Inspiring Climate Forum at the Field Museum

Sunday, December 3, 2017, close to 1,500 like-minded folks from more than 70 partner organizations and sponsors across the Chicago region attended a Climate Forum at the Field Museum right up against the bones of ‘Sue’, the largest, best-preserved, world-famous fossil and most complete Tyrannosaurus…

June Culinary Herb Workshop a Success

Sarah Mallin, a chef and caterer of very creative ability and inventive and inspired food preparation gave a workshop: Growing Herbs for Flavor, Nutrition, and Health, presented by CCGA’s Education Committee on Saturday June 10th 2017. Sarah led off the workshop with a fascinating history…

Master Urban Farmer Training Program Spring/Summer Session 2017

The University of Illinois Extension has just announced an Urban Ag training program being held on 12 consecutive Wednesdays from May 10th through July 26th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Location:  the Children’s Farm at The Center, 12700 S. Southwest Highway, Palos Park, IL. Intended for…

Montrose Metra Community Garden – 2017 Green & Growing Speaker Series

Presented by Montrose Metra Community Gardens, the Ravenswood Manor Garden Club and Chicago Public Library At The Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago IL 60625 Monday, March 20 at 7pm In the Garden: What’s New, What’s Old and What Works Speaker: Jennifer Paravola…

Fruit Trees for Your Community Garden

  If you want some apple, pear or plum trees for your community garden or want to find out what grafting fruit tress is all about then do attend the Midwest Fruit Explorers (MidFEx)  grafting workshop on Sunday March 26, 2017 at 1pm. The purpose…

The Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference – Saturday February 11

The Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference 12:00-5:30 p.m. on February 11, 2017 Triton College, River Grove, IL Get practical advice on creating stunning home gardens using layers found in native ecosystems. These layers support life: soil organisms, insects, birds and more. Landscape architect Rick Darke, co-author…