February 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 &…
School and Community Garden Training – Zoom
ZoomThis free three-part training series will help you gain the knowledge and confidence to start your school or community garden! Join Illinois Extension educators in Cook County to jump-start your garden planning. Attendance at all three sessions is highly recommended for new gardens requesting on-site assistance…
School and Community Garden Training – Zoom
ZoomThis free three-part training series will help you gain the knowledge and confidence to start your school or community garden! Join Illinois Extension educators in Cook County to jump-start your garden planning. Attendance at all three sessions is highly recommended for new gardens requesting on-site assistance…
Busting Soil with Slum Busters – North Lawndale
Slum Busters Garden 1954 S Trumbull Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesSaturday, March 8, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT Slum Busters Historical Garden, 1954 S Trumbull Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 Hosted by Slum Busters Join Slum Busters for a discussion and live demonstration on how healthy soil can improve our overall lifestyle through our…
School and Community Garden Training – Zoom
ZoomThis free three-part training series will help you gain the knowledge and confidence to start your school or community garden! Join Illinois Extension educators in Cook County to jump-start your garden planning. Attendance at all three sessions is highly recommended for new gardens requesting on-site assistance…
March Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners
ZoomMarch Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners Chicago Grows Food is hosting a monthly event that will be a space to learn from an expert about what to focus on each month in your garden.…
Jr. Master Gardener Facilitator Training
dan ryan woods Pavillion 8700 S Western Ave, ChicagoJr. Master Gardener Facilitator Workshop Saturday March 15, 9 am - 4 pm Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, 87/Western Ave, Chicago Learn how to implement the Jr. Master Gardener program in your classroom or community setting and receive your Food Handler Certification. $30 Register at https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/junior-master-gardener-train-the-trainer-workshop
Planting for Pollinators in Small Spaces Workshop
Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room 300 N. Central Park, Chicago, IL, United StatesYou can help pollinators even if you have limited space! Three hands-on community gardeners will share their considerable experience planting Chicago parkways, corner gardens, containers, and other small spaces. The CCGA Resources team will distribute free packets of seeds for easy to grow, pollinator-friendly annual…
March CCGA Coordinating Meeting
Update: The March 18 2025 meeting will be a hybrid format. You may join us in person at the Richard M. Daley Branch, Chicago Public Library, 733 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 or on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82680460687?pwd=YlJjbFdDUjVwMWp4Sm5FbytrUjhiUT09 Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687 Passcode: CCGA…
Gardeners Exchange Extravaganza – Morgan Park
morgan park presbyterian church 2017 W 110th Place, Chicago, United StatesThe 2025 Gardeners Exchange Extravaganza will take place March 22, 10 am - 2 pmMorgan Park Presbyterian Church, 110/Longwood, Chicago Bring your family and your garden tools, seeds, and stories to swap with other gardeners. It's free to attend and you can drop in at any…