Events
03 / 23
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03 / 24
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Our 3-day spring break mini-camp will introduce (people) kids to the goats, right in the middle of birthing season. Come explore the farm, work and play with the animals, and help care for baby goats and their mothers. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 AM to 3 PM daily.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Our 3-day spring break mini-camp will introduce (people) kids to the goats, right in the middle of birthing season. Come explore the farm, work and play with the animals, and help care for baby goats and their mothers. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 AM to 3 PM daily.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Our 3-day spring break mini-camp will introduce (people) kids to the goats, right in the middle of birthing season. Come explore the farm, work and play with the animals, and help care for baby goats and their mothers. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 AM to 3 PM daily.
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03 / 28
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9:00am
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4:00pm
POSTPONED - NEW DATE TBA
Come to the community Garden Fest, hosted by the Northwest Fellowship of Presbyterian Congregrations, to connect with a local network of information and resources.
This full-day event features Angelic Organics Learning Center Program Director Martha Boyd and other speakers addressing food production, eating ethically, community supported agriculture, and getting started gardening for yourself or with a community group. You'll learn how you can be an agent for change in your community and your life.
A healthy, organic, vegetarian lunch will be served, and an opportunity provided for informal discussion.
Cost: $10 if registered by March 20, $15 after March 20 or walk-in.
For more info or to register, contact Joan Parker at 773-774-2537 or Gloria Parker at 773-763-5978, or email mazboppy@sbcglobal.net.
10:00am
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3:00pm
Come to the farm to learn about goats, play with the babies already born, and — if the timing is right — witness a live birth. You’ll join us to feed the animals, learn about goat pregnancy and birth, and share a potluck lunch. The visit comes with naming rights for any goats born under your watch. Children (ages 4 and up) must be accompanied by adult.
Price listed below is per family member. | ||
03 / 30
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03 / 31
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04 / 1
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5:30am
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7:30am
Join the Advocates for Urban Agriculture for their 2008 Spring Meeting: "Overcoming Barriers to Urban Agriculture: Access to Land & Composting. You'll hear from Ken Dunn (Resource Center), Ben Helphand (NeighborSpace), Harry Rhodes (Growing Home), and Michael Thompson (Chicago Honey Coop).
AUA is a network of organizations and individuals working to promote urban agriculture in Chicago.
This is a potluck meeting, so please bring a dish to share.
For more information call Growing Home at 773.549.1336. | ||
04 / 3
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7:00pm
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8:30pm
One of the key contributions of Rudolf Steiner’s anthroposophy is the picture of the earth and cosmos as a single living organism. More than just a philosophical picture, the living cosmos is mirrored on earth and can be worked with accordingly to aid and strengthen the soil, plant, and animal life of the farm. Please join internationally known biodynamic lecturer and farmer Manfred Klett as he helps participants understand and engage in a living picture of our farm and gardens. This special lecture is presented in honor of Lora Krogman's life and passions. Discount available as part of Rudolf Steiner series.
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9:00am
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12:00pm
Building upon the April 4 lecture “Earth and Cosmos as One Organism” Manfred Klett will lead a hands-on workshop in which we'll develop an understanding of the biodynamic compost preparations. Manfredd will introduce imaginative pictures for each of the six compost preparations and also talk about the natural scientific properties at work in the compost pile. We'll learn about the role and application of each preparation. This special workshop is presented in honor of Lora Krogman's life and passions. Discount available as part of Rudolf Steiner series.
1:00pm
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5:00pm
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own farm? In this interactive workshop, we'll learn about types of sustainable farming careers in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, take part in a series of self-assessments, and be better prepared to decide whether to pursue a farming business is the right choice for you. We'll hear about regional training opportunities through the Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT), university extension, small business development centers, and others. Includes a presentation of farming enterprises, a tour of a growing site, and an opportunity to ask questions about the development of successful local farms. SOLD OUT!! Watch calendar for additional future dates to come!
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04 / 6
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04 / 7
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04 / 8
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2:30pm
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4:30pm
Join the Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council for a wrap-up meeting following the March 18 Chicago Food Policy Summit. Everyone is welcome. Call 312-850-9617 for more info or visit www.chicagofoodpolicy.org.
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04 / 10
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04 / 11
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9:00am
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4:00pm
Participants will build a solar collector for the Learning Center’s gathering space using copper tubing and flashing, connected to an elevated hot water tank. This system--in which water circulates by gravity through the copper grid and directly heats the water tank--can be used during frost-free dates. A limited number of students may be able to build a system to bring home, at an additional cost. Please inquire if you are interested. Discount available as part of Sustainable Building series.
10:00am
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12:30pm
Learn about the fascinating life of bees, see our urban beehives, and prepare to start a hive of your own. You’ll leave ready to select and order equipment, set up a hive, install the bees, and tend and inspect a hive. We’ll taste a variety of honeys and other products from the hive. This is the first of two workshops designed to prepare you to keep bees in the city. SOLD OUT! Please contact us to be on a waiting list. We will have a second urban beekeeping class in August. Please also see our Holistic Beekeeping Class on May 10.
1:00pm
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3:00pm
Learn what makes a successful compost pile, and decide which methods will work best for your household. Overview various types of compost bins, build a pile together, and tour our farm-scale compost operation. Meet the worms in our vermiculture system, and find out how to implement indoor composting at home. Chicago class focuses on approaches for a city environment. Dress to work outside! Class cancelled. Additional composting class on May 3, 2008 at our Farm location in Caledonia.
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04 / 13
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04 / 14
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04 / 15
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04 / 16
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04 / 17
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04 / 18
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04 / 19
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2:00pm
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4:00pm
Join us for a tour and introduction to Angelic Organics, the Biodynamic vegetable farm in northern Illinois featured in the award-winning documentary film The Real Dirt on Farmer John. We will explore what makes this a Biodynamic and community supported agriculture (CSA) farm. Learn basic strategies for growing food without chemical inputs and see the seasonal work underway at the farm. Wear sturdy shoes (conditions may be muddy!) and clothes appropriate for the weather. CLASS SOLD OUT. See additional tours on May 24, August 9, and September 27.
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04 / 21
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04 / 22
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7:00pm
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9:30pm
Presented by Sunday Dinner, Inc.
Celebrate the fresh flavors of spring with a home-cooked gourmet dinner prepared by the acclaimed chefs from Sunday Dinner. The five-course menu, showcasing local food at its best, will be prepared by acclaimed chefs Christine Cikowski, Joshua Kulp, and Jason Stern.
Proceeds from the event will support Angelic Organics Learning Center's work to build local food systems. View the menu and learn more about this event.
This event is BYOB. | ||
04 / 24
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04 / 25
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Celebrate spring by learning techniques for organic soil preparation and planting. We’ll learn about soil texture and soil life, plus how our Biodynamic farm tends and feeds the earth. We’ll cover the basics of double digging, prepare a garden bed, and learn about seeding and transplanting through hands-on projects. Dress to work in the garden, and bring lunch. Discount available as part of Organic Gardening Series.
9:00am
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3:00pm
Attend three organic gardening classes at a discount! Includes: Starting Your Organic Garden (April 26), Ins and Outs of Composting (May 3), and All About Insects for Gardeners (June 7).
10:00am
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3:00pm
Join Chicago GreenNet for their 16th Annual Green and Growing Fair! This urban gardening fair features hands-on activities and presentations on topics ranging from composting to landscaping with native plants. Local vendors will offer plants, produce, crafts, and more.
For more info, visit www.greennetchicago.org/green_growing.html. | ||
04 / 27
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04 / 28
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04 / 29
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04 / 30
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05 / 1
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05 / 2
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9:30am
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12:00pm
Learn what makes a successful compost pile, and decide which methods will work best for your household. Overview various types of compost bins, build a pile together, and tour our farm-scale compost operation. Meet the worms in our vermiculture system, and find out how to implement indoor composting at home. Dress to work outside! Discount available as part of Organic Gardening Series.
1:00pm
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3:30pm
Together we'll build, fill, and plant a raised garden bed with wooden sides. Learn about selecting materials, building the soil, and more.
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05 / 4
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05 / 5
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05 / 6
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05 / 7
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05 / 8
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7:00pm
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8:30pm
The problems we encounter as a society stem from our present-day understanding of the world, the cosmos and the human being. Since we cannot solve these problems in the same mindset that created them, we are called towards a change of consciousness. Gunther Hauk will give a talk from an anthroposophical perspective on how—through spiritualizing our understanding of nature—we can be more relevant in the the work of healing the Earth and healing ourselves. Discount available as part of Rudolf Steiner series. This special lecture is presented in honor of Lora Krogman's life and passions.
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9:00am
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5:00pm
Gunther Hauk is a holistic beekeeper with over 30+ years of experience. Turning the tide of the honeybee’s spiraling death rate is a task dear to his heart. At this workshop you will learn beekeeping methods that run contrary to conventional practices but have been proven to increase the honeybee’s health and vitality. This special workshop is presented in honor of Lora Krogman's life and passions. Discount available as part of Rudolf Steiner series. May 9 lecture is free to all participants.
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05 / 11
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05 / 12
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05 / 13
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05 / 14
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05 / 15
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05 / 16
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10:00am
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12:00pm
Spring is a wonderful time to visit our farm. Come tour our spring vegetables, meet baby animals, and pot up a present to bring home. Children (ages 4 and up) must be accompanied by adult. Price listed below is per family member.
10:00am
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8:00pm
Chicago Green Festival is a 2-day event: May 17 from 10am-8pm and May 18 from 11am-6pm.
Celebrating what’s working in our communities, the Chicago Green Festival showcases more than 350 diverse local and national green businesses displaying and selling eco-friendly, fair trade, and sustainable products. More than 150 visionary speakers appear for standing-room-only panel discussions, presentations, and main stage speaking events.
For more info or advance registration, visit www.greenfestivals.org.
1:00pm
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4:00pm
This hands-on workshop in our farm setting will introduce the process of cheese making from start to finish (from milking the goats to tasting fresh goat’s cheese). We'll learn how to make ricotta, chevre, mozzarella, feta and more! CLASS FULL, see Sept 13 or Oct. 11.
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11:00am
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6:00pm
Chicago Green Festival is a 2-day event: May 17 from 10am-8pm and May 18 from 11am-6pm.
Celebrating what’s working in our communities, Chicago Green Festival showcases more than 350 diverse local and national green businesses displaying and selling eco-friendly, fair trade, and sustainable products. More than 150 visionary speakers appear for standing-room-only panel discussions, presentations, and main stage speaking events.
For more info or advance registration, visit www.greenfestival.org. | ||
05 / 19
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3:00pm
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5:00pm
Join the Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council for their quarterly meeting. Everyone is welcome.
The meeting agenda includes a "listening session" for the Illinois Local and Organic Food and Farm Task Force. Give your input about how to build a healthy local food system and increase local and organic food production in Illinois!
LOCAL AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT "Chicago Listening Session" Hosted by the Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council, FamilyFarmed.org, Chicago Department of Planning and Development and DePaul University- this will take the place of the spring quarterly meeting for CFPAC.
For more info, visit www.chicagofoodpolicy.org. To RSVP, contact Lynn Peemoller at lynn@chicagofoodpolicy.org, | ||
05 / 21
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05 / 22
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05 / 23
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10:00am
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12:00pm
Join us for a tour and introduction to Angelic Organics, the Biodynamic vegetable farm in northern Illinois featured in the award-winning documentary film The Real Dirt on Farmer John. We will explore what makes this a Biodynamic and community supported agriculture (CSA) farm. Learn basic strategies for growing food without chemical inputs and see the seasonal work underway at the farm. Wear sturdy shoes (conditions may be muddy!) and clothes appropriate for the weather.
1:00pm
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4:00pm
Come cooperate with others to construct a mini eco-village while learning natural building techniques. Use your hands to build model homes using a mixture of clay, sand and straw, called “cob”, then use your imagination to create stories about people in the community. Children must be accompanied by adult. Ages 4 and up.
Price listed below is per family member. | ||
05 / 25
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05 / 26
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05 / 27
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05 / 28
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05 / 29
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05 / 30
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9:00am
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5:00pm
In this one-day workshop participants will be introduced to the comprehensive ecological methods behind the world-wide biodynamic farming movement. An introduction to soils, plants, animals, planetary calendars and the process of viewing your farm as a living organism will be discussed. Hands-on activities will further enhance the experience. Participants will be able to purchase biodynamic amendments and begin integrating these practices in their own garden spaces and farms. Co-hosted with Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. Discount available as part of Rudolf Steiner series.
9:00am
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2:00pm
Join the Learning Center in Chicago's 10th Ward to explore ways to be green in southeast Chicago. You can tour and work in several of the area's community gardens, take advantage of a free bicycle repair clinic, or hear from speakers at a Global Warming Cafe.
Visit Healthy Southeast Chicago or Clarentian Associates web sites for more details and a full schedule of the day's events.
For more information, email healthysouthchicago@yahoo.com or call 773-719-3427
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06 / 1
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06 / 2
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06 / 3
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06 / 4
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10:00am
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6:00pm
NOTE: TIME OF EVENT HAS NOT BEEN ANNOUNCED. EVENT MAY BE AT A TIME OTHER THAN 10 AM - 6 PM.
Celebrate World Environment Day at the Chicago Botanic Garden! This year's theme is "CO2 Kick the Habit! Toward a Low Carbon Economy." Enjoy organic gardening and composting demostrations, the UN Environment Programme's International Children's Painting Competition, and a forum about developing a low carbon economy.
Stop by the Knowledge and Action marketplace to meet representatives from Angelic Organics Learning Center and other organizations for ideas, green expertise, and fun ways to lower your carbon footprint in the areas of home, food, energy, and conservation.
For more information, visit www.chicagobotanic.org/calendar/environment.php. | ||
06 / 6
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9:00am
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12:00pm
This hands-on workshop in our farm setting will introduce the process of cheese making from start to finish (from milking the goats to tasting fresh goat’s cheese). We'll learn how to make ricotta, chevre, mozzarella, feta and more!
11:00am
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3:00pm
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own farm? In this interactive workshop, we'll learn about types of sustainable farming careers in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, take part in a series of self-assessments, and be better prepared to decide whether to pursue a farming business is the right choice for you. We'll hear about regional training opportunities through the Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT), university extension, small business development centers, and others. Includes a presentation of farming enterprises and an opportunity to ask questions about the development of successful local farms.
We're excited to offer this class in the Center for Green Technology's new Resource Center! Light refreshments will be provided. All attendees should bring a lunch. Limited work trades are available, please send an email to rasha@learngrowconnect.org for more information.
2:00pm
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5:00pm
Confused by the critters in your garden? Come to the farm to learn how to identify the creatures in your garden, determine if they are helpful or harmful, then strategize on earth-friendly methods for controlling pests. Discount available as part of Organic Gardening Series.
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06 / 8
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06 / 9
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06 / 10
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06 / 11
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06 / 12
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06 / 13
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11:00am
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12:00pm
Hey kids! Surprise dad with a camping trip at the farm for Father’s Day! You bring a tent, farming clothes, and your father, and we’ll have a fun time planned, with games, farm work, a campfire with a drumming circle, and exploring the land. Delicious farm dinner and breakfast provided! Please contact our office to be added to the wait list. Price listed below is per family member. | ||
11:00am
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12:00pm
Hey kids! Surprise dad with a camping trip at the farm for Father’s Day! You bring a tent, farming clothes, and your father, and we’ll have a fun time planned, with games, farm work, a campfire with a drumming circle, and exploring the land. Delicious farm dinner and breakfast provided! Please contact our office to be added to the wait list. Price listed below is per family member. | ||
06 / 16
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06 / 17
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6:00pm
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7:00pm
The University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County invites you to a “Listening Session” with Illinois Local and Organic Food and Farm Task Force members.
Please join us at this important session, one of several that are being held at various locations statewide. Your input is needed to gather recommendations on production, infrastructure, public access, public education, and economic benefits that can be derived from Illinois farmers directly serving their neighbor’s needs. If you have interest in helping to create the future of Illinois’ local and organic food or the building of any part of a farm to neighbor agricultural system, your expertise is needed now.
For more information about the Listening Session, please contact Margaret Larson at University of Illinois Extension – Winnebago County at 815-238-1869 or mklarson@illinois.edu. | ||
06 / 19
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06 / 20
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8:00am
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12:00pm
Roots & Wings youth leaders will sell produce, worm castings, lip balm and other items from their organic gardens in urban Rockford. Come support this unique youth leadership program, while purchasing delicious food from their gardens!
9:30am
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12:00pm
Did you know that the healthy bacteria in yogurt can be used to help preserve and enhance vegetables? Come learn how to make yogurt, sauerkraut, kim chi, kombucha, kvass, and other fermented and cultured foods with Anne-Marie Fryer, Waldorf teacher, Biodynamic farmer, author and nutritional counselor. Bring wide-mouth jars to take home your own samples.
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06 / 22
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9:00am
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3:00pm
During this week, we’ll explore the whole farm from the creek to the barnyard, playing games along the way. On the farm, ice cream starts in the hayfields, the sprinkler is truly awesome, and your friends have four legs as well as two. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 am to 3 pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm.
9:00am
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9:00am
Attend all four summer day camps at a discount! Includes: Playing with Your Food (June 23-26), Getting Wild on the Farm (July 7 to 10), Fair Play (July 14-17) and Explore the Farm through Art (July 21-24).
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9:00am
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3:00pm
During this week, we’ll explore the whole farm from the creek to the barnyard, playing games along the way. On the farm, ice cream starts in the hayfields, the sprinkler is truly awesome, and your friends have four legs as well as two. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 am to 3 pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
During this week, we’ll explore the whole farm from the creek to the barnyard, playing games along the way. On the farm, ice cream starts in the hayfields, the sprinkler is truly awesome, and your friends have four legs as well as two. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 am to 3 pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
During this week, we’ll explore the whole farm from the creek to the barnyard, playing games along the way. On the farm, ice cream starts in the hayfields, the sprinkler is truly awesome, and your friends have four legs as well as two. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 am to 3 pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm.
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06 / 27
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10:00am
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1:00pm
Join us for this special political education and organizing workshop - Learn to get green things done by engaging city officials as allies. We'll discuss what works to get attention and support from aldermen, ward staff, and city departments for green projects and local food. Our panelists will share real stories of approaches that work and offer inside tips for succeeding with local government. This three-hour workshop will provide tools, insights, and guidance - and a chance to converse with policy makers about ways we can help them to help us, help each other. Panel Members include:
Alderman Manny Flores, 1st ward
Facilitated by:
Co-sponsored by Angelic Organics Learning Center,the Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council, and Heartland Cafe, with the participation of the Office of the City Clerk.
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06 / 29
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06 / 30
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07 / 1
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07 / 2
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07 / 3
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07 / 4
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8:00am
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12:00pm
Roots & Wings youth leaders will sell produce, worm castings, lip balm and other items from their organic gardens in urban Rockford. Come support this unique youth leadership program, while purchasing delicious food from their gardens!
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07 / 6
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Come discover creatures and plants in our creek, woods, prairie and savanna. Learn how wild spaces are integral to the life of the farm, play games and make crafts with what you find in the woods. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 to 3 daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm. PROGRAM CLOSED, PLEASE SEE DAY CAMP ON JULY 21-24.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Come discover creatures and plants in our creek, woods, prairie and savanna. Learn how wild spaces are integral to the life of the farm, play games and make crafts with what you find in the woods. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 to 3 daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm. PROGRAM CLOSED, PLEASE SEE DAY CAMP ON JULY 21-24.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Come discover creatures and plants in our creek, woods, prairie and savanna. Learn how wild spaces are integral to the life of the farm, play games and make crafts with what you find in the woods. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 to 3 daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm. PROGRAM CLOSED, PLEASE SEE DAY CAMP ON JULY 21-24.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Come discover creatures and plants in our creek, woods, prairie and savanna. Learn how wild spaces are integral to the life of the farm, play games and make crafts with what you find in the woods. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9 to 3 daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm. PROGRAM CLOSED, PLEASE SEE DAY CAMP ON JULY 21-24.
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8:30am
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5:00pm
Learn state-of-the art skills in sustainable construction that you can apply to your home building projects using trimmings from your backyard trees. Participants will receive expert instruction in whole tree design, framing, and finishing. Architect Roald Gundersen, who specializes in solar, straw bale and whole tree buildings, will show us how to build using un-milled trees harvested from forest thinning for columns and beams (for more on Roald's work, go to www.roaldgundersen.com). As with unprocessed food that retains more health value, wood used in its natural state retains 50% more of its strength than milled lumber. In this three day learning-by-doing workshop, you will help construct a 16 foot round wood shelter that will cover our new cob oven. You will learn about preparing round wood on Friday (including forestry, tree selection and peeling bark), assembling the structure on Saturday, and completing the roof on Sunday. Participants also will observe previously constructed round wood and strawbale structures on the farm and see how well they are holding up after several winters. The finished product in functional, beautiful, and inspiring! Class takes place from 8:30am to 5pm daily. Discount available as part of Sustainable Building series. Inquire about enrolling for individual days at $90/day.
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8:30am
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5:00pm
Learn state-of-the art skills in sustainable construction that you can apply to your home building projects using trimmings from your backyard trees. Participants will receive expert instruction in whole tree design, framing, and finishing. Architect Roald Gundersen, who specializes in solar, straw bale and whole tree buildings, will show us how to build using un-milled trees harvested from forest thinning for columns and beams (for more on Roald's work, go to www.roaldgundersen.com). As with unprocessed food that retains more health value, wood used in its natural state retains 50% more of its strength than milled lumber. In this three day learning-by-doing workshop, you will help construct a 16 foot round wood shelter that will cover our new cob oven. You will learn about preparing round wood on Friday (including forestry, tree selection and peeling bark), assembling the structure on Saturday, and completing the roof on Sunday. Participants also will observe previously constructed round wood and strawbale structures on the farm and see how well they are holding up after several winters. The finished product in functional, beautiful, and inspiring! Class takes place from 8:30am to 5pm daily. Discount available as part of Sustainable Building series. Inquire about enrolling for individual days at $90/day.
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8:30am
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5:00pm
Learn state-of-the art skills in sustainable construction that you can apply to your home building projects using trimmings from your backyard trees. Participants will receive expert instruction in whole tree design, framing, and finishing. Architect Roald Gundersen, who specializes in solar, straw bale and whole tree buildings, will show us how to build using un-milled trees harvested from forest thinning for columns and beams (for more on Roald's work, go to www.roaldgundersen.com). As with unprocessed food that retains more health value, wood used in its natural state retains 50% more of its strength than milled lumber. In this three day learning-by-doing workshop, you will help construct a 16 foot round wood shelter that will cover our new cob oven. You will learn about preparing round wood on Friday (including forestry, tree selection and peeling bark), assembling the structure on Saturday, and completing the roof on Sunday. Participants also will observe previously constructed round wood and strawbale structures on the farm and see how well they are holding up after several winters. The finished product in functional, beautiful, and inspiring! Class takes place from 8:30am to 5pm daily. Discount available as part of Sustainable Building series. Inquire about enrolling for individual days at $90/day.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Spend the week preparing for our own mini-fair! Show a chicken and a goat, pick beautiful veggies, create natural crafts, make your own treats and more! We’ll have special judges and ribbons on the final day. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9am to 3pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9 am and 3-5 pm. CAMP CLOSED. Please see July 21-24 for additional camp dates.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Spend the week preparing for our own mini-fair! Show a chicken and a goat, pick beautiful veggies, create natural crafts, make your own treats and more! We’ll have special judges and ribbons on the final day. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9am to 3pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9 am and 3-5 pm. CAMP CLOSED. Please see July 21-24 for additional camp dates.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Spend the week preparing for our own mini-fair! Show a chicken and a goat, pick beautiful veggies, create natural crafts, make your own treats and more! We’ll have special judges and ribbons on the final day. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9am to 3pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9 am and 3-5 pm. CAMP CLOSED. Please see July 21-24 for additional camp dates.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Spend the week preparing for our own mini-fair! Show a chicken and a goat, pick beautiful veggies, create natural crafts, make your own treats and more! We’ll have special judges and ribbons on the final day. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9am to 3pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9 am and 3-5 pm. CAMP CLOSED. Please see July 21-24 for additional camp dates.
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07 / 18
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8:00am
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12:00pm
Roots & Wings youth leaders will sell produce, worm castings, lip balm and other items from their organic gardens in urban Rockford. Come support this unique youth leadership program, while purchasing delicious food from their gardens!
11:00am
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11:00am
Come enjoy the farm while camping with other women! We’ll complete a work project, do chores together, enjoy a leisurely walk in the woods, and share an evening around the campfire. For meals, we’ll pick, prepare, and share delicious food from the farm. Bring your tent and friends! PROGRAM CANCELLED.
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11:00am
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11:00am
Come enjoy the farm while camping with other women! We’ll complete a work project, do chores together, enjoy a leisurely walk in the woods, and share an evening around the campfire. For meals, we’ll pick, prepare, and share delicious food from the farm. Bring your tent and friends! PROGRAM CANCELLED.
3:00pm
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4:00pm
Teachers, parents, and other educators are welcome to come to the Learning Center workshop space to learn about our on-farm programs for school and community groups of all ages.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Calling all creative kids for a four day children's outdoor art class! Come spend time with your favorite farm animals and vegetables, find your secret spot on the farm, and learn to use a different art medium each day! We'll mix individual and group art projects together with animal chores and experiences on the farm. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9am to 3pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Calling all creative kids for a four day children's outdoor art class! Come spend time with your favorite farm animals and vegetables, find your secret spot on the farm, and learn to use a different art medium each day! We'll mix individual and group art projects together with animal chores and experiences on the farm. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9am to 3pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Calling all creative kids for a four day children's outdoor art class! Come spend time with your favorite farm animals and vegetables, find your secret spot on the farm, and learn to use a different art medium each day! We'll mix individual and group art projects together with animal chores and experiences on the farm. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9am to 3pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm.
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9:00am
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3:00pm
Calling all creative kids for a four day children's outdoor art class! Come spend time with your favorite farm animals and vegetables, find your secret spot on the farm, and learn to use a different art medium each day! We'll mix individual and group art projects together with animal chores and experiences on the farm. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Ages 6-12. Program runs from 9am to 3pm daily. Discount available as part of Day Camp Series. Inquire about extended day options, 8-9am and 3-5pm.
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07 / 25
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9:00am
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1:00pm
Join us to develop a more satisfying relationship with the natural world through gaining skills that lead to a heightened awareness of plants and animals. In the spirit of integrative thinker and scientist Goethe, we'll experience Angelic Organics farm through systematic observations and reflections. Discount available as part of Rudolf Steiner series.
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07 / 27
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07 / 28
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07 / 29
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07 / 30
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07 / 31
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08 / 1
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10:00am
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1:00pm
10AM - Start at the Resource Center's City Farm for a farm tour and chat with Grower, Tim Wilson.
11:30AM - Re-group at Green City Market to shop and talk with Farm Forager Sheri Doyel and Dennis Fiser of Tomato Mountain Farm. Bring a sack lunch and picnic afterwards - or buy your lunch at the Market!
View a Map for the Day.
Register for the Urban Farm Field Day below, or send an email to chicago@learngrowconnect.org. $5 fee helps to pay speakers for their time with us. (Pay via Paypal or in person.)
This is also a CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) event - Learn more and join CRAFT to attend more excellent on-farm events for FREE. | ||
08 / 3
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08 / 4
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08 / 5
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7:00pm
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9:00pm
Join us at Women & Children First bookstore in Chicago for a screening of the film, “The Real Dirt on Farmer John,” the critically acclaimed, Sundance Award-winning documentary about the struggles and redemption of maverick organic farmer John Peterson, founder of Angelic Organics CSA in Caledonia, IL. The Real Dirt… caused Vice President Al Gore to rave, “Unbelievably special…told with insight and humor.” The screening will be followed by a short Q&A with staff members from Angelic Organics Learning Center. Local honey and handmade goat milk soap from the farm will be available for purchase.
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08 / 7
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08 / 8
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10:00am
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12:00pm
Join us for a tour and introduction to Angelic Organics, the Biodynamic vegetable farm in northern Illinois featured in the award-winning documentary film The Real Dirt on Farmer John. We will explore what makes this a Biodynamic and community supported agriculture (CSA) farm. Learn basic strategies for growing food without chemical inputs and see the seasonal work underway at the farm. Wear sturdy shoes (conditions may be muddy!) and clothes appropriate for the weather.
1:00pm
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5:00pm
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own farm? In this interactive workshop, we'll learn about types of sustainable farming careers in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, take part in a series of self-assessments, and be better prepared to decide whether to pursue a farming business is the. We'll hear about regional training opportunities through the Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT), university extension, small business development centers, and others. Includes a presentation of farming enterprises, a tour of a growing site, and an opportunity to ask questions about the development of successful local farms.
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08 / 10
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08 / 11
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08 / 12
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08 / 13
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08 / 14
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08 / 15
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9:00am
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12:00pm
This hands-on workshop in our farm setting will introduce the process of cheese making from start to finish (from milking the goats to tasting fresh goat’s cheese). We'll learn how to make ricotta, chevre, mozzarella, feta and more!
3:30pm
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9:30pm
This event is now sold out. To be added to the wait list, please contact us at donate@learngrowconnect.org or 773.288.5462
Sunday Dinner presents a 10th Anniversary Farm Dinner Celebration to benefit Angelic Organics Learning Center. Enjoy a six-course seasonal meal in the fields of Angelic Organics, and come early for a personal tour of the farm. Advanced tickets are required; this event is (BYOB).
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08 / 17
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08 / 18
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08 / 19
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08 / 20
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08 / 21
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08 / 22
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10:00am
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3:00pm
Bring your kids to the farm for a day of hands-on experiences with the animals. Help the crew milk the goats, feed the horses, and gather eggs from ducks and chickens. See how you can produce soil from kitchen scraps with worm boxes. Tour the farm and explore how animals fit into the rest of the farm. Make goat’s milk ice cream and enjoy a potluck meal under the trees near our timber frame barn. Parents register with children. CLASS FULL. Please contact us to be put on a waiting list.
4:00pm
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6:30pm
All you wanted to know about preparing fresh vegetables and herbs and were afraid to ask! Come to Angelic Organics farm for enjoyable and delicious ideas on preparing your veggies. We will use an assortment of seasonal vegetables and herbs straight from the fields, and prepare a variety of dishes for sampling. Class taught by chef instructor Michael Staver of Kendall College and Brightflower Nursery. Class postponed. Contact us for information on new date.
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08 / 24
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08 / 25
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08 / 26
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08 / 27
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08 / 28
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08 / 29
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11:00am
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12:00pm
Come pitch a tent in the savanna and enjoy family time, outdoor activities, a farm tour, interacting with the animals, and optional work projects. Evening campfire with a veggie-wiener roast and fresh breakfast included. Bring camping gear. Register for each person in the family, ages 3 and up. PROGRAM FULL. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A WAITING LIST.
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11:00am
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12:00pm
Come pitch a tent in the savanna and enjoy family time, outdoor activities, a farm tour, interacting with the animals, and optional work projects. Evening campfire with a veggie-wiener roast and fresh breakfast included. Bring camping gear. Register for each person in the family, ages 3 and up. PROGRAM FULL. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A WAITING LIST.
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09 / 1
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09 / 2
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09 / 3
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09 / 4
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5:30pm
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8:30pm
This hands-on workshop in our farm setting will introduce the process of cheese making from start to finish (from milking the goats to tasting fresh goat’s cheese). We'll learn how to make ricotta, chevre, mozzarella, feta and more! SEE NEW CLASSES ON OCTOBER 25 AND NOVEMBER 9.
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9:00am
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5:00pm
Come join us for some mud work and learn to build a cob earthen oven. Earth ovens are a great introduction for people of all ages to natural building, using age-old techniques and simple materials such as clay, sand, and straw. The emphasis will be on hands-on learning as we learn to mix cob and earthen plaster, and provide you with the skills to build an oven in your own backyard. Discount available as part of Sustainable Building series.
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09 / 7
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09 / 8
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09 / 9
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09 / 10
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09 / 11
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09 / 12
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9:00am
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12:00pm
2:00pm
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5:00pm
After introducing the history and science of winemaking, we’ll jump right into making a small batch of wine. Each participant will use wild fruits gathered from the farm to make at least one gallon of wine starter (or “must”) for fermenting at home. The workshop fee includes all of the basic materials to get started (except bottles to house your treasure). Since most commercial wines contain sulfites (and often other chemicals), your wine will be more natural, with a higher percentage of fruit juice. CLASS SOLD OUT. Please contact us for a waiting list.
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09 / 14
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09 / 15
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09 / 16
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09 / 17
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09 / 18
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09 / 19
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10:00am
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11:30am
Eurythmy is a movement art with practical applications in education (especially in Waldorf Schools). Translated from the Greek, eurythmy means beautiful or harmonious rhythm. Day and night, seed time and harvest, summer and winter are all rhythms of nature which are expressed through movement. Join Chicago Waldorf School instructor, Irene Arrendondo, for a morning of movement and conversation.
3:00pm
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4:00pm
Teachers, parents, and other educators are welcome to come to the Learning Center workshop space to learn about our on-farm programs for school and community groups of all ages.
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09 / 21
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09 / 22
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09 / 23
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09 / 24
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09 / 25
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09 / 26
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10:00am
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12:00pm
Join us for a tour and introduction to Angelic Organics, the Biodynamic vegetable farm in northern Illinois featured in the award-winning documentary film The Real Dirt on Farmer John. We will explore what makes this a Biodynamic and community supported agriculture (CSA) farm. Learn basic strategies for growing food without chemical inputs and see the seasonal work underway at the farm. Wear sturdy shoes (conditions may be muddy!) and clothes appropriate for the weather.
2:00pm
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4:00pm
Learn all about the wriggly creatures that contribute to our soil. Make a small indoor worm bin (complete with worms!) to take home with you to begin composting veggie and fruit scraps right in your house. Families register together as one unit.
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09 / 28
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09 / 29
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09 / 30
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10 / 1
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10 / 2
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10 / 3
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10 / 4
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10 / 5
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10 / 6
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10 / 7
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10 / 8
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10 / 9
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10 / 10
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9:00am
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12:00pm
This hands-on workshop in our farm setting will introduce the process of cheese making from start to finish (from milking the goats to tasting fresh goat’s cheese). We'll learn how to make ricotta, chevre, mozzarella, feta and more! CLASS FILLED. SEE NEW CLASSES ON OCTOBER 25 AND NOVEMBER 9.
1:30pm
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4:30pm
This hands-on workshop in our farm setting will introduce the process of cheese making from start to finish (from milking the goats to tasting fresh goat’s cheese). We'll learn how to make ricotta, chevre, mozzarella, feta and more! CLASS FILLED. SEE NEW CLASSES ON OCTOBER 25 AND NOVEMBER 9.
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