Kilbourn Organic Garden DIY Soap & Salve Demo
Kilbourn Park Field House 3501 N. Kilbourn, Chicago, IL, United StatesDo you need git ideas for the holidays? What about making your own natural products? During this make & take you will learn the art of soap and herbal salve making. Nina Lawrin of Loveren Collections will teach the salve portion of the demo. She…
CCGA Coordinating Meeting, Thursday December 12, 6pm at CCGT
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesOur next CCGA coordinating meeting is Thursday, December 12 at 6pm at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT (445 N. Sacramento Blvd.). We will meet on the 2nd floor meeting room and there is parking behind the building and as always try and bring…
Garfield Park Neighborhood Holiday Market
The Hatchery Chicago 135 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe are moving the Market back indoors, beginning with a Holiday Market on Saturday, December 14 from 10 am - 2 pm! Shop from West Side businesses and artisans and purchase treats from members of The Hatchery Chicago. This market will also include activities for…
KWANZAA CELEBRATING “KUUMBA” CREATIVITY (THE 6TH PRINCIPLE)
The Gold Dome, 100 N Central Park Avenue 100 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, United StatesYou are invited to join The Garfield Park Advisory Council, celebrating Kawanza. CELEBRATING “KUUMBA” CREATIVITY (THE 6TH PRINCIPLE) Special dedication: Najwa I, Artistic Director Emeritus Najwa Dance Corps, Bolozi Wazee Council of Elders, the History Makers, renowned dancer and choreographer Art Market Light Refreshments Entertainment…
Aquaponics with Plant Chicago
Join Plant Chicago in this workshop introducing aquaponics (raising fish plus growing plants in water). Delve deeper into the science behind aquaponics and learn more about the aquaponic nitrogen cycle! Participants will be challenged to build their own aquaponic system (not for taking home) using…
Grow Your Own Microgreens and Baby Greens Workshop
U of I Extension Chicago office 8753 S Greenwood #100, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Local Foods & Small Farms Educator Zack Grant for an in-depth workshop on curing the winter blues with indoor greens production. You will learn how to grow nutrient packed microgreens safely indoors. You'll leave with a seeded 1010 tray and seeds to start your next planting. …
KAMII’s Food Justice & Sustainability Weekend – January 19 & 19
KAM Isaiah Israel 1100 E. Hyde Park Boulevard, Chicago, United StatesPlease join us for the 11th Annual KAMII MLK Food Justice & Sustainability Weekend, "Climate Change & A Chicago Public Food Forest” January 18 and 19, 2020. The event starts Saturday at 4:00p with a community design workshop. A group of experts, with input from…
January CCGA Coordinating Meeting
The Hatchery 135 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease 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…
Beginning Beekeeping Class at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. , Chicago, IL, United StatesWant to start your own hive or join a crew of volunteer beekeepers? Or just curious about bees and beekeeping? Spend the day with the Head Beekeeper at Garfield Park Conservatory, Marcin Matelski, to learn the basics: beekeeping equipment, hive design and construction, bee biology…
Crop Planning with Windy City Harvest
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis workshop covers site analysis, vegetable garden plan components, space-saving techniques, cool and warm season crops, crop and variety selection, three-season and succession planning. There will be crop plan examples and at emplate for you to start your own crop plan. Bring a drawing of…