resources
bees
getting started
shelter
- Build your own hives at a Chicago Park District location with a woodshop
- Chicago Honey Co-op
articles
- There is an excellent Radiolab podcast about swarm intelligence called “Emergence.” You can listen for free at http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolab/
- National Geographic excerpt: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/07/swarms/miller-text/1
- Bee Vs. Car: Who Gets More Miles Per Gallon? http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123289433&ft=1&f=1025
chickens
getting started
- Backyard Chickens
- Angelic Organics Learning Center teaches chicken care
- The Feed Store, 5408 S. Harlem, Summit, IL. 708-458-1327
- Urban Chickens
- Breeds
shelter
- Omlet sells Eglu chicken houses. The website also have lots of information on owning and raising chickens.
- Charlie Hall, carpenter and general contractor in Chicago: I have a full shop on Lake Street in East Garfield Park and use reclaimed or recycled materials whenever possible in my projects. Feel free to contact me regarding any coops, raised beds, or any other building projects that you may be interested in. Cell phone: 773.412.6049, email email hidden; JavaScript is required
food
- John Emrich’s Backyard Chicken Run site is up for ordering your chicken feed and lots more
- The Feed Store, 5408 S. Harlem, Summit, IL. 708-458-1327
rooftop gardens
City of Chicago’s rooftop garden on city hall
worms
farmers markets
Chicago Farmers Markets – a complete list