The application deadline for our 2015 grant cycle is 5pm Eastern Time, Friday January 9, 2015. Sow It Forward is the grants and partnership program of Kitchen Gardeners International. The grant is for nonprofit causes or organizations (schools, 501c3s, food banks, community gardens, colleges, libraries,…
Have you ever wanted to expand programming at your site outside the usual boundaries of gardening? Would you like to help musical performances, barbecues, salsa tastings, art classes, birthday parties, holiday observances, or other creative events happen at your garden? The National Environmental Education Foundation…
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:…
This November, Angelic Organics Learning Center is holding three workshops on urban chicken care, two of them taught by Jennifer Murtoff, the Midwest’s only urban chicken consultant. Details below. Basic Backyard Chicken Care – November 8th Chicken Butchery – November 9th Urban Chicken Health Care…
Learn the basics of butchering chickens at home. We’ll walk you through all the steps, from slaughter to dressing out. Participants will also have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the butchering process. Class also includes an overview of chicken care, housing and feeding.…
Developed and taught by Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consultant Jen Murtoff, the workshop will cover prevention, basic troubleshooting, and care for common chicken health issues and injuries. Please note that this is an advanced workshop for chicken keepers who are already experienced in basic…
Offered by Angelic Organics Learning Center and taught by Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consultant Jen Murtoff, who calls it “the Cadillac of backyard chicken workshops.” Registration
It’s time again to sign up for Openlands’s terrific GardenKeepers class. This year’s session will take place at McKinley Library Park. Register at the Openlands website. Registration deadline is October 29th. Do you want to grow your own food in a garden you share with…
Presentations, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits will help you gain a well-rounded understanding of the many ways you can carry out an eco-friendly lifestyle in Chicago. Learn about local ventures in urban farming, sustainable fashion, DIY products, zero waste initiatives, responsible travel, health & well being,…