MLK Day of Service at the Richmond Greenway with the CCRCD and Earthteam

19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Where: Between 7th St and 8th St on the Richmond Greenway

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When: Monday, January 19th, 2026

Time: 9AM-1PM

CCRCD and Earth Team invites you to the Richmond Greenway to take action on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service!

On MLK Day, all people are called to work alongside their neighbors for a day of civic engagement to help build stronger and more equitable communities. Volunteer with CCRCD, Earthteam, and local garden steward Paula Kristovich at the Richmond Greenway for a day of garden maintenance and family-friendly arts and crafts. Come to get your hands dirty helping to maintain and beautify our gardens, or bring your kids to learn about native plants and paint signs for our pollinator patch!

Event details:

• Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
• Tools and materials provided (gloves are limited– please bring your own gloves if you can)
• Activities include weeding, sheet mulching, general garden maintenance, and painting signs for native plants. 

What to bring:

• Be prepared for the weather (mist, rain, cold, wind)
• Wear clothes that can get dirty or muddy
• Long pants
• Closed toed, durable shoes
• Water bottle
• Hat and sunscreen
• Personal gardening gloves and tools 

For additional questions about this event, please email [email protected].

We hope to see you there for a day of service, love, and learning!

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