Illinois
Agroforestry Field Day with Riveredge Nature Center
Riveredge Nature Center Saulkville, IllinoisThe Agroforestry Field Day is a series of field demonstrations and workshops on agroforestry and ecological restoration. This full-day workshop will make ecological management accessible to everyone.
Twilight Tailgate with the Trees
Savanna Institute Agroforestry Demonstration Farm 1349 County Road 1900 East, Urbana, ILWhat’s better than a field walk at the end of a summer’s day, cold drink in hand and friend by your side? Come hang out with fellow farmers, tree-lovers, and at the largest agroforestry demonstration farm in the state–only 10 miles from the University of Illinois campus. This 120-acre agroforestry demonstration farm features . […]
Juneberry Tasting and Farm Tour at Fields Restored
Fields Restored 2961 S Harmony Rd, Oregon, IllinoisWe know it’s summertime when our serviceberry (a.k.a. juneberry) trees are bursting with their deep purple fruits!
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 […]
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 […]
Everything You Need to Know About Windbreaks Workshop
1349 County Road 1900 East, Urbana, IL 61802 1349 County Road 1900 East, Urbana, IL, United StatesJoin Savanna Institute and partners for a full-day of learning on windbreak history, benefits, planning, design, and implementation.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.