How Our Native Plants Thrive in the Winter
Here in the Urban Roots Conservation Program, we use a number of strategies to make sure the seeds we gather with our interns in the fall will be ready to join the prairies, woodlands and wetlands we steward in the spring.
Statement from Nonprofit Hunger-Relief Organizations Serving Minnesota
We have signed on to and are sharing this statement from nonprofit hunger-relief organizations serving Minnesota.
UPCOMING COOKBOOK! Behind the Plate: Food Stories From Saint Paul’s East Side
Each season of Food Stories reflects the depth and beautifully intricate contributions of community members, youth interns, and Urban Roots staff who shared their recipes, memories, and experiences in our kitchen.
The Unspoken Stories
We say that at Urban Roots we cultivate and empower youth through nature, healthy food, and community, and that we do this... Read More
Our True Work
Youth interns in our Market Garden urban agriculture program gain experience selecting crops, starting seeds in a greenhouse, prepping garden beds, caring... Read More
Rivoli Bluff: A History
Rivoli Bluff Farm and Restoration Site is the largest site managed primarily by Urban Roots, and has been a central focus of... Read More
Science Summer Deep Dive
We’re excited to see where the experience leads our interns and look forward to our continued partnership and participation in the MSP... Read More
Nura’s Story
Nura’s Story, Jute Mallow & Armenian Cucumbers Text: Two seeds I have a connection to are jute mallow, or Molokhia, and Armenian... Read More
National Volunteer Week
For National Volunteer Week, we are sharing two stories of our volunteers. Below, read about Steve Bonfig, a community volunteer and Urban... Read More
Looking South for Minnesota Conservation Planning
Minnesota winters are in danger! We have the greatest predicted winter warming in the lower 48 states, according to a study published... Read More
