Starting Your Food Business
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesFood Safety and Cottage Food Laws This course is intended for aspiring food entrepreneurs and/or urban farmers who are hoping to create or expand their farm or local food business by providing seasonal, local food products all year long. We will cultivate an understanding of…
Crop Planning with Windy City Harvest
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis workshop covers site analysis, vegetable garden plan components, space saving techniques and spacing, cool- and warm-season crops, crop and variety selection, three-season and succession planning. There will be crop plan examples and a template for you to start your own crop plan. Bring a…
The Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference
Triton College 2000 5th Avenue, River Grove, IL, United StatesThe Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference Featuring Visionary Landscape Architect Claudia West and Award-Winning Garden Designer Ben Vogt February 16, 2019, Noon-5pm Presented by: West Cook Wild Ones Hosted by: Triton College Sustainability Center at the Performing Arts Center • R Building 2000 Fifth Ave •…
Sustainable Sharing with Guatemala (SSG) Climate Resilience Panel – Global to Local Actions in a Time of a Rapidly Changing Climate.
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease join us on Saturday, February 16, 2pm – 5pm, at Where: NeighborSpace 445 N Sacramento Blvd, Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60612 Special Event: Sustainable Sharing with Guatemala (SSG) Climate Resilience Panel - Global to Local Actions in a Time of a Rapidly Changing Climate. How are other countries coping…
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…