Englewood

Growing Home's Wood Street Urban Farm

5814 S. Wood St.

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Saturday

10am - 5pm

Sunday

10am - 5pm

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Photography Allowed
  • Restrooms Available
  • Refreshments For Purchase

OHC appearances

2021, 2019, 2023

DETAILS:

Growing Home works to ensure access to good jobs and good food on the South Side of Chicago through innovative work in urban agriculture. It offers a comprehensive, paid employment training program to help individuals with barriers to employment find and keep stable, full-time jobs. Its USDA-certified organic farms provide healthy, fresh food and food education to neighbors in Englewood. Built in 2006, Growing Home's 1.5 acre Wood Street Urban Farm is Chicago's only high production USDA-certified organic farm and is a fantastic example of edible greenscapes in Chicago. Growing Home will host our annual HarvestFest in conjunction with Open House Chicago. This event features a local vendor market, kids activities, pumpkin decorating, free food boxes & more to celebrate community and the end of the growing season. Free event for all.

ENTRANCE INSTRUCTIONS:

The main entrance is at 5814 S. Wood St. and this will be the starting point for all tours.

ENTRANCE RESTRICTIONS EXPLANATION:

Visitors will be asked to sign in.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE:

There will be optional guided tours of the farm throughout OHC weekend, as well as self-guided tours. Enjoy special activities and vendors as well.

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