Meeting/Conference
Events
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CCCG 2014 Conference – March 22 @ 10 am to 3 pm
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CCCG 2014 Registration is required. Click here to see a program of CCCG 2014 events. There are hundreds of community gardens sown across Chicago. Though we all garden in our unique neighborhoods, we are bound by common challenges, opportunities and …
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Chicago Botanic Garden School Gardening Conference
Professional Development Opportunity for Educators On June 28, 2014, the Chicago Botanic Garden is hosting the 16th School Gardening Conference “Next Generation of School Gardening”, for all grade levels. This conference provides an inspiring showcase of presentations, from tips to starting a new garden, to …
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Soil in the City: Enhancing Urban Soils for Living Landscapes and Healthy Communities
Crowne Plaza 160 E Huron, Chicago, IL, United StatesUpdate: full conference schedule now available! The theme of this conference is “restoring our available urban land and optimizing local resources, while protecting environmental and human health and enhancing socio-cultural dialogue." The conference will focus on three themes: (i) Urban Gardening, (ii) Green Infrastructures, and …
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ACGA 2014 Conference: Gateway to Community in the City of Neighborhoods
The Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesDetails to come!
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AUA Fall Gathering: Cultivating Knowledge:
Loyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability 6349 Kenmore Ave., Chicago , IL, United StatesSharing Current Urban Ag Research Relevant to Your Garden or Farm Loyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability, Seminar Room 123/124 The night will include: Presentations on urban agriculture research being done in Chicago and how it applies to those growing food in the city, including: …
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Envisioning a Green World Transformed
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesPresentations, 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, …
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6th annual MLK Food Justice and Sustainability Weekend
KAM Isaiah Israel’s Social Justice Committee presents the 6th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Food Justice and Sustainability Weekend. The focus this year is ‘Climate Change and Civil Rights.’ The weekend long education and advocacy event will include workshops on social justice, food and environmental …
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St. John Garden Club – Spring Forward 2016 – Pre-Sale Discount
PRESALE DISCOUNT ENDS 1-31-15 Looking for support for an event we are offering in March 2016. Spring Forward 2016 is an event to support the gardening community. As a very small niche garden club we have been able to gain support from two speakers who …
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3rd Annual Urban Livestock Expo
Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences 3857 W 111th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn search of a fun and informative Valentine’s Day excursion? What says "I love ewe" better than taking your date to the third annual Urban Livestock Expo? Angelic Organics Learning Center, Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA), and the Chicagoland Chicken Enthusiasts will present the 3rd …
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CCGA Logo Design Contest: Submission Deadline
EXTENDED -- New Submission Deadline: March 1, 2015 Exhibition & Voting: March 5-10, 2015 Attention all local artists and designers! Lend your skills to develop a stellar logo for the newest resource for Chicago’s community gardeners: the CCGA! Submit your design to be displayed at …
