Hideout Veggie Bingo
The Hideout 1354 W Wabansia, Chicago, IL, United StatesEvery Wednesday through August join the Hideout and NeighborSpace for bingo, beer, and free hot dogs*--still courtesy of our friends at Hot Doug's--plus veggie dogs! Hideout Veggie Bingo games raise money each week for Chicago-area community gardens. We have a bounty of prizes from local…
Talleres GardenKeepers 2015
Biblioteca / Toman Library 2708 S Pulaski, Chicago, IL, United StatesSouth Lawndale/ La Villita: En Español (in Spanish) Donde: Biblioteca / Toman Library 2708 S Pulaski. Cuándo: 27 de Junio de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm/June 27- 10:00 am to 12 noon Los múltiples usos de las hierbas / Herbs Workshop. Venga a aprender sobre…
CCGA Resources Committee Mini Plant Distribution
New Horizons Community Garden 401 S Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis Saturday, June 20, the CCGA Resources Committee will offer more free vegetable, herb and flower seedlings, as well as seeds, to community gardens. Here are the details: WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. til the plants and seeds are gone WHERE: New…
Summer Solstice Potluck
Christy Webber Landscapes 2900 W Ferdinand, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe would love to have CCGA members join Chicago Honey Co-op and Slow Food Chicago for our annual Sweet Summer Solstice potluck. The most affordable fundraiser in Chicago is happening on June 20 at Rancho Verde (headquarters of Christy Webber Landscaping), just East of the Center…
Illinois Farm to School Policy Workshop
University of Illinois Chicago Jane Addams Hull House 800 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United StatesWith farm to school programs kids win, farmers win and communities win! Join Illinois Stewardship Alliance, in partnership with the Illinois Farm to School Network, for one of two exciting workshops highlighting successful local farm to school projects, the U.S. Farm to School Act of…
Bowmanville Garden Walk
Bowmanville Greenspace 5384 North Bowmanville Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Bowmanville garden walk features hosted gardens, where the garden owners are there to welcome you into their garden and talk about their efforts. The hospitality overflows. This garden walk hosts an Ask the Master Gardener table at the Welcome booth, where University of IL…
Edgewater Glen Garden Walk
See 20 urban gardens in this compact, easily walkable route. Imaginative use of small space, shady conditions, ponds, and many 'Poison Free' gardens where no pesticidesherbicides are used are among the special garden features exhibited. Adults are $5 and include a chance to win Gethsemane…
Summer Perennial Plant Giveaway
Sherwood Peace Community Garden 257 W. 61st Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesHello Chicago Community Gardeners, Our thanks to Elite Growers, who are contributing a truck load (or maybe two) of perennials to CCGA for our Summer Distribution! On Friday July 17, the CCGA Resources Committee will have a Summer Perennial Plant Distribution at the Sherwood Peace…
The Fulton Street Flower and Vegetable Garden Annual Iced Tea Social
Fulton Street Flower and Vegetable Garden 4427 W. Fulton, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome on out again this year and enjoy the gardens of Garfield Park. There will be food, fun and lots of family entertainment
Windy City Harvest: Small Farm Season Extension
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL, United StatesArturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse Britt Calendo, Windy City Harvest PCC wellness farm coordinator. $39 Learn how to extend your spring or fall growing season to 9-months or even year round production. Explore what crops and varieties perform best in Chicago. Specific techniques will be covered…