Thoughts From the Youth Council
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Youth Council is a group of advanced interns at Urban Roots who amplify youth voice and bring their passions to life through... Read More
Kat’s Story
Kat, former youth intern and current fellow at Dodge Nature Center I worked in the Conservation program for about 7 years. Started... Read More
Alfredo’s Story
I started with Urban Roots in 2016 as a Conservation intern. I was excited but a little nervous since I didn’t know... Read More
Liam’s Story
I started my internship at Urban Roots in summer 2022 and have worked year-round since then. Coming to work at Urban Roots... Read More
Tim’s Story
Tim Dykstal, Board of Directors and long-term supporter In 2016, the Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Association and the East Side Neighborhood Development Corporation... Read More
Jaclyne’s Story
Jaclyne Jandro, Market Garden Program Director Then… Nine years ago three of us sat in a cold office chipping away at plans... Read More
Patsy’s Story
Patsy Noble, Former Executive Director What has made Urban Roots unique and successful for 55 years? The ability to grow with the... Read More
David’s Story
David Woods, Conservation Program Director Urban Roots has grown a lot since I started over 10 years ago. When I started there... Read More
55 Years, Countless Stories
Empowering the Future This year, Urban Roots celebrates 55 years of growing health communities. Our roots run deep, anchored by the people... Read More
Slow and Steady: Alternative Consumption of Food and Flowers
Slow and steady wins the race- or at least, that’s how the old saying goes. However, our culture of fast food, fast fashion, and fast, well, life would suggest otherwise. In 2024 America it’s pretty simple to get what you want, when you want it- even if when we want it defies nature. Where once people had to wait for their seasonal favorites...
