Resources Spring Distribution – Saturday April 20
For Chicago community gardens only. RSVP by Thursday, April 18, 4pm to mamiegray2012@gmail. $10 Donation.
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Find a Seed Swap Near You!
U of I Extension Cook County created this map to help you locate a seed swap. To add your swap to the list please email sbatka@illinois.edu Thanks to Sarah Batka from U of I Extension for compiling and providing access to the seed swap map!
Pollinators for Planting Workshop – Saturday March 23
Our program will offer two sessions of the following three workshops: (1) Planting for Pollinators in Vegetable Gardens; (2) Planting for Pollinators in Containers; and (3) Planting for Pollinators on Parkways. Participants may choose one option for each of the two sessions. At the conclusion…
Loyola University Climate Change & Food Security Conference – March 14,15
Loyola University’s School of Environmental Sustainability is hosting their annual Climate Change Conference on March 14-15, 2024. The conference theme is “Feeding a Changing World: Climate Change and Food Security.” Conference admission is FREE! Link to registration: luc.edu/ies Thursday, March 14th: -Keynote Speaker Amanda Little,…
Soil Science and Certified Training Program – Feb 12 & 19
The Soil Keepers Soil Science and Certified Training Program Classes meet 5:30-8:00pm on Monday February 12th and February 19th Limited supported tickets available for those whose current financial situation is challenging, please reach out to thesoilkeepers@gmail.com to inquire “What if we endeavor to build a…
Sprouts Workshop & Houseplants – Saturday February 3
At the CCGA Resources February 3 event Carolina Ara will demonstrate how to grow a delicious mix of sprouts. Her latest batch includes broccoli, radish, alfalfa, and clover. Don’t miss it.
Thinking Like a Rat! 2-Part Workshop
If you are concerned about rats in your community garden, consider joining this 2-Part workshop, “Thinking like a rat: develop a strategy to send rats packing from your garden.” Created by Lincoln Park Zoo’s Chicago Rat Project in partnership with Chicago Park District and NeighborSpace,…
AUA 2023 Capacity Building Grants for Community Gardens
AUA (Advocates for Urban Agriculture) has issued their annual Capacity Building Grant program which is open to community gardens. Details are below – deadline is November 10, 2023. The Capacity Building Grant is a grant fund housed by AUA and distributed by a participatory grantmaking…