Have you ever dreamed of starting your own farm? In this interactive workshop, you'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.

This class has been cancelled, please join us on April 5 for Farm Dreams.  Register now.

Sustainable architect, Roald Gundersen, will present an overview of sustainable building design options, show examples of his recent design work, and interpret the features of the Learning Center buildings (including whole tree architecture, passive solar heating, strawbale walls, and two styles of composting toilets). The afternoon will provide an opportunity for students to create charrettes of their own dream buildings, then receive feedback and guidance on finding local resources from Roald. Discount available as part of Sustainable Building series.  

Attend all four sustainable building workshops at a discount! Includes: Sustainable Building Design (March 15), Solar Hot Water Installation (April 12), Whole Tree Architecture (July 11 to 13), and Earth Oven Workshop (September 6).

As a pioneer of holistic approaches to many realms of life, Rudolf Steiner’s starting point was always the process of self-transformation in the individual. Come explore of his insights into self-development as a means of transformative action in the world. This special lecture is presented is in honor of Lora Krogman's life and passions. Discount available as part of Rudolf Steiner series.  

Attend all eight lectures and workshops in our series at a discount! Includes: Discovering Rudolf Steiner (March 15), Earth and Cosmos as One Organism (April 4), Biodynamic Compost Preparations (April 5), Healing the Earth and Healing Ourselves (May 9), Holistic Beekeeping Workshop (May 10), Intro to Biodynamic Agriculture (May 31), Developing New Eyes for the Natural World (July 26), and Eurythmy (September 20).

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.

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.