Glorious Garlic
Global Garden 2974 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a demonstration on how to plant garlic! We’ll discuss how to prevent frost heaving, nutrient and drainage requirements, the biology of growing great garlic, and choosing the best garlic variety for your recipe. Attendees will each take away a bulb of organic garlic…
Mulch Magic
Global Garden 2974 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe often think of gardens as needing fertilizer, compost, and water, but what about mulch?! Join us for a discussion and demonstration on how to use one of the most overlooked, but very necessary ingredients for a great garden. Mulch not only helps with weed…
FREE Compost Bins Distribution
Center for Green Technology 445 North Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesWould you like a free compost bin? The CCGA Resources Committee will be giving compost bins to community gardeners this Saturday, November 5, 2016, 10:00 a.m. to Noon, on the east side of the Center for Green Technology, 445 North Sacramento Boulevard. There will also be a…
CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Saturday November 12th 2016 9:00am at Bethel Terrace Senior Residence
Bethel Terrace Senior Residence 900 W 63rd Parkway, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease join us at 9:00am Saturday, November 12th, 2016 at the Bethel Terrace Senior Residence located at 900 W. 63rd Parkway. The meeting agenda includes: CCGA committee reports and update planning for the 2017 CCGA Annual Conference. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can.…
Advocates for Urban Agriculture Urban Farm Field Day!
Chicago FarmWorks - Heartland Alliance 400 N. Albany, Chicago, IL, United StatesSupport one of East Garfield Park’s most exciting urban agriculture projects by getting your hands dirty and learning about composting benefits and best practices in action! 10-10:15: Intro and overview of Chicago FarmWorks' history and program with Heartland Alliance Urban Agriculture Coordinator Jessica Surma 10:15-10:25:…
Advocates for Urban Agriculture Fall Gathering!
DePaul University 1110 W. Belden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesYou’re invited to our Autumn Gathering! Join old and new friends and colleagues for: 6-6:45PM: Potluck and urban agriculture community networking: please bring a dish! 6:45-6:50PM: Welcome and AUA overview 6:50-7:10PM: Community slideshow — gardeners and farmers are invited to send 1-4 photos to info@auachicago.org…
Chicago, We Can Change the Food System – Food Tank Summit
Gleacher Center 450 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL, United States40+ Top Local, National, and Global Food and Agriculture Experts Coming to Chicago for Major 1-Day Summit The 2016 Chicago Food Tank Summit will be coming to the University of Chicago - Booth School of Business on November 16th. Food Tank (foodtank.com), in partnership with…
CCGA Adhoc Conference Planning Committee – Monday November 28 at 10am at Breakthrough FamilyPlex
Breakthrough Ministries Familyplex 3219 W. Carroll Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease join us: CCGA Adhoc Conference Planning Committee Monday, November 28th, 2016 10am to 12pm Breakthrough FamilyPlex 3219 W. Carroll Chicago, IL 60624 see you there!
Sustainable Solutions Workshop Showcase – Wednesday, November 30th at the Institue of Design
Sustainable Solutions Workshop Showcase Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9 AM - 11 AM CST Illinois Institute of Technology Downtown Campus 565 W. Adams St Institute of Design (7th floor) Chciago Breakfast will be served
Putting Small Acres to Work Conference
NIU Rockford Conference Center 8500 E State Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesDecember 3, 2016 9 am – 5 pm NIU Conference Center, 8500 E State Street, Rockford, IL. There will be general sessions on permaculture and farm-scale energy production, as well as breakout sessions on both plant and animal topics, including tomatoes and peppers, microgreens, shiitake…