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SUMMARY:The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass: Flower
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Flower on Wednesday\, April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Kari Keller will teach students how to cut\, shape and assemble a stained-glass flower to take home. Grinding\, fitting and soldering will be covered. \n$100/person*. Register here. Registration will close April 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should wear closed-toe shoes. Safety glasses and gloves will be provided. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nKari Keller has been a Champaign/Urbana resident since 2008\, originally hailing from the tiny community of St. Anne. Illinois. She has had a passion for art since she could hold a crayon and loves to experiment with many different styles\, rarely sticking to one theme for long. \nKeller has dabbled in cartoons\, acrylic pouring\, zentangles\, patterns\, logo design\, pottery painting and other art forms. Her influences include Alphonse Mucha\, HR Geiger and the art of Northwest coastal Native Americans. She also has a thriving side business as a face painter. \nKari is happiest when immersed in a new project and can’t imagine life without art! \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-intro-to-stained-glass-flower/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered who lived on the land that now makes up Allerton Park before the Allerton family? Learn more about the prehistory and early history of the area at a special History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons on Tuesday\, April 14 from 5-6 p.m. in the Mansion Library.\nArchaeologist Brian Adams will speak about the Native Americans and early settlers who lived on the land that is now Allerton and highlight the sites of archaeological significance within the Park’s borders.\nA cash bar will be available.\n$7/person. Register here. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nBrian Adams is a retired Associate Research Scientist in Archaeology at the Illinois State Archaeological Survey\, Prairie Research Institute. Brian has conducted archaeological research around the world and all over the state of Illinois\, including at Allerton Park. He is also active in local historic preservation efforts and has successfully nominated historic buildings for local landmark status as well as inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nSee the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-history-happy-hour-before-the-allertons-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered who lived on the land that now makes up Allerton Park before the Allerton family? Learn more about the prehistory and early history of the area at a special History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons on Tuesday\, April 14 from 5-6 p.m. in the Mansion Library.  \nArchaeologist Brian Adams will speak about the Native Americans and early settlers who lived on the land that is now Allerton and highlight the sites of archaeological significance within the Park’s borders. \nA cash bar will be available. \n$7/person. Register here. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nBrian Adams is a retired Associate Research Scientist in Archaeology at the Illinois State Archaeological Survey\, Prairie Research Institute. Brian has conducted archaeological research around the world and all over the state of Illinois\, including at Allerton Park. He is also active in local historic preservation efforts and has successfully nominated historic buildings for local landmark status as well as inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nSee the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-history-happy-hour-before-the-allertons/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Geometric Wood Art  
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nCreate art on wood at Geometric Wood Art on Monday\, April 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library.\nJoin instructor Jenna Musgrave of Gravy Studios as you stain and paint a large-framed wood piece in a fun\, relaxed atmosphere. Students will choose from four designs (see options below) and a variety of stains and paint colors to create a unique\, 3-diminsional framed piece to take home.\n$75/person. Register here. Registration will close April 9 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nJenna Musgrave is the owner of Gravy Studios in Rantoul and an experienced workshop leader specializing in laser-cut wood décor and guided paint parties. Her events combine creativity with community and are designed to be fun\, stress-free and beginner friendly.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-geometric-wood-art/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Beehive Observation
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nGet 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 at the beehives. \nInstructor Maggie Wachter will provide an overview of seasonal influences\, followed by a peek inside the hives to observe honey bees at work. Traditional and Flow Hives will also be discussed. Each two-hour session may be attended as a standalone or combined with any or all other classes. \n$200/person* for the entire series here or $30/class at the links below. Registration will close April 9 for the entire series or three days before each subsequent class. All sales are final. \nStudents should wear loose-fitting long sleeves and pants\, close-toed shoes and bring a protective bee veil and unscented rubber gloves. \n*Registration links:\n— April 12\n— April 26\n— May 10\n— May 24\n— June 7\n— June 21\n— July 5\n— July 19\n— Aug. 2\n— Aug. 16\n— Aug. 30\n— Sept. 13\n— Sept. 27 \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nWhen Maggie Wachter began her social work degree at the University of Illinois in 2008\, she had no idea that she would become a beekeeper. As for honey\, she kept a single jar in the back of her kitchen cabinet for recipes. Today she is a master beekeeper who never eats sugar. \nMaggie received her first hive as a gift in 2008. By 2010\, she was enrolled in the Master Beekeeper course at the University of Florida. From there\, things happened quickly to turn her life around. In 2012\, she started teaching beekeeping for Parkland Community Education and today she is a beekeeping teacher\, honey judge\, mead maker and master beekeeper. \nShe has also participated in honeybee research at the University of Illinois and the USDA.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beehive-observation/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Beehive Observation
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nGet 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 at the beehives. \nInstructor Maggie Wachter will provide an overview of seasonal influences\, followed by a peek inside the hives to observe honey bees at work. Traditional and Flow Hives will also be discussed. Each two-hour session may be attended as a standalone or combined with any or all other classes. \n$200/person* for the entire series here or $30/class at the links below. Registration will close April 9 for the entire series or three days before each subsequent class. All sales are final. \nStudents should wear loose-fitting long sleeves and pants\, close-toed shoes and bring a protective bee veil and unscented rubber gloves. \n*Registration links: \n— April 12 \n— April 26 \n— May 10 \n— May 24 \n— June 7 \n— June 21 \n— July 5 \n— July 19 \n— Aug. 2 \n— Aug. 16 \n— Aug. 30 \n— Sept. 13 \n— Sept. 27 \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nWhen Maggie Wachter began her social work degree at the University of Illinois in 2008\, she had no idea that she would become a beekeeper. As for honey\, she kept a single jar in the back of her kitchen cabinet for recipes. Today she is a master beekeeper who never eats sugar. \nMaggie received her first hive as a gift in 2008. By 2010\, she was enrolled in the Master Beekeeper course at the University of Florida. From there\, things happened quickly to turn her life around. In 2012\, she started teaching beekeeping for Parkland Community Education and today she is a beekeeping teacher\, honey judge\, mead maker and master beekeeper. \nShe has also participated in honeybee research at the University of Illinois and the USDA. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-beehive-observation-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of spontaneous\, unscripted fun at Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv on Saturday\, April 11 from 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nYour favorite Champaign-Urbana community improv team\, Zoo Improv\, will turn audience suggestions into hilarious scenes on the spot. Perfect for all ages and anyone looking to relax\, laugh\, and enjoy a night of creativity and comedy in a cozy library setting. \nThe Solarium Bar will be open between 5 and 10 p.m. \n$15/person. Register here. Registration will close April 9 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nConsider making a night out of it and stay overnight with our Weekend Wind Down. View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. Find out more about our weekend Wind Down series here. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Hali at halicarp@illinois.edu.  \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout Zoo Improv \nFor decades\, Zoo Improv has served up laughter in the Champaign-Urbana area with performers hailing from across the area. They love mixing up their set with fast-paced\, short-form and richly woven long-form scenes\, because variety is the spice of improv! Zoo Improv is proud to be a socially conscious group\, using improv to foster connection and spread good vibes. Be ready to make suggestions to be used onstage in Zoo Improv’s sketches! \nYou may see a familiar face in Kyle Tasch\, a member of Zoo Improv who has taught “Improve Your Improv” courses at The Farms: An Allerton Folk School since it launched in 2023. His next series will be April 23-June 4. Click here for more info and to register.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/off-the-books-comedy-from-zoo-improv/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: April 11
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Saturday\, April 11 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton!\nThe Solarium Bar will be open from 5-10 p.m. Stop by after a spring hike\, relax with your favorite book\, or bring the whole crew out for a fun night out (see optional activities below)!\nGrab a bite to eat at the Greenhouse Café (open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)\, bring your own food\, or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away!\nThose choosing to spend the night can take advantage of our discounted lodging rate ($110/night + tax)\, plus two complimentary drinks per room. View guestrooms and make your reservation here or call 217-333-3287.\nOptional activities include:\n*Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv\, 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Library\nLive Music by the Bossy Novas\, 8-10 p.m. on the Koi Pond/Solarium Terrace (in case of inclement weather\, music will be in the Mansion Gallery)\n*Pre-registration required; click on links above for more information.\nCan’t make this Weekend Wind Down? Find additional dates here.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Hali at halicarp@illinois.edu.\nAbout Busey Bank\nBusey Bank is more than a financial institution—we’re a trusted partner in the communities we serve. For over 150 years\, we’ve built lasting relationships by delivering personalized banking solutions while investing in local initiatives that strengthen families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/weekend-wind-down-presented-by-busey-bank-april-11/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Weekend Wind Down
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Teen Ikebana: Spring Design
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: Ages 13-18 \nSlow down\, observe\, and create at Teen Ikebana: Spring Design on Saturday\, April 11 from 1-4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.\nArtist and floral designer Rachel Wooters will give an introduction to Ikebana\, the Japanese art of flower arranging\, inspired by Allerton’s gardens and spring landscape. Students will work with a curated mix of seasonal garden florals\, wild spring flowers\, branches\, sticks\, stones\, and foraged materials to create designs that are completely unique to the Park and the season.\n$30/person (Ages 13-18). Register here. Registration will close April 4 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nRachel Wooters is a Central Illinois-based artist and educator with a passion for creative expression through florals\, ceramics\, and community connection. A graduate of the Master Program at Makeup Designory (MUD)\, Rachel brings a refined eye and a hands-on\, intuitive approach to every workshop she leads. Her classes—ranging from floral arranging to pottery—invite guests to slow down\, play\, and explore their personal creativity in a welcoming\, artful environment.\nDeeply inspired by the natural beauty and rich history of Allerton Park\, Rachel considers it a creative home and continual source of inspiration. Her workshops reflect the spirit of the grounds—elegant\, thoughtful\, and full of wonder.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-teen-ikebana-spring-design/
CATEGORIES:Art,The Farms,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Allerton Races: Half-Marathon\, 10K & Trail-Glo 5K
DESCRIPTION:The Allerton Races: Half-Marathon\, 10K & Trail-Glo 5K will be on Saturday and Sunday\, April 11-12. Options include a Trail-Glo 5K on Saturday evening\, and a 10K or half-marathon Sunday.\nRunners taking part in the Trail-Glo 5K will follow illuminated trail markings under an evening sky through the magic of the park’s Formal Gardens. Half-marathon and 10K competitors will run on the Schroth Trail\, along wooded terrain\, through the Lost Garden\, finishing with a 100-yard dash between the FuDogs to the finish line! Medals are awarded for all 10K and half marathon finishers.\n— Trail-Glo 5K\, 8:30 p.m. Saturday\, April 11\, $25/person.\n— 10K Run\, 9 a.m. Sunday\, April 12\, $33/person\n— Half Marathon\, 9 a.m. Sunday\, April 12\, $38/person\n— Virtual races are also available\nAdditional information and registration can be found on the Allerton Races website or by emailing the race director at athmdirector@gmail.com.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/allerton-races-half-marathon-10k-trail-glo-5k-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T200000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Abstract Acrylic Painting
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn to use acrylic media to express yourself at Abstract Acrylic Painting on Thursday\, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.\nInstructor Erin Boggs will help students learn about mark-making\, how to choose colors\, laying and composition to create an abstract painting on paper.\n$60/person. Register here. Registration will close April 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nErin Boggs began taking art classes online during the covid lockdown and enjoyed it enough to continue on her own. She paints both small and large pieces on paper and canvas\, and sells her work at both The Vault Art Gallery in Tuscola and Beyond Normal in Lexington.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-abstract-acrylic-painting/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Learn to Spin Yarn
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn the basic mechanics of using a spinning wheel to make your own yarn at Learn to Spin Yarn on Thursday\, Dec. 11\, Wednesday\, Feb. 11 or Thursday\, April 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. (All courses cover the same material). \nAfter a brief introduction from instructor Stephanie Block\, students will have time for hands-on spinning practice and the opportunity to spin alpaca fiber into yarn using Ashford scotch tension Traditional or Traveler wheels. Fiber production and preparation methods will also be discussed. \nTake advantage of a fun opportunity to bring a friend or family member for a $10 add-on fee as you work together on a single project kit (one registrant should be at least 14 years old). \n$130/person. Registration will close one week before each course or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n— Dec. 11 \n— Feb. 11 \n— April 9 \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nStephanie Block is the co-owner of Sundrop Alpacas near Bement. She has been producing popular yarn from her own alpacas since 2016. Stephanie’s spinning style is self-taught\, and she is continuously learning so that she can share that knowledge with others. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-learn-to-spin-yarn-5/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164842Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Quilting 101: Meditative Slow Stitching
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn to make a beautiful hand-pieced and hand-stitched quilt from scraps of fabric at Quilting 101: Meditative Slow Stitching on Tuesday\, April 7 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Billie Theide will help students explore hand-piecing and hand-quilting a quilt in a unique way by stitching from the outside in. Students will also explore the rich cultural history of meditative slow stitching.\n$120/person. Register here. Registration will close April 4 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nBillie Theide is a former chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, where she is Professor Emerita. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Racine Art Museum\, among others.\nShe is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-quilting-101-meditative-slow-stitching/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T190000
DTSTAMP:20260327T222020Z
CREATED:20260327T222020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T222020Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nNeed a good place to relax and concentrate on your latest read? Then swing out for our Silent Book Club on selected Mondays* from 5 to 7 p.m. \nThe evening will begin with a brief group discussion of what we are currently reading and to swap recommendations. Then participants will break up to do what they love: READ! You can curl up in the Butternut Room\, find a chair in the Solarium or read in front of a fire in the Gallery. If the weather is nice\, feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket and read outside! \nA cash bar will be available. \nSilent Book Club is free and registration is not required. Just show up with a book\, bring your favorite snack and get to reading! \nIf you would like to make a donation to support this and other Farms classes\, you can make a tax-deductible gift here. (Choose “Allerton Park Programs & Events Fund” under “Gift Designation.”) \n*Dates & locations: \nDec. 1 & 15 (Mansion Solarium) \nFeb. 2 & 16 (Mansion Solarium) \nMarch 2 & 16 (Mansion Solarium) \nApril 6 & 20 (Mansion Solarium) \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nSee the complete Fall schedule here. \n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-silent-book-club-4/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T163000
DTSTAMP:20260327T222021Z
CREATED:20251208T161305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T222021Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Wooden Planter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nTake wood boards and transform them into a decoration for your garden at a Wooden Planter Workshop on Saturday\, April 4 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in The Woodshop (located behind The Studio). \nInstructor Lou Ann Koebel will help students build a small (20” x 9”) wooden planter from just a few boards of 5/4 treated deck material. The finished project will be suitable to hold pre-planted hanging baskets and designed to coordinate with any garden décor. \n$150/person*. Register here. Registration will close April 1 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring: \n— Safety glasses \n— Cordless Drill \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nLou Ann Koebel has had a strong passion for woodworking since high school\, and during the summer attends workshops at Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Indiana. She also leads Fix It! and dulcimer courses — in addition to jam sessions — at The Farms. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-wooden-planter-workshop/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164844Z
CREATED:20260327T222022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164844Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Basket Weaving: Touch of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nCreate a functional and unique piece of spring décor at Basket Weaving: Touch of Spring on Friday\, April 3 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.\nInstructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students as they start by inserting and securing spokes into a wood\, slotted base. Students will then learn about twining\, shaping and how to add a matchstick border. The baskets will be celery green and natural colors with pretty pip berries adorning the front.\n$65/person. Register here. Registration will close March 20 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout the instructor\nBonnie Rideout wove her first basket in 1994 and quickly caught the “basket bug.” She created a business — Bonnie’s Baskets in Decatur — in 2006 to teach others to weave. She is also a traveling instructor and has taught weaving in 18 states.\nFind out more about Bonnie on her website\, Facebook\, Instagram and Etsy pages.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-basket-weaving-touch-of-spring/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T160000
DTSTAMP:20251208T161255Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Basket Weaving: Touch of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nCreate a functional and unique piece of spring décor at Basket Weaving: Touch of Spring on Friday\, April 3 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. \nInstructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students as they start by inserting and securing spokes into a wood\, slotted base. Students will then learn about twining\, shaping and how to add a matchstick border. The baskets will be celery green and natural colors with pretty pip berries adorning the front. \n$65/person. Register here. Registration will close March 20 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nBonnie Rideout wove her first basket in 1994 and quickly caught the “basket bug.” She created a business — Bonnie’s Baskets in Decatur — in 2006 to teach others to weave. She is also a traveling instructor and has taught weaving in 18 states. \nFind out more about Bonnie on her website\, Facebook\, Instagram and Etsy pages. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-basket-weaving-touch-of-spring/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164843Z
CREATED:20251208T160658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164843Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Spring Migration Bird Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nJoin Allerton Natural Areas staff on a unique bird-focused hike at Spring Migration Bird Hikes each Friday in April and May from 9 to 11 a.m. \nAs spring migration progresses\, the species of birds that can be seen changes almost daily. A different area of the park will be featured each week. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first-come basis. At times the hikes will leave the trails\, so please dress accordingly.\n$10/person; Free for Allerton Bird Club members. Register here. Become a Bird Club member here. All sales are final. If a meeting location changes\, registrants and bird club members will be notified by email.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Nate at nbeccue@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-spring-migration-bird-hikes-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260327T222035Z
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Full Moon Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nMeet us under a full moon to strengthen your body\, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga this winter and spring*. \nInstructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead the class through strength poses perfect for students of all levels. \nStudents are encouraged to bring their own mat. Limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nRegistration is required here. Community classes are donation-based to help support the Park and public programs. Make your gift in person or online. \n*Full Moon Yoga dates: \n— Saturday\, Jan. 3\, 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Library \n— SOLD OUT Sunday\, Feb. 1\, 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Library \n— SOLD OUT Tuesday\, March 2\, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library \n— SOLD OUT Thursday\, April 2\, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library \nPlease print and sign the liability form and bring it with you to class. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the Instructor \nJosie Heck began teaching in 2014 after receiving her 200-hour training through Amara Yoga & Arts and Yoga Alliance. Over the last decade she has expanded the range of classes to better serve the community. While she specializes in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow the most popular classes are Beginners Yoga\, Chair Yoga\, Kids classes\, Yin Yoga\, Restorative Yoga\, and Gentle Flow. \nShe teaches Community Yoga and Full Moon classes through The Farms at Allerton Park and Retreat Center and provides free classes at Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School. Josie has also led classes at the local hospital and senior assisted living facilities. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-full-moon-yoga/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164859Z
CREATED:20251208T161053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164859Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Embroidery 101: Cherry Blossoms & Dogwood
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Cherry Blossoms & Dogwood on Tuesday\, March 31 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.\nInstructor Billie Theide will introduce students to the history of embroidery and samplers. Students will learn how to transfer designs to fabric\, choose different threads and yarns\, and create a variety of stitches\, as well as how to finish and care for embroidered samplers.\n$110/person. Register here. Registration will close March 24 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout the instructor\nBillie Theide is a former chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, where she is Professor Emerita. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Racine Art Museum\, among others.\nShe is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-embroidery-101-cherry-blossoms-dogwood/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164900Z
CREATED:20260327T222036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164900Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Arboretum Sunset Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All levels\nCultivate connection with your body\, mind\, and nature at Arboretum Sunset Yoga on Mondays\, March 30\, April 13\, May 11\, July 6 or August 3 from 7-8 p.m. in the Oak Grove at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana)*.\nKristina Reese will lead an all-levels class integrating yoga poses\, breath work\, and meditation. Enjoy the serene surroundings of the Arboretum as the sun sets on another day.\n$15/person**. Register here. Registration will close one day before each class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Limited parking spots are available in the lot near the Noel Welcome Garden and along South Lincoln Avenue. Additional parking is available in the lot south of the Japan House. Parking is free after 5 p.m. and on weekends.\n**Students should bring a yoga mat\, water bottle\, towel and are encouraged to dress in layers. A limited number of mats will be available. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nKristina Reese (E-RYT500\, YACEP) is a yogi\, meditator\, motivator\, and creator. She has been teaching yoga for more than a decade. She believes yoga is for everyone and has a passion for meeting people where they are to find their sense of peace\, strength\, and purpose.\nKristina has worked with individuals of all types from cancer recovery to collegiate athletes\, prenatal\, pre-teen\, working professionals\, and beyond.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nSee the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-arboretum-sunset-yoga/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164902Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Spring Cookie Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn how to decorate cookies for spring at Spring Cookie Decorating on Sunday\, March 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.\nLearn to decorate spring-themed cookies with royal icing\, crusting butter cream and rolled buttercream! Instructor Jennifer Holhubner will demonstrate and explain wet-on-wet technique\, outlining and flooding and make flowers. Each student will decorate several cookies to take home.\n$75/person*. Register here. Registration will close March 23 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should bring a take-home container.\nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.\nAbout the instructor\nChampaign-Urbana native Jennifer Holhubner taught herself how to decorate cakes when she was 16 years old and took up cookie decorating in 2019.\n“Although they intimidated me\, I forged on and got better with each order. I still have room to grow as we all do in whatever task we take on\,” she said. “But I love to share the aspects of baking and decorating. I can actually now say\, I am cookier!”\nJennifer also teaches decorating classes at Parkland College.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-spring-cookie-decorating-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164901Z
CREATED:20260327T222037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164901Z
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Sculptural Papermaking
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+)\nCreate a handmade paper replica of a cherished object at Sculptural Papermaking on Sunday\, March 29 from 12 to 4:30 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. \nInstructor E Ainsley will guide students through making a mold of their chosen object. Students will then create a new sculpture with their mold using pulp from meaningful papers\, journal pages\, photos or old documents. The process of breaking down old notes and letters and transforming them into something new can be magical! Because the fibers have the potential to hold so much history\, the medium works on its own to tell stories\, disrupt or establish an archive\, and ask questions about origin.\nEach student will leave with a paper replica of their original object as well as a silicone mold for future use.\n$150/person*. (Ages 14+; 14-17-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult\, who does not need to register.) Register here. Registration will close March 27 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should bring 1-3 cherished objects to be made into molds along with papers\, journal pages\, photos\, and old documents to turn into pulp. Student should plan to wear non-slip shoes and clothes that can get wet. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nAinsley uses handmade paper to speak to internal dream states and (attempts at) meditation. They combine eight years of working in the western yoga wellness industry with sincere study of Zen Buddhism and express their relation to the rhythm of the world through collage and cast paper. Ainsley creates vibrant mandalas\, spirals\, spirits\, still lives\, grids and forms infused with a sense of humor about the way things appear to be.\nTheir practice is an inquiry into the space between self and environment\, the transition between conscious and subconscious landscape and the grey area that evokes curiosity and wonder.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-sculptural-papermaking/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260822T213113Z
CREATED:20260327T222050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T213113Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: March 28
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Saturday\, March 28 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton!\nThe Solarium Bar will be open from 5-10 p.m. and FReSh RAiN will be playing from 8-10 p.m. FReSH RAiN is a premier cover band that specializes in Top 40\, Pop\, Rock\, R&B\, Motown\, Blues\, Jazz\, Country\, Gospel\, and Classics! Bring your dancing shoes and be ready for a soul-soothing good time!\nWhile there is no food service available on-site during the winter season\, feel free to bring your own or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away!\nThose choosing to spend the night can take advantage of our discounted lodging rate ($110/night + tax)\, plus two complimentary drinks per room. View guestrooms and make your reservation here or call 217-333-3287.\nCan’t make this Weekend Wind Down? Find additional dates here.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Hali at halicarp@illinois.edu.\nAbout Busey Bank\nBusey Bank is more than a financial institution—we’re a trusted partner in the communities we serve. For over 150 years\, we’ve built lasting relationships by delivering personalized banking solutions while investing in local initiatives that strengthen families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/weekend-wind-down-presented-by-busey-bank-march-28/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Weekend Wind Down
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Pysanky workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+)\nLean the beautiful and traditional art of Ukrainian egg decorating at a Pysanky Workshop on Saturday\, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.\nInstructor Johanna James-Heinz will share the history of Pysanky before walking students through the use of wax and dyes to create an egg they will take home.\n$45/person (Ages 14+) Register here. Registration will close March 13 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nJohanna James-Heinz is a landscape architect who enjoys dabbling in all kinds of arts and crafts. She started decorating eggs in 2012 and enjoys creating traditional Pysanky eggs as well as using the method to create more non-traditional designs.\nJohanna has taught classes in Pysanky at Allerton\, various libraries and at churches.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-pysanky-workshop/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Pysanky workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 14+) \nLean the beautiful and traditional art of Ukrainian egg decorating at a Pysanky Workshop on Saturday\, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. \nInstructor Johanna James-Heinz will share the history of Pysanky before walking students through the use of wax and dyes to create an egg they will take home. \n$45/person (Ages 14+) Register here. Registration will close March 13 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nJohanna James-Heinz is a landscape architect who enjoys dabbling in all kinds of arts and crafts. She started decorating eggs in 2012 and enjoys creating traditional Pysanky eggs as well as using the method to create more non-traditional designs. \nJohanna has taught classes in Pysanky at Allerton\, various libraries and at churches. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-pysanky-workshop/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T120000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Beginner-Plus Mountain Dulcimer
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate \nIf you know how to play the mountain dulcimer and would like to improve your technique\, enroll in Beginner-Plus Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays\, March 7 through April 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Lou Ann Koebel will cover how to play chords and learn different strum patterns and new songs. \n$225/person*. Register here. Registration will close March 4 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring their own dulcimer. Dulcimers are available to rent by emailing the instructor at koebel@illinois.edu. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor \nLou Ann Koebel currently leads a weekly dulcimer jam for the East Central Dulcimer Illinois Dulcimer Club at Lincoln Square. She also plays in a local band that visits and performs at local assisted living facilities. \nKoebel has taught beginning dulcimer classes for The Farms\, where she has had a wonderful time teaching the group and realized her love of teaching and passing on the tradition of playing a mountain dulcimer. Lou Ann also plays at area music festivals. \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, health & wellness\, history\, nature & outdoor education\, or science. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-beginner-plus-mountain-dulcimer-2/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Monarch Miracle & Paint Chip Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Learn to connect with nature in more meaningful ways at Monarch Miracle & Paint Chip Poetry on Friday\, March 27 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Mansion Library.  \nBiologists Michael Jeffords and Susan Post will share insights and techniques on how to fully experience the natural world by creating more than just check marks\, lists\, or soon-to-be forgotten memories. Students will explore the monarch butterfly’s migration and overwintering patterns as they marvel at the world’s biodiversity and use paint swatches to create a visual poem.\n$10/person. Register here. Registration will close March 26 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\nThis event is part of our Nature Journal Retreat. Registration for the entire Retreat is available for an additional cost. Learn more here. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the Instructors\nDr. Michael R. Jeffords is the retired education/outreach director for the Natural History Survey (INHS). Mr. Jeffords is an entomologist\, freelance photographer\, writer\, and educator focused on biodiversity.\nSusan L. Post is a retired research scientist of entomology at the Illinois Natural History Survey with a focus on exotic\, invasive species. Susan is a photographer and freelance writer and the author of Hiking Illinois.\nMichael and Susan have traveled the world to research\, photograph\, and write about the beauty and wonder of the natural world. The following books have been co-written by Michael and Susan:\n—Butterflies of Illinois—A Field Guide: A Comprehensive Illustrated Guide to Butterflies in the Prairie State\n—Exploring Nature in Illinois—A Field Guide to the Prairie State\n—Curious Encounters with the Natural World from Grumpy Spiders to Hidden Tigers\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-monarch-miracle-paint-chip-poetry/
CATEGORIES:Retreats,The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T163000
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Arboretum “Naked” Tree ID Hike
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nLearn how to use bark patterns and buds to identify “naked” trees (without their leaves!) at an Arboretum “Naked” Tree ID Hike on Thursday\, March 26 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana)*.\nExtension Educator Ryan Pankau will lead students on a short hike around the Arboretum to identify trees native to Illinois and discuss various qualities of these awesome plants. The focus will be on wintertime identification when trees are “naked” – using buds\, bark and other attributes.\n$10/person**. Register here. Registration will close March 25 at noon or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Limited metered parking spots are available in the lot near the Noel Welcome Garden and along South Lincoln Avenue. Additional metered parking is available in the lot south of the Japan House. (Electronic payment only by MobileMeter.)\n**This class will be held rain or shine and moved to an indoor classroom in case of inclement weather. Dress appropriately for the weather and for a hike that will sometimes leave the paved trails. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nRyan Pankau is the Horticulture Educator for Illinois Extension serving Champaign\, Ford\, Iroquois\, and Vermilion counties in central Illinois. He has more than 20 years’ experience as an arborist and forester after earning a bachelor’s and master’s degree in forestry from Southern Illinois University. Ryan has past work experience as a certified arborist\, forest hydrologist\, and USDA-NRCS Area Forester in southern Illinois.\nCurrently\, he specializes in forestry\, tree care\, and the use of native plants in both landscaping and restoration settings. He is the author of the Garden Scoop blog which discusses a wide variety of plant-related topics specific to Illinois.\nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.\n 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-arboretum-naked-tree-id-hike/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Nature Journal Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Explore and celebrate the diverse beauty of the natural world at a Nature Journal Retreat on Thursday\, March 26 (1:00 p.m.) through Saturday\, March 28 (12:30 p.m.) in the Mansion.\nCreators and naturalists of all levels are invited to come together to communicate the wonder of the nature through artistic expression\, scientific discovery\, and creative journaling. Students will foster connection with a rich variety of workshops\, art classes\, creative writing\, wildlife viewing\, hikes\, yoga\, animal displays\, open studio\, and journal making.\nFind the complete schedule here.\nRetreat participants can commute or stay overnight in the Mansion or a guesthouse for a discounted rate of $110/night. View rooms here and make your reservation by calling 217-333-3287.\n$240/person*. Register here. Registration will close March 18 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Registration includes all materials\, three meals on Friday\, and brunch on Saturday. (Thursday dinner is on your own). A bar will be available Thursday and Friday evenings. \nIf you have any dietary restrictions or will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu by March 18.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-nature-journal-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreats,The Farms
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