CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Thursday January 24, 2019 at 6:30pm
Center for Green Technology 445 North Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesCCGA Coordinating Meeting - Thursday January 24, 2019 At 6:30pm at CCGT.
Free event: Seed Swap 1/26 11am-1pm at The Morton Arboretum
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, ILThe Morton Arboretum is holding its third annual seed swap <https://www.mortonarb.org/courses/seed-swap-0> on January 26th from 11am to 1pm at Thornhill Education Center. The event is free with paid admission to the Arboretum. Additional seed-saving and seed-starting classes will be offered before and after the event:…
Fermentation Workshop with Jeanne Calabrese
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease join Jeanne Calabrese at this workshop presented by CCGA Education Committee. Open to everyone interested in learning about fermentation, this event is open to all; however, this hands-on worskhop is limited to 15 registerants, so don't miss the sign up. The process of fermenting…
Bilingual Organizing your Garden Team Workshop
Orozco Community Academy 1940 W. 18th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesAn enthusiastic, committed Garden Team is crucial to the long success of a school or community garden. Come out and hear from other schools on how to create and sustain a successful Garden Team. This workshop will be presented in both English and Spanish. Childcare…
AUA’s Urban Livestock Expo
Southside Occupational Academy High School 7342 S Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesRedefining what a 'live' event is, the Urban Livestock Expo returns with FREE, fun, family-friendly workshops on raising bees, goats, chickens, ducks, quail and more in your yard! Workshops will cover daily care, ideal breeds, how to troubleshoot common problems, and professionals’ tips for being…
CCGA Conference Planning/Coordinating Meeting
The Hatchery 135 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Wednesday February 13th at 6:30pm at The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60612. There is on-site parking and the CTA Green Line stops right outside the building. The main item agenda is continued planning for our 2019…
Starting Your Food Business
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesFood Safety and Cottage Food Laws This course is intended for aspiring food entrepreneurs and/or urban farmers who are hoping to create or expand their farm or local food business by providing seasonal, local food products all year long. We will cultivate an understanding of…
Crop Planning with Windy City Harvest
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis workshop covers site analysis, vegetable garden plan components, space saving techniques and spacing, cool- and warm-season crops, crop and variety selection, three-season and succession planning. There will be crop plan examples and a template for you to start your own crop plan. Bring a…
The Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference
Triton College 2000 5th Avenue, River Grove, IL, United StatesThe Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference Featuring Visionary Landscape Architect Claudia West and Award-Winning Garden Designer Ben Vogt February 16, 2019, Noon-5pm Presented by: West Cook Wild Ones Hosted by: Triton College Sustainability Center at the Performing Arts Center • R Building 2000 Fifth Ave •…
Sustainable Sharing with Guatemala (SSG) Climate Resilience Panel – Global to Local Actions in a Time of a Rapidly Changing Climate.
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease join us on Saturday, February 16, 2pm – 5pm, at Where: NeighborSpace 445 N Sacramento Blvd, Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60612 Special Event: Sustainable Sharing with Guatemala (SSG) Climate Resilience Panel - Global to Local Actions in a Time of a Rapidly Changing Climate. How are other countries coping…