Happy Roots

Yesterday, 25 second and fourth graders planted something for the first time in their lives! 🌱 Some even used a water hose for the first time… It was empowering and pure joy!

Along the way, we got a hands-on review of math, science, and more in a real-world setting. Plus, being outside is awesome right now! 🙌🏽☀️

Thank you to everyone who helps make these experiences possible for our youth.

If you’d like to help us keep this work going, consider making a donation, sharing our work, or joining us at our Harvest Dinner November 11/14. Every bit of support helps us reach more kids and we are all grateful for it! 🙏🏽

Farm Aid streaming today! 🚜🌱

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Supporting Happy Roots at this year’s & ! 🍂🎶🍂…

We’re excited to announce all-star supergroup Mo-Grass as our featured entertainment on Saturday, November 14, at Vista At Walnut Hill!

Mo-Grass brings together some of the region’s finest musicians for a one-of-a-kind musical experience: classic Motown and soul reimagined with the energy and charm of bluegrass. 💃🪕

With appearances at MerleFest, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, and FloydFest.., and a performance TONIGHT with Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass!… The band’s growing success is a testament to its unique sound and broad appeal.

🍽️ Dinner + Show tickets and 🎟️ Concert-Only tickets will be sold separately.

On sale now! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/happy-roots-harvest-dinner-and-benefit-concert

We’re grateful for the shoutout… but Happy Roots still needs your help! 🌱 We’re currently serving 17 RSS schools, along with our community gardens… all thanks to YOU, our community! 🙌🏽 This work has never been more important!

If your child has participated in a Happy Roots program, ask them about their experience and share their story in the comments. If you share our passion, please share your thoughts. You can also help by liking our posts, donating, volunteering, sharing our work, or advocating for our goal of a districtwide School Garden Coordinator position and more Garden Educator opportunities in schools!

Thanks for your continued support!🌱

Super productive day in the ! 🌱💪🏽

We planted onions, cabbage, and lettuce for “salad bowls”. 🥬
We propagated more spider plants and strawberry runners for the plant sale. We harvested tomatoes… and pruned and collected seeds.🌼

Not too bad for a Tuesday morning!
Oh! And the peas and collard seeds we planted last week are sprouting.
🌱😊🌱

Wanna know a way to give someone hope?… To show them they matter and can make a difference in the world?…
Plant some seeds. Check back in a week. 🌱

Last week we made breakfast samplers at North Rowan Middle School. 🍎🍌🫐🥬 They all loved them! Students are working on their own recipes to try next time we return.

So long summer! 👋🏽 Whew…. That was a rough one. We… and our gardens… are ready for some cooler temps! 🙌🏽☀️🍂

Sowing seeds at West Rowan Elementary School! 🌱Thanks Rowan County Health and Rowan County Literacy Council, for having us!