From Chick to Table: Raising Chickens for Meat
04/15/2026 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM CT
Admission
- $12.00 - Member
- $15.00 - Non-Member
Location
Lodge
Summary
There are numerous ways to deepen your connection with the natural world. Whether you’re working in a garden, exploring the forest, or discovering how we can benefit from both plant and animal communities, opportunities abound to engage with the land around us.
Description
Join Naturalist Hannah for this practical, beginner-friendly program to learn how to raise chickens for meat in a backyard setting. Designed for small spaces, the program covers breed selection, brooding, housing, daily care, humane practices, and safe processing options. You will gain the knowledge and confidence to responsibly raise a small flock from chicks to freezer while being mindful of local regulations, animal welfare, and neighborhood considerations. You'll even get a chance to sample chicken raised by Hannah in 2025!
Space is limited and registration is required by 4/14/26. $12/Member and $15/Non-Member. Wednesday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm.
Please read our program and event registration and cancellation policy here.