I heard about Urban roots last year (2025) and participated in 2 events. This year I signed my daughter up in the preschool program for this spring and it has been a wonderful experience. The programs are extremely hands on, including arts and craft activities, sowing seeds, harvesting and tasting vegetables. My daughter looks forward to visiting Urban Roots all the time. Ellena and all the other staff members are always so friendly and welcoming. They're informative and all seem to really enjoy their jobs at the garden. This place is just wonderful for everyone regardless of age. I highly recommend it for all kids but especially for homeschooling families looking for extra curricular activities. read more

Urban Roots - Music lessons - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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First time experiencing urban roots attending a baby shower and it was very cute! The farm has a lot to look at and so many beautiful plants and flowers. The space is a very big size. It was a very hot day and the only shade we had was two pergolas so that was a bit hard with everyone huddled under them but it is an outdoor farm after all I learned some other things they offer such as camps for kids which sounds like a fun activity! read more

Urban Roots - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Urban roots is a pretty cool place. They offer lots of things for little ones and at this time we went to the haunted hoops and they had a cool haunted house and they had arts and crafts. Definitely will check it out next fall season two. read more

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SUCH a great business in our community! Urban Roots is a teaching farm that offers kids camps, adult workshops, and many events throughout the year. I've visited for a few of the Dead Plant Society classes, and have found them all to be super informative and fun! Parking is a breeze as well. Most recently I visited for their Holiday Fair, and it was such a nice set up with vendors scattered throughout the farm and in the hoop houses, coffee and crafts and photos with Santa. Definitely check them out for a great family friendly experience! read more

Urban Roots - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I came here for a workshop on gardening. They have a big parking lot available right across the street from the main entrance on Gould St. when I arrived, they had a check in area set up and the staff member greeted me immediately, got me checked in, and gave me directions to get to the class. The class itself was so great! It ran over the scheduled time, but other than that, it was full of great information and hands-on experiences. They had snacks and coffee available and raffle prizes. I will definitely be back for more classes and programs here! If you're a teacher, you can take select workshops for free and get professional development credits towards license renewal, which is amazing! read more

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How lucky are we to have Urban Roots in our community? We got a chance to visit the farm during Haunted Hoops, a fantastic family friendly event where children got to let loose and explore every corner of the space with activities, snacks, and a lot of friendly faces all around. They had a station where kids concocted "potions" from dried sage and other herbs and flowers. There was a broom making station with sticks and twine and beautiful natural adornments. My kid had to choose the largest stick available and then complained when we couldn't take it home. There was a snack table with fresh fruit, popcorn and yes, some cookies. There was even a drink station where they had water on offer AND spiked cider with a suggested donation. The best part of the night was the haunted hoop house. The UR team went all out to make a kid friendly fright fest in there that included lights and sounds, creepy decor, and even some live action for added effect. Gosh. I love love love this place and can't wait for my son to go to farm camp now! read more

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Urban roots is a fun, friendly place to learn how to get gardening! Their workshops are full of helpful information, hands on learning and a goody or two for you to take away. The educators are very knowledgeable of growing in the area. I'm looking forward to the beginning beekeepers workshop! read more

I grabbed a monthly produce box and was blown away by the variety and quality. There were so many vegetables, beautiful flowers, and even a box of crackers. Additionally, they provided some recipe cards to go with some of the produce. The staff was so friendly, safe during Covid, and accommodating as I arrived earlier than my pickup time. Plus, they are a local nonprofit in need of support. read more

Urban Roots - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Really awesome place that teaches elementary school kids about gardening and gives them opportunities to grow their own veggies and take ownership of what they eat! Got a tour here by one of the dudes that works here and he showed us beds of plants that kids helped plant, let us try eating this spicy flower, and let us take some veggies home that we picked. Apparently kids are way more likely to eat vegetables if they are exposed to where it comes from, how it grows, etc. Love what they're doing here in the city of Reno! read more

I had a horrible experience with Urban Roots summer program. I would never allow my daughter to go back here again. My daughter had an ongoing UTI that she had been treated for twice in six months but for some reason Urban Roots felt the need to call CPS without first consulting with a parent. They claimed medical neglect, which if they had bothered to ask me, I would have told them exactly what was going on. I was absolutely mortified by this experience and extremely offended. Besides that the kids are not well supervised by any means. Urban roots is a joke. It sounds like a wonderful idea but then realize the ideas are just not executed effectively. I regret sending my daughter here and she will never go back. read more

Headed over to Urban Roots on a beautiful Saturday afternoon for the Gardening 101 Workshop, and was definitely interested to discover such a great resource for those who are interested in learning about a variety of organic, wholesome farming methods. First off, they do a farm camp for kids. I don't have kids, but if I did this would be an amazing opportunity! Look into it if you do, all the staff seemed super excited about the camp, the kids, and the things they were able to teach the youngsters about food, animals, and being a responsible consumer. Rebekah Stetson is the farm manager and she led the workshop, supported by some of the other staff and Americorp members. We started off with a short tour of the farm, where we got to meet the pigs, goats, chickens, and get a little more information about how the farm operates. After that, we sat outside and learned some gardening basics from Rebekah. It was really interesting to learn about the different pest solutions, what to grow and when, and to be able to ask questions of someone with such a vast amount of knowledge. After a bit of chatting, we got our hands dirty and planted some lettuce to take home. The workshop was $10, which was completely reasonable given the fact that you left with a planter of lettuce, a jar of fertilizer, a watering can, and seeds--even just buying that stuff would cost more than the $10 admission. Rebekah also offered up Urban Roots as a continuing resource for those who were interested, and definitely is working hard on becoming the go-to reference group for those interested in learning how to grow more of what you eat. They offer a variety of other workshops, listed on their website, and I'd definitely recommend signing up for one if there is a topic you're interested in. read more

Happy 5th Birthday to Urban Roots. What a fantastic non profit. If you do not know where they are located you might drive right by. They are literally a diamond in the rough. What used to be a illegal dump,a karaoke bar and a rundown motel is now a thriving educational facility for washoe county students. Workers with americorps and the vista program work for a year here under a grant. You can tell they love there job and what they have accomplished by there enthusiasm in there voice. We had the pleasure of talking to Kelsi for awhile and she explained the whole program. For those of you who do not know what Urban Roots is about, let me explain. There dream was to educate children where vegetables came from. Where a egg comes from,what a pig looks and feels like. Many of these kids only know vegetables in a grocery store. They have never eaten a fresh radish, pulled a carrot out of the ground and washed it , and then eat it. The little fire that is being started inside these kids is like planting a seed. It will not happen overnight but hopefully one day the child will come home with an interest to grow Carrots. Urban Roots is taking it a step further and educating the teachers at some schools how to prepare a garden and gro we vegetables. Urban Roots has a couple acres here with corn,tomatoes,flowers and seasonal vegetables. They also have a acre at mill and mccarran in the wolfpack agricultural area. They are learning how to grow hops here. The beer we drank tonight was from there hops. They give the hops to local brewers to show them not only that hops can be grown up here,but they are also tasty hops. One bene that we got by going tonight,is we received a membership and discounts to classes. In September they will have a beer making class and later this year, how to make your own soap. This is a very cool organization doing a ton of good. Check them out. read more

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The only place that is accessible to all age groups in the community with a focus on sustainable agriculture. Love their school garden program, farm camp, and community events! So much talent, hard work, and love from the staff. If you haven't checked this place out, you are missing out! Changing hearts, minds, and community slowly but surely in a healthier and more nutritious direction. read more

Urban Roots - New baby goat on the farm! - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Reno, Nevada

what a magical place, a real little paradise in the middle of an urban area. We went for their Halloween party - affordable price to get in, and lots of wonderful simple activities for the kids - pumpkin carving, and other nice crafts that involved simple material - and no plastic which we were especially delighted about. One greenhouse was turned into a cinema where they showed a sweet movie for the kids to sit and watch in foldable chairs surrounded by the plants. Another greenhouse was converted into a haunted house - kids took turns to go inside and walk through cobwebs and scary figures. It was a lot of fun and very sweet how the staff put this together using their imagination and drawing on the natural assets of the place - no need for complicated and pretentious contraptions. Just good, basic fun in a lovely setting that aims to inspire children and adults to learn about gardening and nature in a much-needed environment. Last but not least, for the entry price you got to enjoy the most delicious, homemade beverages and cakes, courtesy of Farm Fresh. All served on paper plates. Thank you so much Urban Roots for leading the way in simple, sustainable and regenerative ways! read more

My 7 year old daughter went to summer camp here last year, and is doing spring break camp here this year. She LOVES it! They have a very open atmosphere with lots to do. She basically gets to hangout in a garden all day, with activities of her choosing. She came home with facepaint on one day (her favorite)! The kids have plenty to do with lots of planned and open activities. The staff is great and have an educational and laid back attitude. It is definitely worth a look for your kids. read more

My kids were excited to attend. The first week was fun, but down hill from there. They came home with stories of unattended children, a worker eating out of the trash bin, and boredom after lunch. Many afternoons at pick up time, the staff didn't seem to be watching the kids, but chatting indoors while the kids were outdoors. Will not be going back. read more