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Earth Day Facts: Solar Power Environmental Benefits at Jubilee Farm

Happy Earth Day!

Jubilee Farm started to record solar power facts on November 1, 2016 shortly after the solar panels were installed. Here are a few environmental benefits facts from the first year of recordings up to today:

September 2017

  • Equivalent of Trees Planted: 266.12
  • Light bulbs powered for a day: 20,676.84
  • CO2 Emission Saved: 10,565.68 lbs. 

April 2020

  • Equivalent Trees Planted: 1,026.03
  • Lifetime energy: 26.31 MWh
  • CO2 Emission Saved: 40,737.45 lb
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Take a Walk at Jubilee Farm


At this time all of the buildings at Jubilee Farm are closed down, but you are encouraged to come and walk.

Hours to walk
Monday through Friday – 9:00 am – dusk
Saturday- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday – Noon – dusk

We ask you call us at 217-787-6927 if you are coming to walk. Color and make of vehicle and number in party is required. You do not have to check in if you have called us with this information.

The Creative Art Center is currently closed to the public so washrooms are not available. The closing of the buildings to the public will be in effect until April further notice. Watch this space for updates. 

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Sisters to the Land 2020 at Jubilee Farm

Schedule

• Please watch this space for updates.

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Introduction to Jubilee Farm     with Sister Rose Marie Riley, OP
  • 1:20 p.m.
    Presentation & Reflection     Falling in Love with Earth with Sister Sharon
  • 2:20 p.m.
    Time outside and group sharing with Sister Sharon Zayac, OP
  • 2:35 p.m.
    Spirituality and Sustainability with Food     with Sister Anita Cleary, OP
    Experience what makes a healthy snack and why some types of snacks are more Earth-friendly and have a deeper connection to something more important. Sister Anita Cleary will share her recipes that will make you fall in love with Earth a little more. 
  • 2:50 p.m.; 30 minute session 1:
    Herbs & Companion Planting     with Sister Suzanne Donner, OP
  • 2:50 p.m.; 30 minute session 2:
    Woodworking     with Sister Margaret Therese Hebert, OP
  • 3:50 p.m.
    Closing Prayer     with Sister Rose Marie Riley, OP

Jubilee Farm | 6760 Old Jacksonville Road
(3.8 Miles West of Veterans Parkway)
www.jubileefarm.info | 217-787-6927

Suggestion donation of $5 to assist with the cost of materials and food.

Limited space! Registration received after February 20 will be on a waiting list. We will contact you when a space becomes available.

Register today!