Twilight Tailgate with the Trees
Savanna Institute Agroforestry Demonstration Farm 1349 County Road 1900 East, Urbana, IllinoisCome hang out at the largest agroforestry demonstration farm in the state–only 10 miles from the University of Illinois campus. Savanna Institute staff will give tours of the site, which features . . . a 20-acre windbreak featuring 11 designs and 28 species a 15-acre hazelnut variety trial featuring 5 new hazelnut cultivars a 15-acre […]
2024 Wisconsin Hazelnut Week
North Farm E6856 Wisconsin 60 Trunk, Spring Green, WisconsinJoin 2024 Wisconsin Hazelnut Week!
Get the Scoop on Silvopasture and Soil Health
North Farm E6856 Wisconsin 60 Trunk, Spring Green, WisconsinLearn about silvopasture practices and soil health at the Savanna Institute’s North Farm in Spring Green. Topics will cover silvopasture by addition, grazing infrastructure, associated soil health benefits, financial resources for implementation, and much more!
The Tasteless Chef: Mad Agriculture Journal Launch Party
Spring Green E6856 WI-Trunk 60, Spring Green, WIMad Agriculture, Ben Hunter, and Homecoming Spring Green invite you to an evening of celebrating regenerative agriculture, seasonality, and culinary writing as a genre, as Mad Agriculture launches Issue 11 of its biannual Journal.
Stream Monitoring at Lowery Creek Watershed
Lowery Creek, South Farm Spring Green, WisconsinCome join us for Stream Monitoring in the Lowery Creek Watershed, help us measure water quality and have some fun!
Silverwood Harvest Fest
Silverwood Park Demonstration Farm Edgerton, WIThe Silverwood Harvest Fest is cancelled this year.
Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners
Terra Vitae Farms Woodstock, IllinoisAn event intended for women farmers and farmland owners to join other women to share ideas, stories, and expertise on how to manage the land you love.
Wisconsin Agroforestry Demonstration Farm Tour at Valley Farm
Valley Farm E5219 Jones Rd, Spring Green, WICome join us for an introduction to Agroforestry on Savanna Institute’s Valley Farm on our Spring Green Campus, WI. Note: This event has been moved from North Farm to Valley Farm.
Farming in a Changing Climate: Field Walk and Roundtable Discussion at Zumwalt Acres
Zumwalt Acres 3105 E 2000 N Rd, Sheldon, IllinoisJoin The Land Connection and Zumwalt Acres on September 19th for a full-day event of skill sharing, relationship building, a morning tour of Zumwalt’s climate-smart farming practices with an emphasis on their work with basalt, and an afternoon facilitated discussion on climate change and farming!
September Field Day: Mechanical Management for Agroforestry Systems with Canopy Farm Management
1349 County Road 1900 East, Urbana, IL 61802 1349 County Road 1900 East, Urbana, IL, United StatesJoin Savanna Institute and Canopy Farm Management for a hands-on field day focused on mechanical planting and weed management for agroforestry focused on adding precision ag technology to tree planting and field management.
Wisconsin Agroforestry Demonstration Farm Info Session for Farmers – Virtual
OnlineJoin the Savanna Institute to learn about the Wisconsin Agroforestry Demonstration Farm Network, a new peer-to-peer education and community-building opportunity for farmers practicing agroforestry in Wisconsin.
2024 Southern Ohio Forest Farming Conference
United Plant Savers Goldenseal Botanical Sanctuary 35703 Loop Road, Rutland, OhipJoin us at the beautiful United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary and gain a broad understanding of the many aspects, strategies, and opportunities of forest farming.
Open House: Spring Green Campus
Spring Green E6856 WI-Trunk 60, Spring Green, WICome join us at our Spring Green Campus Open House to explore our beautiful campus and learn more about what we have to offer!
Perennial Farm Gathering 2024
Monona Terrace 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WisconsinAbout the Perennial Farm Gathering The Perennial Farm Gathering, Savanna Institute’s signature event, brings together a wide community of land stewards, farmers, and perennial enthusiasts. Over three days, folks gather to share work, research, and lessons learned in panels, workshops, deep dives, and nutshell overviews – all to advance perennial agriculture. The event held each […]
Stream Monitoring at Lowery Creek Watershed
Lowery Creek, South Farm Spring Green, WisconsinCome join us for Stream Monitoring in the Lowery Creek Watershed, help us measure water quality and have some fun!
The Farms: Demonstration Farm Tour at the 4-H Memorial Camp
Join the Savanna Institute for a tour of a unique system of farming at a Demonstration Farm Tour at the 4-H Memorial Camp on Wednesdays, May 15, July 10 or Oct. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. Meet at the overflow parking lot across from the Main Parking Lot. Planted into an agroforestry alley cropping system in 2020, this […]
Evenings Afield: Preserving and Enjoying Dark Skies
South Farm 6172 County Road Z, Wisconsin, WIExperience dark, starry skies and discover simple steps we can all take to conserve them for future generations, like installing smart downward facing lighting. We will see a full Hunter’s Moon, Saturn, and many constellations. We will set an alternative date in case of clouds.
Agroforestry Skills: Fall Native Plant Identification Workshop
4-H Memorial Camp Farm, Eichelberger Hall 499 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, ILKnowing what you grow is an obvious first step in farming. However, can you identify common native trees and prairie plants without their leaves or flowers?
Common Ground: A Gathering of Land Seekers and Landowners
Urbana, IL 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, ILThis year we will be hosting Common Ground in two locations - northern and central Illinois! Common Ground is an event for those who have pressing needs around farmland to network with farmers and landowners, learn, gather useful resources, and share encouragement with others.
Ask an Agroforester Series
OnlineAppalachian Sustainable Development's "Ask an Agroforester" Webinar Series is an opportunity for us to come together for a deep dive into detailed information about specific Agroforestry topics.