Basic Backyard Chicken Care
Offered by Angelic Organics Learning Center and taught by Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consultant Jen Murtoff, who calls it “the Cadillac of backyard chicken workshops.” Registration
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It’s time for GardenKeepers
It’s time again to sign up for Openlands’s terrific GardenKeepers class. This year’s session will take place at McKinley Library Park. Register at the Openlands website. Registration deadline is October 29th. Do you want to grow your own food in a garden you share with …
Envisioning a Green World Transformed
Presentations, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits will help you gain a well-rounded understanding of the many ways you can carry out an eco-friendly lifestyle in Chicago. Learn about local ventures in urban farming, sustainable fashion, DIY products, zero waste initiatives, responsible travel, health & well being, …
CCGA Fall 2014 Workshop & Bulb Distribution
A free workshop held in the Garfield Park Conservatory’s Jensen Room. Program: What You Can Do This Fall To Prepare Your Garden For 2015 (Michael Webb) Workshop: Planting Bulbs For Spring Color and Pollination (Kirsten Akre) Workshop: Bulb Planting Demonstration and Distribution CCGA welcomes all …
The 2014 Chicago Community Gardeners Association Great Perennial Divide
On Saturday, September 27, 2014, CCGA conducted the 2014 Great Perennial Divide. The CCGA Steering Committee would like to recognize and thank everyone who participated; it was a great success! First, our thanks to Scott Byron & Co. Inc., the prestigious Chicago area landscaping firm, …
Volunteer Opportunity in Edgewater – Learn about Ornamental Gardening and Build Community
Where: The Gateway Gardens of Edgewater Address: 1350 West Hollywood, Chicago What: Volunteers for Landscaping/ Programming/ Maintenance When: Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 pm/ Some Saturday Mornings Gateway Gardens are four separate parcels that “Welcome” passing vehicles and pedestrians to the lovely community of Edgewater. These …
CCGA Hay Bale Pickup
The time to put the garden to bed is just around the corner. Chicago Community Garden Association has secured bales of hay available to community gardeners. The hay bales are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call first to coordinate pick up with Angela …
Volunteers Needed for Great Perennial Divide
You may have already read about (and registered for) the CCGA’s 2014 Great Perennial Divide. Though the event itself happens on Saturday, September 27 also need a lot of help at all of the sites on the morning of Friday, September 26th to assist with …
Get Your Pick — Preregister for the Great Perennial Divide
The Chicago Community Gardener Association’s Great Perennial Divide Saturday, September 27, 2014 WHAT: The Great Perennial Divide is a multi-site plant give-away open to all Chicago Community Gardens. There’s just one requirement: register your garden for the Divide no later than Tuesday, September 23rd to …
Great Perennial Divide – PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
The Great Perennial Divide is a multi-site plant give-away open to all Chicago Community Gardens. There’s just one requirement: register your garden for the Divide no later than Tuesday, September 23rd to ensure that you receive a generous selection of plants. WHEN: Saturday, September 27th. …