Nature Museum Opens The Sustainability Center
Plus, this week's farmers market schedule so you can shop sustainably
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, located on Lincoln Park’s beautiful North Pond, recently opened an important new section: The Sustainability Center.
According to the museum,
Collectively, we can make a difference.
The Sustainability Center makes sustainability efforts approachable for Illinois residents and visitors of all ages through interactives and resources that encourage local action to build resilient and sustainable communities.
Engage with our interactive gallery and rotating displays highlighting practical ways everyone can make an impact at home or in their community. Get a look at how sustainability practices impact the whole world on the larger-than-life central globe. Then, go local and explore the four components for sustainable living—food, water, economy and culture, and energy.
Get inspired by real-life success stories of conservation impact on Chicago communities, learn how you can get involved in sustainability projects in your neighborhood, check out sustainability resources from the digital library, or explore in-house resources from our partners at the Lincoln Park Branch of the Chicago Public Library.
Access to this exhibit is included with Museum admission.
As an advocate of sustainably produced food, I am looking forward to visiting this new permanent exhibit… and I should have ample opportunity to do so. That’s because I’m going to have some big news soon that involves me, the museum, North Pond, and a skill you see every day in Local Food Forum. Stay tuned!
Shop for sustainably produced food this week at the following farmers markets, then keep scrolling for some sky show photos in Bob’s World.
This Week’s Regional Farmers Market Schedule
Fired up to support local farmers? Here’s the easiest way — visit one (or more) of the regional farmers markets in this week’s schedule.
Monday, October 9
Hinsdale Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 E. Chicago Ave.
Tuesday, October 10
Gary Comer Youth Center Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., 7230 S. South Chicago Ave., Chicago
Lincoln Square Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Lincoln & Leland Aves., Chicago
Lombard Farmers Market, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., 20 E. St. Charles Rd.
Low-Line Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 3411 N. Southport St., Chicago
SOAR Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., 226 E. Chicago Ave.
The Farmer at the Green, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 320 S. Canal St., Chicago
Wednesday, October 11
Andersonville Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 1500 W. Catalpa Ave., Chicago
Elmhurst Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., York Road and Valette
Green City Wednesday Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1817 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park, Chicago
Northbrook Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cherry Lane & Meadow Rd.
Palos Heights Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 12217 S. Harlem Ave.
Pullman City Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 11100 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago
Ravenswood Farmers Market, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., 4900 N. Damen Ave., Chicago
Ravinia Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jens Jensen Park
Riverside Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Riverside Water Tower
South Chicago Wednesday Farm Stand, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., 9000 S. Mackinaw
Uptown Farmers Market, 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunnyside Mall (betw. Magnolia & Beacon), Chicago
Thursday, October 12
Austin Town Hall City Market, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., 5610 W. Lake St.
College of Lake County Farm Market, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 19351 W. Washington, Grayslake
Daley Plaza City Market, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., 50 W. Washington St., Chicago
Growing Home Englewood Farm Stand, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1844 W. 59th St., Chicago
LaGrange Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 53 S. LaGrange Rd.
Libertyville Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cook Memorial Park
Lincoln Square Thursday Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lincoln & Leland Aves., Chicago
PCC Austin Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 330 N. Lotus Ave., Chicago
South Chicago Thursday Farm Stand, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., 9000 S. Mackinaw
South Loop Farmers Market Grant Park, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., 1201 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
Friday, October 13
Gary Comer Youth Center Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., 7230 S. South Chicago Ave., Chicago
Lake Bluff Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sheridan Rd. & E. Scranton Ave.
Olde Schaumburg Center Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 190 S. Roselle Road
St. Charles Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Baker Memorial Church, 307 Cedar Ave.
The Market by the River, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 333 W. Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago
Saturday, October 14
Aurora Farmers Market Downtown, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 65 Water St.
Batavia Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., N. River St. betw. Willow and Spring
Brookfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 8820 Brookfield Ave.
Deerfield Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Park Avenue between Jewett Park & Hazel
Division Street City Market, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., 100 W. Division St., Chicago
Downers Grove Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Main St. Train Station
Downtown Evanston Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., University Place and Oak Ave.
Elk Grove Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 901 Wellington Ave.
Englewood Village Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 58th and Halsted Sts., Chicago
Garfield Park Neighborhood Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 135 N. Kedzie, Chicago
Glenview Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1510 Wagner Rd.
Grayslake Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 201 Center St.
Green City Market Lincoln Park, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1817 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park, Chicago
Green City Market West Loop, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mary Bartelme Park, 115\ S. Sangamon St.
Horner Park Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2741 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago
Huntley Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Square
Kankakee Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., S. Schuyler Ave. & Merchant St.
Naperville Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., 200 E. 5th Ave.
Northcenter Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4100 Damen Ave.
Oak Park Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 460 Lake Ave.
Park Forest Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., 152 Main St.
Park Ridge Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 15 Prairie Ave.
Palatine Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Palatine Train Station
Plant Chicago Mini-Market, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4459 S. Marshfield Ave., Chicago*
61st Street Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6100 S. Blackstone Ave., Chicago
South Chicago Farmstand, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 9000 S. Mackinaw, Chicago
Streator Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Streator City Park
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2001 N. Orchard, Chicago
Tinley Park Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 17375 S. Oak Park Ave.
Winnetka Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 510 Green Bay Rd.
Woodstock Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Historic Woodstock Square
*Plant Chicago holds a full-scale market in Davis Square Park every 3rd Saturday of the month and mini-markets on other Saturdays at 4459 S. Marshfield Ave. The next full market is scheduled for October 21.
Sunday, October 15
Bronzeville City Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4700 S. King Dr., Chicago
Buffalo Grove Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 951 McHenry Rd.
Farmers Market at the Dole, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 401 Country Club Rd., Crystal Lake
Frankfort Country Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Breidert Green & 1 N. White St.
Glenwood Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Glenwood Ave. betw. Morse & Lunt, Chicago
Independence Park Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., W. Irving Park Rd. & Hamlin, Chicago
Jefferson Park Farmers Market, 8a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 4818 N. Long Ave., Chicago
Logan Square Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3107 W. Logan Blvd., Chicago
Maxwell Street Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 800 S. Desplaines St., Chicago
Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Northwest Hwy. & Main St.
95th Street Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1835 W. 95th St., Chicago
Pilsen Community Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1821 S. Blue Island Ave., Chicago
Skokie Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 5127 Oakton St.
Wicker Park Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1425 N. Damen Ave., Chicago
Bob’s World, and Welcome to It
East side, west side, all around the sky. There was rain on Friday — the harbinger of the sharp temperature cool-off — but partial clearing in late afternoon produce some sky show in either direction.
As you can see in the above photo, there was a hint of a rainbow to the east across Lake Michigan.
The big sweeping clouds were even more photogenic (if you look really closely you might pick up that rainbow in the middle left).
Clouds close up.
Then if you care for sunsets, look to the western sky (I’m just being a little Wicked).