Roots on the Roof
Welcome to Roots on the Roof
Roots on the Roof is a student-led AMS club at UBC, working to connect students with how our food is grown through hands-on learning in our rooftop garden space.
Centered around our rooftop garden on top of the AMS Student Nest, the club creates opportunities for students to engage with sustainable food production. Hosting garden work, educational programming, and advocacy initiatives. Whether you’re planting your first seed, attending a workshop, or joining a conversation about food security, there’s a place for you in our community.
Our regular volunteer drop-in hours are open to all students and community members. These times consist of educational programming and work in the garden, which may include planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting. We do anything you may expect from a garden… and more!
GardenOur rooftop space is a food garden and a living classroom. Throughout the growing season, all students are welcome to help us cultivate vegetables, fruits, and herbs, while learning about sustainable growing practices and urban agriculture. Learn more about our garden.
ProgrammingWe host workshops, community events, volunteer opportunities, and collaborative initiatives that bring people together to explore food systems, sustainability, and hands-on learning. Our programming is designed to make learning accessible, engaging, and rooted in community. Explore our programming.
AdvocacyWe believe that food is about more than what we eat. Through advocacy, partnerships, and educational initiatives, we work to promote sustainable food systems, food security, environmental stewardship, and student engagement across campus. Learn about our advocacy work.