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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
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SUMMARY:Next CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Tuesday May 23\, 6pm
DESCRIPTION:The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting will be Tuesday\, May 23 at 6pm at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. and our focus will be preparation for our retreat and wrap-up reporting on the CCGA 5th Annual Conference in March. \nWe will meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can. \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. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/next-ccga-coordinating-meeting-tuesday-may-23-6pm/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170510T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20170419T000550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T005615Z
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SUMMARY:Master Urban Farmer Training Program Spring/Summer Session 2017
DESCRIPTION:The University of Illinois Extension has just announced an Urban Ag training program being held on 12 consecutive Wednesdays from May 10th through July 26th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. \nLocation:  the Children’s Farm at The Center\, 12700 S. Southwest Highway\, Palos Park\, IL. \nIntended for Entrepreneurs who want to start an urban produce farm operation\, Community members in underserved/food insecure communities who want to increase food security and/or establish a community food system project in their neighborhood\, Educators who want to bring food production knowledge back to their organization; and new growers interested in more intensive training programs. \nClass size is limited to 25 participants in an effort to engage individual participants at greater level. There will be “eyes on” and “hands on” opportunities to incorporate concepts learned during the modules: \n\nSite Selection Issues\nIntro to Soils\, Testing\, Analysis\, and Corrections\nComposting\nVegetable Production Systems\, Planning\, and Scheduling\nTransplant Production\nSeason Extension\nInsects\, Diseases\, Weed Management\nIntegrated Pest Management\nTools\, Equipment\, and Irrigation\nHow to Choose a Farm Enterprise\nBusiness Planning\, Financial Statements\, and Marketing for your Urban Agriculture Project\nBees & Native Pollinators\nFood Safety \, GAP’s\, and Post-Harvest Handling\nKeeping it Legal\nFruit Production\nGrant Programs and other farm programs/resources\n\n \nFor more information visit:     http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cook/muft/ \nUIC Extension Logo\nFor questions please contact Sarah Batka\, Extension Program Coordinator at University of Illinois Extension at sbatka@illinois.edu.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/master-urban-farmer-training-program-springsummer-session-2017/
LOCATION:the Children’s Farm at The Center\, 12700 S. Southwest Highway\, Palos Park\, IL\, 60464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20170331T164255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T130959Z
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SUMMARY:Next CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Tuesday April 25th\, 6:30pm at CCGT
DESCRIPTION:The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Tuesday April 25th at 6:30pm at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. and will be our final planning meeting before our Membership retreat and we will review the recent annual conference. \nWe’ll meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can. \nAll 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. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/next-ccga-coordinating-meeting-tuesday-april-25th-630pm-at-ccgt/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20161229T044335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170311T205153Z
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SUMMARY:5th CCGA Conference - Saturday March 25th
DESCRIPTION:When:\nSaturday\, March 25\, 2017 from 9am-2pm \nLocation:\nBreakthough FamilyPlex\, 3219 W Carroll Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60624 \nWorkshops • Panel Discussion • Exhibitors • Seed Distribution\nIdea Sharing • Continental Breakfast • Delicious Lunch\nDoor Prizes • Community Building \nWorkshops\, including: \nSeason Extension for Community Gardens • Tips for Growing Natural\, Vibrant Gardens\n• Community Gardens as Organizing Hubs • Basic Vegetable Gardening\nThe Growing Classroom • Compost Magic • How to Plan Your Raised Vegetable Bed \nSpace is limited! Please register HERE \nRegistration fee:\n$20 per person payable online or on-site. \nWe’re building a slideshow of community gardens to be displayed at the event and on our\nFacebook page and we’d love to include your photos. Help us by sending your favorite garden photos\, maybe a brief description\, and the garden name to: photos@chicagocommunitygardens.org. \n  \n  \nDownloadable flier below. Help spread the news! \n\nDownload (PDF\, 428KB)
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/5th-ccga-conference-saturday-march-25th/
LOCATION:Breakthrough FamilyPlex\, 3219 W Carroll Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20170310T185108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T185108Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Saturday March 18\, 10am at CCGT
DESCRIPTION:The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Saturday March 18th at 10am at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. and will be our final planning meeting before the 2017 Annual Conference. \nWe’ll meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can. \nAll 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. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-meeting-saturday-march-18-10am-at-ccgt/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20170201T215858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T215858Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Saturday February 18\, 10am at CCGT
DESCRIPTION:The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Saturday February 18th at 10am at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. and will be focused on continued planning for the 2017 Annual Conference. \nWe’ll meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can.  \nAll 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.  \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-meeting-saturday-february-18-10am-at-ccgt/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20170103T164813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T005919Z
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SUMMARY:The Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference \n12:00-5:30 p.m. on February 11\, 2017\nTriton College\, River Grove\, IL \nGet practical advice on creating stunning home gardens using layers found in native ecosystems. These layers support life: soil organisms\, insects\, birds and more.\nLandscape architect Rick Darke\, co-author with Douglas Tallamy of The Living Landscape\, and Heather Holm\, author of Pollinators of Native Plants\, will lead a half-day conference on how to design home landscapes that not only look beautiful but also support the surrounding regional ecosystem. The conference is hosted by the West Cook chapter of Wild Ones\, a national native plant organization. \nFirst\, Darke will lead the audience in an entertaining discussion of a wild landscape’s layers  (ground\, forbs\, grasses\, shrubs\, small trees\, large trees)\, and how we can use them in eye-catching\, beautiful ways. Next\, he will give advice on easy ways to maintain a native home landscape. Then\, Holm will describe the habitat and food needs of birds\, bees and pollinators\, and recommend specific native trees and shrubs that support their life cycles. \nLearn more: https://westcookwildonesconference.eventbrite.com. This conference is made possible by West Cook Wild Ones members\, our plant sale\, and PlanItGreen\, Oak Park and River Forest’s Sustainability Plan. Triton College Sustainability Center will host the conference.  \n\nDownload (PDF\, 6.75MB)
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/the-naturally-beautiful-garden-conference/
LOCATION:Triton College\, 2000 5th Avenue\, River Grove\, IL\, 60171\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170106
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20161206T162414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T162414Z
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SUMMARY:Illiana Vegetable Growers Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Illiana Vegetable Growers Symposium \nThursday\, January 5\, 2017 \nTeibel’s Family Restaurant\, US 30 and US 41\, Schererville\, Indiana \nSessions Include: \nPollinators: Where are We After 2016?\nManagement of Powdery Mildew & Other Important Diseases of Cucurbits\nMineral Nutrition for Vegetable Crops\nUpdated Worker Protection Standards\nFood Safety Regulation Update & Washing Systems for Small Operations\nHow Can Farm Profiles Help You Plan?\nModern Transplant Production in the Greenhouse\nSuccessful Pest Management in Organic Vegetable Production\nBio-Char: Does it Work?\nStudent & Mentoring Programs on VegetableFarms\nIs Hydroponics Really That Easy?\nStarting a Hydroponic Enterprise & Identifying Markets\nAdvance registration is $30 per person. \nParticipants may register online at (www.edustore.purdue.edu) before Dec. 22. \nTo register by mail\, send a completed registration form (https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/Extension/Documents/2017IVGSRegBrochureFinalFillable.pdf) with payment postmarked by Dec. 16. \nOn-site registrations will be accepted at $35 per person\, but the famous Teibel’s fried chicken luncheon cannot be guaranteed. \nFor more information\, contact Nikky Witkowski at Purdue Extension-Lake County: (219) 755-3240 or nikky@purdue.eduor Liz Maynard at Purdue University: (219) 548-3674 or emaynard@purdue.edu.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/illiana-vegetable-growers-symposium/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20161112T144706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161112T144706Z
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SUMMARY:Putting Small Acres to Work Conference
DESCRIPTION:December 3\, 2016 9 am – 5 pm \nNIU Conference Center\, 8500 E State Street\, Rockford\, IL. \nThere will be general sessions on permaculture and farm-scale energy production\, as well as breakout sessions on both plant and animal topics\, including tomatoes and peppers\, microgreens\, shiitake mushrooms\, raising livestock for fiber\, meat goat production\, and controlling weeds in pastures. See attached Flyer for more information. \nCost  $40 includes all materials and lunch \nPre-registration required by 12/1 at  https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=15486
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/putting-small-acres-to-work-conference/
LOCATION:NIU Rockford Conference Center\, 8500 E State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161117
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20161019T150958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T150958Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago\, We Can Change the Food System - Food Tank Summit
DESCRIPTION:40+ Top Local\, National\, and Global Food and Agriculture Experts Coming to Chicago for Major 1-Day Summit \nThe 2016 Chicago Food Tank Summit will be coming to the University of Chicago – Booth School of Business on November 16th.  \nFood Tank (foodtank.com)\, in partnership with The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and University of Chicago Booth School of Business\, will be holding an upcoming food and agriculture focused one day conferenced entitled\, “Chicago\, We Can Change the Food System – the 2016 Food Tank Summit” on November 16th from 9:00AM-5PM CST at the Gleacher Center (450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive). \nThe event features more than 40 speakers including (in alphabetical order): Gene Baur\, Farm Sanctuary; Rick Bayless\, Frontera; Alesha Black\, Chicago Council on Global Affairs; Alexander Borschow\, Semillero Ventures\, LLC; Ben Burkett\, National Family Farm Coalition; Kevin Cleary\, Clif Bar & Company; Mel Coleman\, Niman Ranch; Bill Daley\, Chicago Tribune; Monica Eng\, WBEZ; Bruce Friedrich\, The Good Food Institute; Shayna Harris\, Farmer’s Fridge; Pamela Hess\, Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture; Greg Kearns\, Heifer International; Fred Kirschenmann\, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture\, Iowa State University; Stacey Kole\, University of Chicago Booth School of Business; Corby Kummer\, Atlantic Monthly; Karen Lehman\, Fresh Taste; Fred Lutzi\, The Land Institute; Cassandra Ly\, Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) Alumni Association; Juliette Majot\, IATP; Angela Mason\, Windy City Harvest; David MacLennan\, Cargill; Anuradha Mittal\, Oakland Institute; Lisa Moon\, The Global FoodBanking Network; Danielle Nierenberg\, Food Tank; Jonathan Pereira\, Plant Chicago; Harry Rhodes\, Growing Home; Jim Slama\, FamilyFarmed; Elanor Starmer\, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Roger Thurow\, Chicago Council on Global Affairs; Sarah Vared\, ReFED; William Warshauer\, TechnoServe; and Emily Zack\, LUREC. \nThe entire event will be livestream free at FoodTank.com with backstage interviews on Facebook Live. More than 15\,000 people from around the world streamed the last Food Tank Summit in Sacramento a few weeks ago. \nFollowing the event attendees are invited to a special reception held at Eataly (43 E Ohio St\, Chicago) along with a four-course dinner combined with wine-pairings specially curated by the executive chef. \nFor more information or to purchase tickets please click here: http://bit.ly/2eDlpyL.  \nWHO: The Food Tank Chicago Summit features an unprecedented collection of more than 40 different speakers\, journalists\, and experts from the food and agriculture field. For the complete agenda\, along with purchase opportunities\, please click here: http://bit.ly/2eDlpyL \nWHAT: Special 1-Day Conference: Chicago\, We Can Change the Food System – the 2016 Food Tank Summit followed by a special reception and dinner at Eataly.  \nWHEN/WHERE: The Food Tank Summit is being held at the Gleacher Center (450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive) on November 16th from 9:00AM-5:00PM and reception/dinner at Eataly (43 E Ohio St\, Chicago) from 6:00PM-9:00PM. \nAbout Food Tank \nFood Tank\, a global non-profit founded in Chicago\, is focused on building a global community for safe\, healthy\, nourished eaters. We spotlight environmentally\, socially\, and economically sustainable ways of alleviating hunger\, obesity\, and poverty and create networks of people\, organizations\, and content to push for food system change.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-we-can-change-the-food-system-food-tank-summit/
LOCATION:Gleacher Center\, 450 N Cityfront Plaza Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20160329T012556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160329T012556Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting Saturday April 9th 2016 at Green Tech Center
DESCRIPTION:CCGA Coordinating Meeting  – 11am Saturday April 9th 2016 at Chicago Center for Green Technology – 445 N Sacramento Blvd.  \nThis coordinating meeting agenda will focus on response and evaluations from the CCGA annual conference. The meeting starts at 11am at the Chicago Center for Green Technology on the 2nd floor after the plant distribution.  Parking is behind the building.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-meeting-saturday-april-9th-2016-at-green-tech-center/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20160216T194850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T194850Z
UID:18876-1457776800-1458496800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Flower and Garden Show
DESCRIPTION:The roots and inspiration of the Chicago Flower & Garden Show can be traced back as far as 1847 when an exposition was presented by the Chicago Horticulture Society. The show has since evolved. From decade to decade it has moved venues\, grown in size and expanded its list of attractions. Today the show welcomes more than 40\,000 attendees to Navy Pier\, where they can experience every facet of horticulture. While visiting\, attendees can walk through life-size gardens\, participate in DIY workshops\, learn from educational seminars\, enjoy garden-to-table cooking presentations and more. The Chicago Flower & Garden Show is encouraging new generations to get involved and be inspired by gardening.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-flower-and-garden-show/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E Grand Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20160119T011209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160119T032436Z
UID:18734-1457168400-1457190000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:2016 CCGA Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/2016-ccga-spring-conference/
LOCATION:South Shore Cultural Center\, 7059 S. South Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20150930T225925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151027T003331Z
UID:18572-1446055200-1446062400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the next CCGA meeting where you can network with other gardeners as you share gardening ideas\,  information and even resources.  The Spring Conference will be discussed and plans made. Come Talk Garden!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Conservatory\, 300 N. Central Park Ave. \, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150926
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20150908T160300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150908T181739Z
UID:18532-1442966400-1443225599@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:2015 Growing Food and Justice for All Gathering
DESCRIPTION:We are getting excited for our annual Growing Food and Justice Annual Gathering\, where we hope to see new faces as well as old friends! We hope to use the conference as an opportunity to strengthen relationships with community partners\, and to share food and knowledge with partners from across the country. \nEvent Details\nBuy Tickets Here – Limited Scholarships Available
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/2015-growing-food-and-justice-for-all-gathering/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20150114T200226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150306T190436Z
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SUMMARY:THIS IS CCGA - 3rd Annual Gathering
DESCRIPTION:When and where is the Gathering?\nMarch 7th\, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm (Doors open at 8:30 am\, Welcome kicks off at 9:30 am) \nWest Town Academy \n534 N Sacramento Blvd\, Chicago\, IL 60612 \n(Across the street from the Center for Green Technology) \n \nThe 3rd Annual Spring Gathering of the Chicago Community Gardeners Association will highlight the most powerful resource available to Chicago’s gardeners: each other. You are formally invited both to bask in the benefits gathered by your fellow gardeners and to become part of this important team. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nWhat will happen at the Gathering?\nThere will be lots of action to pack into the 4-hour conference\, all centered on sharing and eliciting creative approaches to common community gardening challenges and opportunities. Based on gardener feedback\, we’ll continue the tradition of holding an array of expert-facilitated workshops. We’ll also have a garden gear raffle\, and get a tour of the CCGA website. All that plus a light lunch. \nExactly what gardener-led workshops are you offering this year?\nHere are the topics: \n\n\nCreative Community Building in Community Gardens\nA healthy vibrant community garden is one where people feel involved\, engaged\, and joyful\, whether they are gardeners or not. Community gardens are ideal places for communities to gather for fun\, for social justice\, for fellowship. To think outside the flower box\, come to this session where community gardeners will share creative ways they have activated community gardening space beyond gardening.\nCommunity Gardens as Message Sites for Soil and Water Security\nThe United Nations General Assembly designated 2015 for yearlong soil celebrations\, as a way to increase understanding of the importance of soil for food security and essential ecosystem functions. Join this session to discuss how community gardens are urgent and essential social places for understanding the importance of soil and water in everyday life. Community gardeners can leverage community gardens as important dissemination stations for messaging the crucial role that soil and water play in global health.\nBuilding Garden Structures\nThis session walks participants through building trellises and compost bins in a unique\, hands-on way. Participants will build these structures and learn about their usefulness in the garden.\nEdible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist\nFruit trees\, berry bushes\, brambles and more. Learn how to apply the basic principles of permaculture to create an edible perennial landscape in your community garden. Often referred to as “forest gardening” or “food forests”\, panel presenters will discuss how these principles are being applied to private\, small backyards\, to community gardens in Chicago vacant lots\, and to large school campuses to create lush\, bountiful\, and low maintenance gardens\nDigging in – Transforming Garden Conflict into Constructive Growth\nConflict in a community garden can be disheartening\, especially when the words “community garden” strike up images of everyone working together in harmony. However\, conflict is a natural part of relationships and can be quite transformative. This interactive session will explore creative approaches to transforming conflict in which we view conflict as a valuable opportunity to grow and increase our understanding of ourselves and others. The session will offer resources that can hopefully strengthen and build not only your garden team\, but other teams in your life\, as well. Narrative mediation is a resource that helps us think of conflicts as a story and opens possibilities to growing new stories of relationships we prefer. Appreciative Inquiry provides a shift from traditional problem solving to envisioning possibilities for the future based upon appreciating and valuing what we are doing well. These approaches do not ignore conflict or problems\, but rather recognize conflict as a desire for something else. This workshop will be facilitated by Kristin Bodiford\, who teaches in both the Masters of Conflict Resolution and Graduate School of Social Work programs at Dominican University\nSpring Preparation and Planting Tips\nSpring is an exciting time- seeds are started\, soil warms up\, garden teams come together. This session explores the ways in which gardeners can kick off spring\, whether by seed starting\, garden clean up\, or knowing how to get a volunteer crew lined up for a big work day.\n\n\n \nConference Agenda (tentative)\n8:30 am- Doors Open\, Check In\, and Last Minute Registration Begins \n\nReceive name tag and raffle number for Garden Gear Raffle\nSign up for two workshops [LINK]. Each workshop will be included in both sessions.\nSign up to be on one of CCGA’s action committees (next formal CCGA meeting set for April 11\, 2015 @ the Center for Green Technology)\nSurf the Chicago Community Gardening Association Website in the Computer Classrooms\n\n9:30 am- Welcome from Interim CCGA Steering Committee \n10:00 am to 10:50 am – Networking Workshops Session One \n11:00 am to 11:50 am- Networking Workshops Session Two \n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch\, Exhibits\, Raffle (raffle tickets pulled at 12:30 — must be present to win)\, Neighborhood Networking/ Alliancing \nWhat has CCGA done since last year’s Gathering?\nTons! In addition to the Gathering\, we held seasonal workshops\, distributed thousands of free perennials and bulbs\, and more\, helping hundreds of gardeners make their dreams grow. Check out the full list of our 2014 accomplishments. \nThis sounds great! Sign me up! How do I register\, and how much does it cost?\nPlease register online (insert link to google form) for this conference by March 1\, 2015 to reserve your space. Entrance fee to this conference is on a sliding scale — please pay what you can (recommended donation is $10\, to cover lunch cost). \nIs there any other way I can contribute?\nSure! We’re a volunteer-run organization\, and we need you. The Steering Committee invites you to volunteer to give CCGA a hand during the entire year — to help with the workshops\, plant giveaways\, and event organizing\, and to suggest sites and activities. We’ll be organizing volunteers at the March 7th gathering and will also soon accept volunteers at the website. \nThe 3nd Annual Conference of Chicago’s Community Gardeners will be a day for connecting\, learning\, sharing ideas\, and working together to grow strong roots for the future of community gardening in Chicago. Space is limited\, so please register early. We hope to see you there!\nSincerely\, \nThe CCGA Interim Steering Committee
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/save-the-date-the-third-annual-ccga-gathering/
LOCATION:Greater West Town Training Partnership\, 500 N. Sacramento Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150302
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20150114T210856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150203T165400Z
UID:14948-1425168000-1425254399@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Logo Design Contest: Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:EXTENDED —  New Submission Deadline: March 1\, 2015 \nExhibition & Voting: March 5-10\, 2015 \nAttention 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 the CCGA’s 2015 Annual Conference. CCGA members will vote on the designs at the meeting and via social media. The design with the most votes on March 10 will become our new logo. The artist of the winning logo will be awarded with a Lifetime CCGA Membership. Join us! \nYour application must include the three following elements: \n\nLogo Design\nArtist Statement\nCopyright Agreement\n\nSend these three files to Amy at logo@chicagocommunitygardens.org no later than February 16th. Guidelines for these files are described below. \nQuestions? Email Amy at logo@chicagocommunitygardens.org or call her at 312-925-2148. \n \n\nLogo\nLogo Requirements – printable version\nRequirements: \n\nInclude the acronym CCGA and the full name “Chicago Community Gardeners Association”. These elements should work together and also function independently.\nReflect the idea that CCGA members live and garden in all areas of the city. We celebrate the diversity of Chicago’s gardening projects.\nProvide your design as vector artwork (.AI or .EPS format)\n\n\nArtist Statement\nArtist Statement Requirements – printable version\nRequirements: \n\nFormatted for a single sheet of 8.5″x11″ paper\, with 1” margins on the top and sides and a 1.5” margin on the bottom\nTitle – 24 pt font\nArtist’s Name – 12 pt font\nIf desired\, include contact information: web site and email (please do not include personal address or phone number) – 12 pt font\nStatement should be 375 words maximum – 12 pt font\nSave in PDF format\nUse natural language – write as you would talk!\n\nSuggestions for content: \n\nYour philosophy and approach to working\nYour technique\nMeaning of your design\nSymbols\, metaphors\, analogies\nThemes and underlying messages\nLife experiences and influences on your work\n\n\nCopyright Agreement\nSign\, scan\, and return this form.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-logo-design-contest-submission-deadline/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150214T093000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20150203T160606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150203T160639Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Urban Livestock Expo
DESCRIPTION:In 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 Annual Urban Livestock Expo on February 14. \nThe Expo offers new and experienced keepers of urban livestock the chance to learn about caring for a variety of animals\, and to network with each other. Presenters with expertise raising chickens\, ducks\, quails\, rabbits\, bees\, and goats will introduce visitors to primary needs of each\, highlighting issues to consider and steps to take in preparation for keeping livestock in the city. \nFREE! All are welcome \nEXPO SCHEDULE\n9:30AM-10:00AM\nRegistration \n10:00AM-12:30PM\n-Info sessions on chickens\, rabbits\, quails\, ducks\, goats\, & bees\n-Tours of Barn & Aquaponics Center \n12:30PM-1:00PM\nBrowse Info Tables
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/3rd-annual-urban-livestock-expo/
LOCATION:Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences\, 3857 W 111th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Volunteer Opp.,Workshop/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150201
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20141203T154010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141203T154041Z
UID:14030-1422662400-1422748799@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:St. John Garden Club - Spring Forward 2016 - Pre-Sale Discount
DESCRIPTION:PRESALE DISCOUNT ENDS 1-31-15 \nLooking 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 will be at this event. Joe Lamp’l Growing a Greener World and Roger Swain of PBS The Victory Garden will both speak offer a q&a sessions and includes a menu dinner served by our host. Pre-sale tickets are $30 per ticket and we also offer sponsor ticket packages.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/st-john-garden-club-spring-forward-2016-pre-sale-discount/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150118T144500
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20141212T213910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141212T213953Z
UID:14043-1421436600-1421592300@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:6th annual MLK Food Justice and Sustainability Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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 justice\, conservation and restoration. The goal of the weekend is to provide participants with powerful tools for change and a heightened motivation to work toward a greener\, more equitable and sustainable world. \nSchedule\n\nFriday\, January 16 at 7:30 p.m. Shabbat service followed by keynote address by Robert Nevel\, KAMII president and founder of its award winning\, nationally recognized Food Justice and Sustainability Program. \nSaturday\, January 17 at 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Community design workshop\, reception to follow.\nSunday\, January 18 at 10 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Workshops at 10 a.m.\, 11 a.m.\, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Complimentary lunch is served at noon.\n\nALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\nPlease register at kamii.org/MLK.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/6th-annual-mlk-food-justice-and-sustainability-weekend/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20141022T151729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141022T152209Z
UID:13800-1416135600-1416151800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Envisioning a Green World Transformed
DESCRIPTION: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\, and community advocacy. Discover how these initiatives are possible and collect inside tips from industry leaders. Walk away with the resources to transform your lifestyle\, and opportunities to take action in Chicago. \nBuy tickets here. \nOrganic\, vegan\, and vegetarian lunch options are included. Student discounts available.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/envisioning-a-green-world-transformed/
LOCATION:Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum\, 2430 N Cannon Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20141105T180444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141105T180444Z
UID:13887-1415728800-1415739600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:AUA Fall Gathering: Cultivating Knowledge:
DESCRIPTION:Sharing Current Urban Ag Research Relevant to Your Garden or Farm \nLoyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability\, Seminar Room 123/124 \nThe night will include: \n\nPresentations on urban agriculture research being done in Chicago and how it applies to those growing food in the city\, including:\n\nChris Peterson on IES and higher education in urban agriculture\nDavid Lowenstein on pollinators and biocontrol\nJohn Taylor on urban plant varieties\nKellen Marshall on farmer knowledge and education survey\n\n\nTours and presentation on Loyola’s new sustainable agriculture program\nCommunity Slideshow-Show off your garden or farm! Send 1-4 photos and a brief description to info@auachicago.org by noon on Monday 11/10\nCommunity Potluck-Please bring a dish to share\, or if you don’t feel like cooking\, purchase food at IES’ Engrained Cafe\, who will be donating 10% of proceeds to AUA
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aua-fall-gathering-cultivating-knowledge/
LOCATION:Loyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability\, 6349 Kenmore Ave.\, Chicago \, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Surma":MAILTO:program@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140811
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20140530T173729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140530T182300Z
UID:719-1407369600-1407715199@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:ACGA 2014 Conference: Gateway to Community in the City of Neighborhoods
DESCRIPTION:Details to come!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/acga-2014-conference-gateway-to-community-in-the-city-of-neighborhoods/
LOCATION:The Field Museum\, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20140325T180035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140605T170744Z
UID:446-1404028800-1404320400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Soil in the City: Enhancing Urban Soils for Living Landscapes and Healthy Communities
DESCRIPTION:Update: full conference schedule now available!\n \nThe 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 (iii) Greening Brownfields. This conference is for anyone working with planning\, designing\, constructing\, and/or maintaining urban infrastructures and outdoor areas\, including engineers\, landscape architects\, designers\, biosolids management leaders\, contractors/consultants\, developers\, builders\, city planners\, arborists\, foresters\, urban gardeners\, researchers\, and educators. Conference attendees will be eligible to earn up to 15 professional development credits (PDHs/CEUs). \nRegistration is $250.00 by April 15\, 2014. After April 15\, the registration price is $300.00. \nAbstract submission for poster sessions will be available until March 31\, 2014.  Students are encouraged to submit poster abstracts. Please contact Dr. Lakhwinder Hundal to submit your abstract or if you have questions. \nMore information is available on the conference flier. \nUpdate: full conference schedule now available!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/soil-in-the-city-enhancing-urban-soils-for-living-landscapes-and-healthy-communities/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza\, 160 E Huron\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Lakhwinder Hundal":MAILTO:hundall@mwrd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20140523T155737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140523T160908Z
UID:657-1403942400-1403971200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Botanic Garden School Gardening Conference
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Opportunity for Educators \nOn 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 ways to make the garden a vital part of the curriculum.  This year’s conference will focus on connecting gardening to Next Generation Science Standards\, and incorporating into classroom curriculum. Please forward the link below onto any teacher\, administrator\, librarian\, informal educator\, or anyone else who may be interested. \nhttp://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=b8d5a8ce718556733498bee3e&id=f18245d20d&e=f9bb6078e7
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/summer-professional-development-opportunity-for-educators/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20140214T174803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140318T201232Z
UID:251-1395482400-1395500400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCCG 2014 Conference - March 22 @ 10 am to 3 pm
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CCCG 2014\n \nRegistration is required. \nClick here to see a program of CCCG 2014 events. \n \nThere are hundreds of community gardens sown across Chicago. Though we all garden in our unique neighborhoods\, we are bound by common challenges\, opportunities and visions of a greener city. The 2nd Annual CCCG is a day for Chicago’s community gardeners to connect\, learn\, share ideas\, and work together to grow strong roots for the future of community gardening. Register today to hear exciting speakers and learn about new skills and resources in a variety of workshops\, participate in the CCCG Seed Swap and Garden Consignment Shop\, and meet like-minded gardeners from across the city. We hope you can join us. \nWho should attend?\nYou\, and other community gardeners from across Chicago. New community gardeners and seasoned experts alike are welcome. \nWhere exactly on Navy Pier?\nThe meeting space will be held at Navy Pier in rooms 301-312. To access these rooms go to Entrance 1 (where Riva Restaurant is located) halfway down Navy Pier\, and take the elevator or stairs to the third floor. \nHow much does it cost to attend?\nCCCG is free for Chicago community gardeners to attend. We are however asking for a suggested donation of $15 (when you register or at the door) to cover expenses. \n\nLight breakfast and lunch will be served.\nCommunity Gardeners who attend CCCG will have access to the Chicago Flower and Garden Show.\nYou will be asked to answer questions regarding your garden\, session\, and child care needs after ticketing.\n\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CCCG 2014\n \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/cccg2014/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E Grand Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20140310T204825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140310T204825Z
UID:295-1394892000-1394899200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:GROW Woodlawn 2014 Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:GROW (Garden Resources of Woodlawn) is a group of Woodlawn volunteers\, mostly gardeners\, networking together to share resources\, build community\, and green and beautify Woodlawn. Come join us. Help us decide on GROW 2014 projects and goals. Meet other gardeners. Hear what’s new about gardening in Woodlawn. \nThis event is for Woodlawn community gardeners and yard gardeners\, experienced gardeners\, and also newbie green-thumbers. \nPlease RSVP if you will be attending this event by sending an email to info@growwoodlawn.org.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/grow-woodlawn-2014-kick-off/
LOCATION:Southside Gospel Church\, 863 E 64th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="GROW Woodlawn":MAILTO:info@growwoodlawn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T160607
CREATED:20140214T183026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140310T204807Z
UID:259-1393063200-1393074000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Urban Livestock Expo
DESCRIPTION:Angelic Organics Learning Center\, Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA)\, and the Chicagoland Chicken Enthusiasts again present the Urban Livestock Expo on February 22\, 2014 from 10AM to 1PM at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences\, 3857 W 111th Street in Chicago. \nThe Expo offers the chance to network with new and experienced urban livestock keepers and learn about raising chickens/poultry\, bees\, goats\, and rabbits in the city.  The Expo’s focus is raising animals responsibly in backyards\, with representatives of many urban livestock groups\, projects\, and businesses on hand to tell visitors about opportunities for learning\, visits\, apprenticeships\, sources of supplies\, networking\, and more. \nParticipants include new and experienced livestock keepers\, experienced instructors\, organized networks like the Chicagoland Chicken Enthusiasts\, Windy City Bees\, and the Goat Guardians Guild; organizations that support\, train and advise on livestock topics; and businesses that provide supplies and services to people keeping livestock in the city.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/urban-livestock-expo/
LOCATION:Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences\, 3857 W 111th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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