Small Space Gardening Workshop
In an urban setting like Chicago, many gardeners are limited in how much growing space they have to plant, and constantly seek creative ways to navigate this challenge. Join staff from the Chicago Botanic Garden for a workshop on small space gardening, and learn more about maximizing…
Beekeeping 101
Bees are some of the hardest working creatures on the planet. In this 2 hour workshop, join the Chicago Honey Co-op to learn what you will need to know before you make a decision to keep a beehive. We'll cover beekeeping history, life and habits…
18th Annual Bowmanville Garden Walk
GreenSpace 5384 North Bowmanville, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe18th Anniversary Bowmanville Garden Walk will be held on Saturday July 9, 2016. Rain or Shine, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Welcome table at Bowmanville & Bell on the BCO GreenSpace, $4.00 suggested donation. This is one of Chicago’s best Garden Walk events! Bowmanville residents…
Garden to Go
Kids (and parents) who grow their own vegetables are more likely to eat them. Join us for a cooking demonstration using freshly harvested produce from the garden that the whole family can enjoy! For more information, please contact communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com.
First Annual Uptown Garden Walk – Saturday, July 16, 2016
The Institute of Cultural Affairs in the U.S.A 4750 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe walk features 24 gardens across 3 themes. There will be 3 formal tours during the day, and residents can also pick up a map at any start location for a self-guided tour. The Sidewalk Tour starting at 10AM at Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland,…
First Annual Uptown Garden Walk
The beauty of Uptown’s gardens is reflective of its diverse and vibrant community members. The First Annual Uptown Garden Walk provides residents an opportunity to explore the various unique identities of the neighborhood. Garden Walk participants will explore gardens that both residents and organizations have…
preSERVE Garden Volunteer Day
preSERVE Garden 1231 S. Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a weekend volunteer day this July at the preSERVE garden in North Lawndale (a partnership between Slow Food Chicago, the Chicago Honey Co-Op, the North Lawndale Greening Committee, and Neighborspace). Gather with us in the garden to get your hands a little…
Iced Tea Social Saturday July 16th Noon to 5pm at Fulton Street Flower & Vegetable Garden
Fulton Street Flower and Vegetable Garden 4427 W. Fulton, Chicago, IL, United StatesHello CCGA'ers, here is another event that's just too good to miss and is happening right in the City on Chicago's West Side. Stop by to support our fellow community gardeners and grab something to drink and eat fresh food right from our gardens on…
Slow Food Chicago/Growing Power Urban Orchard Crop Mob
Growing Power's South Chicago Farm Corner of 89th Street and Mackinaw Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome help Slow Food Chicago plant Growing Power's urban orchard on Saturday, July 16th from 1-4pm. We'll be planting apple, pear and paw paw trees, as well as raspberry and rose bushes at Growing Power's South Chicago Farm located at the corner of 89th Street and…
Container Herb Gardening Workshop
Herbs are extremely useful and attractive when used in containers. A single herb can be grown in a container as a specimen plant or several herbs can be planted together to give the balcony or patio gardener a functional culinary herb garden. Join the Illinois…