Events Calendar

October 2024


Special Events

 

Make Your Own Salve

By Latifah Abdullah and Laura Navarro | latifah@urbantilth.org, laura@urbantilth.org

Saturday Oct. 19 | 10AM - 12:30PM

North Richmond Farm, 355 Brookside Dr, Richmond, CA

Use flowers, herbs, and oils to make your own antibacterial medicine for cuts, rashes, insect bites, and other skin issues. The pace of the process may not allow everyone to participate onsite. However, everyone will leave with Salve and instructions on how to prepare at home!

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After School at the Farm

By Alana McCarthy | alana@urbantilth.org

Every Wednesday | 3:30PM - 5PM

Starting Wednesday, Oct. 23

North Richmond Farm, 355 Brookside Dr. Richmond, CA

After school activities will be offered at the farm every Wednesday for Pre-K to 5th graders and parents. Program Includes:

  • Hands on Gardening, Nutrition, & Ecology Activities
  • Mindfulness
  • Outdoor Games, Arts & Crafts
  • Snacks & more...
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Halloween Land

Unity Park (Along the Greenway)

Arleide Santos | greenway@urbantilth.org

Saturday Oct. 26 | 10AM - 1PM

Unity Park, 1605 Ohio Ave, Richmond, CA

Halloween Land promises a frightfully fun and family-friendly experience like no other, packed

with thrilling activities, eerie surprises, and heartwarming moments for all ages.


There will be:

  • Pumpkin Patch
  • Costume Parade
  • Real Bat Exhibit
  • Spooky Apple Candy
  • Haunted House
  • Dental Hygiene Activity
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Trick or Treat at Wildcat Creek

With the Watersheds Crew

Cheryl Lopez and Nathan Bickart | cheryl@urbantilth.org, nathan@urbantilth.org

Thursday Oct. 31 | 2PM - 4PM

Verde Elementary, 2000 Giaramita St, Richmond

Join our watershed restoration team as we clean up and appreciate Wildcat Creek. Young folks come in costume and participate in a trick-or-treat along wildcat trail. UT will provide clean up supplies, water, candy and the fun!

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Volunteer Events

 

2nd Saturdays

Fall Herbal Workshop

By Diana Leal & Dominique Miller | greenway@urbantilth.org, diana@urbantilth.org

Saturday Oct. 12 | 10AM - 1PM

Community Garden, 6th St. and Ohio Ave, Richmond CA

Gather with us in the spirit of community as we craft herbal syrups to soothe our hearts and lift our spirits. As we approach Día de los Muertos and the quieter days ahead, let's draw on the wisdom of the plant kingdom to nurture and guide us through the rhythms of life. Share a day of healing and connection with us in the Greenway Garden.


After the workshop join us for a volunteer day to beautify the community garden!

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3rd Saturdays

Unity Park Community Clean Up

Arleide Santos | greenway@urbantilth.org

Saturday Oct. 19 | 10AM - 1PM

Unity Park, 1605 Ohio Ave, Richmond CA

Help keep our parks clean and spread love to your community!




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Pickup Free Fruits and Veggies!

 

Free Farm Stand

Arrive before 2:00PM before it's gone!

Tuesdays

Crescent Park

5000 Hartnett Ave, Richmond CA

Wednesdays


*NEW* Lucas Park

724 10th St, Richmond CA


Unity Plaza

1605 Ohio Ave, Richmond CA

Thursdays



North Richmond

1443 Fred Jackson Way, Richmond CA

Fridays



*NEW* Parchester Village

900 Williams Drive, Richmond CA

 

Pickup Free Plants!

 

Urban Tilth Nursery

Plants Available This October


Collard Greens

Buttercrunch Lettuce

Mustard Greens


*Plant availability varies daily

based on readiness.



Pickup Days


Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday


North Richmond Farm

323 Brookside Dr, Richmond, CA



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Support a Local Farmer's Market

 
 

Civic Center Farmer's Market

Every Friday | 7AM - 3PM

Richmond Main Library, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond

Come out and enjoy access to delicious, fresh fruits and veggies brought to you by local family farmers. This is a project of Richmond Certified Farmers Market and the City of Richmond.


*Every 4th Friday:

Kids Activities, Live Music, & Surprise Vendors!*

 
 
 

Marina Bay Farmer's Market

Every Sunday | 10AM - 2PM

Marina Bay Park, 1280 Melville Sq, Richmond CA

Do your weekly grocery shopping of veggies and fruits with us!


It is stone fruit season, so don't miss out on buying from farmers that have been dedicated to Richmond for nearly 40 years! The Marina Bay Certified Farmer's Market is a project of Richmond Certified Farmers Market and the City of Richmond


*Every 2nd Sunday:

Local Craft Vendors, Kids Activities, & Live Music!

 



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