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 »May 2018
Volunteer Workdays Mon., Wed. & Sat.
May - Fall: Regular workday hours begin in May. Volunteers are needed every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 9am-12pm Check our Facebook page for change in schedule. If you are interested in more information contact us at smartfarms2@gmail.com
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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…
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