Breathe Deep: St. Paul’s East Side and Air Quality Concerns
St. Paul’s East Side is finding it hard to breathe deep. According to the American Lung Association an adult person takes about 20,000 breaths a day, or about 7.5 million inhale-exhales a year. Pollutants like lead, arsenic, and other particulate matter cause serious health issues for humans and per the Minnesota Department of Health there is no safe level of lead exposure in humans.
Stop, Drop and Roll: Wildfire Risk and You
Learn about what you can do to keep your community safe during this years wildfire season! There have been 6 wildfires in Ramsey county alone from 2015-2020, all of which were caused by people using unsafe burning practices.
Bending Into Spring
“Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony…” Fans of the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender know this beginning well. Get inspired to check off your end of winter chores in this elemental themed post.
Growing an Urban Forest
Why helping to grow the urban tree canopy is beneficial to you, your neighbor, and the environment
Don’t Be Salty!
Green Your Mind with AmeriCorps- Written by AmeriCorps interns serving at Urban Roots
Conservation Program Coordinator
About Us: Urban Roots is a Saint Paul organization whose mission is to cultivate and empower youth through nature, healthy food, and... Read More
