Seed Circle
2026-02-18 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Dayton’s Bluff Library, 645 E 7th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Seed Circles are starting up again! Join us on the third Wednesday of every month to help us sort seeds, replenish the seed library, and chat with neighbors about gardens! We will give an orientation to volunteers, main tasks will include packing seeds for community distribution. Tea will be provided.

Sowing Bee - Seed starting event
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:30 | GROW-IT Center, 445 Maria Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Join Urban Roots, Payne-Phalen Community Council, and Arcade Garden Collective at our Sowing Bee event on Saturday, March 14, 1-3:30 p.m., at Metro State’s GROW IT Center, 445 Maria Avenue, St. Paul.
We’ll be sowing annual seeds that will be planted this Spring in some of the 41 new gardens located on Arcade Street. The annuals will grace the community during Summer 2026. Next year, MnDOT, when it completes its Arcade Street Project, will install landscaping, including pollinators and trees, along Arcade from Phalen Blvd. to Frost Ave.
The Sowing Bee is free. A light lunch will be served.
Email: gardens@paynephalen.org to RSVP, space is limited.
If you have the following items handy, please bring them along: Exacto knife/scissors, milk jugs, gardening gloves, and something to scoop soil.
For parking, take advantage of the street parking outside of the building and in a visitor parking lot next door to the GROW IT Center.
Sponsors also include the Capitol Region Watershed District and St. Paul Parks Conversancy.

Seed Circle
2026-03-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Dayton’s Bluff Library, 645 E 7th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Seed Circles are starting up again! Join us on the third Wednesday of every month to help us sort seeds, replenish the seed library, and chat with neighbors about gardens! We will give an orientation to volunteers. The main task will be to sort and package seeds for community distribution. Tea will be provided.
Feel free to RSVP here: https://app.gametimehero.com/share/event/qMJtjGaMssuFcPHl1DdW

Spring Seed Sowing Workshop
2026-03-25 18:00 - 19:00 | GROW-IT Center, 445 Maria Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Come play in the dirt with the East Side Seed Library at our seed sowing workshop! Learn why we need to stratify seeds and participate in a step-by-step tutorial focused on annual flowers, vegetables, and native forbs. All participants will receive one seed sowing kit (milk jug green house, soil, and seeds).
Registration Required.
This event is a collaboration between Urban Roots, Metro State University Library, and the Dayton’s Bluff branch of the Saint Paul Public Library.
For information on this and other seed-related events, visit https://libguides.metrostate.edu/eastsideseedlibrary

Raised Bed Garden Workshop
2026-03-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Indigenous Roots, 788 e. Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Growing food in urban soil can pose health risks due to historic use of lead and other pollutants. Using a raised bed garden can help reduce exposure to potentially contaminated soil. During this workshop, residents of the East Side will receive galvanized steel materials to to build a raised garden bed, free of cost.
After completing the workshop, residents will receive free starter plants and compost for their raised garden bed in May. This initiative is a collaboration between Urban Roots, Ramsey County, and the District 2 Community Council. Use the link below to register!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=s-tzwFZbE0eGz1Ve_Jf2jxtmkL9TjSRMtb_zJwUk–JUM1NJUE1VN0pVUDFGVTlaRDNESDNCMEpJWC4u&route=shorturl

Change Matters: Round up at the Wedge Co-op
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30 | MN
Urban Roots was selected to be the round up recipient for the Change Matters program at the Wedge Co-op. Say “yes” throughout April when asked if you’d like to round up!
From the Wedge’s website:
Our Change Matters program generates funds for local, non-profit, and community-enrichment organizations through donations collected at the registers at both Wedge locations. Co-op shoppers are invited to round up their purchases to the next dollar every time they shop, and these small-change donations add up to impactful contributions. While we cannot guarantee a certain dollar amount will be raised across our two retail locations, we typically raise up to $10,000 each month. 100% of the donations go to our partner organizations. Through this program Wedge Community Co-ops seek to create meaningful, productive, and lasting partnerships with local organizations.

Seed Library Open House
2026-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Dayton’s Bluff Library, 645 E 7th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Come check out, and check out seeds from, the East Side Seed Library! This open house will feature several local organizations that can help you start off the growing season with the knowledge you need to succeed, as well as the seeds you will need to thrive.

Community Volunteer Clean-Up at First Covenant
2026-04-08 12:30 - 15:30 | MN
The Spring is ramping up here on the East Side and across Minnesota! There is much to do and so many opportunities to do it, and first I want to thank everyone reading this for getting involved in whatever way you do.
Our farm sites are in strong need of trash pick-up and early season weeding before we can really begin prepping them for the season. On Wednesday, April 8th, from 12:30 to 3:30, Urban Roots Market Garden Outreach Coordinator, Gene, will be out at our farm site at First Covenant Church doing weeding and trash pick up, and would love to invite you to join them! If you can come for an hour, or two, or just want to come see the farm site, anything would be great! Details are below.
What: Weeding and trash pick up
Where: Urban Roots FC Farm Site,1280 Arcade St, St Paul, MN 55106. The garden is at the corner of Orange Ave and Mendota St.
When: Wednesday, April 8th, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Come whenever you can if you can!
Thank you all, and enjoy the spring!

Spring Preparation
2026-04-09 16:00 - 19:00 | GROW-IT Center, 445 Maria Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
You are invited to join Urban Roots in the Metro State Grow-It Center to see the space, meet the plants, and do some seeding and transplanting in preparation for spring!

Seed Bee: Abundance for All
2026-04-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Saint Paul Tool Library, 1010 Dale St N, St. Paul, MN, 55117, United States
Join us for the ” Seed Bee 26: Abundance for All” on April 12th from 9 am to 12:00 pm, at the Saint Paul Tool Library! This FREE family friendly event is filled with workshops covering growing edible native plants, moving more mindfully in your garden, and preparing a new garden space holistically with recycled materials, in a no-till, soil enhancing method.
Volunteer:https://forms.gle/qCxgdmzc3XD38sVw5
RSVP today (https://www.simpletix.com/e/spring-seed-bee-tickets-259207) Tickets are limited and workshop space will be reserved first come first serve at sign in.
Parking: Very limited off-street parking is available to the south of the building, otherwise park on the side street to the north.

Seed Circle
2026-04-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Dayton’s Bluff Library, 645 E 7th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Join us to help sort seeds, replenish the East Side Seed Library, and chat with neighbors about gardens! We will give an orientation to volunteers. The main task will be to sort and package seeds for community distribution. Tea will be provided.

Sustainability Summit
2026-04-18 09:00 - 19:00 | PAIKKA, 550 Vandalia Street #165, Saint Paul, MN, 55114
The Sustainability Summit is a day packed with inspiring talks and great networking opportunities. Whether you’re passionate about circular living or just curious, this is the spot to connect with like-minded folks and learn practical ways for applying adaptability. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of a community that’s all about building a better, sustainable future.

Seed Library Open House
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Dayton’s Bluff Library, 645 E 7th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Spring is in the air and the East Side Seed Library is gearing up for growing season! Join us for an Open House on Saturday, April 18 from 1 – 3 p.m. where you’ll have first pick of our latest free seed offerings as well as a chance to meet fellow gardening enthusiasts. No green thumb? Not a problem! Urban Roots and other local groups will be on hand to share their expertise. Plus we’ll have books on gardening and plant life available for check out courtesy of the Metro State and Saint Paul Public Libraries. Dayton’s Bluff FunLab! will be marking the occasion with a special Earth Day activity for tweens starting at 2:30 p.m.
Want to help us prepare for the Open House? Come to the Community Seed Circle on Wednesday, April 15. Learn more about the seed library, help sort seeds, or bring your own seed donations to share with neighbors!
If you need disability related accommodations, including parking, to make these events accessible, please contact the Center for Accessibility Resources, 651.793.1549 or Accessibility.Resources@metrostate.edu

Earth Day Collaborative
2026-04-22 | MN
On April 22, eleven environmental nonprofits in Minnesota (including Urban Roots) are joining forces to amplify their impact. These organizations are coming together—not competing—to raise funds to protect our air, water, land, and people. Instead of choosing just one cause, your contribution will be distributed across organizations that together use multi-faceted solutions for a stronger, greener future. Stay tuned for details on how to give.

St. Paul Art Crawl
2026-04-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Urban Roots, 1110 Payne Ave, Saint Paul
For the second year, Urban Roots will be a venue for the St. Paul Art Crawl! 🖌️
Stop by to:

Check out socioenvironmental justice art
Support our Youth Council through their mocktail fundraiser
Shop our free sale
Enjoy refreshments donated by Lakewinds Food Co-op
Listen to live music
Visit our activity tables
Enter our raffle to win a $150 gift card to Owamni, generously donated by Owamni! Raffle tickets are $5 each, cash only. Must be age 18+ to purchase. The winner will be determined by a random drawing of ticket stubs but does not need to be present to win. Funds raised from the raffle will support Urban Roots. License ID # DSIBLTG-000655-2026.

🎨 About the Art Crawl 🎨
The 2026 Spring St. Paul Art Crawl is taking place on April 10-12 (Wards 1, 3, 4), April 17-19 (Ward 2), and April 24-26 (Wards 5, 6, 7). The event will feature 30+ gallery locations throughout St. Paul, showcasing the work of our vibrant arts community.
🌱 About Urban Roots 🌱
Urban Roots is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides paid internships to youth in urban agriculture, food career pathways, and natural resources conservation.

Eco Fair on Summit
2026-05-16 12:00 - 15:00 | House of Hope Presbyterian, 797 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55105
It’s easy being green at this free, family-friendly event!
Enjoy good food and learn about all things green, from e-bikes to pollinator gardens, electric vehicles to solar installations at the Eco Fair on Summit.
Featured at the event:

Baby goats! (the natural weed prevention tool)
Electric Vehicle Showroom featuring test drives with local dealers and private owners sharing the ‘inside scoop’ on ownership.
Electric fire truck
Electric school bus
E-Bikes
Electric lawn and garden tools
Residential solar
Native garden & pollinator experts
Waste and recycling with City of St. Paul
Food trucks and vegetarian options
Plus, a broad range of resource groups (including Urban Roots!)

Mill City Farmers Market
2026-06-06 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-20 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-18 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-01 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-15 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-05 08:00 - 13:00 | Mill City Farmers Market, 750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401
Find us at the Mill City Farmers Market every other Saturday, from 8am-1pm. We’ll be bringing a vibrant selection of vegetables, fruits, and herbs freshly harvested from our urban farm sites. Come by our stand to stock up on what’s in season and support local food that makes a difference.

East Side Farmers Market
2026-06-14 13:00 - 16:00 | East Side Sculpture Park, 705 E 7th Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55106
Fresh from the Farm to the East Side! Starting in June, you can find us every second Sunday of the month at the East Side Farmers Market from 1pm-4pm. The Market is held at the East Side Sculpture Park (corner of East 7th Street and Bates Avenue).
We’ll be there with a variety of fresh, seasonal vegetables, fruits, and herbs harvested right from our urban farm sites.Come say hello, support local growers, and take home something healthy and delicious. We’d love to see you there!

East Side Farmers Market
2026-06-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-23 13:00 - 16:00 | East Side Sculpture Park, 705 E 7th Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55106
Fresh from the Farm to the East Side! Find us every second Sunday of the month at the East Side Farmers Market from 1pm-4pm. The Market is held at the East Side Sculpture Park (corner of East 7th Street and Bates Avenue).
We’ll be there with a variety of fresh, seasonal vegetables, fruits, and herbs harvested right from our urban farm sites.Come say hello, support local growers, and take home something healthy and delicious. We’d love to see you there!

Nature Yoga
2026-07-23 17:30 - 19:00 | MN
For the first time ever, the Nature Yoga Club will be at our Rivoli Bluff Farm and Restoration Site to provide the “perfect blend of movement, mindfulness, and nature.” Stay tuned for details.

Positive Change: Round Up at Mississippi Market
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-31 | MN
Urban Roots was selected to be the August round up recipient for the Positive Change program at Mississippi Market!
