A Celebration of our Mothers  at the 
North Richmond Farm

RESTORING TILTH
North Richmond Farm Newsletter -  April & May 2017

HIGHLIGHTS OF APRIL & MAY
THE FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS

On Saturday, May 13, 2017, Urban Tilth hosted the 1st Annual Festival of Flowers at the North Richmond Farm in honor & Celebration of the Mothers in our community! We hosted over 200 participants making the day a huge success!

The Festival of Flowers was a free event, upon to all that featured a buffet, face painter, photo booth, bouquet and flower crown making, card making, Mother's Day gift raffle. live music, & more. We hosted about 200 guest & many special guests! Lots of moms young and old came out and were celebrated by their families on this beautiful day.

We are very excited & appreciative of everyone who came out to support. 

Thank You!
Urban Tilth is Making a Move!

Urban Tilth has found a new home in North Richmond. Urban Tilth will officially move to 323 Brookside Drive Richmond Ca 94801 on June 1, 2017. 
Being on site will allow us to make more progress building out the farm and we will be more available so community members can drop by to talk, get produce and learn how they can GET INVOLVED! 

After June 1, 2017 you can find us at:

Urban Tilth
323 Brookside Drive 
Richmond CA, 94801

Farm Construction Updates
 Beginning stages & On track!

Currently, we are preparing the soil for planting by sifting rocks and dumped materials out of the soil on the back 2 acres of the farm site to create the final farm rows. This process should be completed by June 30th. As soon as the cleanup is complete, we will begin building healthy, nutrient dense soil for the farm.
In the meantime, we are creating more temporary raised beds with purchased soil in the front of the site in and around the office and the 4 Directions Interim Garden. Our goal is to produce plenty of produce throughout the summer so any community member can come and support the farm stand and / or get the produce their family needs.
 
Other Farm Construction Projects in Process:
- EBMUD service application
- PGE service installation
- Redesign of Fred Jackson Way which will add sidewalk, parking and bike lane to FJW
- Installing produce wash station
- Design and building  our Farm Stand this summer with North Richmond youth!

Community Engagement Updates

We have hosted 4 events total in April & May with over 300 people at the farm in these months! 

  1. 1st Annual Festival of Flowers Mother's Day Celebration ~ May 13, 2017 11-2pm
  2. Community Build Volunteer Days
    • Volunteer Day with students from UCB - March 27th, 2013 10am-1pm
      • 12 Volunteers
      • Weeded blackberry, created cabbage bed, staked fruit trees
    • April 22, 2017 - Collaboration with Verde & Earth Day Green Festival
      • 2 volunteers
      • Planted flower beds
    • May 10, 2017 - Nutiva Special Volunteer Day
      • 15 volunteers
      • Weeded fence line, garden, & office
  3. Community Events
    • Musician visitors from Veracruz Mexico shared songs and stories of farm workers
    • 30 Verde Moms with their toddlers from the Family Literacy Center walked to the farm Thursday May 18th enjoyed a tour, talk and healthy farm fresh lunch.

Join us for an event at the North Richmond Farm !

Volunteer at the North Richmond Farm!
Join us as we continue building out this amazing 3 acre treasure in North Richmond.

Tasks this month:
  • Creating new garden beds
  • Planting in new beds
  • Staking trees and sheet mulching orchard 
Next Community Build Volunteer Day: 
Saturday May 27th, 2017
10:00am - 1:00pm 
323 Brookside Dr
North Richmond, CA 94801

Visit our  Facebook Event for updates...
Upcoming Events

UT Watershed Program & Rich City Rides are collaborating during Bike Month for a free ride to The Dotson Marsh to meet Whitney Dotson. 

Sunday June 25th, 2017 - 10am - 2pm 
Free Bikes & Equipment 
2 Meeting Spots: 
The North Richmond Farm & Rich City Rides


Other Upcoming Events at the Farm:
  • Marketing & Business Management for Urban Farmers Workshop presented by UC extension June 22nd, 2017 @ the North Richmond Farm
  • North Richmond Farm will be hosting a group of farmers from Cuba in collaboration with Food First for short visit and tour of the farm - June 26th or June 28 (Contact princess for more information)
  • Summer Youth Apprentice Program 2017 - July 5th, 2017 - August 13th

Contact: [email protected] 


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