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.

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.

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.

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
Alderman Toni Foulkes, 15th ward
Jay Rowell, Office of the City Clerk

 

Facilitated by:
Katy Hogan, Founder/Owner, Heartland Cafe
with Martha Boyd, Angelic Organics Learning Center's Urban Initiative in Chicago

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.

Note on Parking:
Due to the Green Corps event from 9-11:30AM, the CCGT Parking Lot will be packed when you arrive for the workshop - If you drive, head back toward the Christy Webber Landscaping parking lot - Or, ride your bike - Or, take public transportation!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.  

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.  

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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!

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

10AM - Start at the Resource Center's City Farm for a farm tour and chat with Grower, Tim Wilson.
Learn about their urban farm model and growing methods.

 

11:30AM - Re-group at Green City Market to shop and talk with Farm Forager Sheri Doyel and Dennis Fiser of Tomato Mountain Farm.

The Market serves as backdrop at 12PM for an Author Talk with Holly Bishop, reading from her book Robbing the Bees. Chicago Waldorf teacher and beekeeper, Brian Gleichauf will facilitate the discussion. This event is sponsored through the Chicago Public Library's SummerReads program (see p23 for more info).

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.

 

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.

 

Women & Children First bookstore has selected Angelic Organics Learning Center as their organization of the month for August. During the month of August present this coupon and 10% of your purchase at Women & Children First will go to the Learning Center.

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.

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.

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!

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.

 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

This hands-on workshop in our farm setting will introduce the process of cheese making from start to finish. We'll learn how to make ricotta, mozzarella, cottage cheese and more!  SEE NOVEMBER 9 FOR ADDITIONAL CLASSES.

Starting with ears of dried corn, we’ll cook up a feast of tasty cornbread. Family members of all ages are welcome to take turns as we shuck, shell, winnow and grind the corn. After gathering eggs and other goodies from the farm, we’ll bake our bread in an outdoor earthen oven. Learn about the long history of corn, and have a recipe and tips about seeds to bring home.

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, and other traditional foods with chef instructor Michael Staver of Kendall College and Brightflower Nursery. Bring wide-mouth jars to take home your own samples.

Join chef instructor Michael Staver of Kendall College for fresh ideas on how to create a fall feast focused on vegetables. Whether you are a vegetarian, or simply want to expand your repertoire for cooking with the vegetables of late fall, Michael will have plenty of healthy, nutritious dishes to try for cooking and tasting, including roasted root vegetables, kale with cranberries, sweet potatoes with maple syrup, and more. Bring your favorite holiday recipes for ideas on healthy adaptations.

Learn to make a wonderful and gentle soap using goat’s milk. Our lovely goats provide the milk, and our veteran soapmaker Neddy Astudillo explains the process and facilitates the hands-on soapmaking. Everyone will make several bars of soap to bring home.

Learn to make a wonderful and gentle soap using goat milk. Our lovely goats provide the milk, and our veteran soapmaker Neddy Astudillo explains the process and facilitates the hands-on soapmaking. Everyone will make several bars of soap to bring home.

This hands-on workshop in our farm setting will introduce the process of cheese making from start to finish. We'll learn how to make ricotta, mozzarella, cottage cheese and more! CLASS SOLD OUT.  We've added an additional class from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.

This hands-on workshop in our farm setting will introduce the process of cheese making from start to finish. We'll learn how to make ricotta, mozzarella, cottage cheese and more!