The Farms: Solar Eclipse at Allerton

Come out and enjoy the Solar Eclipse at Allerton on Monday, April 8 from 12:30 to 3:20 p.m. in the Meadow. While Allerton is not in the path of full totality, the eclipse will reach about 97 percent in this area. The partial eclipse begins at 12:48 p.m., maximum coverage is at 2:05 p.m. and the eclipse concludes around 3:20 p.m.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to be comfortable for viewing. Telescopes and cameras are also welcome. The Greenhouse Cafè will be open with a full menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or bring a picnic lunch! Feel free to bring a book or plan a hike to make a day of it! A limited number of solar eclipse glasses will be available.

Learn more about the eclipse here and here.

$5/suggested donation, which can be made on arrival.

If you have questions or will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu.

About The Farms

The 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.

See the complete winter class schedule here.