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“Food Safety, Post-Harvest Handling, and Scheduling Plantings for Community Food Systems”
First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn - 100th & Central Ave., Oak Lawn Webinar viewing location: 826 S Ada Street, Chicago. 60607 Chicago, IL, United StatesThe University of Illinois Extension is partnering with Grace Seeds Ministry to offer a free Food Safety Training for all participants of Chicagoland community food systems. March 12, 2016 (9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Safe and Smart! “Food Safety, Post-Harvest Handling, and Scheduling …
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Community Roots Demonstration & Community Garden Formal Opening – June 11th
Skinner Park 1331 W Adams St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Community Roots Demonstration & Community Garden will formally open to the public on June 11 of this year with a full day of festivities to kick off the beginning of the programming season. Located in Skinner Park on the Near West Side of Chicago, …
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First Annual Uptown Garden Walk – Saturday, July 16, 2016
The Institute of Cultural Affairs in the U.S.A 4750 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe walk features 24 gardens across 3 themes. There will be 3 formal tours during the day, and residents can also pick up a map at any start location for a self-guided tour. The Sidewalk Tour starting at 10AM at Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland, …
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Jacklyn and the Beanstalk
Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden 4919 North Winthrop, Chicago, IL, United StatesWhen 13-year-old Jacklyn, who has a fear of heights, climbs a giant beanstalk, she encounters Giant Baby Ju Ju, whose fear of eating anything fresh causes her to gobble only sugary Smarties and Dum Dum lollipops as a steady diet! “Fee-fi-fo-fum. Will I get a …
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Stars, Stories, and S’More
Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse 3501 N. Kilbourn, Chicago, IL, United StatesKilbourn Park's Organic Greenhouse is hosting a great event on Oct. 1st from 5:30-8:30pm. Come on out and partake in celebrating the start of Autumn and loving the outdoors. This is the program for the evening. 5:30-7:30pm - Campfire Fun! Join us around the campfire. …
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Advocates for Urban Agriculture Fall Gathering!
DePaul University 1110 W. Belden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesYou’re invited to our Autumn Gathering! Join old and new friends and colleagues for: 6-6:45PM: Potluck and urban agriculture community networking: please bring a dish! 6:45-6:50PM: Welcome and AUA overview 6:50-7:10PM: Community slideshow — gardeners and farmers are invited to send 1-4 photos to info@auachicago.org …
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Community Christmas Caroling / Comunidad de Vilancicos de Navidad
Children's Garden of Hope Karlov & Potomac, Chicago , IL, United StatesThird Annual Community Christmas Caroling / Tercera Comunidad Anual de Vilancicos de Navidad All are welcome at this event of caroling by the bonfire. Hot chocolate will be provided! Todos son bienvenidos a este evento de villancios por la hoguera. ¡Chocolate calienta será proporcianado!
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AUA New Years Resolutions Party 1/7/17
Join us aJoin AUA as we start the new year right – our resolutions are to grow sustainable urban agriculture and its community in our city! Here’s a great way to kick off a big year – a gathering of Chicago’s Advocates for Urban Agriculture …
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AUA’s Cultural Heritage Spring Gathering in Little Village – Saturday May 20th
La Villita Community Church 2300 S. Milllard Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesCultural heritage panel! Seed swap! Community slideshow of urban farms and gardens! Potluck! Chicken care workshop! Know Your Rights Resource Table! Come together with us to enjoy all this and more at AUA's Cultural Heritage Spring Gathering! We hope you can join us for this …
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Veggie Bingo at the Hideout
The Hideout 1354 W Wabansia, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Hideout and NeighborSpace present VEGGIE BINGO FAMILY FRIENDLY! Every Wednesday in Summer: June 21–September 6, 2017, 5:30-8pm At the Hideout, 1354 West Wabansia in Chicago PRIZES INCLUDE FARM-FRESH VEGETABLES— GRAND PRIZE IS A GIANT BAG OF ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM IRV AND SHELLY’S FRESH PICKS! …