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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · 4d

Fall is a busy time of year for us in our gardens. Join us to help check a few things off our to do list and enjoy the cool fall breeze that makes garden work, well, a breeze! 🍃

Reach out to Marcos at [email protected] if you'd like to join us on Oct 15, 4-7pm!

#VolunteersNeeded

Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · 6d

We had a great time cheering for all of the runners yesterday during the #TwinCitiesMarathon, Half-Marathon, and #TC10Mile! 🎉

We would "bee" very grateful if you would vote for us for the Diane & Alan Page Community Cheer Challenge (Mile 20 - Urban Roots): woobox.com/4efdev 🐝

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · 18d

We're partnering with Dual Citizen Brewing for their Dual Purpose initiative. Dual Citizen will match up to $10k in donations to us that are raised through the partnership.

Sept 26:
🤫Silent auction 9am-9pm, 32auctions.com/taproomtakeover
🥕Stop by Dual Citizen, 6-9pm - pop-up produce market & more!

Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · 18d

We were invited to participate in #FarmAid40 this past weekend. We first thought that meant our Urban Roots band would be rockin' on stage, but we instead operated the HOMEGROWN Youthmarket stand, selling produce and baked goods. The organizers probably made the right call.☺️

#FarmAid @farmaid.org

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · 25d

We're partnering with Dual Citizen Brewing Co this month for their Dual Purpose initiative, the brewery’s philanthropic arm. Join us at Dual Citizen:

🌱9/18, 5-8pm info table

🥕9/26, 6-9pm pop-up produce market

Dual Citizen will match up to $10k in donations that are raised through the partnership.

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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · Sep 12

Our first Community Seed Circle of the semester is coming up! Help us, Saint Paul Public Library, and @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social sort seeds and replenish the seed library while chatting with neighbors about gardens! We'll have free tea and an orientation for volunteers. 🌱

Graphic with a green background of a hand holding a seed and plant leaves. Text reads "Community Seed Circle at the East Side Seed Library. Third Wednesday of the Month. September 17, October 15, November 19, 6-7 p.m. Sort seeds and connect with neighbors. Dayton's Bluff Library, 645 7th St. E, St. Paul, MN, 55106." The Saint Paul Public Library, Urban Roots, and Metro State logos are included below.

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Sep 12

Mark your calendar to "Meet Us On Arcade" on Sept 27! 🌸

#StPaul #SaintPaul #Events

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Sep 9

Check us out on @wcconews.bsky.social! We hope to see you at the Rivoli Bluff Bash this coming Saturday, Sept 13, 10am-2pm at the Rivoli Bluff Farm and Restoration Site, 749 Arkwright St, St. Paul. 🌱

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#SaintPaul #TwinCities #StPaul #Nonprofit

Fresh food, fun activities planned for Rivoli Bluff Bash in St. Paul

Urban Roots is hosting its fifth Rivoli Bluff Bash on Sept. 13 at the Rivoli Bluff Farm and Restoration Site in St. Paul. Two members of the group stopped by WCCO studios on Saturday to share what peo...

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join us on Saturday, September 13, 10am-2pm, at the Rivoli Bluff Bash in St. Paul! Learn more and let us know you're coming: secure.qgiv.com/for/urm/even...

#SaintPaul #MySaintPaul #NonprofitEvent #TwinCities

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Aug 21

🌽It's #MNStateFair time!

🌱Aug 23 & 28, we'll be at The Common Table in the SE Hall of the Ag Hort Bldg. Enter our prize drawing for 1 of 3 prize packages valued up to nearly $500!

🥘Aug 25, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, Team Cook Fresh will be doing cooking demos in the SE corner of the Eco Experience Bldg.

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Aug 1

💦Ever wonder what happens to the coins tossed into the ponds at the @mallofamerica.bsky.social?💰

They probably don’t really grant wishes, but they DO support nonprofits!

This August, we’re the lucky ones diving into that treasure, so if you're at the MOA, toss some change our way to help us grow!🌱

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Jul 28

As part of Twins x Thrivent At Bat For Impact, you can help four great nonprofits receive up to $12,500 EACH! 🎉

Simply vote daily through August 10 to help us advance around the bases together 👉 www.mlb.com/twins/commun...

Thank you! ⚾

#AtBatForImpact #TwinsTerritory #DoGood #CommunityDriven

Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Jul 25

Through At Bat for Impact with Thrivent and the MN Twins, we are hosting a fundraiser through Aug 10. For every $2 you donate, Thrivent will add $1, up to $2,500, and pay all processing fees. Give today to help us empower youth and nourish community! 🌳🥕💚

🔗 thrivent.cotribute.co/events/11265...

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thank you @mprnews.org for sharing our story! 🌱

MPR News @mprnews.org · Jul 23

As food insecurity continues to impact thousands of families across Minnesota, one nonprofit, Urban Roots, is working to equip youth with the tools to grow, cook and share their own food. Their goal is to provide nutritious options for those who may struggle with access.

How urban farms help tackle food insecurity in the Twin Cities

One nonprofit, Urban Roots, is working to equip youth with the skills to grow, cook and share their own food. They hope to provide more nutritious food for people who struggle to access it.

www.mprnews.org

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Jul 17

M Health Fairview and our new Community Garden were recently featured on @mprnews.org. Check it out! 🌱

➡️ www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

#CommunityGarden #CommunityGardens

M Health Fairview Clinic on Rice Street celebrates 100 years in St. Paul

M Health Fairview Clinic–Rice Street hosted a community event to commemorate its centennial milestone.

www.mprnews.org

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Jul 14

The M Health Fairview Rice Street Clinic is celebrating its 100th anniversary tomorrow, AND we'll be breaking ground on a new Urban Roots community garden! 🌱

📆 Tuesday, July 15
⏰ 10am-1pm
📍 980 Rice Street, Saint Paul

➡️ www.twincities.com/2025/07/12/r...

#CommunityGarden #CommunityGardens

Rice Street clinic celebrates 100 years

M Health Fairview Clinic – Rice Street is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a community event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday.

www.twincities.com

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Jul 9

The Gateway Brown's Creek Trail Assoc (GBCTA) and M Health Fairview are giving free bike helmets to youth at the East Side Farmers Market.

Stop by the East Side Sculpture Park for a helmet and the market, as well as trail info, safety tips, and swag from GBCTA!

📅7/13
⏰1-4pm
📍705 E 7th St, St. Paul

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Jul 7

Join us July 23 for Uplift & Unwind in the Garden! Get tickets ($25) at secure.qgiv.com/for/urm/even...

#GardenParty #MySaintPaul #SaintPaul #TwinCities #NonprofitEvents #OutdoorEvents

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Jul 2

It’s peak season at Urban Roots and that's not only in the gardens! 🥦🥬 From volunteering to attending a fun event, there are so many ways to get involved right now. Follow us, sign up, show up, and dig in—there’s something for everyone!

➡️ UrbanRootsMN.org

#nonprofit #GetInvolved #SaintPaul

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Jun 26

As a part of At Bat for Impact with Thrivent and the MN Twins, we're hosting a fundraiser, 6/27-8/10. For every $2 donated, Thrivent will add $1, up to $2.5k, and will also pay all the processing fees!🌳🥘🥕

➡️Give at thrivent.cotribute.co/events/11265...

Thank you!💚

#SupportYouth #MinnesotaTwins

Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Jun 25

We’re excited to be featured in the Twins x Thrivent At Bat For Impact initiative!⚾️

Jun 27-Aug 10, #MinnesotaTwins fans can learn more about our work and show us some love at twins.com/AtBatForImpact to help us advance around the bases and unlock donation dollars. Can you help us get a home run?!🙌

Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Jun 24

SPRWS Lead Free program is working to replace all lead water service lines in St. Paul—for FREE! To find out what your water service line is made of, and if it is eligible for a free replacement this year, check out the service material map: bit.ly/ServiceMaterialMap

Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Jun 23

Which Urban Roots internship program would you choose?

🍲 Cook Fresh
🌳 Conservation
🥕 Market Garden

#nonprofit #EmpowerYouth #PaidInternship

Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Jun 16

We're proud to partner with The Art of Reconciliation for their production of The Secret Garden this July.🌱

In this tale, the garden serves as a place of healing and transformation, and we know the garden is a powerful place for that.💚

theartofreconciliation.thundertix.com/events/243753

#Theater

Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · Jun 6

✨We are so grateful to be a Reader's Choice Winner for the Twin Cities Business Magazine Best of Business Awards in the Giving Back category!

Thank you to all who voted for us and congrats to the other nonprofit winners @secondharvest.bsky.social and @bridgingmn.bsky.social!

#nonprofit #twincities