December 12, 2024

“I learned that outdoor classrooms were a thing, I learned that working in environmental jobs was possible.“

“It was great being outdoors, working in the gardens, and connecting with the community.”

“Being at Urban Roots feels like a weight lifted, freeing – I can be my authentic self here.“

“What’s so special about Urban Roots, though, is that this growth is organic, shaping itself to the needs of the youth that it serves, even as external conditions and internal desires change.”