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4:30am - 6:30am

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.

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6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
8:00am - 11:00am
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.
12:00pm - 4:00pm
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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1:30pm - 3:30pm
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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8:00am - 3:00pm
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.  
9:00am - 11:30am
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.
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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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1:00pm - 3:00pm
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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6:00pm - 8:30pm

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.

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8:00am - 2:00pm
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. 
8:00am - 2:00pm
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).
9:00am - 2:00pm

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

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