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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.
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9:00am
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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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9:00am
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12:00pm
2:00pm
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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. CLASS SOLD OUT. Please contact us for a waiting list.
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10:00am
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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
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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.
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10:00am
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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.
2:00pm
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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.
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