Events
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Urban Ag Resources Winter Workshop
Eden Place 4911 S Shields, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn partnership with NRCS, FSA, and Illinois Extension, we will host an in-person Winter Workshop on February 5th to connect urban farmers to available resources and celebrate the IAM-Chi Grant Kick-Off for 2025. Come learn about what the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Illinois…
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Stateline Fruit and Veg Conference – Rockford
NIU Rockford Conference Center 8500 E State Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesUniversity of Illinois Extension is excited to present the 29th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference at NIU-Rockford in Rockford, Illinois. This conference addresses common issues facing fruit and vegetable growers, hoping to provide the most up-to-date information to ensure a successful growing season and business.
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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 &…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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
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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…