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…
February CCGA Coordinating Meeting
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…
Advanced Business Analysis for Urban Farms
U of I Extension Chicago office 8753 S Greenwood #100, Chicago, IL, United StatesFarm profitability is crucial for sustainability whether your farm is a commercial-focused business or a non-profit venture. Learn how to utilize Veggie Compass in this season-long, hands-on program that includes 2.5 days of in-person group training and 6 individual phone check-ins. Veggie Compass is a free tool developed by…
Youth Farm Facilitator Training
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesAre you interested in learning more about how to work with youth in an urban agriculture or school garden setting? Would you like to know more about structuring a youth development program centered on sustainable agriculture and food systems during the summer or school year?…
Avondale Gardening Alliance Seed Swap
Metropolitan Brewery 3057 North Rockwell, Chicago, IllinoisSeed swap! Come meet your neighbors and talk garden plans! Lots of seeds available, even if you don't have your own to trade. Soup and bread available for small donation. Come enjoy the fantastic view of the Chicago River from Metropolitan Brewery.