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
Eco Warrior Kids Camp – Coming in June!
Smart Farm Hoop House - Good Shepherd Campus 490 West Illinois Route 22, Barrington, IL, United StatesSmart Farm and Mindful Waste are teaming up to prepare your kids to be eco-friendly warriors. Learn about composting, aquaponics and more.
Aquaponics 101
The Smart Farm Learning Center 490 W IL Hwy 22, Lake Barrington, ILCLASS 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...
Starting Vegetables from Seed
The Smart Farm Learning Center 490 W IL Hwy 22, Lake Barrington, ILSeeding 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...
Spring Clean Up Saturdays in April
Smart Farm Hoop House - Good Shepherd Campus 490 West Illinois Route 22, Barrington, IL, United StatesCome join us prepare the farm for planting. This is a crucial time. We need your help!! Volunteers are needed every Saturday between 10:00am and 12:00pm in April. (weather permitting)
Volunteer Workdays Mon., Wed. & Sat.
Smart Farm Hoop House - Good Shepherd Campus 490 West Illinois Route 22, Barrington, IL, United StatesMay - 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
Organic Vegetable Plant Sale – May 11th, 2019
Smart Farm Hoop House - Good Shepherd Campus 490 West Illinois Route 22, Barrington, IL, United StatesLocally grown, Organically grown Vegetable plants for sale. Come early as our supplies are limited. Spread the word!!! PLEASE NOTE: GOOGLE MAPS MAY NOT GET YOU DIRECTLY HERE Directions: We are just west of Good Shepherd Hospital on Hwy 22. We are the only White House on the north side of the street just...
Composting Made Easy
The Smart Farm Learning Center 490 W IL Hwy 22, Lake Barrington, ILComposting is easy if you understand the process. Come join Mindful Waste and learn the difference between Vermiculture and Hot Compost. Learn why composting is important and how you can easily do it at home! You will leave this class with the skills to compost of vermicompost at home. Class will be administered by: Jennifer...
Organic Vegetable Plant Sale – May 18th, 2019
Smart Farm Hoop House - Good Shepherd Campus 490 West Illinois Route 22, Barrington, IL, United StatesLocally grown, Organically grown Vegetable plants for sale. Come early as our supplies are limited. Spread the word!!! PLEASE NOTE: GOOGLE MAPS MAY NOT GET YOU DIRECTLY HERE Directions: We are just west of Good Shepherd Hospital on Hwy 22. We are the only White House on the north side of the street just...