Urban Farming Workshop - Medicinal & Culinary Herbs
Date: August 24, 2026
Day/Times: Monday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: MS Teams – Virtual
FEE: Free
Medicinal & Culinary Herbs + Tea Making is a one-hour workshop designed to introduce participants to growing, using, and preserving herbs for everyday use. This session explores both culinary and medicinal herbs, along with methods for drying, blending, and storing.
Participants will learn how to incorporate herbs into cooking and create simple herbal teas for wellness. The workshop also highlights the connection between growing your own plants and supporting a healthy lifestyle.
Urban Farming I - Intro to Urban Farming
Start Date: September 15, 2026 – October 22, 2026 (6 weeks)
Day/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30p-7:30p
Location: MS Teams – Virtual (in-person TBD)
Fee: $295 non-scholarship (Scholarship for IL Veterans, IL Justice Impacted and IL residents/business in r3 zone; Discount for ot-of-state Veterans & Justice Impacted)
Participants will learn fundamentals of urban farming.
Urban Farming II - Hydroponics
Start Date: September 16, 2026 – November 4, 2026 (8 weeks)
Day/Times: Wednesdays, 5:30p-7:30p
Location: 4950 W Thomas, Chicago, IL (EA HQ)
FEE: $295 non-scholarship, (Scholarship available for IL Veterans, IL Justice Impacted & IL residents in r3 zone. Discount for out of state Veterans & Justice-Impacted.
Participants will learn fundamentals of urban farming.
Urban Farming Workshop: Growing Perennial Crops in the City
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Day/Times: Monday, 6p-7p
Location: MS Teams (virtual)
FEE: Free
Participants will learn fundamentals of urban farming.
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE:
Applicants who are IL Veterans or IL Justice-Impacted may qualify for a full scholarship, including out-of-state participants.
Illinois residents who live in an R3 Zone may also qualify for a scholarship.
R3 Zone eligibility applies only to Illinois residents.
Required Documentation:
Residency (IL only): IL State ID, Driver’s License, utility bill, lease/mortgage, or voter card
Veterans: Veteran ID, DD-214, or VA Benefits Letter
Justice-Impacted: Reentry program letter, court documents, or probation/parole papers
(Sensitive information may be redacted.)
Out-of-State: Veterans and Justice-Impacted individuals qualify for discounted tuition.
The EA Team will review your registration and notify you of scholarship eligibility.
For more information, contact info@entrepreneursacademy.net.
