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SUMMARY:Growing Herbs for Flavor\, Nutrition\, and Health - Workshop Saturday June 10th at 9am
DESCRIPTION:The CCGA Education Committee is hosting a new culinary herb workshop! \nLearn how to grow\, cook\, preserve and make simple home remedies with herbs in this informative and tasty workshop about the wide range of herbs easily grown in our Chicago gardens.  Chef and farmer Sarah Mallin will lead the workshop.  She is owner of Pyrite Sun and creator of The Physic Garden at Breanne Heath’s\, The Pie Patch Farm in Back of the Yards.  The workshop will guide community gardeners through how to nurture herbs in their gardens and use them in the kitchen\, beverages\, and a home remedy repertoire. \nWe’ll explore the special properties of herbs that make them so flavorful and nutritious and why some people taste herbs like cilantro differently than others. Sarah will have a wide range of herb samples from The Physic Garden at The Pie Patch available for tasting\, as well as demo samples of pesto\, tea\, and tinctures.  \nThe class will begin with a short lecture on the history and uses of herbs\, followed by growing and preserving advice and a sensory exploration of herb samples.  Sarah will then provide samples of pesto and tea\, explaining how to make your own at home\, followed by a Q & A time.   \nDate: Saturday June 10th at 10am \nLocation:  Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. Chicago IL 60612. \nThe workshop is free\, but seating is limited\, so please RSVP your intention to attend HERE.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/growing-herbs-for-flavor-nutrition-and-health-workshop-saturday-june-10th-at-9am/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170504T014611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T014611Z
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SUMMARY:Next CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Tuesday May 23\, 6pm
DESCRIPTION:The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting will be Tuesday\, May 23 at 6pm at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. and our focus will be preparation for our retreat and wrap-up reporting on the CCGA 5th Annual Conference in March. \nWe will meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can. \nNOTE: 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. \nHope to see you there!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/next-ccga-coordinating-meeting-tuesday-may-23-6pm/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170504T012041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T012625Z
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SUMMARY:AUA's Cultural Heritage Spring Gathering in Little Village - Saturday May 20th
DESCRIPTION:Cultural heritage panel! Seed swap! Community slideshow of urban farms and gardens! Potluck! Chicken care workshop! Know Your Rights Resource Table! Come together with us to enjoy all this and more at AUA’s Cultural Heritage Spring Gathering! \nWe hope you can join us for this free\, fun afternoon of culture and community on Chicago’s southwest side on Saturday\, May 20th\, from 12pm-3pm at La Villita Community Church\, 2300 S. Milllard Ave. We’ll start with a community potluck\, followed by a chance to swap culturally significant seeds\, and then explore Chicago’s urban agriculture community in photos from gardens and farms across the city. Then we’ll celebrate our cultural connections to agriculture\, led by an amazing panel of urban agriculture leaders: Elvia Rodriguez-Ochoa of Openlands\, Maria Herrera of Enlace and the Little Village Gardeners Coalition\, and Annamaria Leon of the North Lawndale Greening Committee and Christy Weber Landscapes. They’ll be discussing topics including: \n\ngardening and agriculture as a means to connect with culture\, community and roots;\ndifferent cultural heritages\, connections and history with farming and gardening;\nBuilding and strengthening community through urban gardens and farms\, and connecting to broader communities\nfood production and gardening as a tool for empowerment;\nhow urban agriculture and its community can respond to recent hostility towards immigration and multiculturalism.\n\nPlease join us for this unique afternoon! Bring a dish and seeds to swap! Send your urban garden and farm photos to info@auachicago.org to be included in the slideshow!  \nAUA 2017 Spring Heritage Gathering Flyer
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/auas-cultural-heritage-spring-gathering-in-little-village-saturday-may-20th/
LOCATION:La Villita Community Church\, 2300 S. Milllard Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170504T000832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T000832Z
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SUMMARY:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse Annual Plant Sale - Sat. May 20 & Sun. May 21 - 10am-2pm
DESCRIPTION:The Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse will offer more than 150 varieties of organically-grown vegetable\, herb\, and flower seedlings. Customers can expect a wide variety of open-pollinated and heirloom tomatoes\, peppers\, and eggplants. Other highlights include an assortment of herbs\, greens and onions. \nThis year will feature many new plants selected for city gardening in small spaces and containers. These seedlings are grown with the support of a team of dedicated volunteers who make this Plant Sale possible. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about plant selection and planting. This yearly fundraiser supports the greenhouse and our work to connect kids to nature and healthy foods. \nAlso Available at the Plant Sale: Perennials and other plants donated by volunteers of the Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, organic compost\, and light snacks. In addition\, a cookbook compiled by the Friends of Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse will be available for purchase. Look for the Friends of Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse tables just outside the main gate to the gardens. \nWhen: Saturday May 20\, and Sunday\, May 21\, 2017 from 10am-2pm \nWhere: Kilbourn Park\, 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave.\, Chicago\, Illinois 60641 Tel: (773) 685-3351 \nCost: Free Admission\, Plant Prices between $2 to $5 CASH ONLY \nhttp://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/Organic-Plant-Sale-at-Kilbourn3/
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/kilbourn-park-organic-greenhouse-annual-plant-sale-sat-may-20-sun-may-21-10am-2pm/
LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170314T015217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T005732Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture:  Shade Garden Design
DESCRIPTION:Montrose Metra Community Garden – Green & Growing Speaker Series  \nPresented by Montrose Metra Community Gardens\, the Ravenswood Manor Garden Club and Chicago Public Library \nAt The Sulzer Regional Library\, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago IL 60625 \nMonday\, May 15 at 7pm\nShade Garden Design\nSpeaker: Sharon Mettzger\, Master Gardener and Educator \nAll Events are free to attend.\nRSVP at facebook.com/montrosemetragardens or email montrosemetragardens@gmail.com for more information. \n\nDownload (PDF\, 92KB)
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/lecture-shade-garden-design/
LOCATION:Sulzer Regional Library\, 4455 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Montrose Metra Community Gardens":MAILTO:montrosemetragardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170510T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170419T000550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T005615Z
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SUMMARY:Master Urban Farmer Training Program Spring/Summer Session 2017
DESCRIPTION:The University of Illinois Extension has just announced an Urban Ag training program being held on 12 consecutive Wednesdays from May 10th through July 26th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. \nLocation:  the Children’s Farm at The Center\, 12700 S. Southwest Highway\, Palos Park\, IL. \nIntended for Entrepreneurs who want to start an urban produce farm operation\, Community members in underserved/food insecure communities who want to increase food security and/or establish a community food system project in their neighborhood\, Educators who want to bring food production knowledge back to their organization; and new growers interested in more intensive training programs. \nClass size is limited to 25 participants in an effort to engage individual participants at greater level. There will be “eyes on” and “hands on” opportunities to incorporate concepts learned during the modules: \n\nSite Selection Issues\nIntro to Soils\, Testing\, Analysis\, and Corrections\nComposting\nVegetable Production Systems\, Planning\, and Scheduling\nTransplant Production\nSeason Extension\nInsects\, Diseases\, Weed Management\nIntegrated Pest Management\nTools\, Equipment\, and Irrigation\nHow to Choose a Farm Enterprise\nBusiness Planning\, Financial Statements\, and Marketing for your Urban Agriculture Project\nBees & Native Pollinators\nFood Safety \, GAP’s\, and Post-Harvest Handling\nKeeping it Legal\nFruit Production\nGrant Programs and other farm programs/resources\n\n \nFor more information visit:     http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cook/muft/ \nUIC Extension Logo\nFor questions please contact Sarah Batka\, Extension Program Coordinator at University of Illinois Extension at sbatka@illinois.edu.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/master-urban-farmer-training-program-springsummer-session-2017/
LOCATION:the Children’s Farm at The Center\, 12700 S. Southwest Highway\, Palos Park\, IL\, 60464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170426T223503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170426T223640Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Annual Spring Vegetable & Flower Distribution - Saturday\, May 6
DESCRIPTION:Community gardeners\, please join us Saturday\, May 6 for our Annual Spring Vegetable and Flower Seedling Distribution! \nWhen: May 6 @ 10:00am\nWhere: Center for Green Technology @ 445 N. Sacramento in Chicago\nCost: $5 per garden \nPlease register in advance with Mamie at mamie@uic.edu by sending her your name\, the name of your community garden\, and your garden address. \nQuestions? Please email Mamie. \nHelpful tip: please bring a couple of boxes for carrying your plants! \nFor more details\, go to http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/2017/04/26/ccga-annual-spri…urday-may-6-10am/
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-annual-spring-vegetable-flower-distribution-saturday-may-6/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170331T164255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T130959Z
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SUMMARY:Next CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Tuesday April 25th\, 6:30pm at CCGT
DESCRIPTION:The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Tuesday April 25th at 6:30pm at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. and will be our final planning meeting before our Membership retreat and we will review the recent annual conference. \nWe’ll meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can. \nAll 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. \nHope to see you there!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/next-ccga-coordinating-meeting-tuesday-april-25th-630pm-at-ccgt/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170314T014850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T005751Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture:  Gardens for Small Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Montrose Metra Community Garden – Green & Growing Speaker Series  \nPresented by Montrose Metra Community Gardens\, the Ravenswood Manor Garden Club and Chicago Public Library \nAt The Sulzer Regional Library\, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago IL 60625 \nMonday\, April 17 at 7pm\nGardens for Small Spaces\nSpeaker: Joan Murray\, Master Gardener \nAll Events are free to attend.\nRSVP at facebook.com/montrosemetragardens or email montrosemetragardens@gmail.com for more information. \n\nDownload (PDF\, 92KB)
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/lecture-gardens-for-small-spaces/
LOCATION:Sulzer Regional Library\, 4455 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Montrose Metra Community Gardens":MAILTO:montrosemetragardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170331T162929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T032659Z
UID:20390-1491645600-1491652800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:2017 Spring Annuals Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Download (PDF\, 202KB)
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/2017-spring-annuals-distribution/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170314T013707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T005821Z
UID:20353-1490533200-1490544000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Midwest Fruit Explorers (MidFEx) Tree Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:See our full site post HERE.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/midwest-fruit-explorers-midfex-tree-grafting-workshop/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Sale,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20161229T044335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170311T205153Z
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SUMMARY:5th CCGA Conference - Saturday March 25th
DESCRIPTION:When:\nSaturday\, March 25\, 2017 from 9am-2pm \nLocation:\nBreakthough FamilyPlex\, 3219 W Carroll Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60624 \nWorkshops • Panel Discussion • Exhibitors • Seed Distribution\nIdea Sharing • Continental Breakfast • Delicious Lunch\nDoor Prizes • Community Building \nWorkshops\, including: \nSeason Extension for Community Gardens • Tips for Growing Natural\, Vibrant Gardens\n• Community Gardens as Organizing Hubs • Basic Vegetable Gardening\nThe Growing Classroom • Compost Magic • How to Plan Your Raised Vegetable Bed \nSpace is limited! Please register HERE \nRegistration fee:\n$20 per person payable online or on-site. \nWe’re building a slideshow of community gardens to be displayed at the event and on our\nFacebook page and we’d love to include your photos. Help us by sending your favorite garden photos\, maybe a brief description\, and the garden name to: photos@chicagocommunitygardens.org. \n  \n  \nDownloadable flier below. Help spread the news! \n\nDownload (PDF\, 428KB)
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/5th-ccga-conference-saturday-march-25th/
LOCATION:Breakthrough FamilyPlex\, 3219 W Carroll Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170320T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170314T014613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T005840Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture:  In the Garden: What’s New\, What’s Old and What Works
DESCRIPTION:Montrose Metra Community Garden – Green & Growing Speaker Series  \nPresented by Montrose Metra Community Gardens\, the Ravenswood Manor Garden Club and Chicago Public Library \nAt The Sulzer Regional Library\, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago IL 60625 \nMonday\, March 20 at 7pm\nIn the Garden: What’s New\, What’s Old and What Works\nSpeaker: Jennifer Paravola & Janella\nSykes of Farmer’s Market Garden Center \nAll Events are free to attend.\nRSVP at facebook.com/montrosemetragardens or email montrosemetragardens@gmail.com for more information. \n\nDownload (PDF\, 92KB)
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/lecture-in-the-garden-whats-new-whats-old-and-what-works/
LOCATION:Sulzer Regional Library\, 4455 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Montrose Metra Community Gardens":MAILTO:montrosemetragardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170310T185108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T185108Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Saturday March 18\, 10am at CCGT
DESCRIPTION:The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Saturday March 18th at 10am at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. and will be our final planning meeting before the 2017 Annual Conference. \nWe’ll meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can. \nAll 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. \nHope to see you there!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-meeting-saturday-march-18-10am-at-ccgt/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Curacao:20170311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Curacao:20170311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170307T182816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T182816Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Park Community Garden Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 7th Annual Forest Park Community Garden Seed Swap!\n\nSaturday March 11th 2-4PM\nSt. John’s Church\n305 Circle Ave.  –  Forest Park\n\nRSVP and more info at:  www.forestparkgrows.eventbrite.com\n\nThe swap is free\, as long as you RSVP in advance\, or $2 at the door. Mike Nowak’s presentation will start at 2:15pm and the swap will begin at 3pm.\n\nSpecial Guest: Mike Nowak! \nWe are so pleased to announce that garden writer and radio host\, Mike Nowak\, will be joining us again this year. Mike will present his seminar “Everything You Know About Gardening is Wrong: Myths\, Misinformation and Well-meant\, But Inaccurate Advice From Mom\, the Intertubes and Beyond.”\n 
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/forest-park-community-garden-seed-swap/
LOCATION:St. John’s Church\, 305 Circle Ave\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170208T165052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170208T165247Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Seed Starting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:CCGA Resources Committee\nPresents\nA New Event for 2017!\n“Begin the Garden Season with a Seed Starting Workshop”\nIncluding: a Starter Kit and Vegetable Seeds for Your Community Garden.\nWe are putting together “starter kits” of twenty different kinds of 2017 vegetable seeds* carefully chosen and purchased by the Resources Committee from reputable companies like Johnny’s Seeds. The Starter Kit also includes a booklet of directions\, seed starting tray\, and seed starting mix.\nNick Michaud of Westover Farms\, an experienced horticulturalist\, will talk about seed starting and give recommendations on growing each of the different vegetables included in the kit followed by a Q & A session. Additionally\, participants will receive an array of donated seeds suitably qualifiedfor Chicago Community Gardens. \nThis workshop is open to Chicago Community Gardeners\n(Your garden must be open and accessible to the public)\nSaturday\, March 4\, 2017- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nThe Center for Green Technology\n445 N. Sacramento\nRegistration: FREE\nThanks to the great participation of Chicago Community Gardeners in last year’s events!\nWe thank you\, and as always the Resources Committee is committed to spending the money we\nreceive from you on helpful materials for your gardens.\nPlease email Mamie Gray at mamie@uic.edu (your name\, name and address of your garden)ASAP as space is limited. (For quick questions\, call 708-990-7939.)\n*the Starter Kits include seeds for: spinach\, sugar snap peas\, zucchini\, eggplant (2 types)\, beets\, tomatoes (4 types)\,\npeppers (2 types)\, cucumbers\, kale (2 types)\, lettuce (3 types)\, snap beans\, bush beans\, pole beans\, Swiss chard\,\nradishes\, fennel\, and a “Bee and Butterfly flower mix.” One kit per garden.\nThank you to NeighborSpace for your help and support.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-seed-starting-workshop/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110507
CREATED:20170221T170728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170221T171505Z
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SUMMARY:African Heritage Gaden - North Lawndale Pruning Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off another growing season in the garden! The North Lawndale Greening Committee in partnership with Openlands and NeighborSpace\, will be hosting a Pruning Workday at the African Heritage Garden. \n\nVolunteers will have an opportunity to brush up on pruning basics with guidance led by Openlands’ Forestry Crew Leader Julie Larsen\nLearn about the rich history of the garden and surrounding neighborhood\nBecome a member of the North Lawndale Greening Committee\nAdditional Pruning tools\, gloves and other gardening items will be provided.\nCelebrate a founding garden leader’s birthday\, Blanche Suggs Killingsworth\nSnacks and drinks will be available throughout the morning. \n\nCost: Free to all community members!\nRSVP HERE or email us at stewardship@neighbor-space.org. \n\nDownload (PDF\, 199KB)
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/african-heritage-gaden-north-lawndale-pruning-workday/
LOCATION:African Heritage Garden\, 1245 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110508
CREATED:20170208T164119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170208T164119Z
UID:20162-1487412000-1487422800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Urban Livestock Expo
DESCRIPTION:Ever considered how to keep bees\, goats\, chickens\, ducks or quails in your backyard? Join AUA’s winter gathering for free\, fun workshops on daily care\, ideal breeds\, how to troubleshoot common problems\, and professionals’ tips for being a good neighbor with animals in the city! \nAll levels of expertise and interest welcome\, from the experienced to the curious! Mark your calendar for Saturday\, Feb. 18th at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences\, 3857 W. 111th St. Chicago\, from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. In addition to these great workshops\, students will guide us on behind-the-scenes tours of their livestock barn and aquaponics center! \nArea urban livestock groups and businesses will also staff resource tables with information on further learning opportunities\, support networks\, sources of supplies and equipment\, and more. \nTo power all that learning\, we’ll have tasty local food and beverage vendors with us as well! Don’t miss this fun opportunity to expand your knowledge\, connect with other practitioners\, and get close to a goat. Spread the word to your networks with our Facebook event page\, send questions to info@auachicago.org\, and see you then!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/urban-livestock-expo-2/
LOCATION:Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences\, 3857 W. 111th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110508
CREATED:20170201T215858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T215858Z
UID:20146-1487412000-1487419200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Saturday February 18\, 10am at CCGT
DESCRIPTION:The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Saturday February 18th at 10am at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. and will be focused on continued planning for the 2017 Annual Conference. \nWe’ll meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can.  \nAll 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.  \nHope to see you there!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-meeting-saturday-february-18-10am-at-ccgt/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110508
CREATED:20170215T234426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T234426Z
UID:20261-1487325600-1487332800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Education Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us! The Education Committee will meet on Friday\, February 17th at 10am at the Richard M. Daley Branch Library in Humboldt Park at 733 N. Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL 60612. Parking is available\, and it is accessible via the CTA Bus #52 and #66 (Chicago and Kedzie Stop).
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-education-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Richard M. Daley Public Library\, 733 N. Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110508
CREATED:20170103T164813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T005919Z
UID:20062-1486814400-1486834200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:The Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference \n12:00-5:30 p.m. on February 11\, 2017\nTriton College\, River Grove\, IL \nGet practical advice on creating stunning home gardens using layers found in native ecosystems. These layers support life: soil organisms\, insects\, birds and more.\nLandscape architect Rick Darke\, co-author with Douglas Tallamy of The Living Landscape\, and Heather Holm\, author of Pollinators of Native Plants\, will lead a half-day conference on how to design home landscapes that not only look beautiful but also support the surrounding regional ecosystem. The conference is hosted by the West Cook chapter of Wild Ones\, a national native plant organization. \nFirst\, Darke will lead the audience in an entertaining discussion of a wild landscape’s layers  (ground\, forbs\, grasses\, shrubs\, small trees\, large trees)\, and how we can use them in eye-catching\, beautiful ways. Next\, he will give advice on easy ways to maintain a native home landscape. Then\, Holm will describe the habitat and food needs of birds\, bees and pollinators\, and recommend specific native trees and shrubs that support their life cycles. \nLearn more: https://westcookwildonesconference.eventbrite.com. This conference is made possible by West Cook Wild Ones members\, our plant sale\, and PlanItGreen\, Oak Park and River Forest’s Sustainability Plan. Triton College Sustainability Center will host the conference.  \n\nDownload (PDF\, 6.75MB)
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/the-naturally-beautiful-garden-conference/
LOCATION:Triton College\, 2000 5th Avenue\, River Grove\, IL\, 60171\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110508
CREATED:20170110T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170110T195244Z
UID:20090-1485093600-1485100800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Building Garden Communities with Christopher Weber
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Historic Pullman Garden Club\, the Pullman State Historic Site and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency for the first presentation in the garden club’s 2017 Winter Lecture Series:\n \n“Building Garden Communities”\n \nThoughts on how to do it and why it’s as important as the plants\, with Christopher Weber\, an environmental organizer and freelance journalist.\n \nSunday January 22\, 2017\, at 2 pm in the historic Hotel Florence\, 11111 S Forrestville Ave\, Chicago IL 60628.\n \nThis FREE event is open to everyone\, refreshments will be served and there will be door prizes. The Pullman Historic District can be reached by taking the 111th Street exit west off of I-94 or via the Metra Electric Train Line\, exiting on the 111th St/Pullman stop.\n\nHope to see you there!\n\nFor questions\, email historicpullmangardens@gmail.com or call 773-568-4669.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/building-garden-communities-with-christopher-weber/
LOCATION:Hotel Florence (Historic Pullman)\, 11111 S Forrestville Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60628\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Pullman Garden Club":MAILTO:historicpullmangardens@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110508
CREATED:20161229T043539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T043539Z
UID:20044-1484992800-1485000000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting - Saturday January 21st 10am
DESCRIPTION:The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Saturday January 21 at 10am at the Breakthrough FamilyPlex. \nLawndale Christian Health Center – Breakthough FamilyPlex\, 3219 W Carroll Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60624\nPlease join for our next coordinating meeting at the Breakthrough FamilyPlex\, 3219 W Carroll Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60624. This is the site of the 2017 Annual Conference. The meeting agenda will include CCGA committee reports and continued planning for the 2017 Annual Conference. \nPlease note that due to construction\, people arriving by car should take Homan to the alley just between Carroll and Fulton and follow it east to the end\, then turn left on Carroll to reach the parking lot. Additional parking is available in a lot down the block by continuing left on Carroll. The FamilyPlex is accessible by public transportation via the CTA Green Line to Kedzie\, then walk north to Carroll.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-meeting-saturday-january-21st-10am/
LOCATION:Breakthrough FamilyPlex\, 3219 W Carroll Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110508
CREATED:20161223T180332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T003114Z
UID:20029-1484335800-1484514000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:8th Annual KAM Isaiah Israel MLK Food Justice & Sustainability Weekend
DESCRIPTION:KAM Isaiah Israel’s Food Justice and Sustainability Committee presents the 8th Annual Martin Luther King\, Jr. Food Justice and Sustainability Weekend. The focus this year is Climate Change and Water. The weekend long education and advocacy program includes a keynote address on climate change and a resilient food system\, workshops on topics ranging from lead contamination in urban water\, to soil carbon sequestration and improved food production\, to irrigation management and rain fall mitigation structures. The weekend also features an extended workshop at which a three acre urban food forest will be designed for the roof of a big box store. The goal of the weekend is to provide participants with powerful tools for change and a heightened motivation to work toward a greener\, more equitable and sustainable world. \n  \nWhere     KAM Isaiah Israel\n1100 East Hyde Park Boulevard\, Chicago \nWhen      Friday\, January 13\, 2017 at 7:30 PM\nShabbat Service with keynote address by Karen Lehman\,\nDirector\, Fresh Taste: Earth\, We’ve Got You Covered:\nFood System Resilience in the Context of Climate Change. \nSaturday\, January 14 at 4:30 PM\nCommunity Design Workshop: An Urban Food Forest\nCase Study\, a Big Box Store. A complimentary reception\nwill follow at 6:30 PM. \nSunday\, January 15\, 10:00 AM – 2:45 PM\nWorkshops at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM\, 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.\nComplimentary lunch is served at noon. \nALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \nFor a complete list of workshops and to register: www.kamii.org/MLK or call 773.924.1234
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/8th-annual-kam-isaiah-israel-mlk-food-justice-sustainability-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110508
CREATED:20161230T224335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161230T224618Z
UID:20073-1484064000-1484071200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Education Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us! The Education Committee will meet on January 10 from 4-6 pm at the Logan Square Library at 3030 W. Fullerton Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60647. Parking is available\, and it is accessible on the CTA blue line.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/education-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Logan Square Library\, 3030 W. Fullerton Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110508
CREATED:20170109T171819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T171819Z
UID:20088-1484056800-1484064000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us! The Membership Committee will meet Tuesday\, January 10 from 2-4 pm at the Logan Square Library at 3030 W. Fullerton Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60647. Parking is available\, and it is accessible on the CTA blue line.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-membership-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Logan Square Library\, 3030 W. Fullerton Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110508
CREATED:20161229T042824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T042842Z
UID:20042-1483801200-1483812000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:AUA New Years Resolutions Party 1/7/17
DESCRIPTION:Join us aJoin AUA as we start the new year right – our resolutions are to grow sustainable urban agriculture and its community in our city! Here’s a great way to kick off a big year – a gathering of Chicago’s Advocates for Urban Agriculture at one of Chicago’s newest (and most delicious!) sustainable businesses\, Whiner Beer Company\, on Saturday\, January 7th\, 3pm-6pm. \nSee the full post here.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aua-new-years-resolutions-party-1717/
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110508
CREATED:20170106T163906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T163906Z
UID:20085-1483783200-1483790400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Resources Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us! The Resources Committee will meet on January 7 at 10am at the Green Tomato  Cafe at 3750 W. Ogden\, Chicago\, IL 60623. Parking is available\, and it is accessible via the CTA Pink Line.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-resources-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Green tomato cafe – meeting place\,  3750 W. Ogden Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170106
DTSTAMP:20260406T110508
CREATED:20161206T162414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T162414Z
UID:19857-1483574400-1483660799@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Illiana Vegetable Growers Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Illiana Vegetable Growers Symposium \nThursday\, January 5\, 2017 \nTeibel’s Family Restaurant\, US 30 and US 41\, Schererville\, Indiana \nSessions Include: \nPollinators: Where are We After 2016?\nManagement of Powdery Mildew & Other Important Diseases of Cucurbits\nMineral Nutrition for Vegetable Crops\nUpdated Worker Protection Standards\nFood Safety Regulation Update & Washing Systems for Small Operations\nHow Can Farm Profiles Help You Plan?\nModern Transplant Production in the Greenhouse\nSuccessful Pest Management in Organic Vegetable Production\nBio-Char: Does it Work?\nStudent & Mentoring Programs on VegetableFarms\nIs Hydroponics Really That Easy?\nStarting a Hydroponic Enterprise & Identifying Markets\nAdvance registration is $30 per person. \nParticipants may register online at (www.edustore.purdue.edu) before Dec. 22. \nTo register by mail\, send a completed registration form (https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/Extension/Documents/2017IVGSRegBrochureFinalFillable.pdf) with payment postmarked by Dec. 16. \nOn-site registrations will be accepted at $35 per person\, but the famous Teibel’s fried chicken luncheon cannot be guaranteed. \nFor more information\, contact Nikky Witkowski at Purdue Extension-Lake County: (219) 755-3240 or nikky@purdue.eduor Liz Maynard at Purdue University: (219) 548-3674 or emaynard@purdue.edu.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/illiana-vegetable-growers-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161217T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110508
CREATED:20161213T183016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161213T183016Z
UID:19954-1481992200-1481997600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Community Christmas Caroling / Comunidad de Vilancicos de Navidad
DESCRIPTION:Third Annual Community Christmas Caroling / Tercera Comunidad Anual de Vilancicos de Navidad\nAll are welcome at this event of caroling by the bonfire. Hot chocolate will be provided! \nTodos son bienvenidos a este evento de villancios por la hoguera. ¡Chocolate calienta será proporcianado!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-christmas-caroling-comunidad-de-vilancicos-de-navidad/
LOCATION:Children’s Garden of Hope\, Karlov & Potomac\, Chicago \, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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