Our Mission at The Zion Urban Farm
Gardening & Nutrition Workshops the Zion Urban Farm
The Zion Urban Farm is located at Zion United Methodist Church in North Las Vegas and serves communities by providing people access to fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables grown in Southern Nevada's dry, desert valley. The farm uses sustainable agriculture methods such as drip irrigation to conserve water, permeable walkways to reduce heat islanding, and hydroponic technologies for resource efficiency. The Zion Urban Farm consists of 1.5 acres featuring 64 irrigated raised beds including 24 ADA beds; 3,000 square feet of irrigated crop land; a 1,500 square foot greenhouse, grape vines, and an orchard featuring 42 fruit and nut trees with over 20 varieties including figs, pomegranates, pears, apples, almonds, walnuts, pecans, and more.
The Zion Urban Farm Orchard Program
The Zion Orchard, which consists of 42 fruit & nut trees featuring over 20 different varieties, has been developed in collaboration with Energy Tree and Nevada Plants and will be expanded through a grant from the USDA Forest Service. For the program, the numerous varietals growing at the orchard serve as a demonstration of what types of fruit and nut trees grow well in Southern Nevada's climate. Tree varieties on display include apples, pears, plums, walnuts, almonds, cherries, citrus, figs, pomegranates, and more.
Live Chef Demonstrations at Zion Urban Farm Featuring Celebrity Chefs
Zion Urban Farm has hosted numerous live chef demonstrations onsite and in the urban farm. These events, which have been open to the community, have been an educational and exciting way to learn how to use fresh fruits and vegetables that grow on the farm. For these demonstrations, chefs start by harvesting food right from the farm and then prepare a creative dish, showing the entire process from picking the food to putting on the final touches.
A Visual Journey Through The Zion Urban Farm Farm
