The Rebuilding Exchange has just released their spring session workshop schedule. They offer everything from traditional woodworking classes to one-day “Make It Take It” classes. In addition, you can attend various sustainability classes, like Composting 101 and Chickens in the City. For those who are…
In this session, Rob West will discuss water conservation and the how-to’s of making a rain barrel for downspout water collection using recycled materials. Rob West is a third generation plumber who owns and operates Rob West Plumbing, Inc. His passion and energy formaking a…
Jana Kinsman is a beekeeper in Chicago who cares for hives all over the city and advocates for pollinator health. In this session we’ll go over the basics of honeybee life, their role in our food world, and what it’s like being a beekeeper. We’ll…
You will learn the basics of the hot water bath canning method and what tools you need to safely make your own fruit jam at home. Susie from peartreepreserves.com will take you through a canning demo in which you will learn some simple recipes for great jam!…
Our friends at ReBuilding Exchange are offering three handy gardening-related workshops this fall. Check them out below: Intro to Canning w/Pear Tree Preserves Chicago Bee Basics DIY Rain Barrel