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Legacy Gardener Film Project Premiere & Discussion on Wednesday, May 22

Legacy Gardener Film Project Premiere & Discussion on Wednesday, May 22

How to Keep it Going: Sowing Seeds for Gardens of Tomorrow Join us for a special screening of the CCGA Legacy Gardener Film Project and panel discussion on May 22, from 5-8 pm in the Jensen Room of the Garfield Park Conservatory. Register HERE. Through…

Windy City Harvest Plant Sale – Saturday May 11

Windy City Harvest Plant Sale – Saturday May 11

Windy City Harvest is excited to announce our upcoming community event, Spring Sprout, which will be held on May 11, 2024, 11am – 4pm, at the Farm on Ogden in North Lawndale (3555 W Ogden Ave Chicago IL 60623) in conjunction with our annual Plant…

Resources Spring Distribution – Saturday April 20

Resources Spring Distribution – Saturday April 20

For Chicago community gardens only. RSVP by Thursday, April 18, 4pm to mamiegray2012@gmail. $10 Donation.

Find a Seed Swap Near You!

Find a Seed Swap Near You!

U of I Extension Cook County created this map to help you locate a seed swap. To add your swap to the list please email sbatka@illinois.edu Thanks to Sarah Batka from U of I Extension for compiling and providing access to the seed swap map!

Pollinators for Planting  Workshop – Saturday March 23

Pollinators for Planting Workshop – Saturday March 23

Our program will offer two sessions of the following three workshops: (1) Planting for Pollinators in Vegetable Gardens; (2) Planting for Pollinators in Containers; and (3) Planting for Pollinators on Parkways. Participants may choose one option for each of the two sessions. At the conclusion…

Loyola University Climate Change & Food Security Conference – March 14,15

Loyola University Climate Change & Food Security Conference – March 14,15

Loyola University’s School of Environmental Sustainability is hosting their annual Climate Change Conference on March 14-15, 2024. The conference theme is “Feeding a Changing World: Climate Change and Food Security.” Conference admission is FREE! Link to registration: luc.edu/ies Thursday, March 14th: -Keynote Speaker Amanda Little,…

Soil Science and Certified Training Program – Feb 12 & 19

Soil Science and Certified Training Program – Feb 12 & 19

The Soil Keepers Soil Science and Certified Training Program Classes meet 5:30-8:00pm on Monday February 12th and February 19th Limited supported tickets available for those whose current financial situation is challenging, please reach out to thesoilkeepers@gmail.com to inquire “What if we endeavor to build a…

Sprouts Workshop & Houseplants – Saturday February 3

Sprouts Workshop & Houseplants – Saturday February 3

At the CCGA Resources February 3 event Carolina Ara will demonstrate how to grow a delicious mix of sprouts. Her latest batch includes broccoli, radish, alfalfa, and clover. Don’t miss it.