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.

The University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County invites you to a “Listening Session” with Illinois Local and Organic Food and Farm Task Force members.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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).

View the menu and complete event information.

This Workshop is CLOSED -- to put your name on the wait list, send an email to chicago@learngrowconnect.org

Want to harvest fresh vegetables ALL YEAR LONG, right here in Chicago?

Learning Center staff and urban growing expert Tim Wilson of the Resource Center's CITY FARM will explain principles and practices for extending the growing season in our climate.

This workshop will describe simple and elegant methods and appropriate technology including: