Locavore Challenge
The 2010 Locavore challenge will run from September 8th through September 22nd. The Community Closing Event will take place on September 22nd, from 5:30-7:30 p.m at The Nature Museum. Sign up now to become a part of the Locavore challenge!
Pledge to become a Locavore and join other Chicagoans committed to eating locally grown and produced foods for two weeks!
A pledge form and Locavore kits will be available a few weeks before the 2010 Locavore Challenge.
Get Educated: Learn where your food comes from and where you can get the locally grown and produced foods you love.
Get Ready: Plan ahead so you can choose the vendors and restaurants that support your goals.
Get Local: Make a conscious effort to buy foods from Illinois, bordering states and Michigan. Shop at the Market on Wednesday and Saturday from 7 am to 1 pm in Lincoln Park.
Get Involved: Come to our Town Hall Meeting on September 22rd and enjoy locally prepared hors d'oeuvres and beverages, celebrate and share recipes with other Locavores, and have your questions answered by the experts.