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Last weekend the Urban Roots Teaching Farm was filled with laughter, clinking glasses, and the kind of joy that comes when moms get a chance to truly unwind. Our Moms & Margs event turned into a perfect evening of chocolate, creativity, and cocktails, all set against the familiar charm of the teaching farm. The night began with a sweet adventure guided by Dorinda’s Chocolates . Guests dipped strawberries into silky chocolate, crafted salted caramels, and learned a bit more ab

Lesson from a House Sparrow  At Urban Roots we often find house sparrows in the chicken coop, taking bits of chicken scratch or perching on the chicken wire. Surely the house sparrow does not understand everything about chicken life, like dust baths and kicking yard scraps around the coop. Still, the sparrows respect the chickens. They gather in the coop, sometimes a dozen at a time, to sing, play, and bask in the sun. They are brave little birds, unfazed by their much larger

The truth is, we all love talking about ourselves. And while the ever-popular trope of kids shutting down and wanting to share less and less may be intimidating as a parent, setting aside specific time at the end of each day to connect and share can be a beautiful way to learn more about them.  Taking a few moments, fifteen minutes or half an hour to put down all electronic devices and share tidbits about the day can bring a family closer together. At Urban Roots, we do this