[Info-distribution] February Events & More - Wicker Park's Partners & You!

[Doug Wood]

*Friends of Wicker Park - Get Involved in February!*

*Dog Park Rebuild Fundraiser
<https://wickerpark.org/event/mardi-paws-2023-fundraiser-for-dog-park-rebuild/>,
1st Ward Budget-Vote
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecyhDPVb5iECdfJP3NsB7NDJFlYKCojqEp1yQMq523mFUHBA/viewform?pli=1>,
Art Classes
<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848A9AD2EA5F49-46236003-artclasses#/>,
WPAC Meeting
<https://wickerpark.org/event/community-meetings-wicker-park-advisory-council/2024-02-08/>,
Native Plant Design Lecture
<https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/designing-and-maintaining-native-plant-gardens-npv>,
Park District Survey <https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/strategic-plan>,
JOBS Available for Harvest Gardens *


*These Initiatives from *

*Wicker Park Advisory Council & Garden Club <http://www.wickerpark.org> and
Our Partners 1st Ward Alderman LaSpata <https://www.the1stward.com/>,
Chicago Park District <http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com>, Community
Gardens in the Parks
<https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/community-garden>*



*Saturday, February 3 @ 12pm-3pm – Fundraiser Event*

*Wicker Dog Park Rebuild
<https://wickerpark.org/event/dog-park-rebuild-donate-today/>*

Mardi Paws Fundraiser
<https://wickerpark.org/event/mardi-paws-2023-fundraiser-for-dog-park-rebuild/>
 @ Canine Crews <https://www.caninecrews.com/> -  Buy Tickets
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mardi-paws-a-fundraiser-for-wicker-park-dog-park-tickets-780332133417>
 & Donate to Dog Park Rebuild
<https://wickerpark.org/event/dog-park-rebuild-donate-today/>




*Now -  February 4 – Vote - 1st Ward Residents ONLY*

1st Ward Participatory Budget
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecyhDPVb5iECdfJP3NsB7NDJFlYKCojqEp1yQMq523mFUHBA/viewform?pli=1>

The Wicker Park Dog Park Rebuild
<https://wickerpark.org/event/dog-park-rebuild-donate-today/> is on the
Ballot.




*Monday, February 5 - Collage Class @ The Robey Hall
<https://www.therobey.com/>*

WPGarden's The Garden As Inspiration Series
<https://wickerpark.org/event/give-the-gift-of-art-classes-support-the-gardens-2/>

*The Collage Class is Now Full (24) with Waiting List*

*Register NOW for Spring Watercolor Classes*
<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848A9AD2EA5F49-46236003-artclasses#/>




*Wednesday, February 7th 5:30-7:30pm - Educational Event*

*Designing and Maintaining Native Plant Gardens*

LINK to Register
<https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/designing-and-maintaining-native-plant-gardens-npv>
FREE

Community Gardens in the Parks
<https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/community-garden> -
Partners WPGardens

North Park Village Nature Center




*Thursday, February 8 – 6:30pm – 7:45pm - Community Meeting*

Wicker Park Advisory Council Meeting
<https://wickerpark.org/event/community-meetings-wicker-park-advisory-council/2024-02-08/>
–
All Welcome!

Wicker Park Field House- 1425 N. Damen

Get Involved with Your Park & Make it Even Better!




*JOBS – Apply before February 9*

Chicago Park District Harvest Garden Jobs Available

Harvest Garden – Counselor
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/aa128.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400060&tz=GMT-06*3A00&tzname=America*2FChicago__;JSU!!PNIJT53vt-2ODjo2uw7j9A!TaNDM60Do9Qvo3WJC-RPTxr3dXW44LEn1NgxDnfA4ZAQeGLu3FETOTy8DUXIXoZQgJUBONfE4w9MiWU05ytRAtdg20wkdoD_1A$>

Harvest Garden – Coordinator
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/aa128.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400059&tz=GMT-06*3A00&tzname=America*2FChicago__;JSU!!PNIJT53vt-2ODjo2uw7j9A!TaNDM60Do9Qvo3WJC-RPTxr3dXW44LEn1NgxDnfA4ZAQeGLu3FETOTy8DUXIXoZQgJUBONfE4w9MiWU05ytRAtdg20zNTwjOkg$>



*SURVEY – Now – February 18 - Park District Strategic Plan*

How Do You Picture Your Park?

Park District Requests Your Input
<https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/strategic-plan> – Take the Survey



*VIEW 2023 Wicker Park Usage Survey Results
<https://wickerpark.org/event/2023-park-survey-results/>*

*See What Those Surveyed Said They Do and Would Like to See!*



*Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser
<https://wickerpark.org/event/plant-sale-fundraiser-2/>*

*Saturday, May 11 at 10am-6pm in Wicker Park*



*Witch Hazel - Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' Blooms Soon in the 10,000
sq. ft. of Ornamental Gardens - The Wicker Park Gardens - A Community
Garden in the Park
<https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/community-garden#About>
          VIEW PHOTOS of the Wicker Park Gardens
<https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMupk-QCXccILAoVD0ojmgB-yhMFp7jJvaUXzUE-ngz9l3yjK_C6yVl9EnIfj1l8w?key=OFJEQnRxMWpRRWtrNWFOakNzNGswMFRJbDZUeDRB>*
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