Restoring the Wetlands
By Chris Hoffer, Environmental Programs Manager Why Restore the Wetlands? First-time visitors to Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands often ask why there is so much land set aside for the wetlands. Couldn’t we use […]
Category Archives: RBUFW
With the help of community volunteers and organizations, Seattle Tilth is developing the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands into a dynamic farm that will be an educational place for the whole community. Weekly volunteer work parties are happening every Saturday and you are invited to stop by and get your hands dirty!
Hello Food and Farm Hub
By Chris Iberle, Food Hub Manager What is cool as a walk-in cooler, attracts local farmers, delivers CSA boxes, makes juice and sells chicken feed? A new Food and Farm […]
South End Summer Happenings
Introducing the New Food and Farm Hub We’re pleased as peaches to introduce the new Food and Farm Hub! The 5,000 square foot building is one of the first multi-use food […]
Rainier Beach Urban Farm Takes Root
By Paul Haas, Senior Director of Community Engagement Seattle’s largest, newest and arguably coolest urban farm is taking shape exactly where you might least expect it… tucked into the Rainier […]
Join Us on Green Seattle Day
With the seasonal return of cooler temperatures and rain, many of us have already put our gardens to bed for the winter. At the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, […]
Volunteers Help RBUFW Flourish
Experienced volunteers and interns work regularly at the farm planting, harvesting, and completing other tasks. In May, 31 volunteers donated 155 hours at the farm. At least ten groups including […]
School Children Visit the Farm!
The RaVE team and adult volunteers demonstrated farming to many groups of school children who visited the farm on field trips in May and June. The overwhelming reaction from the […]
Cleveland High School STEM Food Justice Boot Camp
Last year Cleveland had a great after-school cooking program. This summer they are doing a food justice boot camp. Go Cleveland! This two-week program explores the local and industrial food […]
Growing at the Farm!
Garden and Farm Camps, Classes & Happenings in Rainier Valley
Did you know there’s a new community farm in the Rainier Beach neighborhood? It’s true! You’re invited to participate in upcoming activities for the community at the Rainier Beach Urban […]
