Ecology Center Market Debuts on Saturday, December 3.
Dates: Saturdays, December 3, 2011 through April 28, 2012.
(Closed December 24 and 31, 2011)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. at Bridge Street
(Large parking lot across the street)
What: "The purpose of this market is to extend the selling season for local fresh produce," says Market Manager Dennis Clarkson, "and to provide local food artisans with a place to sell their products during the winter months.
"When winter comes it is difficult for farmers in this part of the country to grow crops. That is why this market combines food artisans with farmers. In addition, some farmers give added value to their produce by producing sauces, pickling products, soups and salsas for sale."
The current line-up includings the following vendors:
- Henry’s Farm
- Nichols Farm
- Tiny Greens
- Tomato Mountain
- River Valley Ranch (mushrooms)
- Brunkow Cheese
- Sunny Lane Farm
- Michigan Blueberries
- Crust & Crumb
- To the Point (knife sharpener)
- C & D Family Farms (meat, poultry & eggs)
- Ruth & Phil’s Ice Cream
- Laura’s Kitchen & Mentoring Gardens (granola, pickled veggies)
- Foodie Bites
- Desserts by Suzi
- Patz Honey
- Wayne Miller Fruits & Preserves
- De La Rue Patisserie
- DeFloured (gluten-free baked goods)
- Passion House Coffee
- Sheekar Delights (gourmet baklava)
- Pasta Puttana
- Green Envee (organic soaps & lotions)
- Salted Caramel
- Tasteful Life and Maxey Lynn (vegan foods)
The Ecology Center is located in the Ladd Arboretum in a beautiful setting. You'll enjoy a roaring fire as you shop the market.