Come to the Green Side


GREEN FAIR AT CANTIGNY PARK
September 20, 2009, 7:00 am
Filed under: Farmers' Markets, Upcoming Events

When:  Saturday, September 26 10:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton
Who:  Co-sponsored by Cantigny and SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education)
What:  Live performance by Giving Tree Band
Fashion EcoNista show
Recycled Art Contest
Recycling Extravaganza
Local/Organic Farmers Market & Wine Tasting Event
Cooking Demonstrations
Recycled Paper-Making Activities for Kids
Energy Bike
Displays on compost bins, rain barrels, bees, hybrid car with plug-in
conversion and more
Cost:  The event is free but there is a $5 parking fee.



SCHAUMBURG FARMERS’ MARKET
June 8, 2009, 7:00 am
Filed under: Farmers' Markets

farmers-market2Farm fresh fruits, produce, flowers, baked goods, meat and cheese are some of the goodies you can find at the Schaumburg Farmers’ Market. The Market is open every Friday from June 12 to October 9, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Market is located in the Town Square Shopping Center at 190 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.



ELK GROVE VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET
June 2, 2009, 7:00 am
Filed under: Farmers' Markets

farmers-market-2Check out the farm-fresh products at the 10th Annual Elk Grove Village Farmers’ Market. The Market is open from June 4 to September 24 on every Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can find the Market at 1000 Wellington Avenue in Elk Grove Village.  Here are the directions from the Schaumburg Township District Library to the Farmers Market.



Schaumburg Farmers’ Market
June 5, 2008, 7:00 am
Filed under: Farmers' Markets, Gardening

Farm fresh fruits, produce, flowers, baked goods, meat and cheese are some of the goodies you can find at the Schaumburg Farmers’ Market. The Market is open every Friday from June 13 to October 10, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Market is located in the Town Square Shopping Center at 190 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg



Elk Grove Village Farmers’ Market
June 1, 2008, 7:00 am
Filed under: Farmers' Markets, Gardening

Check out the farm-fresh products at the 10th Annual Elk Grove Village Farmers’ Market. The Market is open from June 4 to September 24 on every Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can find the Market at 1000 Wellington Avenue in Elk Grove Village.



Winter Farmer’s Market
January 23, 2008, 7:00 am
Filed under: Farmers' Markets

This event offers consumers an opportunity to purchase cheese, meat and poultry, soap, syrup, honey, wool, yogurt, raw fibers, vinegars, dried fruits, milled flours, sauces and salsas, preserves, cider, and fresh produce as available…..in short, anything that a farm grows or produces from what they grow.  Most locations will simultaneously host a brunch, cafe, or other meal with items made from seasonal and local products purchased from the participating farm vendors, such as eggs, meats, cheese, flour, etc.
When:  Sunday, February 1, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where:  Epworth United Methodist Church
37W040 Highland Ave., Elgin 60123
(corner of Highland Ave. & Randall Rd.)
Who:  Sponsored by Churches’ Center for Land and People (CCLP)
Info:  http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M19510