Edible Landscape Design and Gardening
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis class is for individuals who are interested in learning and expanding their knowledge of edible landscaping techniques, design, and maintenance. This course is appropriate for growers with some gardening experience. Students will create a four-season planting plan for an existing farm site and will…
Cold Season Growing- March, April, May
Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse 2800 S Western Ave , Chicago, IL, United StatesThis is a technical training course for aspiring growers who are interested in learning best-practice season-extension techniques. It will combine classroom and hands-on work to prepare students to get a jump on the spring growing season. It will involve farm work activities in all weather…
NeighborSpace Annual Information Session
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesNeighborSpace Annual Information Session - Helpful Tips For New Community Garden Leaders When: March 16th, 10 am - 12:00 noon (FREE LUNCH AT NOON) Where: 445 N Sacramento Blvd. (Center for Green Technology) Description: Each year, NeighborSpace hosts an important information session for NeighborSpace garden…
Value Added Workshop: Krauts, Pickles, Kimchi
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesFermented foods are both healthy and a great way to reduce food waste. Join this hands-on class to learn about different types of fermentation. You will quickly put your new knowledge to action by preparing different fermentations to taste and take home with you. Instructor…
Good Food Expo
University of Illinois Chicago Jane Addams Hull House 800 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis expo brings together a collection of expert speakers, chefs, farmers, entrepreneurs, investors, buyers, sellers, DIY enthusiasts and consumers who are accelerating the rise of a better food system.
Lecture: 21st Century Design Concepts for 22nd Century Homeowner
Historic Pullman Visitor Center 614 East 113th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesHistoric Pullman Garden Club 2019 Winter Lecture Series Join us for free lectures located in Chicago's Historic Pullman neighborhood. Sponsored by the Historic Pullman Garden Club and the Historic Pullman Foundation. Hosted at the Pullman National Monument Visitor Center, 11141 S Cottage Grove Chicago IL…
CCGA 7th Spring Conference
Breakthrough FamilyPlex 3219 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
MidFex Grafting Workshop: Sunday March 31, 2019, 1pm
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL, United StatesFind out what grafting fruit tress is all about. Learn the the whys and hows with experienced grafters. We will also have an impressive amount of scion wood available for grafting. The purpose of the grafting workshop is to learn how to graft. Nonmember beginners…
Workshop: A First Aid Kit For NeighborSpace Gardens – Red Cross Training, Chicago Cares Training
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesA First Aid Kit For NeighborSpace Gardens - Red Cross Training, Chicago Cares Training NeighborSpace is excited to partner with some new and old friends this year- to bring first aid, extra help, and better communication styles to your community garden efforts. These events are…
April 7th, 2019 Spring Seed Swap! Presented by the UIC Heritage Garden
What 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 Fifth annual Spring Seed Swap! We invite gardeners, organizations, and community members interested in learning more…