Education Programs

At Just Roots, we strive to provide every individual who visits one of our farms with a meaningful educational experience, from tours to workshops to volunteering. Our programs aim to equip participants with skills and resources to lead a healthier and more enriching life.

We also open our farms to community groups interested in utilizing the space to host an educational event or workshop. Interested in learning more? Please select the button below.

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Educational Workshops

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We facilitate free, hands-on educational workshops that equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and resources to:

1. Understand our current food system. 
2. Grow their own food using regenerative practices.
3. Harvest and use fresh produce to create simple, nutritious meals.
4. Reduce food waste and utilize home and garden composting systems.


We also offer health and wellness workshops to further address the connection between local, regeneratively grown food and health.

To learn more or register for our upcoming educational workshops, please select the buttons below.

Both Farms

Horticultural Workshops

It Takes a Village Community Farm

Nutrition Classes

Saint James Community Farm

Art Therapy Classes

Volunteering Opportunities

We offer weekly volunteer opportunities for individuals, small groups, and school and corporate groups interested in supporting their local community and learning more about sustainable urban agriculture.

Volunteer hours are Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays anytime from 9 am – 12 pm, April – October.

Volunteers generally support one or more of the following tasks:
1. Harvesting, washing, and packing fresh produce
2. Preparing beds for planting
3. Planting seeds and seedlings
4. General farm maintenance and cleanup
5. Maintaining our compost systems


Volunteers can also support our programming through other tasks, such as donation and market food distribution, community events, and more.

Sign Up to Volunteer


Schedule a Volunteer Group
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