by Fresh Roots | Oct 2, 2025 | Events
You’re invited to Fresh Roots’ annual Harvest Celebration on October 8, 2025! Vancouver Technical Secondary Schoolyard Farm (2600 East Broadway – behind the school) Wednesday, October 8, 4–7 PM Free Admission! At Fresh Roots, we grow thousand of...
by Fresh Roots | Sep 10, 2025 | Experiential Learning
As an undergraduate student at UBC studying marine ecology, teaching kids about local, land-based food systems and their personal connections to agriculture was not exactly on my academic bucket list. However, as a life-long Girl Guide and summer camp attendee, as...
by Fresh Roots | Jun 2, 2025 | Events
Join us on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Vancouver Technical Secondary School for an unforgettable evening of food, fun, and community at our annual Harvest Celebration! This family-friendly event is the perfect way to mark the end of the...
by Solenn Le Divenah | Apr 9, 2025 | Farmer's Log, Stories from the Field
At Fresh Roots, the soil is always teaching us—and lately, it’s been asking for better infrastructure. We sat down with Camille, our Director of Farming & Operations to talk about two major projects that are already transforming how we grow, harvest, and share...
by Fresh Roots | Feb 19, 2025 | Farm Roots, Stories from the Field
The local food movement has been around for decades, but it has never carried the political weight that the challenges of 2025 have brought upon us. With soaring food prices, unpredictable weather patterns, and a decline in quality, things feel increasingly uncertain....
by Fresh Roots | Dec 17, 2024 | Announcement
The founders of Fresh Roots have been recognized with one of Canada’s most prestigious honors — the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Presented by Member of Parliament Jenny Kwan at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, this award celebrates the dedication and...
by Rowan Vriesema-Magnuson | Dec 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
For at least the last eight years, Fresh Roots has called the Norquay Field House home. Fittingly at this time of year when we’re reflecting on our past and looking forward to the new year to come, we’re saying farewell to Norquay and embarking on a new...
by fradmin | Nov 29, 2024 | Announcement
The Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society Board is growing! We are looking for new Board members to share their talents and insights to support Fresh Roots in its mission to cultivate educational farms and place-based programs where youth develop healthy relationships with...
by Fresh Roots | Jul 1, 2024 | Announcement, General, Stories from the Field
As we say goodbye to students at ¿uuqinak’uuh Grandview’s School Garden, I am delighted to share the changes and transitions bringing renewed energy and inspiration to the garden for the upcoming school year. For the last few years, Fresh Roots has been drafting...
by Rowan Vriesema-Magnuson | Jun 3, 2024 | Events
Join Us at Market This Season! Can you believe it’s June already? After a spring of rain and sun and some more rain, we’re seeing the fruits (or at least leaves) of our hard work, and we’re so excited to share it with you! Last week we welcomed our...
