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« July 14, 2008 - July 14, 2009 »
9:00am - 3:00pm
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. 
9:00am - 3:00pm
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. 
9:00am - 3:00pm
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. 
9:00am - 3:00pm
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. 
07 / 18
8:00am - 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!
11:00am - 11:00am
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. 
11:00am - 11:00am
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. 
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
9:00am - 3:00pm
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.
9:00am - 3:00pm
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.
9:00am - 3:00pm
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.
9:00am - 3:00pm
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.
07 / 25
9:00am - 1:00pm
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.
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08 / 1
10:00am - 1:00pm

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.

08 / 3
08 / 4
08 / 5
7:00pm - 9:00pm

 

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.

08 / 7
08 / 8
10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 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.
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08 / 15
9:00am - 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!
3:30pm - 9:30pm

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).


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10:00am - 3:00pm
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. 
4:00pm - 6:30pm
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 to September 28.
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11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
09 / 1
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09 / 4
5:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
9:00am - 5:00pm
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.  
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09 / 12
9:00am - 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! CLASS FILLED. SEE NEW CLASSES ON NOVEMBER 9 AND 15.

2:00pm - 5:00pm
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.  ONE NEW SPOT, as of 9/12.
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09 / 19
10:00am - 11:30am
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.
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
09 / 21
09 / 22
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09 / 24
09 / 25
09 / 26
10:00am - 12:00pm
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. SOLD OUT
1:30pm - 9:00pm

CRAFT Field Day: Making Biodynamic Preparations

 

Join the CRAFT Network on September 27, 2008 at 1:30pm at Zinniker Farm,N7399 Bowers Road,Elkhorn, WI 53121,262-642-5775

 

Please join us for the yearly fall festival of Biodynamic Preparation making!

 

The oldest Biodynamic farm in the United States welcomes you to participate in the making of the important soil and compost ammendments that have made the Biodynamic method distinct in the organic farming community since the late 1920s. This preparation making festival has been happening for over two decades at the Zinniker Family Farm. Come prepared to work and ask questions. Unlike other CRAFT field days no farm tour will happen, but much informal information and sharing will take place. This event is centered around participation, a potluck and bonfire with music.

 

Please bring a dish to pass for a potluck

 

CRAFT is coordinated by Angelic Organics Learning Center for more information visit: www.learngrowconnect.org or email: craft@learngrowconnect.org

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.  CLASS FULL.  Please contact us to be put on our waiting list.  
1:00pm - 3:30pm
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 CANCELLED.  PLEASE JOIN US FOR OTHER COOKING CLASSES ON NOVEMBER 1. 
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9:00am - 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! ALL CHEESEMAKING CLASSES FILLED. CALL 815-389-8455 TO BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST OR WATCH FOR NEXT SEASONS CLASSES TO BE POSTED IN OCTOBER 2008!  THANK YOU!!

1:30pm - 4:30pm
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! ALL CHEESEMAKING CLASSES ARE FULL FOR 2008.  CALL 815-389-8455 TO BE PLACED ON  A WAITING LIST OR WATCH FOR NEXT SEASONS CLASSES TO BE POSTED IN OCTOBER 2008.
10:00am - 3:00pm
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. 
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9:00am - 12:00pm
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!  ALL CHEESEMAKING CLASSES ARE FULL AND CLOSED.  CALL 815-389-8455 TO BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST OR WATCH FOR NEXT SEASONS CLASSES TO BE POSTED IN OCTOBER 2008.  THANK YOU!!
2:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
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10 / 31
10:00am - 12:30pm
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.
1:30pm - 4:00pm
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.
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11 / 7
9:00am - 12:00pm
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.
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
9:00am - 12:00pm
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! ALL CHEESEMAKING CLASSES ARE FULL FOR 2008.  CALL 815-389-8455 TO BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST OR WATCH FOR NEXT SEASONS CLASSES TO BE POSTED IN OCTOBER 2008.  THANK YOU!!!
1:30pm - 4:30pm
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! ALL CHEESEMAKING CLASSES ARE FULL FOR 2008.  CALL 815-389-8455 TO BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST OR WATCH FOR NEXT SEASONS CLASSES TO BE POSTED IN OCTOBER 2008.  THANK YOU!!
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9:00am - 12:00pm
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!  ALL CHEESEMAKING CLASSES ARE FULL FOR 2008.  CALL 815-389-8455 TO BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST OR WATCH FOR NEXT SEASONS CLASSES TO BE POSTED IN OCTOBER 2008.  THANK YOU!!
1:30pm - 4:30pm
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!  ALL CHEESEMAKING CLASSES ARE FULL FOR 2008.  CALL 815-389-8455 TO BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST OR WATCH FOR NEXT SEASONS CLASSES TO BE POSTED IN OCTOBER 2008.  THANK YOU!!!
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