 Did you receive the notice? So far, the CenterPoint Properties warehouse project is proceeding. (506 Brookside Dr) You should have received a notice from Department of Toxic Substances Control. It’s a notice citing the removal of toxins from…