Slow Food Chicago Farm Roast at Goose Island
Goose Island Beer Company2014 is Slow Food’s 25th anniversary as a global movement and we thought it an apt time to expand our annual pig roast to support and promote more of the region’s great farms. Chefs this year will each cook a different animal from a different farm –…
Composting Inside & Out
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesGTU Certificate Tracks: CS, LIL SPEAKER: Amber Gribben, Urban Worm Girl, L3C Audience: General In this workshop, we will discuss the benefits of composting, review the differences between typical outdoor composting and worm composting; the pros and cons of various worm bin designs; instruction and…
Xochiquetzal Peace Garden Gazebo Celebration
Xochiquetzal Peace Garden 1903 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate Xochiquetzal Peace Garden's new gazebo. Friends-Music-Food Music by local musicians and groups from Whittier Dual Language Elementary School, which is directly across the street from the Xochiquetzal Garden/Gazebo. Food by local chefs. Early arrivals can participate in an art experience - painting in the…
Veggie Bingo at the Hideout
The Hideout 1354 W Wabansia, Chicago, IL, United StatesGet your gambling and veggie fixes met at the same time with Veggie Bingo at the Hideout, all summer long. From 5:30 to 8:00 pm, every Wednesday from June 18th to August 20th, the Hideout will host Veggie Bingo. The proceeds benefit NeighborSpace community gardens.…
Screening: Jens Jensen – The Living Green
Millenium Park Millenium Park, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate the urban conservation movement in one of the world’s most spectacular urban settings, Thursday, June 19. Join director Carey Lundin, WTTW program host and producer Geoffrey Baer, and planting designer of Chicago’s Lurie Garden, Piet Oudolf for the free Millennium Park premiere of Jens…
Slow Food Chicago’s Sweet Summer Solstice Potluck
Christy Webber Landscapes 2900 W Ferdinand, Chicago, IL, United StatesJune 21st is the longest day of the year! Enjoy those extra hours of sunshine by joining Slow Food Chicago, the Chicago Honey Co-op, and Christy Webber Landscapes for our annual Sweet Summer Solstice Potluck Supper! We'll provide a main course and beverages, you can…
Friendship Garden/Jardin de la Amistad Workshops
Friendship Garden/Jardin de la Amistad 4246 W. 27th St., Chicago, IL, United StatesFriendship Garden/Jardin de la Amistad Workshops: health, planting, aerobics, art, fabric & crafts Contact Dr. Israel (773-332-7887) or Maria Herrera (312-504-0323) with questions.
2nd Story: Share Your Garden Story
Fulton Street Flower and Vegetable Garden 4427 W. Fulton, Chicago, IL, United States2nd Story will share four distinct storytelling opportunities in community gardens in across Chicago. Monday, June 23rd: Fulton Garden, 4427 W. Fulton in Garfield Park Thursday, June 26th: Ruby Garden, 1557 W. Schreiber Monday, June 30th TBD Wednesday, July 2 TBD All events will run…
Mr. Keeler’s Pumpkin Eaters/Jardin de la Calabaza Workshops
Workshops: health, planting, aerobics, art, fabric & crafts Contact Maria Herrera (312-504-0323) with questions.
CCCG: Citywide Community Gardener Meeting
Openlands Conference Room 25 E Washington St, 16th Floor, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for the next CCCG meeting as we work together to create a strong network of community gardens, leaders and members.<p? WHEN: TUESDAY, JUNE 24TH 6:00-6:30 pm POTLUCK 6:30-8:00 pm DISCUSSION WHERE: 25 E. Washington St., 16th Floor Openlands conference room RSVP HERE(suggested but…