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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:20260406T092519
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092519
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:20260406T092519
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092519
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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:20260406T092519
CREATED:20170201T215858Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092519
CREATED:20170215T234426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T234426Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092519
CREATED:20170103T164813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T005919Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20170110T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170110T195244Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161229T043539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T043539Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161223T180332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T003114Z
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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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161230T224335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161230T224618Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20170109T171819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T171819Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161229T042824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161229T042842Z
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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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20170106T163906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T163906Z
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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:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161206T162414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T162414Z
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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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161217T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161213T183016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161213T183016Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161204T002357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161204T002357Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Houseplant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Resources Committee has grown lots of houseplants that gardeners will enjoy. Come see our selection: little chartreuse Monterey cypress trees\, unusual begonias\, striking succulents\, dracaenas\, starry flower euphorbias\, and good “air cleaner” plants like spathiphyllum (peace lilies) and asparagus ferns. Pick up a little coleus or scented geranium to grow for your garden next spring and summer. Give yourself or someone a nice holiday gift! \nWhen:\nSaturday\, December 10\, 2016\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm or until the plants are gone \nWhere:\nCenter for Green Technology\n445 N Sacramento Boulevard\, Chicago \nWho:\nOpen to all CCGA-ers and their friends \nPriced to sell! \nRSVP & Questions? \nContact mamie@uic.edu to RSVP and with any questions
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/holiday-houseplant-sale/
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:20161210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161123T153954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T153954Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Saturday December 10th 2016 at 10:00am at CCGT Offices
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 10:00am Saturday December 10th at the Chicago Center for Green Technology at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. The meeting agenda includes: CCGA Working Team reports and preliminary work-shop planning for the 2017 CCGA Annual Conference. We’ll meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can. See you there!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga_coordinating_meeting_12-10-16_10am_ccgt/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161201T194352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T194352Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Education Committee - Saturday December 10 at 9:00am at CCGT Offices
DESCRIPTION:Please join us: \nCCGA Education Committee \nSaturday\, December 10th\, 2016\n9:00am to 10:00am \nChicago Center for Green Technology\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd\nChicago\, IL 60612 \nsee you there!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-education-committee-saturday-december-10-at-900am-at-ccgt-offices/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161201T193506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T193506Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Membership Committee - Monday December 5 at 2pm at Breakthrough FamilyPlex
DESCRIPTION:Please join us: \nCCGA Membership Committee \nMonday\, December 5th\, 2016\n2:00pm to 3:00pm \nBreakthrough FamilyPlex\n3219 W. Carroll\nChicago\, IL 60624 \nsee you there!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-membership-committee-monday-december-5-at-2pm-at-breakthrough-familyplex/
LOCATION:Breakthrough Ministries Familyplex\, 3219 W. Carroll Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161201T193152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T231555Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Finance Committee - Monday December 5 at 12pm at Breakthrough FamilyPlex
DESCRIPTION:Please join us: \nCCGA Finance Committee \nMonday\, December 5th\, 2016\n12:00pm to 2:00pm \nBreakthrough FamilyPlex\n3219 W. Carroll\nChicago\, IL 60624 \nAgenda: \n\nWe are again requesting budgets from each committee for 2017\nAny needs you may have for the conference\nSuggestions for the fiscal agent agreement or/and a template for the terms of the agreement\nAlso I would like to discuss letter for sponsorship for the conference\n\nsee you there!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-finance-committee-monday-december-5-at-12pm-at-breakthrough-familyplex/
LOCATION:Breakthrough Ministries Familyplex\, 3219 W. Carroll Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161112T144706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161112T144706Z
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SUMMARY:Putting Small Acres to Work Conference
DESCRIPTION:December 3\, 2016 9 am – 5 pm \nNIU Conference Center\, 8500 E State Street\, Rockford\, IL. \nThere will be general sessions on permaculture and farm-scale energy production\, as well as breakout sessions on both plant and animal topics\, including tomatoes and peppers\, microgreens\, shiitake mushrooms\, raising livestock for fiber\, meat goat production\, and controlling weeds in pastures. See attached Flyer for more information. \nCost  $40 includes all materials and lunch \nPre-registration required by 12/1 at  https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=15486
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/putting-small-acres-to-work-conference/
LOCATION:NIU Rockford Conference Center\, 8500 E State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161123T155416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T003033Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Solutions Workshop Showcase - Wednesday\, November 30th at the Institue of Design
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Solutions Workshop Showcase \nWednesday\, November 30\, 2016\n9 AM – 11 AM CST \nIllinois Institute of Technology\nDowntown Campus\n565 W. Adams St\nInstitute of Design (7th floor)\nChciago \nBreakfast will be served \n\nDownload (PDF\, 2.33MB)
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/sustainable-solutions-workshop-showcase-wednesday-november-30th-at-the-institue-of-design/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161125T154102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161125T154542Z
UID:19850-1480327200-1480334400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Adhoc Conference Planning Committee - Monday November 28 at 10am at Breakthrough FamilyPlex
DESCRIPTION:Please join us: \nCCGA Adhoc Conference Planning Committee \nMonday\, November 28th\, 2016\n10am to 12pm \nBreakthrough FamilyPlex\n3219 W. Carroll\nChicago\, IL 60624 \nsee you there!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga_planning_committee_11-28-16_breakthrough_familyplex/
LOCATION:Breakthrough Ministries Familyplex\, 3219 W. Carroll Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161117
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161019T150958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T150958Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago\, We Can Change the Food System - Food Tank Summit
DESCRIPTION:40+ Top Local\, National\, and Global Food and Agriculture Experts Coming to Chicago for Major 1-Day Summit \nThe 2016 Chicago Food Tank Summit will be coming to the University of Chicago – Booth School of Business on November 16th.  \nFood Tank (foodtank.com)\, in partnership with The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and University of Chicago Booth School of Business\, will be holding an upcoming food and agriculture focused one day conferenced entitled\, “Chicago\, We Can Change the Food System – the 2016 Food Tank Summit” on November 16th from 9:00AM-5PM CST at the Gleacher Center (450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive). \nThe event features more than 40 speakers including (in alphabetical order): Gene Baur\, Farm Sanctuary; Rick Bayless\, Frontera; Alesha Black\, Chicago Council on Global Affairs; Alexander Borschow\, Semillero Ventures\, LLC; Ben Burkett\, National Family Farm Coalition; Kevin Cleary\, Clif Bar & Company; Mel Coleman\, Niman Ranch; Bill Daley\, Chicago Tribune; Monica Eng\, WBEZ; Bruce Friedrich\, The Good Food Institute; Shayna Harris\, Farmer’s Fridge; Pamela Hess\, Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture; Greg Kearns\, Heifer International; Fred Kirschenmann\, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture\, Iowa State University; Stacey Kole\, University of Chicago Booth School of Business; Corby Kummer\, Atlantic Monthly; Karen Lehman\, Fresh Taste; Fred Lutzi\, The Land Institute; Cassandra Ly\, Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) Alumni Association; Juliette Majot\, IATP; Angela Mason\, Windy City Harvest; David MacLennan\, Cargill; Anuradha Mittal\, Oakland Institute; Lisa Moon\, The Global FoodBanking Network; Danielle Nierenberg\, Food Tank; Jonathan Pereira\, Plant Chicago; Harry Rhodes\, Growing Home; Jim Slama\, FamilyFarmed; Elanor Starmer\, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Roger Thurow\, Chicago Council on Global Affairs; Sarah Vared\, ReFED; William Warshauer\, TechnoServe; and Emily Zack\, LUREC. \nThe entire event will be livestream free at FoodTank.com with backstage interviews on Facebook Live. More than 15\,000 people from around the world streamed the last Food Tank Summit in Sacramento a few weeks ago. \nFollowing the event attendees are invited to a special reception held at Eataly (43 E Ohio St\, Chicago) along with a four-course dinner combined with wine-pairings specially curated by the executive chef. \nFor more information or to purchase tickets please click here: http://bit.ly/2eDlpyL.  \nWHO: The Food Tank Chicago Summit features an unprecedented collection of more than 40 different speakers\, journalists\, and experts from the food and agriculture field. For the complete agenda\, along with purchase opportunities\, please click here: http://bit.ly/2eDlpyL \nWHAT: Special 1-Day Conference: Chicago\, We Can Change the Food System – the 2016 Food Tank Summit followed by a special reception and dinner at Eataly.  \nWHEN/WHERE: The Food Tank Summit is being held at the Gleacher Center (450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive) on November 16th from 9:00AM-5:00PM and reception/dinner at Eataly (43 E Ohio St\, Chicago) from 6:00PM-9:00PM. \nAbout Food Tank \nFood Tank\, a global non-profit founded in Chicago\, is focused on building a global community for safe\, healthy\, nourished eaters. We spotlight environmentally\, socially\, and economically sustainable ways of alleviating hunger\, obesity\, and poverty and create networks of people\, organizations\, and content to push for food system change.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-we-can-change-the-food-system-food-tank-summit/
LOCATION:Gleacher Center\, 450 N Cityfront Plaza Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161103T172302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T172302Z
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SUMMARY:Advocates for Urban Agriculture Fall Gathering!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our Autumn Gathering! Join old and new friends and colleagues for:\n \n\n6-6:45PM: Potluck and urban agriculture community networking: please bring a dish!\n6:45-6:50PM: Welcome and AUA overview\n6:50-7:10PM: Community slideshow — gardeners and farmers are invited to send 1-4 photos to info@auachicago.org by noon on 11/14 to showcase your work\, as well as opportunities to get involved\n7:10-8:05PM: Presentations on two current urban agriculture-related policy initiatives:\n\nGood Food Purchasing Policy: Proposed city ordinance directing city departments and agencies to purchase food in accordance with environmental\, nutritional\, local\, fair trade\, and animal welfare standards.\nUrban farm business licensing: Campaign to establish a clear and reasonable business licensing process for new urban farming businesses.\n\n\n\n\n\n8:05-9PM: AUA “Ward Ambassador” Project workshop: develop the skills and knowledge to effectively promote these kinds of policy proposals by becoming an urban agriculture “ambassador” to your alderman. The project seeks to train advocates in each of Chicago’s 50 wards to become knowledgeable representatives supporting sustainable urban agriculture in their community.\n\n\n Help us spread the word about this free and fun event: share this message with your network\, visit our Facebook event page and invite your friends! See you there!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/advocates-for-urban-agriculture-fall-gathering/
LOCATION:DePaul University\, 1110 W. Belden Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161103T173843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T173843Z
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SUMMARY:Advocates for Urban Agriculture Urban Farm Field Day!
DESCRIPTION:Support one of East Garfield Park’s most exciting urban agriculture projects by getting your hands dirty and learning about composting benefits and best practices in action! \n10-10:15: Intro and overview of Chicago FarmWorks’ history and program with Heartland Alliance Urban Agriculture Coordinator Jessica Surma\n10:15-10:25: Compost walk and talk\, delegate volunteer tasks\, round up tools\n10:25-11:40: Volunteer work turning and moving compost (and maybe planting some garlic!)\n11:40-12:00: Break with hot cider and snacks\n12:00-1:00: Volunteer work \nBe sure to dress in layers (something you can get dirty in) and bring water bottle! \nChildren 10 and up are invited to join. \nRSVP to info@auachicago.org by noon on Nov 11
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/advocates-for-urban-agriculture-urban-farm-field-day/
LOCATION:Chicago FarmWorks – Heartland Alliance\, 400 N. Albany\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161109T214837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161111T143004Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting - Saturday November 12th 2016 9:00am at Bethel Terrace Senior Residence
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 9:00am Saturday\, November 12th\, 2016 at the Bethel Terrace Senior Residence located at 900 W. 63rd Parkway. The meeting agenda includes: CCGA committee reports and update planning for the 2017 CCGA Annual Conference.  Bring a snack or drink to share if you can. The coordinating meeting notes are available for you to review HERE. See you there!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-meeting-saturday-november-12th-2016-900am-at-bethel-terrace-senior-residence/
LOCATION:Bethel Terrace Senior Residence\, 900 W 63rd Parkway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092520
CREATED:20161102T220101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T002945Z
UID:19772-1478340000-1478347200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:FREE Compost Bins Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Would you like a free compost bin? \nThe CCGA Resources Committee will be giving compost bins to community gardeners this Saturday\, November 5\, 2016\, 10:00 a.m. to Noon\, on the east side of the Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento Boulevard. \nThere will also be a small selection of perennials for distribution. No fee or registration required. Distribution is a “first come\, first served” basis.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/free-compost-bins-distribution/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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