KILBOURN PARK ORGANIC GREENHOUSE TO OFFER FALL 2007 GARDENING PROGRAMS
MAKE THE MOST OF THIS COOL FALL SEASON
Release Date: 07/20/07
Discover the wonderful world of nature! Spark your curiosity and explore the fun & educational offerings this fall at Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse, 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave., the Chicago Park District’s only park with a teaching organic greenhouse.
Adult Fall Organic Gardening Series
The adult fall organic gardening program is offered as a series of 5 classes for $75. or $20 per class. Register for the 5-week series online at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com, beginning August 13 at 9 a.m. Individual program registration is available at the fieldhouse. No checks are accepted the week prior to class. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Classes are subject to cancellation based upon registration.
Seed Saving
Saturday, September 29, 10 am - Noon
Mayo Underwood, Underwood Gardens
Learn how to save seeds from the vegetables, herbs and flowers you love. Mayo Underwood, owner of UnderwoodGardens, a company specializing in open/pollinated/heirloom seeds, explains the differences in open-pollinated, hybrid and genetically-engineered seeds. She delineates the pros, cons and uses of each. Learn why it is important to save your own seeds, how to determine which plants have seeds that can be saved, the right time to harvest and collect seeds, how to clean, dry, test germination and properly store them. She demonstrates different methods, shows seed “cases” for many varieties, and answer questions. Gardening in the TrenchesSaturday, October 6, 10 am - NoonMike Flynn, Green QuestGot Healthy Soil? Gardening is really all about healthy soil. Rejuvenate your garden soils by learning a simple, sustainable and homegrown technique that you can do now to keep the 'underground movement' in your garden healthy and productive. Come and learn to make Slow Food for your soil!
Fall Clean up and Preparation for the OrganicVegetableGarden
Saturday, October 20, 10 am - Noon
Jeanne Pins of Nolan, The Organic Gardener
Gardening in October? Absolutely! Jeanne will offer advice on fall planting, harvesting, soil preparation and putting your vegetable garden to bed properly for the winter. Join her for a relaxed presentation with plenty of time for Q & A.
Intensive Urban Composting Systems
Saturday, October 27, 10 am - Noon
BillShores, Urban Market Farmer
Composting is the basis of organic gardening. Learn how to reduce waste and produce high quality compost in your own backyard, deck or basement. This class will discuss and look at a variety of options for producing compost from leaves, garden trimmings, food waste, cardboard and paper and more. Learn about vessel composting, passive composting, worm composting, hot and cold piles and the science of composting so you can become a compost expert and share your knowledge with your friends and neighbors!
Fall pruning and cleanup for the OrnamentalGarden
Saturday, November 3, 10 am - Noon
Laury Lewis, Foliage Fantasies
The class will discuss proper pruning techniques for the fall and winter that will enhance the appearance of trees and shrubs for the following season. Fall garden clean-up will include what to do with herbaceous perennials, how to create winter interest in the garden, and as well as how to improve the soil.This will be a hands on program, bring your hand pruners.
Adult Fall Garden Craft Series
Program registration is available at the fieldhouse. No checks are accepted the week prior to class.Pre-registration is highly recommended.Classes are subject to cancellation based upon registration.
Naturally Dyed Yarns
Wednesday, September 12, 6 - 8 pm
$30
Plants and other natural materials offer a rich and colorful palette for the dyer to use.Learn to coax this rainbow from materials easy to grow and gather. Focus will be on dye plants easy to grow in our region, though some “exotics” will also be covered.
The Spin on Fiber Processing
Saturday, September 22, 10 am - Noon
$5
Join Maryanne and Bob Sobiech, alpaca owners, as they share with us their experiences in processing fiber from shearing to finished products. They will bring their spinning wheel, fiber samples, weavings, and other examples of articles made with fiber.Fiber FunWednesday, October 10, 6:30 - 8 pmWednesday, November 7, 6:30 - 8 pmFreeOpen stitch night at Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse. Bring your knitting, crocheting, needle felting project and escape from winter in this green environment! Lindsay Obermeyer, instructor for the garden craft series, will be on hand to assist you on your project if needed.
Kid’s Programming
Harvest Garden Fall Session
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
September 18 - October 16
Age: 8-12 yrs
$15
HarvestGarden gives children an in depth experience with organic vegetable gardening. Our primary goal is to help children appreciate nature by giving them a broader understanding of it through stories, writing, crafts, and games. In the fall, activities include harvesting and eating, flower pounding, flower arranging and getting the garden ready for winter.
Family Event
Harvest Fest 2007
Saturday, September 8, 10 am – 2 pm
Free, Family Friendly Event
A celebration of the summer garden for the entire family! Activities for the day include garden, cooking, and natural dye demonstrations. The entire family will enjoy a variety of activities from take home crafts, garden stories, and face painting, while exploring the gardens with a scavenger hunt.
Garden Buddies Family EventSaturday, November 10, 10 am – NoonFree, Family Friendly EventA winter garden celebration event at KilbournPark! This indoor event will include winter-themed nature crafts; take home plantings, stories, games and demonstrations.
Kilbourn Park is located at 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave., just west of Milwaukee Ave., and Addison St. in Chicago. Questions call Kirsten Akre at 773-685-3359 or kirsten.akre@chicagoparkdistrict.com. Contact Phone: 312 742 7529
- Contact Phone: 312 742 7529
- Publication Date: 07/20/07
