Events
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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!
1:30pm
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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!
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.
10:00am
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2:00pm
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own farm?
In this interactive workshop, we'll learn about types of sustainable farming careers -- both rural and urban -- in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Instructors will guide you through a series of exercises to assess your dreams, challenges and the resources available to you.
You will also hear about regional training opportunities through the Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT), university extension, small business development centers, and others. We will showcase examples of local farming enterprises and you'll have an opportunity to ask questions about the development of successful farms.
You will leave this workshop with a better sense of whether pursuing a farming business is the right choice for you, and a concrete list of next steps to help you realize your dream.
1:00pm
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4:00pm
Come cooperate with others to construct a mini eco-village while learning natural building techniques. Use your hands to build model homes using a mixture of clay, sand and straw, called "cob", then use your imagination to create stories about people in the community. Adults register with children. Plan to save room in your car to bring your creation home.
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!
1:30pm
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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!
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. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
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. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
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. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
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. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
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! Each family member registers.
3:00pm
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8:00pm
CELEBRATE SUMMER and 10 years of growing food, farmers, and friendships with Angelic Organics Learning Center!
GATHER to Restore Relations with the planet and each other in the kitchen garden at Chicago's historic First Presbyterian Church.
LEARN about Basic Biodynamics and cosmic influences. We'll activate and sprinkle biodynamic preparations, and share stories and songs.
BRING soil, seeds, or objects from your growing site to invest with Solstice energy to take back with you.
DO RSVP so we know how many people to expect - to chicago@learngrowconnect.org
Please also bring a local, seasonal dish for the Potluck meal.
The celebration and potluck follow a VOLUNTEER WORK & LEARN DAY in the garden with Learning Center staff. Join us from 12PM to 3PM for soil preparation, planting, and compost building in the biointensive herb and vegetable garden.
9:00am
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3:00pm
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. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
9:00am
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3:00pm
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. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
9:00am
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3:00pm
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. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
9:00am
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3:00pm
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. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
10:00am
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3:00pm
Bring your kids to the farm for a day of hands-on experiences with the animals. Help the crew milk thegoats, feed the horses, and gather eggs from the 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.
3:00pm
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5:00pm
Can you guess which ingredients in ice cream come from the farm? Together, we'll milk the goats, visit the beehive, and look for wild fruit on the land...then make up a batch of truly home-grown ice cream! Parents register with children.
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!
1:30pm
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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!
6:00pm
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9:00pm
After introducing the science of winemaking, we'll jump right into making a small batch of wine. Each participant will use wild fruits to make at least one gallon of wine starter (or "must") for fermenting at home. The workshop fee includes basic materials to get started (except bottles to house your treasure). Participants with wild fruits (such as mulberries) at home are encouraged to bring them; otherwise, we'll gather them from the farm.
10:00am
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1:00pm
New and returning beekeepers will learn methods for harvesting, extracting, and bottling honey, natural disease control, and preparing your hives for the winter months.
We’ll do a full hive checkup (weather permitting) and taste urban honey fresh from the comb.
We will also cover simple treatments to prevent pests and diseases, and review steps you need to take to help your bees survive the cold of winter.
This is the second in a series of two workshops designed to prepare you to keep bees in the city. Beekeeping I: Bee Basics is offered on Saturday, April 4.
9:00am
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3:00pm
We'll milk the goats, groom the horse, and work in the barns while learning all about farm animals. Camp includes a farm animal show on the final day. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks. 9 to 3 daily. Price increases after June 1.
9:00am
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3:00pm
We'll milk the goats, groom the horse, and work in the barns while learning all about farm animals. Camp includes a farm animal show on the final day. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks. 9 to 3 daily. Price increases after June 1.
9:00am
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3:00pm
We'll milk the goats, groom the horse, and work in the barns while learning all about farm animals. Camp includes a farm animal show on the final day. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks. 9 to 3 daily. Price increases after June 1.
9:00am
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3:00pm
We'll milk the goats, groom the horse, and work in the barns while learning all about farm animals. Camp includes a farm animal show on the final day. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks. 9 to 3 daily. Price increases after June 1.
10:00am
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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 the 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.
9:00am
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3:00pm
There's nothing fresher than food on the farm! During this week, we'll learn to make ice cream, veggie sculptures, pizza and more, while helping to take care of the animals and tending the vegetables. Bring your appetites, your imaginations, and let's get ready to cook! Ages 6-12. Bring snacks and lunch. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
9:00am
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3:00pm
There's nothing fresher than food on the farm! During this week, we'll learn to make ice cream, veggie sculptures, pizza and more, while helping to take care of the animals and tending the vegetables. Bring your appetites, your imaginations, and let's get ready to cook! Ages 6-12. Bring snacks and lunch. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
9:00am
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3:00pm
There's nothing fresher than food on the farm! During this week, we'll learn to make ice cream, veggie sculptures, pizza and more, while helping to take care of the animals and tending the vegetables. Bring your appetites, your imaginations, and let's get ready to cook! Ages 6-12. Bring snacks and lunch. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
9:00am
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3:00pm
There's nothing fresher than food on the farm! During this week, we'll learn to make ice cream, veggie sculptures, pizza and more, while helping to take care of the animals and tending the vegetables. Bring your appetites, your imaginations, and let's get ready to cook! Ages 6-12. Bring snacks and lunch. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
9:00am
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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. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
9:00am
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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. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
9:00am
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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. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
9:00am
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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. Ages 6-12. Bring a sack lunch and snacks. 9 am to 3 pm daily. Price increases after June 1.
