Harvest Festival in conjunction with the City of Evanston

Join us for an art project, nut-cracking demonstration, mushroom cultivation demonstration, tours, and more.

Harvest Festival

The Food Forest is located south of Payne Street near the intersection of Hartrey.

When

September 26th, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Location

2100 Hartrey Avenue
Eggleston Park Food Forest
Evanston, 60201
United States

Contact

Email: volunteer@edibleevanston.org

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers wanted and a green thumb is not needed!

Edible Evanston and its associated projects can use your help.

Two waivers are required to participate: one for Edible Evanston, and one for the City of Evanston. You can sign it on-site, but if you are under 18 years old a parent or guardian must sign.

It's easiest to sign using the online versions

- City of Evanston waiver form
- Edible Evanston and Climate Action Evanston form

The Edible Evanston/Climate Action Evanston release is also available here if you prefer to print it and bring a copy with you.

If you have questions, email our volunteer coordinator.

Watch this space for details on all our other opportunities, dates and requirements or contact us.

Upcoming Events

Events

Education/Giveaway/Swap

Harvest Festival in conjunction with the City of Evanston

Saturday, September 26, 2026 - 12:00pm

Join us for an art project, nut-cracking demonstration, mushroom cultivation demonstration, tours, and more.

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Work and Learn

2026 Saturday Food Forest Volunteering

Saturday, October 3, 2026 - 10:00am

Individuals working together with supervision to maintain the food forest. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

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Supporting Growing & Sharing Local Food for All Evanstonians

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Harvest Festival in conjunction with the City of Evanston