Settlers Pond Shelter
Beecher, IL · about 35 mi from Chicago
At a glance
- Address
- 1301 E. Offner Road, Beecher, IL 60401
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (708) 663-8103
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Chicago, about 35 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Will County, IL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.8 mi
- Playground Spot’s Nature Playground 1.9 mi
- Picnic area 3.6 mi
- Gas station 2.8 mi
- 8 places to eat within 5 mi Tony's Pizza, Dunkin', Subway
Farmers markets nearby
- Crete European Market Crete · 5.1 mi
- St. John Farmers Market St. John · 7.2 mi
- Village of Park Forest Farmers' Market Park Forest · 8.7 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Happy Life Ranch 5 mi
- Farm to Table CSA at Alsip Home & Nursery 6.8 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 48°F, lows around 31°F, about 3 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 23
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 20
- ☀️ Frost-free season179 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Park Forest, IL station (9.4 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Will County
Will County had 780 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 74 sold food straight to the public and 21 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Settlers Pond Shelter
Is Settlers Pond Shelter open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (708) 663-8103 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Settlers Pond Shelter?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Settlers Pond Shelter?
The listing gives the address as 1301 E. Offner Road, Beecher, IL 60401. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Settlers Pond Shelter?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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