Edible Acre Pilot Project

The Edible Acre Pilot Project is a joint initiative by The Talking Farm and Evanston Township High School. On October 8th, thirty-five to fifty ETHS

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students from the Horticulture, Senior Studies, Community Service and Green Team programs began installing the new Edible Acre Pilot Project, a community garden designed, built and maintained by ETHS students in collaboration with community groups and the surrounding neighborhood.

The Edible Acre Pilot Project is converting an empty lot across from the high school's main entrance into a 5,000 sq. ft. organic community garden. This food production project will provide learning experiences, leadership opportunities and summer jobs for ETHS students, as well as fresh produce and health benefits for the larger community.

Click here to see a diary of our progress.

Click here to read an Evanston Review article about the project.

For information about and volunteering for ETHS workdays, please contact Linda at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 847-651-1197.

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