Past Events
April 2016
Smart Farm Spring Clean Up
Join us clean up our garden and get ready to grow veggies for our community. We need to clean the hoop, build new compost bins, add compost to our gardens and so much more. We need your help. Look forward to seeing you this Spring.
Find out more »May 2016
All About Composting!
We are proud to host a comprehensive class on Composting. We will be joined by Jennifer and Michael Kainz who will provide a knowledgable talk about the benefits and joys of turning garbage into gorgeous soil. Please sign up today! The class is free but donations are greatly appreciated!
Find out more »July 2016
Sustainable Landscape: Learn to work with your yard, not against it
Brandon Losey, Designer & Sustainability Director with Ringer Landscaping will present a host of sustainable landscaping topics, including: Diversifying your plant palette, removing invasive plants, incorporating natives, harnessing the power of healthy soil, and general sustainable maintenance techniques and practices.
Find out more »August 2016
All About Herbs
We are proud to be joined by our local Herbalist, Ashley Behrendt. She will discuss the wonders of herbs, their healing qualities, how they can make food so much more pleasing and much more! We look forward to seeing you in the garden!
Find out more »April 2017
Monthly Topics
Our regular volunteer hours center on a monthly topic. See below for each month's subject. Volunteer hours are: April: 10am-12pm | May-November: 9am-11am TOPICS: April: Planning the garden layout and Preparing the Soil May: Planting June: Composting and mulching July: Trellising and Pruning August: Totally Tomatoes September: All about BUGS
Find out more »June 2018
Eco Warrior Kids Camp – Coming in June!
Smart Farm and Mindful Waste are teaming up to prepare your kids to be eco-friendly warriors. Learn about composting, aquaponics and more.
Find out more »September 2018
Smart Farm to Table Dinner
Connecting Farm, Food and Community Join us for an evening of great local food, drinks, and music. Saturday, September 29 2018 Cocktails and Appetizers - 5:30pm Dinner - 6:30pm Featuring Chefs who Share our Passion for Local Food: Chef Zak Dolezal, Dukes Alehouse in Crystal Lake Meghan McGinty, Farmhouse on North in Barrington, IL Maria Terry & Peter Capadona, Bleuroot in Dundee, IL Jolie Davis, RAW, Inc in Barrington, IL Jamie Wagener, Blissful Kitchen Alina & Jerry Jaskowiak, Pure…
Find out more »February 2019
Aquaponics 101
CLASS IS FULL! Please email us at smartfarms2@gmail.com to be put on our waiting list. In this session you will learn how the aquaponics nitrogen cycle works, the different kinds of systems, and best plants to grow. This will be an interactive class with open discussion. If you are interested in creating your own system or curious how to grow plants without soil…this is the class for you. Class will be administered by: David Nabong, MCC Environmental Science Professor and…
Find out more »March 2019
Starting Vegetables from Seed
Seeding class: learn the basics of starting plants from seed. We will discuss how to choose the best tomato varieties, what products are needed for success and how to transplant beautiful plants in your garden. You don’t need a greenhouse to truly grow from seed to table in your own backyard. In this class you will take home some starts for your garden. Class will be administered by: Emily Zack Class will be held at The Smart Farm Learning Center…
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