Events — Lost Sierra Food Project

Community Events

Rugged Roots is more than a farm, it’s a community space. During the season Rugged Roots transforms into an outdoor classroom for summer workshops, a prep kitchen, a dance floor, a floral studio, and more.

Rugged Roots Farm
Tuesday, June 16th
5 pm to 7 pm
Rugged Roots Farm
Saturday, October 3rd
11 am to 3 pm
Every summer, LSFP hosts workshops on Rugged Roots farm and at Dragonfly Cafe. Workshops cover a range of subjects- from food preservation to flower arranging.
See upcoming workshops here.

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