BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chicago Community Gardeners Association - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chicago Community Gardeners Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chicago Community Gardeners Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20130310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20131103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20140309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20141102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20150308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20151101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20230830T150145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T150145Z UID:36263-1694084400-1694088000@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Garden Club at McKiernan Park DESCRIPTION:Join with neighbors in the upkeep of your local park’s garden area. General gardening education will be part of this outdoor learning experience. \nWe will meet every Thursday from 11am-12pm from September 7th- October 12th at McKiernan Park. For more information\, call the park at (312) 747-2883 or sign up here: Activity detail | CPD Transaction Portal (activecommunities.com) URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-club-at-mckiernan-park/ LOCATION:McKiernan Park\, 10714 S. Sawyer Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.,Workday ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20230504T165137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T165301Z UID:36184-1683374400-1683388800@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:How Does Your Garden Grow? @ Monarch Community Garden DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 6 from 12-4pmMonarch Community Garden in Humboldt Park1050 North California Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60622\n \n\nOn Saturday\, May 6\, stop by the beautiful Monarch Community Garden from 12-4pm and tour the 100-plus plots where Monarch members will take visitors to various stations to learn about how they make their garden grow. \nEstablished in 2011\, the Monarch Community Garden is situated in Chicago’s vibrant Humboldt Park on land owned by Humboldt Park Health. Over the years\, the garden has grown to include a beehive\, extensive watering system\, herb garden\, perennial plot and other community spaces\, such as a pergola where gardeners find respite during Chicago’s hot summer months. \nDuring the tour\, visitors can ask questions about their bees\, composting efforts\, and the trials and tribulations of providing water to such a large group of gardeners. They’ll also discuss their commitment to donating fresh produce to local community groups and will touch on other aspects of the community that make their urban green space special. \n\nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ccga-how-does-your-garden-grow-2023-event-series-2124809 \n\nRainbow over Monarch Community Garden by Robin Russo. \n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/how-does-your-garden-grow-monarch-community-garden/ LOCATION:monarch community garden\, 1050 N. California Ave.\, Chicago\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour,Workday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20201017T143813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T143841Z UID:23800-1604739600-1604754000@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Pumpkin Smash 2020 DESCRIPTION:Green Your Halloween by composting your pumpkins! \nIllinois is one of the top producers of pumpkins in the U.S.\, but when jack o’ lanterns are past their prime\, many end up in the trash. In Cook County\, 37% of landfill material is food waste\, a major source of the greenhouse gas methane. \nTo divert pumpkins from landfills\, Illinois Extension in Cook County is partnering with Plant Chicago to host a Pumpkin Smash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 7 at 4459 S. Marshfield Ave.\, Chicago. \nParticipants must wear a face covering and maintain social distancing. URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/pumpkin-smash-2020/ LOCATION:Plant Chicago ‘Firehouse”\, 4459 S Marshfield Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20170221T170728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170221T171505Z UID:20270-1488272400-1488283200@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:African Heritage Gaden - North Lawndale Pruning Workday DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off another growing season in the garden! The North Lawndale Greening Committee in partnership with Openlands and NeighborSpace\, will be hosting a Pruning Workday at the African Heritage Garden. \n\nVolunteers will have an opportunity to brush up on pruning basics with guidance led by Openlands’ Forestry Crew Leader Julie Larsen\nLearn about the rich history of the garden and surrounding neighborhood\nBecome a member of the North Lawndale Greening Committee\nAdditional Pruning tools\, gloves and other gardening items will be provided.\nCelebrate a founding garden leader’s birthday\, Blanche Suggs Killingsworth\nSnacks and drinks will be available throughout the morning. \n\nCost: Free to all community members!\nRSVP HERE or email us at stewardship@neighbor-space.org. \n\nDownload (PDF\, 199KB) URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/african-heritage-gaden-north-lawndale-pruning-workday/ LOCATION:African Heritage Garden\, 1245 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/161020_NS_AfricanGarden_0181.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160728T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160728T190000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20160714T155407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160714T155407Z UID:19504-1469725200-1469732400@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:preSERVE Garden Volunteer Day - Weeknight Edition DESCRIPTION:Our second month of weeknight volunteer days in the garden is almost here. Can’t make it on the weekend? Join us on the evening of Thursday\, July 28th to get your hands dirty in the garden. After the hard work is done\, join us for a quick bite with your fellow gardeners! \nWhat to bring : gardening glove and a hat (if you have them). Email slowfoodpreserve@gmail.com with questions and to RSVP. Hope to see you in the garden! URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/preserve-garden-volunteer-day-weeknight-edition/ LOCATION:preSERVE Garden\, 1231 S. Central Park Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.,Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/12985370_10153386837301415_156583488690598500_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Slow Food Chicago":MAILTO:info@slowfoodchicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160716T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20160714T155544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160714T155544Z UID:19501-1468663200-1468670400@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:preSERVE Garden Volunteer Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekend volunteer day this July at the preSERVE garden in North Lawndale (a partnership between Slow Food Chicago\, the Chicago Honey Co-Op\, the North Lawndale Greening Committee\, and Neighborspace). \nGather with us in the garden to get your hands a little dirty and then reap the benefits of that sweat equity via a community meal with your fellow volunteers afterwards. \nPlease bring gardening gloves and a hat if you have them. Email slowfoodpreserve@gmail.com with questions and to RSVP. Hope to see you in the garden! URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/preserve-garden-volunteer-day/ LOCATION:preSERVE Garden\, 1231 S. Central Park Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.,Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Screen-Shot-2016-07-12-at-8.49.54-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Slow Food Chicago":MAILTO:info@slowfoodchicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20160511T170453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T170453Z UID:19375-1463220000-1463234400@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:DÍA DE SIEMBRA /PLANTING DAY at El Paseo DESCRIPTION:Si llueve sera el próximo día Domingo 15 de Mayo \nIf it rains we will reschedule for the next day\, Sunday May 15th \n• Limpiar/ Clean-up \n• Sembrar cajas compartidas/Plant shared beds \n• Formar equipos para / Make teams for shared \n• Convivo /Pot-Luck \nTraigan un platillo para compartir! / Bring a dish to share! \nEl PASEO \nCOMMUNITY GARDEN \n(773) 234-6168 URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/dia-de-siembra-planting-day-at-el-paseo/ LOCATION:El Paseo Community Garden\, 966 W. 21st St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/el-paseo-dia-de-siembra.png ORGANIZER;CN="El Paseo Garden":MAILTO: elpaseo.communitygarden@neighbor-space.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20160412T152821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160412T152821Z UID:19191-1460800800-1460815200@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:El Paseo Community Garden - Opening Day/Apertura de Jardin DESCRIPTION:GARDEN OPENING DAY / APERTURA DE JARDÍN EL PASEO COMMUNITY GARDEN\nwww.elpaseogarden.org\n(773) 234-6168\nelpaseo.communitygarden@neighbor-space.org \nVENGAN Y AYUDANOS! COME AND HELP US!\nGARDEN OPENING DAY\n• Pintar/ Paint\n• Limpiar/ Clean-up\n• Hablar sobre tierra/ Soil Talk\n• Convivo de Comida / Pot Luck\n Traigan un platillo para compartir! Bring a dish to share! \nSABADO\, 16 DE ABRIL\nSATURDAY\, APRIL 16TH\n10AM-2PM\n944 W. 21st Street Chicago\, IL 60608 URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/el-paseo-community-garden-opening-dayapertura-de-jardin/ LOCATION:El Paseo Community Garden\, 966 W. 21st St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Screen-Shot-2016-04-12-at-10.26.36-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160416T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20160413T200810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160413T203528Z UID:19199-1460797200-1460808000@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Chicago FarmWorks Volunteer Days DESCRIPTION:Chicago FarmWorks fights two issues associated with poverty: unemployment and hunger. Utilizing a two acre farm in the East Garfield Park neighborhood\, we distribute local produce of the highest quality to those who need it most\, and help people overcoming multiple barriers to employment find full-time\, permanent\, viable jobs. We invite community members to join us on the farm to volunteer. Get your hands dirty\, have fun\, and learn more about urban agriculture! \nVolunteer days are help the third Saturday or Sunday of the month from 9am to 12pm. Youth 12 and older are welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult\, with up to 3 youth per adult. \nThe farm includes a small shaded area\, portable bathroom\, and running water at the site\, but facilities are limited. Please dress for the weather and bring water\, snacks\, and sunscreen. URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-farmworks-volunteer-days/ LOCATION:Chicago FarmWorks\, 407 N Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/chicagofarmworks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica at Heartland Alliance":MAILTO:jsurma@heartlandalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20150529T152844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150529T152844Z UID:17809-1433584800-1433606400@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Let's Build! Hermitage St Community Garden Workday DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate our community and veterans and help us build food gardens.\nPLEASE REPLY BY JUNE 1st to Cordia Pugh at cordia.pugh@att.net\nHosted by Cordia Pugh\, Lawrence Bass\, Paula Sneed\, and Courtney Bass. \nEvent Schedule\n\n10am: Building Begins\n11am: Welcome Ceremony\n1pm: Lunch\n4pm: Building Ends\n \nThe event will take place rain or shine (but lets all hope for shine!) \nThis will be the even of the summer! A DJ will spin upbeat tunes and there will be face-painting for the kids! RSVP and let us know if you will bring additional guests. Feel free to bring a towel or mat to sit on during breaks. URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/lets-build-hermitage-st-community-garden-workday/ LOCATION:Hermitage St Community Garden\, 5643 S Hermitage Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Capture.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cordia Pugh":MAILTO:cordia.pugh@att.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20150508T191537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150508T191537Z UID:17591-1431763200-1431795600@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Seeds of Service: A Day of Service to Support Community Gardens in Humboldt Park DESCRIPTION:Registration: 9:30am-10:00am \nEvent: 10:00am – 2:30pm \nBreakfast and Lunch Provided \nWe will garden rain or shine! \nGarden opportunities include: Composting\, Planting Seedlings and Perennials\, Participating in an Educational Workshop \nREGISTER HERE\nBILINGUAL FLYER URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seeds-of-service-a-day-of-service-to-support-community-gardens-in-humboldt-park/ LOCATION:Humboldt Park Field House\, 1440 N. Sacramento Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.,Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/SOS-5-17-2015.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Unger":MAILTO:cunger@nush.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20150428T174954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T175140Z UID:17456-1431160200-1431190800@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Hermitage Street Community Garden Workday DESCRIPTION:Please contact Garden Leader Cordia Pugh (773-480-9188\, cordia.pugh@att.net) if you are planning to come to a work day. Work days are contingent upon weather\, and Cordia will inform you of any changes as soon as they are known. \nFull schedule of planned Hermitage work days: \n\n29-Apr 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n06-May 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n09-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM \n16-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/hermitage-street-community-garden-workday-3/ LOCATION:Hermitage St Community Garden\, 5643 S Hermitage Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hermitage.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cordia Pugh":MAILTO:cordia.pugh@att.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T110000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20150508T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150508T174635Z UID:17590-1431158400-1431169200@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:South Merrill Community Garden - Work Day DESCRIPTION:We look forward to another successful planting season at the South Merrill Community Garden and collaborating with our neighbors that want to see the garden grow and thrive. \nJoin us Saturday\, May 9th for a Garden Clean Up Day as we work alongside Genesis Co-op members and the South Shore United Methodist Church. \nIf you’d like to attend\, please contact Iyonna Rivers (iyonnarivers8@gmail.com) or Dianne Hodges (dnetsahodges@gmail.com) by Friday\, May 8th. URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/south-merrill-community-garden-work-day-2/ LOCATION:South Merrill Community Garden\, 7302 S Merrill\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/south-merrill-community-garden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150506T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150506T133000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20150428T174007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T174228Z UID:17455-1430908200-1430919000@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Hermitage Street Community Garden Workday DESCRIPTION:Please contact Garden Leader Cordia Pugh (773-480-9188\, cordia.pugh@att.net) if you are planning to come to a work day. Work days are contingent upon weather\, and Cordia will inform you of any changes as soon as they are known. \nFull schedule of planned Hermitage work days: \n\n29-Apr 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n06-May 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n09-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM \n16-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/hermitage-street-community-garden-workday-2/ LOCATION:Hermitage St Community Garden\, 5643 S Hermitage Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hermitage.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cordia Pugh":MAILTO:cordia.pugh@att.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T110000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20150423T211017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T164737Z UID:17334-1430553600-1430564400@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:South Merrill Community Garden - Work Day DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This garden day has been rescheduled from 4/25 to 5/2. \nWe look forward to another successful planting season at the South Merrill Community Garden and collaborating with our neighbors that want to see the garden grow and thrive. Join us this Saturday\, May 2nd alongside Genesis Co-op members and the South Shore United Methodist Church. URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/south-merrill-community-garden-work-day/ LOCATION:South Merrill Community Garden\, 7302 S Merrill\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/south-merrill-community-garden.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Morrow":MAILTO:morrowlois@ymail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150429T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150429T133000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20150428T162759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T162759Z UID:17452-1430303400-1430314200@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Hermitage Street Community Garden Workday DESCRIPTION:Please contact Garden Leader Cordia Pugh (773-480-9188\, cordia.pugh@att.net) if you are planning to come to a work day. Work days are contingent upon weather\, and Cordia will inform you of any changes as soon as they are known. \nFull schedule of planned Hermitage work days: \n\n29-Apr 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n06-May 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n09-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM \n16-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/hermitage-street-community-garden-workday/ LOCATION:Hermitage St Community Garden\, 5643 S Hermitage Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hermitage.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cordia Pugh":MAILTO:cordia.pugh@att.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20150331T171529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150331T174134Z UID:16994-1429956000-1429963200@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Jardincito - Children's Tree Planting / SIEMBRA DE ÁRBOLES PARA LOS NIÑOS DESCRIPTION:Jardincito Advisory Council invites you and your young children to a CHILDREN’S TREE PLANTING\nPlease join us for a very special ceremonial tree planting to celebrate the launch of Jardincito Community Play Garden! \nBring your shovel! Bring a spoon! Bring your hands! \nLight snacks and drinks will be provided\, as well as some children’s shovels and buckets. \nA new community-created play and exploration garden is coming! \nThe future garden at 23rd and Whipple is a place where young children can play and explore nature right in there own neighborhood. Rather than traditional swings and slides\, this garden’s features are borrowed from the natural world. Earthen mounds\, balancing logs\, imaginative decks\, boulder spirals and play huts are all planned for this garden. Jardincito is a special place where children can connect with both nature and their community. This tree planting is just the beginning of wonderful things happening in this special garden! \n\nEl Consejo Asesor Jardincito los invitan a una ¡SIEMBRA DE ÁRBOLES PARA LOS NIÑOS!\nPor favor\, únase a nosotros para una ceremonia muy especial. Vamos a sembrar el primer árbol para celebrar el lanzamiento de el Jardín de Juego Comunitario – Jardincito! \n¡Traiga su pala! ¡Traiga una cuchara! ¡Traiga sus manos! \nAperitivos y bebidas serán provistos. Tambien tendremos palas y cubetas para niños. \n¡Próximamente un nuevo jardín comunitario de juego y exploració El futuro Jardin localizado en la 23 y la Whipple será un lugar donde los niños podran jugar y explorer la naturaleza en su propio vecindario. En lugar de columpios y tobogánes tradicionales\, habrá características tomadas del mundo natural como montículos de tierra\, troncos para equilibrar\, plataformas\, espirales de roca y chositas para jugar. Jardincito sera un lugar especial donde los niños pueden conectarse con la naturaleza y su comunidad. La siembre de este árbole es sólo el principio de las cosas maravillosas que estan por venir en este jardín especial! URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/jardincito-childrens-tree-planting/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Social,Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Scene-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150418T143000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20150407T180726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150407T180726Z UID:17083-1429351200-1429367400@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Stir the Pot - Spring Workday DESCRIPTION:Help us move wood chips for a good cause. Starting our 2nd garden aimed at feeding the homeless & seniors in Chicago. \nMake a difference in the lives of others. Come out and support. Water and snacks will be provided. Friends welcome. If you have a shovel or wheelbarrow\, please bring to use! URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/stir-the-pot-spring-workday/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/workday-stirthepot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20150402T180805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150402T180805Z UID:17015-1428746400-1428753600@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:preSERVE Garden Kickoff DESCRIPTION:Spring is here and it’s time to kick off the 2015 growing season at preSERVE! Join us for our first garden fun day of the year. We’ll prep the garden\, plant potatoes\, and talk about our plans and goals for the year at the garden. Join us to get your hands dirty\, meet new neighbors\, and eat some good food! \npreSERVE is a partnership between Slow Food Chicago\, the North Lawndale Greening Committee\, the Chicago Honey Co-Op\, and NeighborSpace. \n  URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/preserve-garden-kickoff/ LOCATION:preSERVE Garden\, 12th Place and Central Park Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.,Workday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140726T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140726T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20140725T003700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140725T003700Z UID:836-1406365200-1406376000@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Marshall Square Clean and Green Day DESCRIPTION:Meeting up at Latinos Progresando (3047 W Cermack Rd) URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/marshall-square-clean-and-green-day/ LOCATION:Latinos Progresando\, 3047 W. Cermak Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/CM-Capture-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20140703T121042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140703T121042Z UID:803-1405155600-1405180800@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Ginkgo Organic Gardens 20th Anniversary Party DESCRIPTION:Ginkgo Organic Gardens celebrates 20 years outgrowing hunger! \nGinkgo Organic Gardens is an all-volunteer community garden in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood that grows fruits and vegetables for those in need using only organic methods. Since 1994\, Ginkgo has been out-growing hunger by donating our harvests to local hunger fighting organizations. In recent years we have donated 1\,000 – 1\,500 pounds of produce annually to Vital Bridges GroceryLand\, a food pantry that serves low-income persons living with HIV. \nOn Saturday\, July 12th\, Ginkgo will raise a trowel and raise a glass to two decades of service. Please join us for a workday in the morning\, a reception at noon\, and a late lunch in the afternoon. Drop by at any time\, leave at any time\, but take a weed with you when you go. \nSchedule:\n9:00 – 12:00 Harvest and workday (at Ginkgo\, 4055 N Kenmore)\n12:30 – 3:00 Dedication\, reception and light snacks (at Ginkgo\, 4055 N Kenmore)\n3:00 – onward Late lunch (at Ten Cat Tavern\, 3931 N Ashland Ave) \nPlease RSVP at: info@ginkgogardens.org \n(Note: there is a Cubs game at Wrigley Field on the 12th. We encourage you to take public transportation rather than driving.) URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ginkgo-organic-gardens-20th-anniversary-party/ LOCATION:Ginkgo Organic Gardens\, 4055 N Kenmore\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ginkgo-anniversary.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140625T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140625T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20140623T022307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140623T022307Z UID:779-1403712000-1403719200@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:6062Trees/Sembrando Bajo el Sol Workshops DESCRIPTION:Workshops: health\, planting\, aerobics\, art\, fabric & crafts. \nContact Maria Herrera (312-504-0323) with questions. URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/6062treessembrando-bajo-el-sol-workshops/ LOCATION:6062Trees/Sembrando Bajo el Sol\, 2608-2612 S. Trumbull \, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday,Workshop/Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140624T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140624T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20140623T022439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140623T022439Z UID:777-1403625600-1403632800@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Mr. Keeler's Pumpkin Eaters/Jardin de la Calabaza Workshops DESCRIPTION:Workshops: health\, planting\, aerobics\, art\, fabric & crafts \nContact Maria Herrera (312-504-0323) with questions. URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/mr-keelers-pumpkin-eatersjardin-de-la-calabaza-workshops/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Workday,Workshop/Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140623T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140623T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20140623T022347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140623T022347Z UID:775-1403539200-1403546400@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Friendship Garden/Jardin de la Amistad Workshops DESCRIPTION:Friendship Garden/Jardin de la Amistad \nWorkshops: health\, planting\, aerobics\, art\, fabric & crafts \nContact Dr. Israel (773-332-7887) or Maria Herrera (312-504-0323) with questions. URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/friendship-gardenjardin-de-la-amistad-workshops/ LOCATION:Friendship Garden/Jardin de la Amistad\, 4246 W. 27th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Workday,Workshop/Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140529T123000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20140528T014813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140528T014837Z UID:703-1401357600-1401366600@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed at a Community Garden in South Shore DESCRIPTION:Looking for volunteers to assist with planting at the 7032 S Merrill Community Garden from 10A to 12 : 30P on Thursday\, May 29th. Please email Iyonna Rivers at iyonnarivers8@gmail.com if you would like to participate. \n  \n  URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/volunteers-needed-at-a-community-garden-in-south-shore/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.,Workday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140524T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140524T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20140523T155148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140523T160638Z UID:676-1400925600-1400940000@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Seedling sales and Workdays at the Howard Street Farm DESCRIPTION:*ATTENTION: In response to requests\, we have added a non-Saturday date for Seedling Sales. We will be selling seedlings this coming Sunday\, May 25th from 10 am to 2 pm.* \nChoose local\, lovingly\, and organically-grown seedlings for your garden this year. The Talking Farm will offer 21 different varieties of home-grown seedlings at our sales at the Howard Street Farm\, starting with cold weather hardy varieties then moving on to warm weather varieties as spring progresses (update: warm weather seedlings now available). \nSales run on the Saturdays between May 3rd and June 7th\, and on Sunday\, May 25th\, from 10 am to 2 pm. Each seedling sale date will also be a work day\, so feel free to get your hands dirty and shop at the same time! \nOur selection of cool weather seedlings includes: \npeas\, kale\, bok choy\, cabbage\, leeks\, oregano\, parsley\, sage\, fennel\, red and yellow seed potatoes\, and raspberry and strawberry plants. \nOur selection of warm weather seedlings includes: \ntomatoes\, peppers\, eggplant\, cucumber\, zucchini\, melon\, basil\, thyme\, dill\, rosemary and other herbs \nSeedling sales support The Talking Farm. \nDetails:\n2014 Seedling Sales at The Howard Street Farm\n3669 Howard St.\, Skokie\n(behind the Tot Learning Center)\n10 am – 2 pm\nSaturdays\, May 3 – June 7; Sunday\, May 25 URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seedling-sales-and-workdays-at-the-howard-street-farm-2014-05-24/ LOCATION:The Howard Street Farm\, 3669 Howard St\, Skokie\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Sale,Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5677742736_5f49be69d9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Talking Farm":MAILTO:info@thetalkingfarm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140503T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20140523T155148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140523T160723Z UID:670-1399111200-1399125600@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Seedling sales and Workdays at the Howard Street Farm DESCRIPTION:*ATTENTION: In response to requests\, we have added a non-Saturday date for Seedling Sales. We will be selling seedlings this coming Sunday\, May 25th from 10 am to 2 pm.* \nChoose local\, lovingly\, and organically-grown seedlings for your garden this year. The Talking Farm will offer 21 different varieties of home-grown seedlings at our sales at the Howard Street Farm\, starting with cold weather hardy varieties then moving on to warm weather varieties as spring progresses (update: warm weather seedlings now available).\ \nSales run on the Saturdays between May 3rd and June 7th\, and on Sunday\, May 25th\, from 10 am to 2 pm. Each seedling sale date will also be a work day\, so feel free to get your hands dirty and shop at the same time! \nOur selection of cool weather seedlings includes: \npeas\, kale\, bok choy\, cabbage\, leeks\, oregano\, parsley\, sage\, fennel\, red and yellow seed potatoes\, and raspberry and strawberry plants. \nOur selection of warm weather seedlings includes: \ntomatoes\, peppers\, eggplant\, cucumber\, zucchini\, melon\, basil\, thyme\, dill\, rosemary and other herbs \nSeedling sales support The Talking Farm. \nDetails:\n2014 Seedling Sales at The Howard Street Farm\n3669 Howard St.\, Skokie\n(behind the Tot Learning Center)\n10 am – 2 pm\nSaturdays\, May 3 – June 7; Sunday\, May 25 URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seedling-sales-and-workdays-at-the-howard-street-farm/ LOCATION:The Howard Street Farm\, 3669 Howard St\, Skokie\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Sale,Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5677742736_5f49be69d9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Talking Farm":MAILTO:info@thetalkingfarm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140426T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140426T130000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20140424T155159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140424T155159Z UID:543-1398502800-1398517200@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Rogers Park Earth Day Garden Prep DESCRIPTION:Hands-on gardening activity to help beautify the neighborhood \nWHEN: Saturday\, April 26\, 9am – 1pm metra planting day\nWHERE: Metra Garden (Greenleaf and Ravenswood) OR Circle Garden (East end of Morse at Loyola Park) \nCome celebrate the earth by working in one of two beautiful volunteer-created and -maintained public gardens. Help your neighbors prepare the way for daffodils and tulips in gardens enjoyed by all. Bring your own tools to use or share. Don’t forget your gloves! URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/rogers-park-earth-day-garden-prep/ LOCATION:Rogers Park CATEGORIES:Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/earthdaygardenreprogerspark2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T085244 CREATED:20140328T230633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140328T230656Z UID:484-1397293200-1397318400@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Mother Earth Garden Spring Kick-off Event DESCRIPTION:EEE and Exelon have partnered for Mother Earth Garden’s first official work day of the season. Join us in planting seeds and seedlings and building garden beds. \nThis is a family-friendly activity. All ages and abilities are welcome. You will get dirty\, and you will have fun! \n3059 W. 5TH AVE \nChicago\, IL 60624 \nApril 12th \n10am-2pm \n  \nLunch and beverages will be served \nClick here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mother-earth-garden-spring-kick-off-day-tickets-11111728479 \ninfo@eeeyouth.org / 773.473.4650 URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/mother-earth-garden-spring-kick-off-event/ LOCATION:Mother Earth Garden\, 3059 W. 5th Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.,Workday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Mother-Earth-Garden-Kick-Off-Flyer-Spring-2014.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Empowerment through Education and Exposure":MAILTO:info@eeeyouth.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR