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Roundup of Upcoming Events Covers Wide Range of Interests
- Bob Benenson
- 38 minutes ago
- 3 min read
Farm Fests, Film Premiere, Fundraising Feast, Informative Webinars on Tap
I've been saving string on a bunch of great events coming up over the next couple of weeks (with the first this Thursday).
These events cover a wide range of interests, so here's a preview that will help you find the one(s) that best suit you.
EXPERIMENTAL STATION: PREMIER SHOWING OF ORGANIC RISING FILM
URBAN GROWERS COLLECTIVE HARVEST FEST
ALL GRASS FARMS FALL FEST
SUSTAINABLE FARMING ASSOCIATION LIVING WELL THROUGH WINTER WEBINAR
THE EVOLVED NETWORK'S EAT AND EVOLVE FUNDRAISER
ILLINOIS FARMLINK: HOW TO BUY A FARM (3-Part Webinar Series)
EXPERIMENTAL STATION: PREMIER SHOWING OF ORGANIC RISING FILM
Thursday, October 23, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. central
6100 S. Blackstone Ave., Chicago
Experimental Station will be hosting the not-to-be-missed Chicago premiere of Organic Rising, a film by Pulitzer and Emmy Award-winning Anthony Suau. For those of us who have long been concerned about the foods we eat, this is not just a film about what is organic and what is not. This film provides information we all need about the chemicals put on our food and their effects on humans and our future as a species. The screening will be followed by a conversation with director Anthony Suau, Allison Walent (Program Director, Midwest Organic Services Association), and Ezra Lee (Director of Urban Farms, Growing Home).
URBAN GROWERS COLLECTIVE HARVEST FEST
Saturday, October 25, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. central
South Chicago Farm, 9000 S. Mackinaw, Chicago
We are hosting our favorite annual event, Harvest Fest, at the South Chicago Farm on Saturday, Oct 25th! Harvest Fest is a celebration of food, land, and culture; this free, family friendly event welcomes community members of all ages to indulge in artistic, herbal, and culinary activities. You can also shop at the last Farm Stand of the year, and recreate the delicious, nutrient dense meals featured in our partner's cooking demonstrations.
ALL GRASS FARMS FALL FEST Saturday, October 25, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. central
18N681 State Rte 31, Dundee Township
[Note: This event rescheduled from October 18 because of weather concerns]
Fun events will include the hay mountain, a hay maze, and the Farm Olympics including the egg toss, chicken rodeo, gunnysack race, hay bale toss, spoon egg race, tug of war, and the three-legged race, and bale toss. And of course hay wagon tours of the farm to see the cows, chickens, pigs, and turkeys in their pasture settings. Plus all you can eat Street Tacos from the famous Jarabe Taco Truck. We still have a good number of spots available.
SUSTAINABLE FARMING ASSOCIATION LIVING WELL THROUGH WINTER WEBINAR
Wednesday, October 29, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. central
Jolene Carlson of Rosehill Acres Farm will present "Renew & Restore: Boosting Nutrient Density for Winter Wellness." She will share tried and true methods for living well through the winter with a holistic approach to support your body against common winter-time ailments. Malnutrition quietly affects nearly everyone, often showing as low energy, poor sleep, or slower recovery. In this session, we’ll explore how to renew and restore your body’s nutrient density through the winter months by supporting your liver, maintaining mineral and vitamin balance, and choosing foods and habits that help your body thrive. Learn practical, everyday ways to boost wellness, strengthen immunity, and sustain vitality all season long.
THE EVOLVED NETWORK'S EAT AND EVOLVE FUNDRAISER
Monday, November 3, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. central
BSH Showroom Vault, The Merchandise Mart, Chicago
An immersive, chef-driven celebration of food, healing, and transformation — set inside the historic BSH Showroom Vault at The Merchandise Mart... Each chef who joins Eat & Evolve brings more than skill — they bring a story. Together, they create an evening where craft meets care, and every dish becomes a conversation about community, creativity, and possibility.
ILLINOIS FARMLINK: HOW TO BUY A FARM (3-Part Webinar Series)
Thursdays November 6, 13, 20 — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. central
Are you looking to buy a farm for the first time? If so, check out the three-part webinar series entitled How to Buy a Farm that The Land Connection's Illinois FarmLink program and Land For Good are hosting on three consecutive Thursdays in November. (Land For Good is a non-profit organization in New England that has been a long-time national leader in addressing farmland access issues.) We’ve designed the content for the first time farm buyer, who can often be overwhelmed by the many complexities of the farm buying process.
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