Roots & Wings
Roots & Wings
Angelic Organics Learning Center coordinates Roots & Wings in Rockford, IL. This network of community-based organizations is committed to community and youth development through urban agriculture. The main growing location is located in Blackhawk Courts, a property owned by Rockford Housing Authority.
Roots & Wings grows vegetables using organic and sustainable techniques, while also motivating, educating, and inspiring youth and adults to be leaders and role models. Youth are the leaders of Roots & Wings, with older youth teaching younger kids about farming and food. Youth Leaders sell their produce through the summer through our Roots & Wings CSA, markets, and direct sale to local restaurants and businesses. Youth learn job skills, get public speaking experience, and earn money. Leaders also attend national and regional youth leadership and urban agriculture events, such as the Rooted in Community conference.
Roots & Wings LocationsMAIN OFFICE Partners:
Funders:Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
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The Youth Leaders Program
Roots & Wings CSA and Farm Stand
Job Readiness Training
History of Roots & Wings