The Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference
Triton College 2000 5th Avenue, River Grove, IL, United StatesThe Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference 12:00-5:30 p.m. on February 11, 2017 Triton College, River Grove, IL Get practical advice on creating stunning home gardens using layers found in native ecosystems. These layers support life: soil organisms, insects, birds and more. Landscape architect Rick Darke, co-author with…
CCGA Education Committee Meeting
Richard M. Daley Public Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us! The Education Committee will meet on Friday, February 17th at 10am at the Richard M. Daley Branch Library in Humboldt Park at 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL 60612. Parking is available, and it is accessible via the CTA Bus #52 and #66 (Chicago and Kedzie Stop).
CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Saturday February 18, 10am at CCGT
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Saturday February 18th at 10am at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. and will be focused on continued planning for the 2017 Annual Conference. We’ll meet on the 2nd floor and there is…
Urban Livestock Expo
Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences 3857 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL, United StatesEver considered how to keep bees, goats, chickens, ducks or quails in your backyard? Join AUA’s winter gathering for free, fun workshops on daily care, ideal breeds, how to troubleshoot common problems, and professionals’ tips for being a good neighbor with animals in the city!…
African Heritage Gaden – North Lawndale Pruning Workday
African Heritage Garden 1245 S. Central Park, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us as we kick off another growing season in the garden! The North Lawndale Greening Committee in partnership with Openlands and NeighborSpace, will be hosting a Pruning Workday at the African Heritage Garden. Volunteers will have an opportunity to brush up on pruning basics…
CCGA Seed Starting Workshop
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesCCGA Resources Committee Presents A New Event for 2017! “Begin the Garden Season with a Seed Starting Workshop” Including: a Starter Kit and Vegetable Seeds for Your Community Garden. We are putting together “starter kits” of twenty different kinds of 2017 vegetable seeds* carefully chosen…
Forest Park Community Garden Seed Swap
St. John's Church 305 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL, United StatesJoin us for the 7th Annual Forest Park Community Garden Seed Swap! Saturday March 11th 2-4PM St. John's Church 305 Circle Ave. - Forest Park RSVP and more info at: www.forestparkgrows.eventbrite.com The swap is free, as long as you RSVP in advance, or $2 at…
CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Saturday March 18, 10am at CCGT
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Saturday March 18th at 10am at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. and will be our final planning meeting before the 2017 Annual Conference. We’ll meet on the 2nd floor and there is…
Lecture: In the Garden: What’s New, What’s Old and What Works
Sulzer Regional Library 4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesMontrose Metra Community Garden - Green & Growing Speaker Series Presented by Montrose Metra Community Gardens, the Ravenswood Manor Garden Club and Chicago Public Library At The Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago IL 60625 Monday, March 20 at 7pm In the Garden:…
5th CCGA Conference – Saturday March 25th
Breakthrough FamilyPlex 3219 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesWhen: Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 9am-2pm Location: Breakthough FamilyPlex, 3219 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624 Workshops • Panel Discussion • Exhibitors • Seed Distribution Idea Sharing • Continental Breakfast • Delicious Lunch Door Prizes • Community Building Workshops, including: Season Extension for Community…