In Richmond, the North Richmond Farm stands out as a unique green oasis. Every week dozens of Richmond kids walk through the gates of our farm in North Richmond to attend “After School at the Farm”. Here they have the space to get dirty and learn about composting with worms, saving seeds, tending chickens, as well as the time to hang out with other kids, our staff mentors and their parents as well as be introduced to and enjoy delicious farm fresh foods.

At Urban Tilth we believe that creating these kinds of experiences is how we begin to restore our communities’ relationship with the land and with each other.

Kids roam our farm but they are cared for and educated by the dedicated staff of Urban Tilth many of whom were born and raised in Richmond. One parent, Yokari, brings her daughter and nephew to our program on Wednesday. Amongst the chickens, the mud kitchen, and the scavenger hunts, she told us: "The knowledge we get here, we actually take home and implement." Her daughter now spots edible plants growing around Richmond and is excited to come home to eat fresh healthy foods with her family.

Why Your Support Matters Now

This year, Urban Tilth, like many community organizations, is facing severe cuts to funding sources that once reliably covered programs like this one. These cuts mean that free youth programs like “Afterschool at the Farm” are in danger.

Richmond's kids deserve a connection to nature and space to grow into their strongest selves but we can't continue to provide this space without your help

Make Hands-On Learning Possible for West County Kids

If making sure our kids have access to programs like this matters to you, please show your support by making a gift to Urban Tilth today.

*A gift of $100 gives a child a month of hands-on learning at After School at the Farm, or can help us bring back transformative programs like the Summer Youth Apprentice Program and the Rudy Lozito Urban Agriculture Fellowship Program.

You can also support by sending a contribution to:

Urban Tilth

323 Brookside Drive

Richmond, CA 94801

Memo: Contribution to Bring back Youth Programs!

With immense gratitude,

Everyone at Urban Tilth