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AUA Fall Gathering: Cultivating Knowledge:

November 11, 2014 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free

Sharing Current Urban Ag Research Relevant to Your Garden or Farm

Loyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability, Seminar Room 123/124

The night will include:

  • Presentations on urban agriculture research being done in Chicago and how it applies to those growing food in the city, including:
    • Chris Peterson on IES and higher education in urban agriculture
    • David Lowenstein on pollinators and biocontrol
    • John Taylor on urban plant varieties
    • Kellen Marshall on farmer knowledge and education survey
  • Tours and presentation on Loyola’s new sustainable agriculture program
  • Community Slideshow-Show off your garden or farm! Send 1-4 photos and a brief description to info@auachicago.org by noon on Monday 11/10
  • Community Potluck-Please bring a dish to share, or if you don’t feel like cooking, purchase food at IES’ Engrained Cafe, who will be donating 10% of proceeds to AUA

Organizer

Jessica Surma
Phone:
708-212-1333
Email:
program@auachicago.org
Website:
www.auachicago.org

Venue

Loyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability
6349 Kenmore Ave.
Chicago , IL 60660 United States
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