Nellie Stone Johnson Community School

Every time I walk in to Nellie Stone Johnson School, I am welcomed by a friendly wave, a warm greeting as a door is held open for me and hugs from students. The community of students, teachers and staff at NSJ are just so great and truly practice what they teach....

In the Heart of Lyndale

Lyndale Elementary is not on Lyndale Avenue but sits deep in the heart of the Lyndale neighborhood. The neighborhood school has been a backbone of this community for many years and is a cornerstone partnership of Lyndale Youth Farm. Lyndale Elementary boasts a school...

Thanks Birchwood Cafe

Huge thanks to Tracy Singleton, Marshall Paulsen, and the whole crew at Birchwood Cafe for hosting our 1st Annual Volunteer & Partner Appreciation Event. We have been so lucky to have the support of hundreds of volunteers and partners over the last year and we...

Twins won and so did those radishes

The salads sure were a hit and we had fun despite the chillier weather. Here are those Hawthorne radishes again, spicing up Urban Roots’ Big Bang Seoul...

Planting Potatoes at Jackson Farm

This morning, 4th graders at Jackson Elementary in Frogtown planted potatoes.  We also learned about edible weeds, and enjoyed sampling lamb’s quarter while preparing the bed to plant.