Windy City Harvest Aquaponics Class
2020-03-21 10:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, 60623, United States
Participants will learn the fundamental principles of aquaponics productions as well as tips and tricks for building an at-home or small-scale aquaponics system. This course will include hands-on work with the nursery system and the 52,000 gallon aquaponics production system.

UIC Heritage Garden Spring Seed Swap
2020-04-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Jane Adams Hull House Museum Residents’s Dining Hall, 800 South Halsted St., Chicago, 60607, United States
What role do seeds play in advancing food sovereignty? How does community gardening cultivate cultural diversity? How does gardening heal a community?
Join the UIC Heritage Garden for our Sixth Annual Spring Seed Swap! We invite gardeners, organizations, and community members interested in learning more about gardening, environmental sustainability and social justice. Anyone can come to share knowledge, stories, and resources with others, and make new friends from around the city.
Note: The UIC Union for Puerto Rican Students (UPRS) will be seeking donations for relief efforts in Puerto Rico as they experience continuous climate disasters and a lack of aid.
Admission is free; you do not have to bring seeds to attend
Refreshments will be served.
When: Sunday, April 5, 2020, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Jane Addams Hull-House Museum Resident’s Dining Hall, 800 S Halsted St., Chicago 60607
If you would like to bring seeds from your garden or organization please email us at heritagegarden.uic@gmail.com by Monday March 23, 2020. If you need any accommodations, please email us as well.

April CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2020-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | IL
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 website for location details and as agendas become available.
NOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)
445 N. Sacramento Blvd.
The Hatchery
135 N. Kedzie.

May CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2020-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | IL

June CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2020-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | IL

Maxwell Street Community Garden Mural Dedication
2020-08-11 18:30 | Maxwell Garden, 1150 W 13th street, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
You are invited to attend the Dedication Ceremony Tuesday, August 11, 6:30 PM for the new Maxwell Street Community Garden mural, designed by Chicago artist CONTINUOUS GROWTH Anne Farley Gaines produced by Anne and four dedicated students who live near the garden – Andrew Epps, Brianna Norwood, Marshanda Norwood, and Jade Shumpert. at the Maxwell Steet Community Garden on 13th Street between Racine and Blue Island Avenues

60 Second Garden Challenge
2020-08-31 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
Chicago Excellence in Gardening Awards has been around for 4 years with a focus on environmentally friendly gardening practice in chicago only. This year, with Covid concerns it has been opened to any garden, anywhere, using a 60 second video format. please check out the website and share with your members.
https://chicagogardeningawards.org/.

September CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2020-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | IL

Windy City Coop Tour
2020-09-19 10:00 - 16:00 | IL
The Windy City Coop Tour is back for its 10th year showcasing backyard
poultry, eco-yards and urban livestock across Chicago!
Saturday, September 19, 10:00am – Sunday, September 20, 4:00pm. RSVP
Here: https://www.addevent.com/event/Wj4977494
During this self-guided tour, hosts open their yards to visitors and share
their experience keeping backyard livestock in an urban setting. The Windy
City Coop Tour provides access to local examples of the broader nation-wide
movement toward sustainable yards. Hosted by Chicagoland Chicken Enthusiasts
& Angelic Organics Learning Center

CCGA Resources Perennial Distribution
2020-09-25 12:00 - 15:00 | New Horizons Community Garden, 401 S. Central Park, Chicago, IL, 60624, United States
CCGA Fall Perennial Distribution Flyer

CCGA Resources Perennial Distribution
Friday September 25th starting at Noon
New Horizons Community Garden, 425 S. Central Park Blvd. Chicago, IL 60624
Presented By: CCGA Resources Committee

Introduction To Winter Growing Succulents: Care & Propagation
2020-09-26 11:00 - 12:00 | IL
Join Emilia Arellano, GPCA’s Greenhouse Coordinator, for a virtual class on easy care succulents that grow actively in the winter! You will learn how to care for these winter growers throughout the year and how to expand your collection via three propagation techniques–leaf cuttings, stem cuttings and offsets.
When: September 26 from 11am – 12pm
Class Price:
$25 General Public
$20 Members/Volunteers
https://garfieldconservatory.org/event/intro-to-winter-growing-succulents-care-propagation-virtual-class/

October CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2020-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 | IL

CAC Virtual Tour of North Lawndale Gardens
2020-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | IL
Chicago Architecture Center Tour Highlights 2 North Lawndale NeighborSpace Community Gardens!
Discover the stories behind empty North Lawndale lots that have become beautiful havens for residents to share gardening skills and gather outdoors for peace circles, storytelling, art and music events and outdoor recess. This discussion will highlight nine of the more than 50 community gardens in the neighborhood and examine how they are steering North Lawndale toward a safer, more sustainable future.
Community members will share their experiences working in the gardens as well as the impact of the gardens on the North Lawndale community.
Date: October 25, 2020
Time: 2:00 pm
Price: FREE
Where: Zoom Virtual Event
Register for this event on the CAC website HERE.

Pumpkin Smash 2020
2020-11-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Plant Chicago ‘Firehouse”, 4459 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Green Your Halloween by composting your pumpkins!
Illinois is one of the top producers of pumpkins in the U.S., but when jack o’ lanterns are past their prime, many end up in the trash. In Cook County, 37% of landfill material is food waste, a major source of the greenhouse gas methane.
To divert pumpkins from landfills, Illinois Extension in Cook County is partnering with Plant Chicago to host a Pumpkin Smash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 7 at 4459 S. Marshfield Ave., Chicago.
Participants must wear a face covering and maintain social distancing.

Indoor Herbs Virtual Workshop
2020-11-07 10:00 - 11:30 | IL
Want to savor the flavors of your favorite herbs all year long and add some life to your home with an indoor herb garden? Join Kasey Eaves, an experienced gardener with Montrose Metra Community Gardens and owner of Vivant Gardening Services, for an intro to the best practices and common pitfalls of growing indoors.
Learn which windows will provide the best light, how to supplement your plants’ needs in the winter, what pests and diseases to watch out for, and more. Start your indoor herb farm today and keep a little bit of summer alive in the weeks ahead.
No equipment or materials required. This is a virtual Zoom event.

November CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2020-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | IL

December CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2020-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 | IL

Q&A - Ask a Master Gardener on Zoom
2020-12-21 17:30 - 18:30 | IL
Monday, December 21 from 5:30pm-6:30pm
Have your gardening questions answered by a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener! Chat live with a trained Master Gardener and find out what might be going on with your plant or what might help with your pest problems. Register to get the Zoom link and a way to submit any questions beforehand (not necessary).
Free; donations appreciated

Indoor Plants and Their Health
2021-01-09 13:00 - 14:00 | IL
Saturday, Jan. 9th @1-2pm (maybe 2:30pm)
Plants are a great addition to your at-home office, and by simply being in
your house, leave your air purified. It can be easy to forget that they
have needs. In this class you will learn all about taking care of your
plant babies. Find out tips on watering, fertilizing, and possible run-ins
with insects. We will talk through these issues, and provide time for
attendees to ask specifics about their plants and help them troubleshoot
solutions. The hope is to have you leave feeling more familiar with your
plants and their needs.
This is part of the Kilbourn Park’s Winter Gardening Zoom Classes series.

Historic Sears Sunken Garden Series
2021-01-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
Three-part lecture series on the history and architecture of the Sears Sunken Garden, and the project to restore its campus.

January CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2021-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 | IL
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 join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend.
Check the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology:
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)
445 N. Sacramento Blvd.
The Hatchery
135 N. Kedzie.
NOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.

Historic Sears Sunken Garden Series
2021-01-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom, United States
This is the second of a three-part series on the history and architecture of the Sears Sunken Garden, and the project to restore its campus.

DIY Sustainable Seed Starting and Potting Mixes - Virtual Class
2021-01-23 11:00 - 12:00 | IL
Saturday, January 23 from 11am-12pm
Join Greenhouse Coordinator Emilia Arellano and learn how to customize soil blends to start your own seeds and give your indoor container plants the growing conditions they need to keep them looking their best! Materials are available for purchase.
GPCA Member/Volunteer: $20
General Public: $25

Garden Planning Workshop
2021-01-23 13:00 - 14:30 | IL
Saturday, Jan. 23rd @1-2pm (maybe 2:30pm)
Have you been thinking of starting a garden in your yard but don’t know
where to start? Join us as we walk you through the first steps to vegetable
gardening in your own backyard and or community garden plot. We will
discuss best practices for placing plants in a small space, some companion
planting suggestions, and crop rotation from yr to yr. We will also give
you ideas of where to look for openings in community gardens and how to get
involved with existing gardens in the parks.
This is part of the Kilbourn Park’s Winter Gardening Zoom Classes seri

Historic Sears Sunken Garden Series
2021-01-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom, United States
This is the last of a three-part lecture series on the history and architecture of the Sears Sunken Garden, and the project to restore its campus.

Virtual Intro to Air Plants
2021-01-30 11:00 - 12:00 | IL
Saturday, January 30 from 11am – 12pm
Join us for a virtual class that demystifies air plants and their care! Greenhouse Coordinator Emilia Arellano will review the basics of air plants and demonstrate a few plant-friendly display options that do not rely on glue. Kits are available for purchase to follow along and practice your newly acquired skills.
GPCA Member/Volunteer: $20
General Public: $25

Water Access for Chicago Growers - Overview of 2021 Hydrant Permit Program & Resources
2021-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Do 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
2021-02-06 13:00 - 14:30 | IL
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 it comes to amending
the soil and growing healthier plants. You can also read the soil health by
what weeds you see growing. We will discuss low-cost actions to amend your
soil to increase crop yield and help with plant vitality. We will also
discuss resources available locally so you can focus on supporting local
businesses and being intentional about the sourcing of your soil
amendments.
This is part of the Kilbourn Park’s Winter Gardening Zoom Classes series.

February CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2021-02-16 18:00 - 20:00 | IL

Indoor Composting Workshop
2021-02-20 13:00 - 14:30 | IL
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 the steps of doing this in the
comfort of your own home. We will provide a list of materials to purchase
ahead of time so that you can leave the class with a fully functioning
compost bin and start your composting right away!
This is part of the Kilbourn Park’s Winter Gardening Zoom Classes series.
