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SUMMARY:School and Community Garden Training - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:School and Community Garden Training 2025\nThis free three-part training series will help you gain the knowledge and confidence to start your school or community garden! Join Illinois Extension educators in Cook County to jump-start your garden planning. Attendance at all three sessions is highly recommended for new gardens requesting on-site assistance from Illinois Extension in Cook County.\nRegistration is free but required.\nLearn more at go.illinois.edu/gardentraining2025 \nFebruary 25\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Introduction\, Getting Started\, and Volunteer Engagement\nMarch 4\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Vegetable Gardening\nMarch 11\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Ornamental Gardens and Curriculum
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/school-and-community-garden-training-zoom-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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SUMMARY:Busting Soil with Slum Busters - North Lawndale
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 8\, 2025 1:00 PM –  3:00 PM CT \n\nSlum Busters Historical Garden\, 1954 S Trumbull Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60623 \n\nHosted by Slum Busters \nJoin Slum Busters for a discussion and live demonstration on how healthy soil can improve our overall lifestyle through our senses\, On Saturday\, March 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Each participant can expect their own planting equipment\, soil\, seeds\, index card\, and writing materials.  \nPlease REGISTER at https://secure.everyaction.com/CMgL0A_UjUKpLzNZFGdFUw2 \nIf any questions or concerns please contact ShiRita Robinson at shirita.robinson1@gmail.com
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/busting-soil-with-slum-busters-north-lawndale/
LOCATION:Slum Busters Garden\, 1954 S Trumbull Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
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SUMMARY:School and Community Garden Training - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:School and Community Garden Training 2025\nThis free three-part training series will help you gain the knowledge and confidence to start your school or community garden! Join Illinois Extension educators in Cook County to jump-start your garden planning. Attendance at all three sessions is highly recommended for new gardens requesting on-site assistance from Illinois Extension in Cook County.\nRegistration is free but required.\nLearn more at go.illinois.edu/gardentraining2025 \nFebruary 25\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Introduction\, Getting Started\, and Volunteer Engagement\nMarch 4\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Vegetable Gardening\nMarch 11\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Ornamental Gardens and Curriculum
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/school-and-community-garden-training-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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SUMMARY:March Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:March Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners\n\nChicago Grows Food is hosting a monthly event that will be a space to learn from an expert about what to focus on each month in your garden. Additionally\, this is an opportunity to engage and grow with the gardening community. Come with questions or listen to others. Either way we will be here to chat.us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/whc9WmHzTCuwvXWyuhcXnQ
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/march-lunch-grow-conversations-with-conservationists-and-gardeners/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Grows Food":MAILTO:chicagogrowsfood@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T160000
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SUMMARY:Jr. Master Gardener Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Jr. Master Gardener Facilitator Workshop\nSaturday March 15\, 9 am – 4 pm\nDan Ryan Woods Pavilion\, 87/Western Ave\, Chicago \nLearn how to implement the Jr. Master Gardener program in your classroom or community setting and receive your Food Handler Certification. \n$30 Register at https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/junior-master-gardener-train-the-trainer-workshop \n2025 JMG Workshop Flyer
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/jr-master-gardener-facilitator-training/
LOCATION:dan ryan woods Pavillion\, 8700 S Western Ave\, Chicago
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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SUMMARY:Planting for Pollinators in Small Spaces Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You can help pollinators even if you have limited space!  Three hands-on community gardeners will share their considerable experience planting Chicago parkways\, corner gardens\, containers\, and other small spaces. The CCGA Resources team will distribute free packets of seeds for easy to grow\, pollinator-friendly annual flowers\, as well as pollinator-friendly annuals. \nWHERE: The Community Room at the Garfield Park Conservatory\, 300 North Central Park in Chicago \nWHEN:  10:00am – 11:30am on Saturday\, March 15\, 2025 \nQUESTIONS: Please email CCGA Resources member Mamie Gray: mamiegray2012@gmail.com \nTo register\, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUs8r7heDu7VI3Hkboj5mnwEK0cUXxeuaarfnYiRj7TDYxtg/viewform
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/planting-for-pollinators-in-small-spaces-workshop/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room\,  300 N. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T180000
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SUMMARY:March CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Update:\nThe March 18 2025 meeting will be a hybrid format. You may join us in person at the Richard M. Daley Branch\, Chicago Public Library\, 733 N Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60612 or on Zoom at\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82680460687?pwd=YlJjbFdDUjVwMWp4Sm5FbytrUjhiUT09\nMeeting ID: 826 8046 0687\nPasscode: CCGA\nDial in number:   312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 826 8046 0687\nPasscode: 412128 \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \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 by year.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/march-ccga-coordinating-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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SUMMARY:Gardeners Exchange Extravaganza - Morgan Park
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Gardeners Exchange Extravaganza will take place March 22\, 10 am – 2 pmMorgan Park Presbyterian Church\, 110/Longwood\, Chicago \nBring your family and your garden tools\, seeds\, and stories to swap with other gardeners. It’s free to attend and you can drop in at any time. For Questions\, Rev. Linda Wygant graceseedsministry@gmail.com
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/gardeners-exchange-extravaganza-morgan-park/
LOCATION:morgan park presbyterian church\, 2017 W 110th Place\, Chicago\, 60643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Grace Seeds Ministry":MAILTO:graceseedsministry@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rituals of Remembering - Austin
DESCRIPTION:Rituals of Remembering Event\nLooking Towards Light  March 22\, 12-2 PMMercy Garden of Peace and Healing4910 W Quincy StChicago\, IL 60644Rituals of Remembering is a creative workshop series in Mercy Garden of Peace & Healing designed and led by interdisciplinary artist Alyssa Martinez (aka A.Martinez) that aims to deepen our experience of remembering departed loved ones through group discussion and art activities. Join us for this beautiful event! RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/rituals-of-remembering..
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/rituals-of-remembering-austin/
LOCATION:Mercy Garden of Peace and Healing\, 4910 W Quincy Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60644\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T163000
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SUMMARY:MidFex Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n2025 Grafting Workshop Sunday March 23 – Midwest Fruit Explorers \n  \n 
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/midfex-grafting-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T113000
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SUMMARY:Community Garden Kick Off and Seed Distribution - Blue Island
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URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-garden-kick-off-and-seed-distribution-blue-island/
LOCATION:Blue Island Public Library\, 2433 York Road\, Blue Island\, IL\, 60406\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seed Starting - Blue Island or Virtual
DESCRIPTION:FREE Seed Starting Workshop \nSat March 29\, 2 – 3:30 pm\n@ Hope Center\n2552 135th St\, Blue Island\, IL or attend virtually\n RSVP now to grab your free kit & start your garden with confidence! \n\n\nRSVP Here: https://forms.office.com/r/TDZf60xNMA
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-starting-blue-island-or-virtual/
LOCATION:Hope Center\, 2552 135th St\, Blue Island\, IL\, 60406\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T140000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day & Seed Swap - Englewood
DESCRIPTION:Sun March 30\, 2025\nCedillo’s Fresh Produce\, 325 W 70th Pl\, Chicago\, IL 60621 \nVolunteering on Farm 10 am – 12 noon.\n(Please wear closed toed shoes\, comfy + warm clothing\, and bring sunblock + a water bottle.) \nSeed Swap 12 noon – 2 pm\nBelow is a list of the seeds that will be provided to kick off the swapping: \n🫘 VEGETABLES 🌽\n– Bloody butcher corn\n– Blue hopi corn\n– Vermicelli squash\n– Northern pinto beans\n– Black beans\n– Luffa\n– Dwarf canton pak choi\n– Thai hot pepper\n– Purple pinger hot pepper\n🌿 HERBS 🪴\n– Triple moss curled parsley\n– Italian giant parsley\n– Greek oregano\n– Dwarf greek basil\n– Basil mix\n– French thyme\n– Broadleaf sage\n🌻 FLOWERS🪻\n– Radio calendula\n– Calendula mix\n– Cosmos mix\n– Teddy bear sunflower
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/volunteer-day-seed-swap-englewood/
LOCATION:Cedillo’s Fresh Produce\, 325 W 70th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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