CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Saturday March 18, 10am at CCGT
2017-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT), 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
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.
We’ll meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can.
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.
Hope to see you there!

5th CCGA Conference - Saturday March 25th
2017-03-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Breakthrough FamilyPlex, 3219 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL, 60624, United States
When:
Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 9am-2pm
Location:
Breakthough FamilyPlex, 3219 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
Workshops • Panel Discussion • Exhibitors • Seed Distribution
Idea Sharing • Continental Breakfast • Delicious Lunch
Door Prizes • Community Building
Workshops, including:
Season Extension for Community Gardens • Tips for Growing Natural, Vibrant Gardens
• Community Gardens as Organizing Hubs • Basic Vegetable Gardening
The Growing Classroom • Compost Magic • How to Plan Your Raised Vegetable Bed
Space is limited! Please register HERE
Registration fee:
$20 per person payable online or on-site.
We’re building a slideshow of community gardens to be displayed at the event and on our
Facebook 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.

Downloadable flier below. Help spread the news!

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Next CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Tuesday April 25th, 6:30pm at CCGT
2017-04-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Center for Green Technology, 445 North Sacramento, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
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.
We’ll meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can.
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.
Hope to see you there!

Master Urban Farmer Training Program Spring/Summer Session 2017
2017-05-10 17:30 - 20:30 | the Children’s Farm at The Center, 12700 S. Southwest Highway, Palos Park, IL, 60464, United States
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.
Location: the Children’s Farm at The Center, 12700 S. Southwest Highway, Palos Park, IL.
Intended 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.
Class 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:

Site Selection Issues
Intro to Soils, Testing, Analysis, and Corrections
Composting
Vegetable Production Systems, Planning, and Scheduling
Transplant Production
Season Extension
Insects, Diseases, Weed Management
Integrated Pest Management
Tools, Equipment, and Irrigation
How to Choose a Farm Enterprise
Business Planning, Financial Statements, and Marketing for your Urban Agriculture Project
Bees & Native Pollinators
Food Safety , GAP’s, and Post-Harvest Handling
Keeping it Legal
Fruit Production
Grant Programs and other farm programs/resources

For more information visit: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cook/muft/
UIC Extension Logo
For questions please contact Sarah Batka, Extension Program Coordinator at University of Illinois Extension at sbatka@illinois.edu.

Next CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Tuesday May 23, 6pm
2017-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for Green Technology, 445 North Sacramento, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
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.
We will meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can.
NOTE: 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.
Hope to see you there!

Next CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Tuesday June 27th, 6:30pm
2017-06-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT), 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting will be Tuesday, June 27th 2017 at 6:30pm at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. and our focus will be reporting from our June 3rd membership retreat, the venue for the 2018 conference and normal committee business.
We will meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can.
NOTE: 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.
Hope to see you there!

AUA's 6th Annual Urban Livestock Expo
2018-02-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Southside Occupational Academy High School, 7342 S Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL, 60636, United States
On February 3rd, 2018, 11am-2pm, AUA and Southside Occupational Academy warmly invite you to the 6th Annual Urban Livestock Expo: FREE, fun, family-friendly workshops on raising bees, goats, chickens, ducks and more in your yard!
All levels of expertise and interest welcome, from the experienced to the curious! Workshops will cover daily care, ideal breeds, how to troubleshoot common problems, and professionals’ tips for being a good neighbor with animals in the city. Also get a chance to explore the amazing urban agriculture program at our host site, Southside Occupational Academy!
Additionally, area urban livestock groups and businesses will staff resource tables with information on further learning opportunities, support networks, sources of supplies, equipment, and more.
Don’t miss this fun opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with other practitioners, and bond with a goat! Further details here: bit.ly/UrbanLivestockExpo2018, and detailed workshop topics to follow. Reach out to AUA with questions at info@auachicago.org or 773-850-0428. We hope you’ll join us!

CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Tuesday February 6, 6:30pm
2018-02-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT), 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Tuesday February 6th at 6:30pm at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. The main item agenda is final planning for the 2018 conference.
We will meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building and as always try and bring a snack or drink to share if you can.
NOTE: 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.
Hope to see you there!

6th Annual CCGA Gardeners Conference - Saturday March 3rd 2018
2018-03-03 09:00 - 14:30 | Kennedy-King College, 6301 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60621, United States

Good Food EXPO
2018-03-23 10:00 - 2018-03-24 17:00 | IL

2019 Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism, and Organic Conference and Trade Show
2019-01-09 - 2019-01-11 | Crowne Plaza, 160 E Huron, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
The 2019 Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism, and Organic Conference and Trade Show is scheduled for Jan. 9-11, 2019, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, Springfield, Illinois.The Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism, and Organic Conference (ISCAOC) will be held January 9-11, 2019. The conference, which features nearly 100 speakers and 60 trade show exhibitors, will again host four concurrent preconference workshops, general sessions, and breakout sessions aimed at helping Illinois specialty growers cultivate their operations. Find details in the flyer posted here.
The 30th annual Apple Cider Contest and 17th annual Hard Cider Contest will again be held in conjunction with the conference, with winners being announced during Thursday evening’s banquet.
To receive registration materials or to obtain exhibitor information, please contact Charlene Blary at 309-557-2107 or cblary@ilfb.org. Conference registration will be offered online. A detailed conference agenda, registration, and cider contest information can be viewed at specialtygrowers.org.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at a rate of $101 per night. Please call the hotel directly at 217-529-7777.

CCGA Coordinating Meeting - Thursday January 24, 2019 at 6:30pm
2019-01-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Center for Green Technology, 445 North Sacramento, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Thursday January 24, 2019
At 6:30pm at CCGT.

AUA's Urban Livestock Expo
2019-02-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Southside Occupational Academy High School, 7342 S Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL, 60636, United States
Redefining what a ‘live’ event is, the Urban Livestock Expo returns with
FREE, fun, family-friendly workshops on raising bees, goats, chickens,
ducks, quail and more in your yard!
Workshops will cover daily care, ideal breeds, how to troubleshoot common
problems, and professionals’ tips for being a good neighbor with animals in
the city. Also get a chance to explore the amazing urban agriculture
programs at our host site, Southside Occupational Academy!
Spanish interpretation provided and all skill and experience levels
welcome, from the experienced to the curious. Additionally, area urban
livestock groups and businesses will staff resource tables with information
on further learning opportunities, support networks, sources of supplies,
equipment, and more.
Further details on our Facebook event at bit.ly/UrbanLivestockExpo2019 and
to follow.

CCGA Conference Planning/Coordinating Meeting
2019-02-13 18:30 - 20:00 | The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Wednesday February 13th at 6:30pm at The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60612. There is on-site parking and the CTA Green Line stops right outside the building.
The main item agenda is continued planning for our 2019 conference.
As always try and bring a snack or drink to share if you can.
NOTE: 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.

The Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference
2019-02-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Triton College, 2000 5th Avenue, River Grove, IL, 60171, United States
The Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference
Featuring Visionary Landscape Architect Claudia West and Award-Winning Garden Designer Ben Vogt
February 16, 2019, Noon-5pm
Presented by: West Cook Wild Ones
Hosted by:
Triton College Sustainability Center
at the Performing Arts Center • R Building
2000 Fifth Ave • River Grove, IL

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NeighborSpace Annual Information Session
2019-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT), 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
NeighborSpace Annual Information Session – Helpful Tips For New Community Garden Leaders
When: March 16th, 10 am – 12:00 noon (FREE LUNCH AT NOON)
Where: 445 N Sacramento Blvd. (Center for Green Technology)
Description: Each year, NeighborSpace hosts an important information session for NeighborSpace garden leaders and members. As new gardens join our land trust each year, this is a great opportunity for new garden leaders to get a big picture view of the network you are now a part of. There will be free seeds, free signs, free locks, free lunch, and more. Enjoy fun insights and fruitful conversation about being a NeighborSpace garden, including:
*** the history of NeighborSpace
*** shared rules and responsibilities in the garden
*** setting up fiscal accounts for your garden
*** new tools in the Tool Lending Library
*** information on free delivery days for soil refreshment
*** tips on how to run a better meeting

Good Food Expo
2019-03-22 - 2019-03-23 | University of Illinois Chicago, Jane Addams Hull House 800 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
This expo brings together a collection of expert speakers, chefs, farmers, entrepreneurs, investors, buyers, sellers, DIY enthusiasts and consumers who are accelerating the rise of a better food system.

CCGA 7th Spring Conference
2019-03-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Breakthrough FamilyPlex, 3219 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL, 60624, United States

CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Wednesday, May 29th, 6:00pm
2019-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for Green Technology, 445 North Sacramento, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Wednesday May 29, 2019 at 6:00pm at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.
We will meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building and as always try and bring a snack or drink to share if you can.
NOTE: 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.
Hope to see you there!

CCGA Coordinating Committee Monthly Meeting
2019-07-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Center for Green Technology, 445 North Sacramento, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States

Microbial Interactions 2019
2019-08-19 08:00 - 2019-08-20 17:00 | 6062Trees/Sembrando Bajo el Sol, 2608-2612 S. Trumbull , Chicago, IL, United States
14th International Conference on Microbial Interactions & Microbial Ecology” to be held during August 19-20, 2019 at Vienna, Austria
Across the globe to attend “Microbial Interactions 2019” on the theme explore the development of research in the field of microbiology ” which includes prompt keynote presentations, Oral talks, Poster presentations and Exhibitions.

CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Tuesday, September 17, 6:30pm
2019-09-17 18:30 - 20:00 | The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Tuesday September 17, 2019 at 6:30pm at The Hatchery 135 N. Kedzie.
We will meet in one of the community rooms and there is parking at the building and as always try and bring a snack or drink to share if you can!
NOTE: 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.
Hope to see you there!

Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network September Meeting
2019-09-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Garfield Park Gold Dome, 100 N Central Park Ave,, Chicago, IL, 60624, United States
Kick off the fall with Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network and GPAC – Garfield Park Advisory Council!
CSLN meetings are always free and open to the public. Our work depends on participation and collaboration from a diverse cohort of dedicated Chicagoans, so please come out and share your work and ideas with us!
Who We Are
CSLN connects grassroots leaders from communities across Chicago to collaborate, share resources, support each other’s work, build a stronger collective voice, and nurture equitable and impactful relationships with policy makers.
Our Vision of Sustainability
We envision inclusive and just communities of civically engaged residents working together to address social disparities and promote environmental health, human well-being, and community vitality for present and future generations.

CCGA Coordinating Meeting, Thursday December 12, 6pm at CCGT
2019-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT), 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
Our next CCGA coordinating meeting is Thursday, December 12 at 6pm at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT (445 N. Sacramento Blvd.). We will meet on the 2nd floor meeting room and there is parking behind the building and as always try and bring a snack or drink to share if you can.
The main focus of the meeting is on planning for our 8th annual conference. Please submit any additional items you would like to see on the agenda to communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org
Thanks very much and hope to see you there.

KAMII's Food Justice & Sustainability Weekend - January 19 & 19
2020-01-18 16:00 - 2020-01-19 17:00 | KAM Isaiah Israel, 1100 E. Hyde Park Boulevard, Chicago, 60615, United States
Please join us for the 11th Annual KAMII MLK Food Justice & Sustainability Weekend, “Climate Change & A Chicago Public Food Forest” January 18 and 19, 2020. The event starts Saturday at 4:00p with a community design workshop. A group of experts, with input from the audience, will transform a 470 acre former industrial site into a public food forest. A reception follows. Then on Sunday, from 10a – 3p, choose from 16 different workshops led by urban farmers, soil scientists and social justice advocates. There’s a complimentary lunch at noon on Sunday. The entire weekend is free of charge and open to the public. For more details and to register please visit www.kamii.org/mlk

January CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2020-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend.
Check the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available.
NOTE: 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 by year.
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)
445 N. Sacramento Blvd.
The Hatchery
135 N. Kedzie.

February CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2020-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | IL

AUA's 8th Annual Urban Livestock Expo
2020-02-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Prosser Career Academy, 2148 N. Long Ave., Chicago, IL, 60639
The *Urban Livestock Expo* returns with FREE, family-friendly workshops on
raising bees, goats, chickens, ducks, quail and more in your yard!
Workshops will cover daily care, ideal breeds, how to troubleshoot common
problems, and professional tips for being a good neighbor with animals in
the city. Also get a chance to explore the amazing urban agriculture
program at our host site, Prosser Career Academy!
Spanish interpretation provided and all skill and experience levels
welcome. Additionally, area urban livestock groups and businesses will
staff resource tables with information on further learning opportunities,
support networks, sources of supplies, equipment, and more.
Further details on our Facebook event and to follow.

Chicago Flower & Garden Show® - CANCELLED
2020-03-18 10:00 - 2020-03-22 19:00 | Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Whether you are an accomplished gardener, just looking to learn how not to kill your houseplants or looking for a great family outing the 2020 Chicago Flower & Garden Show has it all. The 2020 theme “20/20 FOCUS ON FLOWERS” is in collaboration with The Get Growing Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating the next generation of gardeners.

Together small businesses, skilled-labor unions, industry professionals, authors, sponsors and talented friends of the Show (far too many to mention) have invested in this year’s theme, to bring the beauty of flowers (more than 800+ varieties – 80 varieties of tulips alone!), art and design together for an amazingly creative and unforgettable show. New gardens include American Quilter’s Society, I&M Canal, Perfect Parkways, Plant Truck Chicago, Focus on Spring, Zen Garden and Trail Marker Tree garden. Plus 75 education programs!

CCGA 8th Annual Conference - POSTPONED
2020-03-21 09:00 - 14:30 | Whitney Young Magnet High School, 211 South Laflin Street, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
This year’s theme, “Connections through Gardening: Plants, People and the Environment,” aims to explore and celebrate the interconnectedness of our shared garden work and to foster relationships and conversations that shape and support best practices for sustainable living and growing in Chicago.
Community gardens are increasingly seen as a viable means of promoting restoration, transformation, and conservation of often abandoned or under used property in the city. They have become a powerful tool for promoting good nutrition, physical activity, environmental stewardship, and social connections.
Join us on Saturday, March 21 for an exciting and informative gathering of Chicago’s amazing community gardeners!
