The Farms
Events
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The Farms: Wildflower Hike
Experience Level: Beginner Join Allerton Natural Areas staff for a Wildflower Hike on Friday, April 24 from 12 to 2 p.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. In the spring, […]
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The Farms: Botanical Jewelry
Experience Level: Beginner Learn the art of making a botanical accessory at Botanical Jewelry on Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Using deeply rooted natural […]
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Beehive Observation
The StudioExperience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, Aug. 2, 16 & 30 and Sept. 13 & 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio and outside […]
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The Farms: Advanced Knitting Skills: Entrelac Knitting
Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) Learn a unique knitting technique at Advanced Knitting Skills: Entrelac on Monday, April 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will walk students through a basket-weave entrelac stitch, which will enable them to create a knitted, […]
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The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art: Picture Frames
Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Picture Frames on Wednesday, April 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a unique, hand-decorated picture frame at the end […]
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The Farms: Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank
Celebrate spring at the Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank on May 1-3! This festive community event will feature our visitor-favorite Plant Sale Fundraiser (May 1-3), Spring Market (May 2), live music, Folk School classes (see schedule below), food, drinks and more! Come for a day or make a weekend of it and stay overnight […]
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The Farms: Plant Sale Fundraiser
Get ready for gardening season at our annual Plant Sale Fundraiser on May 1-3 on the Gatehouse Lawn. (Friday, May 1, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, […]
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The Farms: Glassmaking Workshop
Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 7+) Create your own glass art at a Glassmaking Workshop on on Saturday May 2 during a 20-30 minute time slot from 11am-5pm. With guidance from Mack Glass, students will get to make their very own pendant, planter pick decoration, or marble to take home after this introductory workshop. $40/person. Register here. […]
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The Farms: Spring Market
Do some shopping, support local makers and learn about Allerton’s folk school at our Spring Market on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Find a list of vendors here. It’s all part of the […]
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The Farms: A Taste of Tarot
Experience Level: Beginner Learn what Tarot is and what it’s not at A Taste of Tarot on Saturday, May 2 from 12-12:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. In this 30-minute introductory talk, instructor Charlie Wolf will engage students in a brief discussion of how to learn the cards, types of tarot, and how to […]
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The Farms: Beginning Nature Journaling
Experience Level: All levels Slow down and engage with the natural world at Beginning Nature Journaling on Saturday, May 2 from 1-2:00 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. This calming, creative workshop led by the Allerton Park Natural Journaling Club will blend the mindful art of “zentangle” with the observational practice of nature journaling. Whether it’s […]
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The Farms: Hive Visit
Experience Level: All levels/ages Take an exclusive peek at Allerton’s bee hives during a Hive Visit on Saturday, May 2 from 2-2:30 p.m. Meet in the Mansion Gallery. Beekeepers Maggie and Steve will lead participants outside to the Allerton bee hives in the Herb Garden, as they explain the basics of hive management, bee safety, […]
