May CCGA Coordinating Meeting
Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. CCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, except for July &…
Chicago Urban Farm Solutions Farm Tour and Resource Open House – Lynwood
Chicago Urban Farm Solutions 2685 East Lincoln Highway, Lynwood, ILCome join The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago Metro Farms Fund, University of Illinois Extension and Chicago Urban Farm Solutions farm team for a fun and informative event where you can explore various food resources available in our community. **Discover** farmer resources, pantry resources and…
Legacy Gardener Film Project Premiere
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. , Chicago, IL, United StatesSee link below for details.
Tool Library Community Celebration – Pilsen
National Museum of Mexican Arts 1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin the Chicago Tool Library community at the National Museum of Mexican Art for a fun-filled event celebrating our incredible members, donors, staff, and volunteers. There will be tacos, drinks, art, crafts, and wonderful people! Everyone is welcome so don't miss out on this opportunity…
Garden Swap – Morgan Park
The Prairie Park 11625 S Oakley, Chicago, IL, United StatesEveryone is invited to a Meet & Greet Picnic at the Prairie Park in the Morgan Park neighborhood. A Garden Swap is part of that event. Neighbors are welcome to come and trade perennials, annuals, veggie starts, herbs, houseplants, tools: Whatever you have. The garden…
Diversey Harbor Community Celebration
Diversey Harbor Community Garden 2601 N Cannon Drive, Chicago, United StatesPlease RSVP by June 3 at diverseyharborgarden@gmail.com
Soil and Compost Management Field Day – Matteson
Prairie State College Matteson Area Center, 4821 Southwick Drive, Matteson, IL 4821 Southwick Drive, Matteson, IL, United StatesExtension educator Zack Grant will show how he's designed the soil health management system used on our .25 acre diversified vegetable farm. You will learn about Composting Facility ( Small Pad/Bin) Conservation Plans Rotation Cover Crops Mulch Nutrient Management Residue/Till/No-Till Raised beds Soil Carbon Amassing…
It Takes a Village Farm Kick Off – Saulk Village
It Takes a Village Community Farm 2500 223rd Street, Saulk Village, IL, United StatesCome celebrate the growing season with us at the Annual Farm Kick Off Event at the It Takes a Village Community Farm! The event is a great way to get connected with the farm, whether you're returning for the season or joining for the first…
June CCGA Coordinating Meeting
Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. CCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, except for July &…
2024 National Children and Youth Gardening Symposium
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL, United StatesThe American Horticultural Society’s 32nd annual National Children and Youth Garden Symposium will be held on Chicago’s North Shore from Monday, July 8 to Thursday, July 11, 2024, in partnership with the Chicago Botanic Garden. Registration for this event will open in mid-March. Reinvigorate your passion to educate…