
Apple Creek Food Forest is a place to demonstrate the diversity of plants that can be grown for nourishment and health in our region. It is a place that welcomes a diversity of people to gather, experiment, learn and share their knowledge. We are inspired by principles rooted in permaculture, agroforestry and regenerative farming practices. All of our work here starts with a respect for the earth and the idea that farming is a giving relationship between people and the land. We had our first planting last year and plan to continue planting more elderberries, pawpaws, gooseberries and many other fruit and nut trees. Learn about how we’re converting this corn and bean field into a diverse food forest, and some of our challenges along the way!
The food forest is located on Dean Street, about 2 miles south of the Woodstock Square, near the Apple Creek subdivision.
Presented by:
Judy Speer, Small Waters Education
Caron Wenzel, Adjunct Professor, Sustainable Agriculture, Lake County College
Linda Gurgone, artist, photographer, retired systems engineer
Linda Balek, Farm Program Manager, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County
Judy Speer, Small Waters Education
Caron Wenzel, Adjunct Professor, Sustainable Agriculture, Lake County College
Linda Gurgone, artist, photographer, retired systems engineer
Linda Balek, Farm Program Manager, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County

Socializing begins at 5pm in-person, program begins at 6pm.
THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT: IN-PERSON & ON ZOOM. YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER TO ATTEND IN-PERSON AT DUKE’S
When: June 1, 2022 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Cohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen


Green Drinks is a monthly, informal meeting between people in the environmental field and environmentalist that takes place throughout the globe. McHenry County’s Green Drinks is held on the first Wednesday of every month at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake. Every month features a new speaker on a topic related to environmentalism. Join us!

