Learning Garden Leadership Awards Dinner
The Kitchen 316 North Clark, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Kitchen Community is a nonprofit organization that builds edible Learning Gardens in Chicago public schools. Learning Gardens serve as outdoor, experiential classrooms that expose kids to real, healthy food. To date, we have gardens in 115 schools across the city. On June 14th, we…
Hideout Veggie Bingo
The Hideout 1354 W Wabansia, Chicago, IL, United StatesNeighborSpace and The Hideout present Veggie Bingo! Every Wednesday evening from June 15th - August 31st. All proceeds benefit Chicago community gardens and gardening organizations: Wednesday, June 15: Chicago Community Gardeners Association Wednesday, June 22: El Paseo Community Garden Wednesday, June 29: Winthrop Harmony Arts…
Worm Bin Building Workshop
Worm composting is an easy, efficient way to recycle food wastes into a fine, high-quality compost for your houseplants or garden. Join the Illinois Extension Master Gardener program and make your own take-home worm bin! This event is free, but registration is required. Please contact…
All About Herbs Workshop
There are many ways to define an herb. A gardener may wish to choose herb plants that have culinary value, aromatic value or medicinal value. And in addition to these traditional qualities, many herbs also offer a great deal of ornamental value to the garden…
Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon
Daley Plaza 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL, United StatesImagine a Chicago where everyone is rooting for each other. That's what Chicago Cares' Serve-a-thon is all about. This June 25, 5,000 people will spend the day volunteering, meeting critical needs in every corner of the city. Along the way, we'll meet new people. We'll…
22nd Annual Pullman Garden Walk
Historic Pullman Visitor Center 614 East 113th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Historic Pullman Garden Club hosts the 22nd Annual Garden Walk, on Saturday, June 25th, 2016 from 10am-4pm.
Pullman: 22nd Annual Garden Walk – A Garden Tour and Tea
Pullman National Monument Visitor Center 11141 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Historic Pullman Garden Club, with co-sponsors the Historic Pullman Foundation and Pullman State Historic Site, invite you back to the Victorian era of the 1880's during the 22nd Annual Garden Walk - A Garden Tour and Tea, on Saturday June 25, 2016, from 10…
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…