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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200118T160000
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SUMMARY:KAMII's Food Justice & Sustainability Weekend - January 19 & 19
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/kamii_food_justice_sustainability_weekend/
LOCATION:KAM Isaiah Israel\, 1100 E. Hyde Park Boulevard\, Chicago\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="KAM Isaiah Israel":MAILTO:kamii@kamii.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20191203T023442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T023442Z
UID:22904-1576173600-1576180800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting\, Thursday December 12\, 6pm at CCGT
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 \nThanks very much and hope to see you there.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-meeting-thursday-december-12-6pm-at-ccgt/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20190802T163508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T163508Z
UID:22604-1569519000-1569526200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network September Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the fall with Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network and GPAC – Garfield Park Advisory Council! \nCSLN 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! \nWho We Are \nCSLN 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. \nOur Vision of Sustainability \nWe 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.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-sustainability-leaders-network-september-meeting/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Gold Dome\, 100 N Central Park Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20190911T120716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T120716Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Tuesday\, September 17\, 6:30pm
DESCRIPTION:The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Tuesday September 17\, 2019 at 6:30pm at The Hatchery 135 N. Kedzie. \nWe 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! \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/ccga-coordinating-meeting-tuesday-september-17-630pm/
LOCATION:The Hatchery\, 135 N. Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20190531T153756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T153756Z
UID:22502-1566201600-1566320400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Microbial Interactions 2019
DESCRIPTION:14th International Conference on Microbial Interactions & Microbial Ecology”   to be held during August  19-20\, 2019 at Vienna\, Austria \nAcross 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.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/microbial-interactions-2019/
LOCATION:6062Trees/Sembrando Bajo el Sol\, 2608-2612 S. Trumbull \, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Morrisett":MAILTO:morrisett@midwestcyber.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190730T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20190730T182553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T182553Z
UID:22570-1564511400-1564518600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Committee Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-committee-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20190514T193756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T193756Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Wednesday\, May 29th\, 6:00pm
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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. \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/ccga-coordinating-meeting-wednesday-may-29th-600pm/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190330T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20181120T230729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181120T230729Z
UID:21694-1553936400-1553961600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA 7th Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-7th-spring-conference/
LOCATION:Breakthrough FamilyPlex\, 3219 W Carroll Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190324
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20190319T213800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T213800Z
UID:22298-1553212800-1553385599@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Good Food Expo
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/good-food-expo-2/
LOCATION:University of Illinois Chicago\, Jane Addams Hull House 800 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20190310T194125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190310T195619Z
UID:22263-1552730400-1552737600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:NeighborSpace Annual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:NeighborSpace Annual Information Session – Helpful Tips For New Community Garden Leaders \nWhen: March 16th\, 10 am – 12:00 noon (FREE LUNCH AT NOON) \nWhere: 445 N Sacramento Blvd. (Center for Green Technology) \nDescription: 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: \n*** the history of NeighborSpace\n*** shared rules and responsibilities in the garden\n*** setting up fiscal accounts for your garden\n*** new tools in the Tool Lending Library\n*** information on free delivery days for soil refreshment\n*** tips on how to run a better meeting \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ns_annual_info_session/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="NeighborSpace":MAILTO:jzarrow@neighbor-space.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20190108T150723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T151701Z
UID:21883-1550318400-1550336400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:The Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference \nFeaturing Visionary Landscape Architect Claudia West and Award-Winning Garden Designer Ben Vogt \nFebruary 16\, 2019\,  Noon-5pm \nPresented by: West Cook Wild Ones \nHosted by: \nTriton College Sustainability Center\nat the Performing Arts Center • R Building\n2000 Fifth Ave • River Grove\, IL \n\nDownload (PDF\, 1.76MB)
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/the-naturally-beautiful-garden-conference-2/
LOCATION:Triton College\, 2000 5th Avenue\, River Grove\, IL\, 60171\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20190206T161625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T161625Z
UID:22157-1550082600-1550088000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Conference Planning/Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe main item agenda is continued planning for our 2019 conference. \nAs always try and 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.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-conference-planning-coordinating-meeting/
LOCATION:The Hatchery\, 135 N. Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20181213T014050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T230050Z
UID:21772-1549710000-1549724400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:AUA's Urban Livestock Expo
DESCRIPTION:Redefining what a ‘live’ event is\, the Urban Livestock Expo returns with\nFREE\, fun\, family-friendly workshops on raising bees\, goats\, chickens\,\nducks\, quail and more in your yard! \nWorkshops will cover daily care\, ideal breeds\, how to troubleshoot common\nproblems\, and professionals’ tips for being a good neighbor with animals in\nthe city. Also get a chance to explore the amazing urban agriculture\nprograms at our host site\, Southside Occupational Academy! \nSpanish interpretation provided and all skill and experience levels\nwelcome\, from the experienced to the curious. Additionally\, area urban\nlivestock groups and businesses will staff resource tables with information\non further learning opportunities\, support networks\, sources of supplies\,\nequipment\, and more. \nFurther details on our Facebook event at bit.ly/UrbanLivestockExpo2019 and\nto follow.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/auas-urban-livestock-expo/
LOCATION:Southside Occupational Academy High School\, 7342 S Hoyne Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60636\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20181208T234714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181208T234714Z
UID:21726-1548354600-1548360000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting - Thursday January 24\, 2019 at 6:30pm
DESCRIPTION:CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Thursday January 24\, 2019 \nAt 6:30pm at CCGT.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga_1_24_2019/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190112
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20181213T002243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T002328Z
UID:21751-1546992000-1547251199@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:2019 Illinois Specialty Crops\, Agritourism\, and Organic Conference and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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.\nTo 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.\nA 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.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/2019-illinois-specialty-crops-agritourism-and-organic-conference-and-trade-show/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza\, 160 E Huron\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20180125T000453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181117T211647Z
UID:21129-1521799200-1521910800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Good Food EXPO
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/good-food-expo/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180303T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20180125T001028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T001400Z
UID:21133-1520067600-1520087400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:6th Annual CCGA Gardeners Conference - Saturday March 3rd 2018
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/6th-annual-ccga-gardeners-conference-saturday-march-3rd-2018/
LOCATION:Kennedy-King College\, 6301 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20180124T223024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T223024Z
UID:21112-1517941800-1517947200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Tuesday February 6\, 6:30pm
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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. \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/ccga-coordinating-meeting-tuesday-february-6-630pm/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20180124T234717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T235032Z
UID:21121-1517655600-1517666400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:AUA's 6th Annual Urban Livestock Expo
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAll 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! \nAdditionally\, area urban livestock groups and businesses will staff resource tables with information on further learning opportunities\, support networks\, sources of supplies\, equipment\, and more. \nDon’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!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/auas-6th-annual-urban-livestock-expo/
LOCATION:Southside Occupational Academy High School\, 7342 S Hoyne Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60636\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170627T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20170524T122537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T122537Z
UID:20620-1498588200-1498593600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Next CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Tuesday June 27th\, 6:30pm
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-june-27th-630pm/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20170504T014611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T014611Z
UID:20584-1495562400-1495569600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170510T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
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:20260419T095703
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:20260419T095703
CREATED:20161229T044335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170311T205153Z
UID:20046-1490432400-1490450400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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:20260419T095703
CREATED:20170310T185108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T185108Z
UID:20330-1489831200-1489838400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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:20260419T095703
CREATED:20170201T215858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T215858Z
UID:20146-1487412000-1487419200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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:20260419T095703
CREATED:20170103T164813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T005919Z
UID:20062-1486814400-1486834200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170106
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20161206T162414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T162414Z
UID:19857-1483574400-1483660799@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095703
CREATED:20161112T144706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161112T144706Z
UID:19833-1480755600-1480784400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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:20260419T095703
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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