CCGA 8th Annual Conference – POSTPONED
Whitney Young Magnet High School 211 South Laflin Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis year’s theme, “Connections through Gardening: Plants, People and the Environment,” aims to explore and celebrate the interconnectedness of our shared garden work and to foster relationships and conversations that shape and support best practices for sustainable living and growing in Chicago. Community gardens are…
Windy City Harvest Aquaponics Class
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesParticipants will learn the fundamental principles of aquaponics productions as well as tips and tricks for building an at-home or small-scale aquaponics system. This course will include hands-on work with the nursery system and the 52,000 gallon aquaponics production system.
UIC Heritage Garden Spring Seed Swap
Jane Adams Hull House Museum Residents's Dining Hall 800 South Halsted St., Chicago, United StatesWhat role do seeds play in advancing food sovereignty? How does community gardening cultivate cultural diversity? How does gardening heal a community? Join the UIC Heritage Garden for our Sixth Annual Spring Seed Swap! We invite gardeners, organizations, and community members interested in learning more…
April CCGA Coordinating Meeting
Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. Check the CCGA…
May CCGA Coordinating Meeting
Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. Check the CCGA…
June CCGA Coordinating Meeting
Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. Check the CCGA…
Maxwell Street Community Garden Mural Dedication
Maxwell Garden 1150 W 13th street, Chicago, IL, United StatesYou are invited to attend the Dedication Ceremony Tuesday, August 11, 6:30 PM for the new Maxwell Street Community Garden mural, designed by Chicago artist CONTINUOUS GROWTH Anne Farley Gaines produced by Anne and four dedicated students who live near the garden – Andrew Epps,…
60 Second Garden Challenge
Chicago Excellence in Gardening Awards has been around for 4 years with a focus on environmentally friendly gardening practice in chicago only. This year, with Covid concerns it has been opened to any garden, anywhere, using a 60 second video format. please check out the…
September CCGA Coordinating Meeting
Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. Check the CCGA…
Windy City Coop Tour
The Windy City Coop Tour is back for its 10th year showcasing backyard poultry, eco-yards and urban livestock across Chicago! Saturday, September 19, 10:00am - Sunday, September 20, 4:00pm. RSVP Here: https://www.addevent.com/event/Wj4977494 During this self-guided tour, hosts open their yards to visitors and share their…