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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:20260419T112642
CREATED:20190206T161625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T161625Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
CREATED:20181213T014050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T230050Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
CREATED:20181208T234714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181208T234714Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190112
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
CREATED:20181213T002243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T002328Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
CREATED:20180125T000453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181117T211647Z
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SUMMARY:Good Food EXPO
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/good-food-expo/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180303T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
CREATED:20180125T001028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T001400Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
CREATED:20180124T223024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T223024Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
CREATED:20180124T234717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T235032Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170627T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
CREATED:20170524T122537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T122537Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
CREATED:20170504T014611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T014611Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170510T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
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:20260419T112642
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170106
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
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:20260419T112642
CREATED:20161019T150958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T150958Z
UID:19752-1479254400-1479340799@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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:20260419T112642
CREATED:20160329T012556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160329T012556Z
UID:19009-1460199600-1460206800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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:20260419T112642
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:20260419T112642
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:20260419T112642
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:20260419T112642
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
CREATED:20150114T200226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150306T190436Z
UID:14141-1425717000-1425735000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150302
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
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:20260419T112642
CREATED:20150203T160606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150203T160639Z
UID:15199-1423906200-1423906200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150201
DTSTAMP:20260419T112642
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:20260419T112642
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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