Chicago Community Gardeners Association

Veggie Bingo: Benefiting the Fulton Street Flower & Vegetable Garden
2019-08-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | The Hideout, 1354 W Wabansia, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States

The Art of Urban Foraging
2019-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave. , Chicago, IL, United States
This 2nd Wednesday Lecture is about foraging – Foraging: “to obtain food or provisions from (a place). We welcome you to share space in the name of appreciating plants and nature that is within and around us – with Nina Lawrin, of loveren collections! Tips, tricks, and lessons learned in navigating through the unique challenges and possibilities to safely forage within Chicago will be discussed, so that you too can reconnect to the land and create a healthier environment for generations to come.

Garfield Park Neighborhood Market
2019-08-15 16:00 - 19:00 | The Hatchery Chicago, 135 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, 60624, United States
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Nourish (comm)Unity: Bikes, Birds, and Butterflies
2019-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, Wilson Dr, Montrose Ave, and Simonds Dr, Chicago, 60640, United States
Part of the Fourth Annual Uptown Garden Walk, this bike ride explores coastal and native plants in Uptown, including immersive natural areas and plants thriving in urban landscapes. The ride will be at a slow pace and approximately four miles long with breaks to tour and hear brief presentations at a selection of gardens. Loaner bikes may be available. Contact Samantha at ssainsbury@ica-usa.org if you need a loaner bike.
The ride starts at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary and ends at Argyle Night Market.
Bikes, Birds, and Butterflies is part of Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network‘s Nourish (comm)Unity series, and is organized by The Institute of Cultural Affairs USA and Animalia project.
Check out the rest of the series:
September 21st
Nourish (comm)Unity: FRESH Bronzeville
October 19th
Nourish (comm)Unity: Block Share Party

Nourish (comm)Unity: Bikes, Birds, and Butterflies
2019-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, Wilson Dr, Montrose Ave, and Simonds Dr, Chicago, 60640, United States
Part of the Fourth Annual Uptown Garden Walk, this bike ride explores coastal and native plants in Uptown, including immersive natural areas and plants thriving in urban landscapes. The ride will be at a slow pace and approximately four miles long with breaks to tour and hear brief presentations at a selection of gardens. We have Divvy bikes available; contact Samantha at ssainsbury@ica-usa.org if you need a loaner bike.

The event is part of Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network‘s Nourish (comm)Unity II series, and is organized by the Institute of Cultural Affairs, Uptown Coastal Initiative, and animalia project
The ride starts at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary and ends at Argyle Night Market.

Microbial Interactions 2019
2019-08-19 08:00 - 2019-08-20 17:00 | 6062Trees/Sembrando Bajo el Sol, 2608-2612 S. Trumbull , Chicago, IL, United States
14th International Conference on Microbial Interactions & Microbial Ecology” to be held during August 19-20, 2019 at Vienna, Austria
Across the globe to attend “Microbial Interactions 2019” on the theme explore the development of research in the field of microbiology ” which includes prompt keynote presentations, Oral talks, Poster presentations and Exhibitions.

Garden Problems Solved: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
2019-08-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Creeping Charlie, aphids and powdery mildew driving you mad? Get the solution from a local expert.

Veggie Bingo: Benefiting the First Nations Garden
2019-08-21 17:30 - 19:30 | The Hideout, 1354 W Wabansia, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States

2nd annual Avondale Garden and Agriculture Fair
2019-08-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Concordia Place and 11 other sites, 3300 North Whipple, Chicago, IL, 60618
On Sunday, August 25 from 12 to 5 the agriculture fair will take place at 12 locations, roughly in the footprint of Belmont to Roscoe, Kedzie to California.
Community members open up their businesses and backyards to host their neighbors for an event that is probably best described as an educational, interactive garden walk.
Our goal is to demonstrate to our community that everyone can benefit from participating in urban agriculture by offering a broad range of topics suitable to the apartment dweller, homeowner, and small business. Our aim is to inspire and empower our neighbors to get involved in sustainable agricultural practices by showcasing the unique and comprehensive network of support we have assembled to support new and experienced Avondale “farmers” and makers.

2nd Annual Avondale Garden and Agriculture Fair
2019-08-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Concordia Place and 11 other sites from Belmont to Roscoe, Kedzie to California., Chicago, United States
On Sunday, August 25 from 12 to 5pm the agriculture fair will take place at 12 locations, roughly in the footprint of Belmont to Roscoe, Kedzie to California.
Community members open up their businesses and backyards to host their neighbors for an event that is probably best described as an educational, interactive garden walk. Our goal is to demonstrate to our community that everyone can benefit from participating in urban agriculture by offering a broad range of topics suitable to the apartment dweller, homeowner, and small business owner. Our aim is to inspire and empower our neighbors to get involved in sustainable agricultural practices by showcasing the unique and comprehensive network of support we have assembled for new and experienced Avondale “farmers” and makers.

Veggie Bingo: Benefiting the Oscar Mayer Community & School Garden
2019-08-28 17:30 - 19:30 | The Hideout, 1354 W Wabansia, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States

Fourth Annual Uptown Garden Walk
2019-09-07 08:30 - 15:00 | Clarendon Park, 4501 N Clarendon Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Our annual Uptown Garden Walk is returning for its fourth year! Come out for a day of fun and enjoyment as we explore the diverse identity of Uptown through its local gardens! We will enjoy morning yoga, two guided tours, and a garden gathering!
Yoga in the Garden, 8:30 am – 9:30 pm*
Start your day in one of Uptown’s favorite garden spaces! Yoga in the Garden will be led by Cindy Huston of Yoga Body Elements Studio
*Please register for Yoga in the Garden through Yoga Body Elements at yogabodyelements.com/events/
Climate Action Tour, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
The Climate Action Tour will be led by Melanie Eckner of the Uptown Coastal Initiative and Susan Ask of Animalia project.
Garden Gathering, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Mingle, enjoy refreshments, experience mini-workshops, and meet garden representatives.
Tree Tour, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
The Trees of Uptown Tour will be led by Andrew Lueck of Planned Forest Solutions.
For more information, visit ica-usa.org/gw2019
This event is free and open to the public, but please register if you plan to join us at bit.ly/GW19RSVP
If you’d like to get volunteer, help plan, or otherwise get involved, contact Samantha at ssainsbury@ica-usa.org

FEAST: A Festival in Three Courses at Homan Square
2019-09-07 13:00 - 19:00 | Homan Square Park, 3517 W Arthington, Chicago, IL, United States
An Art, Food, and Music Festival where everybody eats! For the 2nd year, AMFM* hosts Feast: A Festival in Three Courses, to further their mission to bring awareness to Chicago food deserts through arts and culture. AMFM bring artists, curators, and organizations together to continue a conversation about how we as a community can help make food equity and art and culture more just. Join us this season for a food drive event highlighting community food resources, an art, music and food festival, and a harvest dinner. All are welcome to attend.
*AMFM is a brand for artists and the people. We support emerging and established interdisciplinary artists by offering a platform to showcase their work on a larger scale and to the public through our community engagement, web content, and curated events. AMFM is currently based in Chicago.

Through the Roof: An Evening Celebrating our Blooming Agave
2019-09-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave. , Chicago, IL, United States
The Garfield Conservatory Alliance invites you to this evening celebration half a century in the making! Join in the fun as we celebrate the life of our guest-of-honor, a Century Plant affectionately known as Maya. After 50 years of preparation, Maya has shot up 37 feet through the Conservatory roof in a marvelous, once-in-a-lifetime bloom. Satisfy your curiosity about this unique desert plant and engage your senses with agave-fueled cocktails and spirits from some of the world’s best distilleries paired with delicious food bites from some of Chicago’s best multi-cultural restaurants.

Riverdale Day of Service
2019-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Cooper Park, 14322 S Ivanhoe Drive, Riverdale, IL 60827, 14322 S Ivanhoe Drive, Riverdale, IL, 60827, United States
Please join the Student Conservation Association, Midwest Grows Green and the Riverdale Park District in kicking off the fall planting season by planting 25 native trees an a pollinator friendly eco-lawn!

WHEN: Saturday, September 14, 9:00 am to Noon. Registration beginning at 8:30 am, kick-off at 9:00 am.
WHERE: Please park along S. Atlantic Ave. between Wentworth Ave and 144th St. Look for the Student Conservation Association work truck and trailer as well as the blue pop up tent! Stop by the tent to register!
WHAT: Volunteers will plant, mulch, and water native trees as well as install an eco-lawn.
BRING WITH YOU: Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
PROVIDED: All project supplies (tools, gloves, etc.) are provided. Drinking water and coffee will be available throughout the event.
QUESTIONS: Contact Daiva Gylys at: dgylys@thesca.org
Planting will take place rain or shine!

Windy City Tree Care
2019-09-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Learn what species work best in your yard, how to find problems early and how the City can help.

CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Tuesday, September 17, 6:30pm
2019-09-17 18:30 - 20:00 | The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Tuesday September 17, 2019 at 6:30pm at The Hatchery 135 N. Kedzie.
We will meet in one of the community rooms and there is parking at the building and as always try and bring a snack or drink to share if you can!
NOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents.
Hope to see you there!

Youth Climate Strike
2019-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Sierra Club Ofice, 70 E. Lake Street #1500, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Join hundreds of passionate youth activists and concerned citizens at the Youth Climate Strike! Meet up with fellow Sierra Clubbers at our downtown office before the rally. We’ll gather at 11 a.m. to fuel up on coffee and snacks and to make signs, then plan to head to Grant Park around 11:30. The march will begin at Grant Park at noon and conclude with a rally at Federal Plaza featuring scientists, politicians, and youth speakers.

Nourish (comm)Unity: FRESH Bronzeville
2019-09-21 15:30 - 17:30 | Burke Elementary School, E 54th St and S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Are you interested in exploring how communities create access to fresh food? Ride with us Bronzeville Alliance as we visit several neighborhood gardens and hear from young people and elders as we experience a community working to improve its health and wellness!
This ride starts at Edmund Burke Elementary School on E 54th St and S Calumet Ave and finishes at Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm at E 42nd St and S Calumet Ave.
This FRESH Bronzeville ride is part of CSLN’s Nourish (comm)Unity series, and is organized by Bronzeville Alliance.

Kuumba Tre Ahm Garden Fundraiser - Sunday Sept. 22nd at 1pm
2019-09-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Kuumba Tre-Ahm Community Garden., 2908 W. Warren Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
Jazz in the Garden
This event is Sunday September 22nd and starts at 1pm.
Kuumba Tre Ahm Jazz Event 2019 flyer

Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network September Meeting
2019-09-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Garfield Park Gold Dome, 100 N Central Park Ave,, Chicago, IL, 60624, United States
Kick off the fall with Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network and GPAC – Garfield Park Advisory Council!
CSLN meetings are always free and open to the public. Our work depends on participation and collaboration from a diverse cohort of dedicated Chicagoans, so please come out and share your work and ideas with us!
Who We Are
CSLN connects grassroots leaders from communities across Chicago to collaborate, share resources, support each other’s work, build a stronger collective voice, and nurture equitable and impactful relationships with policy makers.
Our Vision of Sustainability
We envision inclusive and just communities of civically engaged residents working together to address social disparities and promote environmental health, human well-being, and community vitality for present and future generations.

CCGA Perennial Distribution at 10am
2019-09-28 10:00 - 14:00 | New Horizons Community Garden, 401 S. Central Park, Chicago, IL, 60624, United States
Thursday September 26th at 4pm is cutoff date for registering.
Sept. 28, 2019 perennial distribution flyer

Nourish (comm)Unity: Block Share Party
2019-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Windsor Park Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2619 E 76th St, Chicago, IL, 60649, United States
Celebrate the launch of a community-based internet in South Shore! Share stories about how you communicate with your neighbors and social networks and explore the different approaches to communication technology across decades and generations.
Block Share Party is part of CSLN’s Nourish (comm)Unity series, and is organized by Chi Commons Coop, Windsor Park Lutheran Church, and Cambium Networks.

Garfield Park Stewardship Day
2019-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | IL, United States
Stewardship workdays take place weekly and volunteer tasks vary each month but might include trail maintenance, planting, pruning, weeding, controlling invasive plant species, seed collection or trash pick-up as well as fun nature-based activities like birding and plant id walks. Participants can volunteer at stewardship workdays as often as they like and tailor their volunteer experience according to their own schedules and interests.

Listen. Lead. Share. and FRESH Bronzeville Cooking Demo
2019-10-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm, 4148 S Calumet Ave, Chicago
We’ll start with a conversation on clean energy in support of the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition’s Listen. Lead. Share campaign. We’ll focus on two pillars of the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA): 1) Promoting jobs and economic opportunity; and 2) Reducing the equivalent of 1 million gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles from the road.
Immediately following the conversation, the Disco Poet and vegan chef Khari B will lead a cooking demo using fresh produce from Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm to tantalize your taste buds!

Pumpkin Smash - Composting Collection
2019-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, 3857 W 111th Street, Chicago, IL, 60655, United States
All area residents are invited to drop off their jack-o-lanterns at this one day only composting collection. We’re also collecting gourds, corn stalks and straw bales to keep them out of the landfill. Natural materials only please! That means no googly eyes, yarn, stickers, candles, etc. There is no fee to participate.
Saturday November 2, 2019, 9 am – 12 noon
Chicago High School For Agricultural Sciences
3857 W. 111th Street, Chicago IL 60655
Back Parking lot. Enter driveway East of the School.
Please help us make this event successful by posting a flyer at your business, gym, library or house of worship. Thanks and see you there!
If you have questions or need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Sarah at 773-233-2900 or sbatka@illinois.edu.
to find a Pumpkin Smash in your area, please visit SCARCE’s event locator.

Handmade Skincare Expo 2.0
2019-11-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Lighthouse Youth Center, 4338 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
“The Farmers Market for Your Skin”
Natural, handmade beauty products via local vendors. Body butters, lotions, soaps, cleanses & more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1411341805692128/?ti=icl

CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2019-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | The Hatchery Chicago, 135 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, 60624, United States
Join us for the monthly coordinating meeting in the Community Room at The Hatchery Chicago.
Feel free to bring a snack to share!

CCGA Coordinating Meeting Agenda
Monday November 18, 2019 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
1. Welcome & Call to Order

Volunteers for Time-Keeper/Note-Taker

Agenda review

Last meeting minutes review

2. 2020 Conference Discussion

Discussion of Conference Venue/Date

Discussion of Conference Theme

Sponsorship Activities

Workshop Preparation – Education Committee Presentation

3. Membership Discussion

What Does Individual Membership Look Like?

Membership Component of Registration Discussion

4. Brief Committee Reports

Resources

Finance

Membership

Communications

5. Other Business

Proposal for Establishing Permanent Meeting Dates

6. Set next meeting date & location
7. Adjourn

The Healthy Food Hub 10th Anniversary Market Day
2019-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Garfield Park Gold Dome, 100 N Central Park Ave,, Chicago, IL, 60624, United States
Come celebrate 10 years of CommUnity determination!

Friends of Wicker Park 2019 Fountain Decorating Social
2019-11-23 10:00 - 16:30 | Wicker Park Gardens, 1425 N. Damen, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
The Wicker Park Garden Club and Advisory Council Invite you to:

2019 FOUNTAIN DECORATING SOCIAL

CREATE a Great Light Display for the Community
– Meet People – Bring Food to Share!

Saturday November 23 from 10am – 4:30pm
Wicker Park – 1425 N. Damen, Chicago, IL 60622

PLEASE SIGN UP: Click HERE
The link describes the things to do: Bring Food – Move Trees to Park from Big Star, Cut up trees, Decorate Urns
