Youth Farm Facilitator Training
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesAre you interested in learning more about how to work with youth in an urban agriculture or school garden setting? Would you like to know more about structuring a youth development program centered on sustainable agriculture and food systems during the summer or school year?…
Free Workshop Beekeeping 101
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesClass Outline Welcome and Introduction First Lesson in Beekeeping Hives and Equipment – What do you Need? Learning about Bees to Learn about Beekeeping –Biology and Varieties Inspection – What am I Looking At and Why? IPM effective strategies for you Honey
Lecture: Lagunitas Beer Plants and the Environment
Historic Pullman Visitor Center 614 East 113th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesHistoric Pullman Garden Club 2019 Winter Lecture Series Join us for free lectures located in Chicago's Historic Pullman neighborhood. Sponsored by the Historic Pullman Garden Club and the Historic Pullman Foundation. Hosted at the Pullman National Monument Visitor Center, 11141 S Cottage Grove Chicago IL…
BILINGUAL – Vegetable Garden Basics
Hayt Elementary School 1518 W Granville Ave,, Chicago, IL, United StatesVegetable Gardening Basics At this workshop you will hear from folks from The Organic Gardener on how to prepare and nourish the soil, what to plant when, and what is best to plant as a seed vs. seedling. Participants will create a vegetable garden layout…
Edible Landscape Design and Gardening
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis class is for individuals who are interested in learning and expanding their knowledge of edible landscaping techniques, design, and maintenance. This course is appropriate for growers with some gardening experience. Students will create a four-season planting plan for an existing farm site and will…
Cold Season Growing- March, April, May
Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse 2800 S Western Ave , Chicago, IL, United StatesThis is a technical training course for aspiring growers who are interested in learning best-practice season-extension techniques. It will combine classroom and hands-on work to prepare students to get a jump on the spring growing season. It will involve farm work activities in all weather…
NeighborSpace Annual Information Session
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesNeighborSpace Annual Information Session - Helpful Tips For New Community Garden Leaders When: March 16th, 10 am - 12:00 noon (FREE LUNCH AT NOON) Where: 445 N Sacramento Blvd. (Center for Green Technology) Description: Each year, NeighborSpace hosts an important information session for NeighborSpace garden…
Value Added Workshop: Krauts, Pickles, Kimchi
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesFermented foods are both healthy and a great way to reduce food waste. Join this hands-on class to learn about different types of fermentation. You will quickly put your new knowledge to action by preparing different fermentations to taste and take home with you. Instructor…
Good Food Expo
University of Illinois Chicago Jane Addams Hull House 800 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis expo brings together a collection of expert speakers, chefs, farmers, entrepreneurs, investors, buyers, sellers, DIY enthusiasts and consumers who are accelerating the rise of a better food system.
Lecture: 21st Century Design Concepts for 22nd Century Homeowner
Historic Pullman Visitor Center 614 East 113th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesHistoric Pullman Garden Club 2019 Winter Lecture Series Join us for free lectures located in Chicago's Historic Pullman neighborhood. Sponsored by the Historic Pullman Garden Club and the Historic Pullman Foundation. Hosted at the Pullman National Monument Visitor Center, 11141 S Cottage Grove Chicago IL…