Liberty Prairie (formerly Liberty Prairie Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Grayslake, Illinois. Located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, their work focuses on sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship at the urban edge.

Vision:

Privately held land can serve the public good. We imagine a future where people, plants, and animals thrive together.

Mission:

To build skills and pathways toward land, human, and local economic health.

Offerings:

We connect people to land and each other through our work:

• Liberty Prairie Farm Store - 

  The Liberty Prairie Farm Store features organically grown vegetables from their farm as well as fruit, grains, flours, meats, sauces, soups, and seasonal surprises, all grown or made within 300 miles of the store. Currently featuring 40+ local farms and food entrepreneurs, they accept SNAP/EBT, WIC, Link Match Vouchers, credit and debit cards. They are accessible by train, bus, car, bike and foot.

• Farm Camps: Spring, Summer, Fall and Family Camps
• Community Supported Agriculture / Subscription Farm Shares
• Classes and Workshops
• Field Trips and Tours
• Public Events and Festivals
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Rentals -  

Liberty Prairie has several spaces that could host your group. Day-use fees contribute to the Holistic Land Plan and support the costs of the farm, the Living Laboratory. There are currently four options:

• The Community Room at the Liberty Prairie Farm Store can comfortably accommodate groups up to 20 and is across the street from the Prairie Crossing Station Square Metra Train stop with ample parking.
• The entire first floor of the Yellow Farmhouse is available for larger groups and can accommodate groups up to 40 indoors. This space is ideal for planning meetings, retreats, and celebrations. Offering multiple breakout rooms, a kitchen for catering use, and beautiful outdoor facility.
• The Blue Schoolhouse is perfect for groups as large as 50. Indoor and outdoor space is perfect for hosting birthday parties, business retreats, meetings, or artistic gatherings.
• The Tall Barn is at the heart of the farm, where Liberty Prairie hosts their annual Spring Plant Sale. This large space is great for a rustic picnic, birthday party, or family gathering.

Hours of Operation

• Winter Farm Store Hours: Monday & Tuesday: Closed Wednesday - Friday: 12 - 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.