Beginning Beekeeping Class at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. , Chicago, IL, United StatesWant to start your own hive or join a crew of volunteer beekeepers? Or just curious about bees and beekeeping? Spend the day with the Head Beekeeper at Garfield Park Conservatory, Marcin Matelski, to learn the basics: beekeeping equipment, hive design and construction, bee biology…
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, cool and warm season crops, crop and variety selection, three-season and succession planning. There will be crop plan examples and at emplate for you to start your own crop plan. Bring a drawing of…
February 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…
Advanced Business Analysis for Urban Farms
U of I Extension Chicago office 8753 S Greenwood #100, Chicago, IL, United StatesFarm profitability is crucial for sustainability whether your farm is a commercial-focused business or a non-profit venture. Learn how to utilize Veggie Compass in this season-long, hands-on program that includes 2.5 days of in-person group training and 6 individual phone check-ins. Veggie Compass is a free tool developed by…
Youth Farm Facilitator Training
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesAre you interested in learning more about how to work with youth in an urban agriculture or school garden setting? Would you like to know more about structuring a youth development program centered on sustainable agriculture and food systems during the summer or school year?…
Avondale Gardening Alliance Seed Swap
Metropolitan Brewery 3057 North Rockwell, Chicago, IllinoisSeed swap! Come meet your neighbors and talk garden plans! Lots of seeds available, even if you don't have your own to trade. Soup and bread available for small donation. Come enjoy the fantastic view of the Chicago River from Metropolitan Brewery.
Beginning Beekeeping Class at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. , Chicago, IL, United StatesWant to start your own hive or join a crew of volunteer beekeepers? Or just curious about bees and beekeeping? Spend the day with the Head Beekeeper at Garfield Park Conservatory, Marcin Matelski, to learn the basics: beekeeping equipment, hive design and construction, bee biology…
AUA’s 8th Annual Urban Livestock Expo
Prosser Career Academy 2148 N. Long Ave., Chicago, ILThe *Urban Livestock Expo* returns with FREE, 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 professional tips for being a good neighbor with animals in the…
CCGA Vegetable Workshop & Tool Distribution
Center for Green Technology 445 North Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe are delighted that vegetable growing expert Dan Gibbs will give a workshop on early season vegetables you can get started soon in your community garden (or on your window sill). Each attending community garden will receive packets of the appropriate seeds. Also, the Resources…
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Washington Park Youth Farm 555 East 51st Street, Chicago, United StatesThis hands-on class is for beginning to intermediate growers. The session will include an introduction to the different fruit tree pruning forms, when to prune, strategic pruning, and general fruit tree maintenance. We will also cover how to care for fruiting crops that thrive in…