EXTENDED - Apply by July 15 to Host the 2018 Windy City Coop & Eco-Yard Tour Sept 22 & 23

[Martha Boyd]

HI Everyone — 

Many thanks to all who applied so far — all but one can Host on the selected weekend of Sat Sept 22 and Sun Sept 23. (With apologies to that one!)

The Tour Host Application will remain open through July 15, with just those 2 dates as options.

Please circulate this email and instructions to other prospective Hosts — THANKS!

 

On Jun 14, 2018, at 10:28 AM, Martha Boyd <mar...@learngrowconnect.org> wrote:

Dear Chicagoland Chicken Enthusiasts (and Friends),

 

The 8th (almost) Annual Windy City Coop (& Eco-Yards) Tour is back this September — 

The Tour will be held on ONE weekend: Sat-Sun 9/22 & 9/23.

APPLY BY SUNDAY JUNE 24 TO HOST THE 2018 TOUR

1) Fill out the online form, 2018 WCCT Host Application

(Link = https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOYBIl_xQ7R0qxEFA_e8cE1dwfuZlog2xYOKSrGhqEjpxUQA/viewform) 

2) Email one or more good photos of your coop, urban eco-examples, and surrounding area to windycitycooptour AT gmail.com.

• Host Sites should offer a good demonstration of the care of urban poultry/livestock and/or other sustainability practices, in a space that can accommodate a flow of foot traffic.
• This year’s Tour is also open to Hosts who may not have livestock but DO have excellent examples to share: intensive food production, rain gardens, pollinator habitats, composting, water collection, solar and other renewable energy, etc.
• Indicate the dates that you are able/willing to host.
• You can Host on either or both days of the Tour, during the time windows of 10AM to 2PM each day.
• Organizers will review applications and confirm approved Hosts BY SUNDAY JULY 29.
• If you previously hosted the Tour, please fill out the Application and send new photo/s for complete and accurate Site Info.

By applying to Host, you agree to open your property to Visitors on your selected date/s, and to allow your site address and description to be shared publicly on print and online Tour materials. Tour site info and map WILL NOT include Hosts' names or contact info.

Tour organizers use the information you provide to approve Host Sites and to plan and promote the Tour.

We urge all Hosts to attend the pre-Tour orientation in early Sept to review logistics and prep with other Hosts, and pick up signs and materials.

Since 2010, 70+ Tour Hosts have shared their examples of backyard livestock and "eco-yards" with hundreds of Tour Visitors eager to see area coops and flocks, other critters, and innovative urban sustainability practices. MANY THANKS to all for your generosity and commitment to demonstrating urban ecology and food production! 

Email me at this address if you have a question about the Application, or need it sent to you in another format — 

Also contact me if you want to help organize, photograph, and/or promote the Tour. Help to make this year's Tour as fun and informative as ever!

FORWARD THIS EMAIL to help get the Application to all prospective Hosts — THANKS!

—
Martha Boyd
Program Director, Urban Initiative (Chicago) and E2L - Eat to Live
Angelic Organics Learning Center
773.344.7198 mobile

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