Urban Roots

A Community Farm and Education Center in Grand Rapids Michigan. Cultivating Healthy Communities.

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Kids from the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation volunteered with us and had a blast! Did you know we offer farm field trips for kids and youth? Visit our website to learn more!

#volunteer #volunteerwithus #farmfieldtrip #strawberryseason #strawberrypicking #kids

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Tomorrow is our second Down on the Farm volunteer event! We are encouraging as many people as possible to come volunteer with us during our busiest time of the year!

There’s plenty to be done here on the farm, so come by from 3pm-6pm and lend a helping hand 🌱

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Thank you to all those who attended our plant sale this past weekend!

It filled our hearts to see all those who wanted to support our nonprofit.

We had a blast while we brought in more money to continue our mission of cultivating healthy communities in the Grand Rapids area!

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Urban Roots is now selling Nalgene reusable water bottles to promote our organization while helping the planet!

Buying one of these will not only help our mission, but also lower your plastic bottle use.

Stop by our building anytime between 9a and 3p to purchase one for $20!

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IT'S INTERNATIONAL COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK! We'll be sharing facts all week long, so be sure to retweet and spread awareness! Email [email protected] to become a compost subscriber today!

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We are selling hundreds of plants that we're growing here on site for you to take home and care for. All proceeds go directly back to our organization, so come out and support!

#nonprofit #nonprofitfarm #nonprofitevent #plantsale #grow #urbanfarm #grandrapids #grandrapidsevent

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Our farm team has been moving our sprouts from our grow room inside to outside on the farm! So far we have eggplants, leeks, spinach, kale, & garlic 🧄

We are also transporting them in preparation for a huge plant sale next month!

What are you hoping to see us grow?

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April is volunteer appreciation month!

We are beyond grateful for the time our volunteers want to give to our organization.

What better month to start volunteering with us? Weather is warming up, farm is getting prepped, and appreciation is in the air!

#volunteerappreciation

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Meet our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Denielle 🌱🍠

#compost #farm #volunteer #grandrapids #nonprofit

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Are you looking for an internship this summer?! 🥕

We are currently hiring farm interns for the 2021 growing season!! Are you interested in learning more about urban agriculture, ecological communities, growing techniques, and more!

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Seeds are arriving at the farm!

What are you planting this summer? 🌱🥒

#agriculture #farm #nonprofit

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We offer Farm Field Trips!

Students are you looking for a new way to learn about soil, plants, bugs, and more?! Farm field trips is a time where growers of all ages can experience the transformative power that planting food brings to our lives, health & community. 🌱

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Meet our Food & Farm Coordinator, Rena 🥒🌱

#meetandgreet #urbanfarm #grandrapids #nonprofit

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Really proud to share the news about our latest round of grants in response to #COVID19 - Michigan #nonprofits are doing amazing & critical work! @fbcmich @CEDAMinfo @GLFoodBank1 @startgarden @nonprofnetwork @degagemin @urbanrootsgr @communityhw

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Where do you get your seeds from for your garden?

#garden #growing #urbanfarm #grandrapids

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Meet our Executive Director 🌻

Jessica got involved with Urban Roots a few years back by planting some lettuce and never left! She transitioned to our ED in 2020, since day one she has been committed to Urban Roots and our mission.

#meetandgreet #grandrapids #nonprofit

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Meet our Volunteer Engagement Manager 🌻

Gabby can’t wait for the 2021 growing season 🌱

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Meet our Compost Manager, Greg! 🪱

#compost #staff #urbanfarm

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Partner Gardens with Urban Roots 🌱

Is your organization or school looking to start a garden in your space? Let’s grow, eat, and learn together!

Visit: https://t.co/uQWwE1k6MA for more info!

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Sponsor a Produce Bed! 🥒

Did you know it takes $2,500 per bed to keep it growing all summer long? This helps us supports the Madison neighborhood with fresh produce all summer long! 🥕

For more information: https://t.co/6pmyVgKat3