Green Drinks presentation ~ June 1, 2022

This event will be hybrid.

Title of Program: Apple Creek Community Food Forest

Description: Apple Creek Food Forest is a place to demonstrate the diversity of plants that can be grown for nourishment and health in our region. It is a place that welcomes a diversity of people to gather, experiment, learn and share their knowledge. We are inspired by principles rooted in permaculture, agroforestry and regenerative farming practices. All of our work here starts with a respect for the earth and the idea that farming is a giving relationship between people and the land. We had our first planting last year and plan to continue planting more elderberries, pawpaws, gooseberries and many other fruit and nut trees. Learn about how we're converting this corn and bean field into a diverse food forest, and some of our challenges along the way!

Presented by:

Judy Speer, Small Waters Education 

Caron Wenzel, Adjunct Professor, Sustainable Agriculture, Lake County College

Linda Gurgone, artist, photographer, retired systems engineer

Linda Balek, Farm Program Manager, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County