Every Second Saturday of the month from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM , volunteers from around Reno and Northern Nevada gather at Urban Roots Teaching Farm to help care for the farm and support the programs that grow here. Some people come because they love being outside at our farm. Some arrive with friends or coworkers. Others are just curious about the farm they’ve driven past a hundred times. By the end of the morning, most people leave feeling like they’ve become part of it. Volunteer days are...

The Scene was Set On the evening of October 11 The Seedkeeper's Table magically unfolded at Urban Roots. Guests stepped through the gate and into a world that felt both familiar and transformed, our teaching farm reimagined into a glowing autumn gathering space. Long tables stretched between garden beds, strings of lights overhead, and the first hints of fall were all around. Guests shared conversations across the table as if they’d known each other far longer than the walk from the parking...

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 about the magic...