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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. | 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.
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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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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. | 16
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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. | 19
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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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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
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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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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