Budding Growers

Urban Growers Collective

Want your little ones to start learning about urban agriculture? Bring them to our South Chicago farm every second Saturday of the month!

South Chicago Farm

Budding Growers is for families with children to enjoy storytime and a corresponding activity to get our youth introduced to the fundamentals of engaging with urban agriculture! Join us every second Saturday of the month at 10 am to start off with a storytime before we immerse ourselves in the sights, sounds, and aromas of our vibrant and abundant urban farm in South Chicago.All ages are welcome! Material is tailored for early elementary students.

***ARRIVAL ***For Budding Growers, their waiver must be signed by a present legal guardian. All volunteers must sign our Liability, Theft, and Photo release waiver at least once per season: <a href="https://app.waiversign.com/e/5e1f8f5f5975e80017753e35/doc/643468c3c2e3f40019ec5b82?event=none" title="https://app.waiversign.com/e/5e1f8f5f5975e80017753e35/doc/643468c3c2e3f40019ec5b82?event=none" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LINK</a>.Please plan to arrive ten minutes early to check in at the Welcome Table visible from the entrance before heading onto the farm to join the tour. A UGC representative will greet you at the Welcome Table.We do have active bee hives on the farm! If you have any allergies or medical conditions such as asthma or anaphylaxis, please bring your inhaler or epi-pen and inform your group leader before beginning work.

***GROUPS***Groups over 10 must organize a group volunteer session with us separately; if your organization is a local nonprofit please inquire <a href="https://form-usa.keela.co/group-volunteer-inquires" title="https://form-usa.keela.co/group-volunteer-inquires" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>, and for corporations/offices please inquire <a href="https://form-usa.keela.co/corporate-group-volunteer-inquiry" title="https://form-usa.keela.co/corporate-group-volunteer-inquiry" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

***DONATIONS***<ul><li>We ask for a $10 donation per adult, and $5 for children.</li><li>Neighbors (zip codes 60617, 60620) are welcome to join us donation-free!</li><li>We also have a free RSVP for our regular volunteers, who have come at least twice already in the season.</li><li>Regardless, cost should not be a barrier—if financial support is needed you can RSVP using the Free Neighbor RSVP.</li></ul>

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