Mapping the Landscape of Schoolyard Farms
By Sophia, Henry, Areej, Maryam, and Jason There is so much potential in schoolyard farms! Fresh Roots has been operating schoolyard farms in the greater Vancouver area for over 10 years. But what other organizations and models for schoolyard farms are out there? How...
What to do this Earth Day?
By Andrea Lucy, Experiential Learning Program Lead Hip hip hooray for Earth Day! On April 22nd, over 1,000,000,000 people around the world will take action to protect the planet. This 52nd annual Earth Day is a reminder to treat the planet with respect, kindness, and...
Megaphone Magazine – April 2022 Issue
Megaphone Magazine – April 2022 Issue Megaphone Magazine | Rebecca Bollwitt | April 2022 Page 13-15 Thank you again to the Megaphone Magazine team and Rebecca for featuring our schoolyard farms in this month’s issue! Get your full copy today: Buy Online:...
Food For the Rest of Us – Screening & Conversation
TICKETS BY DONATION: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/food-for-the-rest-of-us-screening-conversation-tickets-300231078237 Event Information Join the Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks and Fresh Roots for a screening of the documentary Food For The Rest of Us and a panel...
Edible Vancouver & Country Guide – The Spring Edition
Edible Vancouver & Country Guide – The Spring Edition Edible Vancouver | Jennifer Cole | March 2022 Page 11-12 Link to the full issue: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1052729711/12/ Pick up a physical copy:...
Suwa’lkh means ‘New Beginnings’ in the Hul’qumi’num language
by Jaimie Rosenwirth, Suwa’lkh Environmental Education Program Lead My name is Jaimie and I am the Suwa’lkh Environmental Education Program Lead. I have been volunteering with Fresh Roots since 2018 with an individual with autism. We both currently still volunteer up...
6 Vegetables Kids Will Love
By Andrea Lucy, Experiential Learning Program Lead With planting season upon us, we’re prepping our farm beds with vegetables kids love! The farm is a place to experiment and experience. Kids are introduced to the wonderfulness of vegetables in a low-pressure...
Meet the Flame Weeder: Why We’re Using Fire on the Farm
By Andrea Lucy, Experiential Learning Program Lead Last year, we wrote about how weeds can be used as food and medicine. Now, I’m about to tell you that at Fresh Roots we remove most of our weeds. Surprised? We’ve got a problem — it’s as thick as a...