Water Access for Chicago Growers – Overview of 2021 Hydrant Permit Program & Resources
ZoomDo you use a hydrant to access water for your community garden? Join our partners Advocates for Urban Agriculture and Neighbor-Space to learn about the 2021 hydrant permit policy being developed and opportunities for technical support on Thursday, February 4th at 6:00 PM. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-water-access-for-chicago-urban-growers-tickets-135164724329
Soil Health Workshop
Saturday, Feb. 6th @1-2pm (maybe 2:30pm) If you have been gardening for a few seasons now and have noticed your plants not looking as healthy, it may be the soil. Learn where to send in soil tests and what to do with that information when…
February 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…
Indoor Composting Workshop
Saturday, Feb. 20th @1-2pm (maybe 2:30pm) Join in on the fun, and learn how you can start to recycle your food waste and turn it into compost for your garden/indoor plants. It is not as hard as it looks and we will walk you through…
16th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit
The Chicago Food Policy Action Council presents the 16th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit The event dates are February 25th, February 26th, March 5th, and March 6th. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annual-chicago-food-justice-summit-tickets-132132216015 For schedule details, visit their website here: https://www.chicagofoodpolicy.com/cfjs16 For full access to speaker profiles, session…
Seed Starting Workshop
Saturday, Mar. 6th @1-2pm (maybe 2:30pm) Have you ever thought about starting plants from seed? We will walk you through the process and suggest items to make your life easier as you venture into this process. With a list of locally sourced items you can…
School and Community Garden Training
Zoom , United StatesRegistration is now open for Cook County Extension’s popular School and Community Garden Training: Saturday March 13, 9 am – 1 pm via Zoom. Please feel free to share our Facebook Event with your networks https://fb.me/e/doeB30MGK Delivered virtually this year, this training will offer an…
Ask a Master Gardener on Zoom
Ask a Master Gardener on Zoom March 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm REGISTER Have your gardening questions answered by a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener, live on Zoom! These Monday evening sessions are a time to chat live with a trained…
Loyola’s Virtual Climate Change Conference March 15-18, 2021
Across the country, youth climate activists are mobilizing people to protect the planet. In 2021, Loyola's Virtual Climate Change Conference will focus on how we can amplify the voices of these young activists. Free Registration and conference agenda: https://www.luc.edu/sustainability/initiatives/climatechangeconference/ This year, we will be delivering…
March 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…