A Moment of Appreciation for our Volunteers
It was a chilly windswept afternoon, and the rain had begun falling in a fine mist. The soil of the Urban Roots... Read More
Sow Good: Starting Seeds With Urban Roots
We’re lucky enough to share the GROW-IT Center greenhouse with Metro State University. The greenhouse makes it possible for us to grow the tens of thousands of plants needed for our Market Garden and Conservation Programs.
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
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
Consider the Trees: A Look at Water Runoff and Tree Health
Trees provide shade, temperature regulation, wildlife habitat, and hydrologic (water runoff) regulation in cities. It’s important to provide them with everything they... 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
