Events Calendar
October 2024
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Make Your Own Salve
By Latifah Abdullah and Laura Navarro | latifah@urbantilth.org, laura@urbantilth.org
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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
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Every Wednesday | 3:30PM - 5PM
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 23
North Richmond Farm, 355 Brookside Dr. Richmond, CA
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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
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Saturday Oct. 26 | 10AM - 1PM
Unity Park, 1605 Ohio Ave, Richmond, CA
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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
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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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2nd Saturdays
Fall Herbal Workshop
By Diana Leal & Dominique Miller | greenway@urbantilth.org, diana@urbantilth.org
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Saturday Oct. 12 | 10AM - 1PM
Community Garden, 6th St. and Ohio Ave, Richmond CA
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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
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Saturday Oct. 19 | 10AM - 1PM
Unity Park, 1605 Ohio Ave, Richmond CA
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Help keep our parks clean and spread love to your community!
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Pickup Free Fruits and Veggies! | |
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Free Farm Stand
Arrive before 2:00PM before it's gone!
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Tuesdays
Crescent Park
5000 Hartnett Ave, Richmond CA
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Wednesdays
*NEW* Lucas Park
724 10th St, Richmond CA
Unity Plaza
1605 Ohio Ave, Richmond CA
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Thursdays
North Richmond
1443 Fred Jackson Way, Richmond CA
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Fridays
*NEW* Parchester Village
900 Williams Drive, Richmond CA
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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 | | |
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Civic Center Farmer's Market | |
Every Friday | 7AM - 3PM
Richmond Main Library, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond
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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!*
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Marina Bay Farmer's Market | |
Every Sunday | 10AM - 2PM
Marina Bay Park, 1280 Melville Sq, Richmond CA
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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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If you enjoy the work of Urban Tilth,
please consider making a donation to today!
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Urban Tilth
323 Brookside Dr.
Richmond, CA 94801
510-232- 0911
volunteer@urbantilth.org
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