Author: CCGA Communications Team

Fall Perennial Distribution Friday Oct 1st

Fall Perennial Distribution Friday Oct 1st

Hello Community Gardeners! We are pleased to announce the CCGA Resources & Distributions committee is now taking registrations for our big Fall Perennial Distribution. The details are above and we need volunteers as usual to help with set-up. Contact Mamie Gray for more details.

Summer Plant Distribution Friday August 13

Summer Plant Distribution Friday August 13

Hello All Chicago Community Gardeners! We are accepting reservations for the August perennial distribution which starts at 11am on Friday, August 13, 2021 Pickup is at New Horizons Garden 401 S Central Park (corner of Central Park and Van Buren) The registration fee is $5.00,…

Join us on April 29 at 6pm for Sharing Notes: A Continued Community Gardeners Discussion

Join us on April 29 at 6pm for Sharing Notes: A Continued Community Gardeners Discussion

Thursday, April 29 from 6-7 pm, on Zoom, Free, $15 suggested donation With Chicago Community Garden Leaders May Toy of Skinner Park Advisory Council, Kasey Eaves of Montrose Metra Community Gardens, and Paula Acevedo of ElPaseo Community Garden. Moderated by Breanne Heath, Senior Program Specialist…

FREE Mixed Orange and Pale Yellow Daylilies Available this Weekend!

FREE Mixed Orange and Pale Yellow Daylilies Available this Weekend!

The CCGA Resources Committee has another mini-distribution lined up for community gardeners on Saturday, April 24, from 10am-Noon at Loomis St. Community Garden. Thanks to a generous donation, we have open crates of mixed orange and pale, yellow daylilies available on a first come first served basis…

Our Virtual Conference & Outstanding Speakers will be Available On-Demand

Our Virtual Conference & Outstanding Speakers will be Available On-Demand

We know the kickoff to gardening season is happening as the winds turn warmer (and then colder!) It’s the perfect time to tune in on Saturday the 20th and catch some of the inspiring and informative presentations we have in store. Don’t worry, you don’t…

Register Now for the CCGA 8th Annual Virtual Conference on March 20!

Register Now for the CCGA 8th Annual Virtual Conference on March 20!

Join your garden mates from all over the city (and beyond) on Saturday, March 20, for a lively and informative day of presentations, networking, and connections, all from the comfort of your home. We’ve all experienced a deeply challenging year that has tested our resilience…

Grant Opportunity for Community Garden Projects

Grant Opportunity for Community Garden Projects

Brownberry Oroweat Organic Spring Planting Grant 2021 SeedMoney and the makers of Arnold/Brownberry/Oroweat Organic Breads are sponsoring a grant opportunity for community garden projects in Chicago to provide resources for public food gardens to thrive. You can learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/spring-planting-grants-2021   Applications are…

Order Your Seeds Early This Year

Order Your Seeds Early This Year

Because of the increasing interest in growing/gardening related to the pandemic, seeds may be harder to come by this year. We wanted to let everyone know that some seed companies are restricting home orders this year. Both Baker Creek and Johnny’s have recently been limiting…

Technical Assistance Program Available for Hydrant Access Permit

Technical Assistance Program Available for Hydrant Access Permit

Most community gardeners have been challenged by water access issues at some point and now there is a new opportunity to access city water with a special Hydrant Access Permit.   AUA & NeighborSpace have led the way in coordination and input to the Department of…

Teachers! Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Applications due Jan. 31

Teachers! Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Applications due Jan. 31

Calling all teachers! There is still time to apply for the Biodiversity Field Trip Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.If you are teacher – or know someone who is – in any grade level from Pre-K to high school, you can apply to…