Urban Roots

Urban Roots Urban Roots strives to improve the way communities eat and learn through garden-based education.

Lettuce 🥬 save you some green! Heads up - a camp flash sale starts soon! Campers who are registered between June 2 and J...
06/01/2026

Lettuce 🥬 save you some green! Heads up - a camp flash sale starts soon! Campers who are registered between June 2 and June 5 will get a $45 discount per week your camper is registered! No code needed, the discount will be automatically applied.

Summer camps can be a big 🌿 dill... *cough, cough.* Various studies have shown that incorporating educational camps into the mix during your child's summer can help bolster retention of learnings and set the table for even greater academic success in the coming year!

So snag that peas 🫛 of mind and take advantage of the break on your pocket book... we can't wait to host your camper! Reg link in comments.⬇️

Join us this weekend at SOIL PALOOZA, a free, education-focused family friendly community gathering! At Urban Roots we b...
05/29/2026

Join us this weekend at SOIL PALOOZA, a free, education-focused family friendly community gathering!

At Urban Roots we believe garden-education should be available to all – inspiring our annual free Soil Palooza celebration. This year’s theme is local food systems, featuring a speaker panel, games from our own camp curriculum led by our own educators teaching about food forests and mutual aid, and vendors and educators from the community focusing on pollination and soil health. Bonus, you'll encounter thoughtfully crafted local food and beverages!

It’s not too late to RSVP either! While it's a free event, those who RSVP will be entered to win a beehive from the Urban Roots farm along with educational resources from our community partners. There's also a few stellar raffle prizes (tickets for sale on site), including local restaurant gift cards, a Vitamix composter and even a much-beloved festival ticket or two!

When? Saturday, May 30th from 5:00PM to 8:00PM
Where? The Urban Teaching Farm, 1700 E Second St., Reno, NV 89503
Why? To better your gardens, or start gardening, get involved in your local food systems, and to help us support sustainable programming and education at Urban Roots.

Big thanks to our wonderful sponsors bringing this event to life:
Sierra Nevada Dahlia Society, Bee Culture Magazine and KUNR Public Radio!

05/27/2026

Here at Urban Roots we are constantly growing (both our organization and our veggies)! We are putting out an open call for board applicants to join our mission and growth. Want to dig in and lend a hand in our mission to grow healthier communities through garden-based education, innovation, and friendship? Go ahead and apply!

Important note: It is required that you don't judge our garden puns for being too corn-y.

What do ants, costumes, dinosaurs and watersheds have in common? They're all integrated into Summer Camp weeks at Urban ...
05/26/2026

What do ants, costumes, dinosaurs and watersheds have in common? They're all integrated into Summer Camp weeks at Urban Roots - and your kiddo can still snag a spot! It may not feel like summer today, but trust us, you'll be grabbing the sunscreen and shorts in no time and you'll no doubt want to have an exciting place lined up for your little one to learn new things, meet fun friends, and make unforgettable memories.

Urban Roots summer camp programs give children a head start in understanding where their food comes from, empowers them to grow their own food today and in the future, and provides them with a healthy appreciation - and appetite! - for the ingredients in our meals.

And just in case you were curious, we promise... they're not eating ants, costumes or dinosaurs!

Check out what weeks have availability in the link below.

Today we'd like to take the opportunity to thank Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation for supporting our education pro...
05/24/2026

Today we'd like to take the opportunity to thank Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation for supporting our education programs! Because of this stellar group, kids and families get to learn and grow in a variety of different ways. We’re not just sprouting vegetables over here, we’re sprouting future gardeners, cooks and community leaders - and those seeds take root at an early age thanks to partners like these! We a-PEACH-iate how you help us lift up our community!

05/23/2026

From garden beds 🌱 to dinner plates 🥦🥕, our 5th Annual Soil Palooza (it's free!) is your chance to explore how soil impacts our local food systems as well as the food you grow in your own garden. Enjoy hands-on activities, expert speakers and family-friendly fun while discovering simple ways you can support a healthier, more connected food community. Plus, stick around for giveaways, prizes and a farm-ily you'll really "dig!"

Looking for a farm environment to host an event with urban accessibility? Rent out the Urban Roots Teaching Farm on East...
05/22/2026

Looking for a farm environment to host an event with urban accessibility? Rent out the Urban Roots Teaching Farm on East 2nd St. for a magical farm getaway that isn’t too far away!

Hold a summer barbeque on the lawn (with a playground for the kids), show client appreciation with a walk through our vineyard, throw a paint and sip party in our hoop houses surrounded by garden beds, or even host your wedding among our orchard trees and irises.

Whatever you can dream up, we are happy to be a part of celebration and community gathered in our growing gardens as we can play host to a wide variety of event formats. See what's available to schedule and book on our website. Link in comments!⬇️

05/20/2026

You’ve heard of asmr, but have you heard of bee-smr?

What’s that buzz? Oh! It’s World Bee Day! 🐝 This month we're partnering with Northern Nevada Beekeepers Association and ...
05/20/2026

What’s that buzz? Oh! It’s World Bee Day! 🐝

This month we're partnering with Northern Nevada Beekeepers Association and Bee Culture Magazine as guests and contributors at Soil Palooza May 30th. Remember, this is a free event, but we're asking folks to RSVP, which gives one lucky attendee the chance to win their very own beehive from the Urban Roots farm! The future beekeeper will also receive education from our 🐝 unBEEleivable partners on maintenance and success of a hive.

🐝BEE-yond the chance to bring home a thriving colony, Soil Palooza will also feature a speaker panel on local food systems. Hear from Lance Owyhee from University of Nevada, Reno's extension program's education coordinator for Duck Valley Reservation, Jess Burroughs, Reno Food Systems farm crewmember and food equity lead, and Wendy Baroli, a fourth generation northern Nevada farmer and former owner/operator of Girlfarm! Attendees will learn how to get involved in strengthening local food systems, explore Indigenous growing practices, and take home practical tips for growing successfully in northern Nevada’s high desert climate.

This year is shaping up to 🐝BEE quite stellarl! 😉

Address

1700 E 2nd Street
Reno, NV
89502

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17756365105

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Urban Roots posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Urban Roots:

Shortcuts

Share

Category