Taste of the Garden at Kilbourn Park – Thursday August 26th
Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse 3501 N. Kilbourn, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Friends of Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse are hosting their Taste of the Garden event on Thursday August 26th at 6pm. Join them for an enjoyable evening of live music, gourmet appetizers and beverages to celebrate the work and bounties of the Kilbourn Park Greenhouse…
Sip + Swap: Chalet Plant Swap Event
Chalet Nursery 3132 Lake Ave, Wilmette, United StatesCome by Chalet, enjoy a drink, swap, and talk plants with fellow Chicagoland houseplant enthusiasts including plant influencer Jess of @Plantitalover. On Sunday, September 19th from 2:00 – 3:30 pm, we’ll be gathering in The Garden for our very first plant swap event. Don’t…
September CCGA Coordinating Meeting
NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. Please…
CCGA Fall Perennial Distribution
New Horizons Community Garden 401 S. Central Park, Chicago, IL, United StatesFall Distribution Flyer 10-1-2021
October CCGA Coordinating Meeting
NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. Please…
Loss & Thyme: Grief and Gardening Workshop
Plant Chicago 'Firehouse" 4459 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesFolks from across Chicago are invited to join Bridge & Bloom Farms with death doula, Rian Lussier, of Song for Autumn Death Care, for a legacy project and thyme growing workshop at Plant Chicago. Join us as we create a space where folks can foster…
Pumpkin Smash
GREEN YOUR HALLOWEEN by composting your jack-o-lanterns and natural holiday decorations. U of I Extension is hosting a Pumpkin Smash compost collection on Saturday November 6, 2021 from 10 am – 2 pm at five Chicago locations. Plant Chicago 4459 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL…
November CCGA Coordinating Meeting
NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. Please…
Herbs for Immunity Workshop
Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse 3501 N. Kilbourn, Chicago, IL, United StatesFriends of Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse Invites you to an herbal talk by Nina Lowrin of Loveren Collections In addition to an overview of what foods and herbs are helpful for supporting our immune function, Nina will be demonstrating how to make elderberry syrup and…
Winter Container Workshop
The Hatchery Chicago 135 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesBridget Schroeder of The Contained Garden will teach a hands-on workshop on how to make a beautiful winter container. Starts at 10am, cost is $12. Space is limited, must RSVP by 4pm, Thursday December 2, 2021. RSVP with name and address of your community garden…