This month on the farm, Urban Roots worked hard to nurture our new growth for spring despite the cold temperatures. We were able to get bok choi, broccoli, cabbage, collard greens, kale, lettuce, peppers, and tomatoes started, and got beets and carrots in the ground. On the South Austin farm, Food & Leadership Fellows and […]
It’s been a hustle and bustle sort of month for our youth programs; they’ve been planting for spring and getting out and about in the community! Our Food and Leadership Fellows (FLF) seeded cilantro and spinach, while also getting lettuce, bok choi, kale, tomatoes, and peppers in the ground. FLF and volunteers also managed to […]
Your Support Helps us Grow Amplify Austin Day was a huge SUCCESS! We’re extremely grateful to the 104 donors who helped us raise $25,210, which was above and beyond our $15,000 goal. These generous donations will help fund our summer farm program that we are currently recruiting for, and help us accomplish our mission of […]
We made a short video about what we do at here at Urban Roots, and what the experience has been like for alumni, staff, and board members. They discuss what working at Urban Roots was like for them, and how it’s helped them in their own lives. You’ll also hear from our food access […]
ICYMI: The 10th annual Urban Roots Tour de Farm event is set for May 11, 2022 from 6-9 p.m. at Meanwhile Brewing! Join us for an inspiring gathering that will feature a conversation with our community about food and food access led by Urban Roots youth leaders. This year’s signature event of the year will include exciting performances by Ray Prim and […]
Have you heard the exciting news? The 10th annual Urban Roots Tour de Farm event is scheduled for May 11, 2022 from 6-9 p.m. at Meanwhile Brewing! You’re invited to an inspiring gathering that will feature a conversation with our community about food and food access led by Urban Roots youth leaders. Join us for an evening showcasing young […]
Help us reach our $15,000 fundraising goal to support the summer farm program! What’s your word for 2022? You might have chosen family, joy, or considering our world today, endurance! Choosing a word has become a popular way to provide focus for the year, and it’s an exercise program leaders have led with Urban […]
Amplify Urban Roots Youth by Donating Today! Amplify Austin Day is here! From March 2nd at 6 p.m. to March 3rd at 6 p.m., help Urban Roots raise $15,000 for this summers’ farm program by making a donation today! One youth’s chapter at Urban Roots can turn into a lifetime of leadership for our community! Plus, Hu […]
Give Now to Give More This Amplify Austin Day! Tomorrow is Amplify Austin Day! Urban Roots is calling on our community to invest in future leaders by helping us raise $15,000 for this summers’ farm program. One youth’s chapter at Urban Roots can turn into a lifetime of leadership for our community. With your support, we […]
