Education Programs
At Just Roots, we strive to provide a meaningful educational experience for people of all ages who visit our farms. Our education programs aim to equip participants with skills and resources to grow their own food and lead a healthier and more enriching life.
We also open our farms to community groups interested in utilizing the space to host an educational event or workshop. Interested in learning more? Please select the button below.
Farm to School
We facilitate free, experiential field trips and workshops for schools and other youth initiatives. The educational opportunities equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and resources to:
1. Understand our current food system.
2. Grow their own food using regenerative practices.
3. Harvest and use fresh produce to create simple, nutritious meals.
4. Reduce food waste and utilize home and garden composting systems.
We host youth groups Wednesday and Friday mornings. We also open the farm to other events facilitated by schools or community groups, such as lunch or classroom activities.
Are you interested in learning more or enrolling your class or school in Farm to School programming with Just Roots? Please reach out to Jess Tang, our Programs Manager, at Jess@justrootschicago.org.
Horticultural Workshops
We offer horticultural workshops at our farms. On Saturdays throughout the summer and fall, you can attend one class or the full series at no cost to you.
The classes cover the core tenets of sustainable food systems, including soil health, regenerative agriculture, food preservation, and composting.
Each workshop provides a hands-on project or activity as well as materials you can take home. The classes are meant for community members who are 16 years or older.
We will be sharing more information in the coming months. Please keep a look out for updates, or complete the interest form by selecting the button below.
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