“Investing In The Nature Of Southwestern Illinois”
Commonfields www.HeartLandsConservancy.org
A Quarterly Publication of HeartLands Conservancy
Summer 2014
TICKETS: HeartLandsConservancy.org/field-to-fork
What’s Inside Mill Creek Restoration Project..2-3 People and Places......................4-5 Honoring Bill Freeman.................. 6 The Mounds Initiative.................... 6 Membership & Planned Giving..... 6 Upcoming events.......................... 7 Field to Fork................................... 7
Have you ever wondered how your food got from the farm to your plate?
Flat Creek Easement..................BC Farm Preservation Program......BC
You will get a chance to learn on July 26 when HeartLands Conservancy hosts the 5th Annual Field to Fork, a six-course dinner event in Belleville created by six area chefs using ingredients sourced in Southwestern Illinois.
Directors Robert J. Hilgenbrink, Chair IL Green Economy Network Frank O. Miles, Vice Chair Madison County Community Development Lester Harnetiaux, Secretary Bond County Realtors Ronda Latina, Treasurer Environmental Operations, Inc. William Boardman Firehouse Contracting, LLC Ronald J. Foster, Jr. Schoen, Walton, Telken & Foster Dennis (Denny) Kirkham (Land Owner) Charles Meier IL State Representative Robert Nelson Nelson & Nelson Ron O’Connor O’Connor & Partners Cliff Schuette Schuette Seed Company Justin Siegel Deli Star Corporation
“Field to Fork has proven to be a fun and educational event as attendees have the opportunity to meet growers and farmers and to learn about the economic, health, and environmental benefits of supporting local agriculture,” said David C. Eustis, President and CEO of HeartLands Conservancy. “It promises to be a great evening that will help bring awareness to our work conserving land, building greener communities and engaging people with nature.”
What: A six-course meal prepared by area chefs serving food raised and grown in Southwestern Illinois.
The chef lineup for 2014 is remarkable and touts six amazing area chefs each preparing one of the courses being served. This year’s chefs include: Meghan Boyer of Element; Jennifer Cleveland of Cleveland-Heath; Tim Faltus of Bellecourt Manor; Josh Galliano of The Libertine; Joseph Hemp V of Robust Wine Bar; Jennifer Kennedy of J. Fires’ Market Bistro.
Tickets: $70 per person/$500 per table (Member Price) $90 per person/$650 per table (Non-Member Price)
When: Saturday, July 26 5:00 p.m. - Cocktails 6:15 p.m. - Dinner Starts Where: Bellecourt Manor 225 East “A” Street Belleville, IL 62220
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“My goal in participating in Field to Fork is to bring awareness to what is produced on our lands here in Illinois,” said Jennfier Kennedy of J.Fires’ Market Bistro. “I’ve participated since the first year of this event and every year it gets bigger and better. It is a great opportunity to bring people together for a great cause and to raise awareness of the local production that is so important to our communities.” Additionally, Ryan and Dana Dean of KSDK NewsChannel 5 will serve as emcees for this year’s Field to Fork. To learn more about the event, the chefs and farms providing food, visit www. HeartLandsConservancy.org/field-to-fork or contact Kim O’Bryan at 618-566-4451 Ex. 10 or kim.obryan@heartlandsconservancy.org.