BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Chicago Community Gardeners Association - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Chicago Community Gardeners Association
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chicago Community Gardeners Association
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20180311T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20181104T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20190310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20191103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20200308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20201101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20210314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20211107T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20220313T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20221106T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20240306T201653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T201947Z
UID:36439-1711792800-1711800000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Humboldt Park Branch Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Want to grow some plants but not sure what? Have more seeds than you need? Come to our seed swap\, where you can pick up free seeds or drop off your extras! \nWe have a variety of seeds – vegetables\, herbs\, and flowers. The Field Museum has also kindly donated native seeds\, great for butterflies and other local wildlife. \nWe will also have guests from UIC Heritage Garden on hand to answer your questions as well!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/__trashed/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park Branch\, 1605 N Troy St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Public Library":MAILTO:humboldtpark@chipublib.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20240306T213055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T213055Z
UID:36475-1711188000-1711198800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Pollinators for Planting  Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Workshop Event Flyer 3-23-2024
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/pollinators-for-planting-workshop/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room\,  300 N. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20240129T224858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T224858Z
UID:36417-1708862400-1708873200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:AGA Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aga-seed-swap/
LOCATION:The Beer Temple\, 3173 N. Elston Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="Avondale Gardening Alliance":MAILTO:avondalegardeners@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20240130T000048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T000048Z
UID:36429-1708167600-1708182000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Seed Swap at The Plant
DESCRIPTION:Our February Intercambio will be seeds! Get ready for the gardening season with a seed swap. Come pick up some seeds you’ve been wanting to try\, drop off some you’ve been saving\, or just come by and talk plants!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-swap-at-the-plant/
LOCATION:The Plant\,  1400 W. 46th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20240117T130524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T130524Z
UID:36386-1706439600-1706446800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Seed Swap – Annual 2024\nSunday\, January 28\, 2024 at the greenhouse. \n11:00 AM 1:00 PM \n  \nGet ready for another blooming season! \nBYO Seeds for swapping
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-swap/
LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-03-05-09.57.43.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20240117T145938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T150218Z
UID:36389-1705759200-1705766400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Super Seed Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 20\, 2024\nRegenstein Center \n  \n11th Annual Seed Swap  \nBurnstein Hall and Krehbiel Gallery\, 2 – 4 p.m. \n\n\nThe purpose of this program is to encourage gardeners to come together to share/swap seeds and to learn more about starting seeds\, saving seeds\, and related topics. (Participants are not required to bring seeds to share/swap. They can also just come and take some seeds home.)\nGardeners are invited to bring saved seed and leftover seed packets to share and swap with other gardeners.\nChicago Botanic Garden staff and volunteers\, as well as outside guests\, will have displays and will be available to answer questions and talk with Seed Swap attendees.\n\n\n \n\n \n\nLecture  \nAlsdorf Auditorium\, 1 p.m. \n\nSPEAKER: Jennifer Jewell  \nJewell is a gardener\, garden writer\, and gardening educator and advocate. Since 2016\, she has written and hosted the national award-winning\, weekly public radio program and podcast\, Cultivating Place\, a co-production of North State Public Radio in Chico\, California.\nPRESENTATION: What We Sow     \nFrom Jewell’s new book of the same title\, she reveals the power of seeds in our world\, “for food\, for medicine\, for utility\, for the vast interconnected web we include in the concept of biodiversity and planetary health\, for beauty\, and for culture.”\nBOOK SIGNING: Burnstein Hall\, 2 p.m.     \nFollowing her keynote presentation Jennifer Jewell will be signing copies of new latest publication\, What We Sow: On the Personal\, Ecological\, and Cultural Significance of Seeds.\n\n\n \n\nPREREGISTER NOW \n\n \n\nTour — The Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank  \nDaniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center\, 10 – 11 a.m. \n\nDid you know the Chicago Botanic Garden has a seed bank? Take a rare\, behind-the-scenes tour of the Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank in the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center with Dave Sollenberger\, seed bank manager\, and learn more about this crucial work. See the state-of-the-art lab—including all the unique seed prep equipment—and learn the multiple steps to seed banking from the seeds’ arrival to long-term storage.\nLimited to 12 participants.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/super-seed-saturday/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20230927T145317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T145317Z
UID:36277-1695981600-1695996000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:September Perennial Distribution
DESCRIPTION:September Perennial Distribution Flyer 2023
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/september-perennial-distribution/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20230614T015014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T015828Z
UID:36227-1687514400-1687528800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Resources June Perennial Distribution
DESCRIPTION:This is the June distribution which includes a variety of perennials from Elite Growers. \nThis is for community gardens only. \nWhere: New Horizons Garden 401 S. Central Park \nTime: 10am \nRegister: RSVP the name and address of your community garden by June 22 to: mamiegray2012@gmail.com \nCost: $10 registration donation (remit at check-in\, cash only). \n  \nCCGA June Perennial Distribution Flye
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/resources-june-perennial-distribution/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20230508T210434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T210434Z
UID:36211-1684575000-1684587600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Resources May Distribution
DESCRIPTION:This is the May Distribution which includes vegetables\, summer annual and seeds. There will also be some cannas\, delphiniums\, dahlias and hanging baskets for modest prices. \nThis is for community gardens only. \nWhere: Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N. Sacramento Blvd \nTime: 9:30am \nRegister: RSVP the name and address of your community garden to: mamiegray2012@gmail.com \nCost: $10 registration donation (remit at check-in\, cash only) \n  \nCCGA May Distribution Flyer 2023
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-resources-may-distribution/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20230504T170218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T170219Z
UID:36190-1683460800-1683475200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:How Does Your Garden Grow? @ The Land
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 7 from 12 to 3 or 4pm\nThe Land in South Chicago\n2888 East 94th St\, Chicago IL 60617\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat could be better than spending time in nature and tamales? Come visit The Land in South Chicago this Sunday\, May 7th\, from 12pm to 3 or 4ish\, where Elijah and fellow gardeners will be giving away a few seedlings (lettuce\, basil\, tomatoes\, tree saplings) and will lead us on a walk to learn about some of the natural medicinal gifts growing on The Land. \nLearn about how this green space is cared for\, from cutting overgrowth to mulching\, to prepping the soil for growing vegetables. Stick around and enjoy homemade tamales\, and network with like minded peeps! A few speakers may roll thru (bee keeper\, herbalist\, Tree Ambassador\, chicken keeper) Feel free to bring a snack to share!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ccga-how-does-your-garden-grow-2023-event-series-2124809
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/how-does-your-garden-grow-the-land/
LOCATION:The Land\, 2888 E. 94th St.\, Chicago\, 60617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20220525T235810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T001741Z
UID:35733-1658566800-1658577600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Community Compost Collection - Homewood Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:University of Illinois Extension in Cook County\, The Village of Homewood\, and the Homewood Farmers’ Market have teamed up to keep food scraps out of landfills this summer. \nResidents can drop off kitchen waste to be composted and pick up a bucket of finished compost. Please BYOB (bring your own bucket). Finished compost is first come\, first served. At the event you can win a grow bag\, pick up free plant starts donated by Gotham Greens\, learn more about how to compost\, see a worm bin in action\, talk to an Illinois Extension Master Gardener or Compost Ambassador\, and more. \nHelp us reach our goal of collecting 1 ton of compostable food scraps at this one-day-only event. \nNo yard waste will be accepted at this years’ event. \nLocation:  Homewood Farmers Market on Martin Ave (behind Homewood Science Center) \nTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon \nIf you have questions or need a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Sarah Batka\,  217-300-8636. \nEvent details are HERE. \nTo learn more about Illinois Extension’s composting efforts visit the Cook County Composting Initiative webpage. \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-compost-collection-3/
LOCATION:Homewood Farmers Market\, 18000 Martin Ave\, Homewood\, IL\, 60430
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Homewood-Flyer-7.23.22.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20220715T143727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T181215Z
UID:35778-1658487600-1658494800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA July Perennial Distribution
DESCRIPTION:7-22-2022 July Perennial Distribution Flyer\n  \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-july-perennial-distribution/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20220525T235943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T001655Z
UID:35731-1657954800-1657972800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Community Compost Collection - Park Forest
DESCRIPTION:University of Illinois Extension in Cook County and The Village of Park Forest have teamed up to keep food scraps out of landfills this summer. \nResidents can drop off kitchen waste to be composted and pick up a bucket of finished compost. Please BYOB (bring your own bucket). Finished compost is first come\, first served. At the event you can win a grow bag\, pick up free plant starts donated by Gotham Greens\, learn more about how to compost\, see a worm bin in action\, talk to an Illinois Extension Master Gardener or Compost Ambassador\, and more. \nHelp us reach our goal of collecting 1 ton of compostable food scraps at this one-day-only event. \nNo yard waste will be accepted at this years’ event. \nLocation:  Parking lot at Forest Blvd. and Liberty Drive \nTime: 7 a.m. to noon \nIf you have questions or need a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Sarah Batka\, 217-300-8636. \nEvent details are HERE. \nTo learn more about Illinois Extension’s composting efforts visit the Cook County Composting Initiative webpage.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-compost-collection-park-forest/
LOCATION:Village of Park Forest\, 297 Liberty Drive\, Park Forest\, IL\, 60466
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Park-Forest-Compost-Collection-7.16.22.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20220422T163631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T163631Z
UID:35719-1651312800-1651323600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Growing Workshop & Plant Sale Saturday April 30th at 10am
DESCRIPTION:[pdf-embedder url=”http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Houseplants_April-30.pdf” title=”4-30-22 Mushroom Growing Workshop & Plant 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/mushroom_workshop_houseplant_sale/
LOCATION:The Hatchery Chicago\, 135 N. Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20220414T124852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T124852Z
UID:35699-1650103200-1650117600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Community Compost Collection
DESCRIPTION:Garfield Park Conservatory\nSat April 16\, 10 am – 2 pm\n300 N Central Park Ave\, South Parking Lot\, Chicago\nhttps://go.illinois.edu/CompostGPCA \nResidents can drop off kitchen waste to be composted and pick up a bucket of finished compost. Please BYOB (bring your own bucket). Finished compost is first come\, first served. At the event you can also win a grow bag or bed\, pick up free plant starts donated by Gotham Greens\, trees from Chicago Regional Tree Initiative\, learn more about how to compost at home\, see a worm bin in action\, and talk to an Illinois Extension Master Gardener or Compost Ambassador. If you’d like to tour Garfield Park Conservatory’s outdoor composting system and gardens\, please make a reservation. \nHelp us reach our goal of collecting 1 ton of compostable food scraps at this one-day-only event.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-compost-collection-2/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Conservatory\, 300 N. Central Park Ave. \, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20220401T001047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T001048Z
UID:35685-1650103200-1650117600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Spring Plant Distribution & Vegetable Planting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:4-16-2022 Spring Vegetable Distribution Flyer
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/spring-plant-distribution-vegetable-planting-workshop/
LOCATION:The Hatchery Chicago\, 135 N. Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20220331T234325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T234325Z
UID:35677-1649502000-1649512800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:UIC Heritage Garden - Spring Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join the UIC Heritage Garden for the annual Spring Seed Swap! We invite\ngardeners\, organizations\, and community members interested in learning more\nabout gardening\, environmental sustainability\, and social justice. Anyone\ncan come to share knowledge\, stories\, and resources with others\, and make\nnew friends from around the city. \nAdmission is free! Masks are required. \nParticipants do not need to bring seeds to attend. \nDate: Saturday April 9th\, 2022\nTime: 11 am – 2 pm\nLocation: Fishbowl Room SES 221\nMath and Science Learning Center at UIC\n845 West Taylor Street\, 2nd Floor SES \nTo RSVP scan the QR code or go to https://go.uic.edu/SeedSwap22 \n​​For access needs or questions\, email heritagegarden.uic@gmail.com or call\n312-996-3143. All audiences are welcome. Paid parking available. The space\nis wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/uic_spring-seed-swap/
LOCATION:University of Illinois Chicago\, Jane Addams Hull House 800 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20220831T030505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T030505Z
UID:35700-1649329200-1649343600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Community Compost Collection
DESCRIPTION:Plant Chicago\nSaturday April 16\, 11 am – 3 pm\n4459 S Marshfield\, Chicago\nhttps://go.illinois.edu/CompostPlantChgo \nUniversity of Illinois Extension in Cook County and Plant Chicago have teamed up to keep food scraps out of landfills for Earth Day 2022. \nResidents can drop off kitchen waste to be composted and pick up a bucket of finished compost. Please BYOB (bring your own bucket). Finished compost is first come\, first served. At the event you can sign up for a chance to win a grow bag or bed\, pick up free plant starts donated by Gotham Greens or a native tree provided by The Morton Arboretum/Chicago Region Trees Initiative\, purchase locally-grown and made products\, visit Plant Chicago’s indoor and outdoor gardens\, learn more about how to compost\, see a worm bin in action\, talk to an Illinois Extension Master Gardener or Compost Ambassador\, and take part in a free compost tea workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Please register in advance for the workshop. \nHelp us reach our goal of collecting 1 ton of compostable food scraps at this one-day-only event. This event is free and open to the public. I hope you can join us!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-compost-collection-6/
LOCATION:Plant Chicago ‘Firehouse”\, 4459 S Marshfield Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20220311T191305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T191305Z
UID:35625-1647684000-1647694800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Houseplants & Coleus Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Houseplants & Coleus Distribution 3-19-2022 Flyer
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/houseplants-coleus-distribution/
LOCATION:The Hatchery Chicago\, 135 N. Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20210924T174439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T174439Z
UID:35088-1633086000-1633100400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Fall Perennial Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Fall Distribution Flyer 10-1-2021
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-fall-perennial-distribution/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210919T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20210908T123218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T123218Z
UID:34915-1632060000-1632065400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Sip + Swap: Chalet Plant Swap Event
DESCRIPTION:Come by Chalet\, enjoy a drink\, swap\, and talk plants with fellow Chicagoland houseplant enthusiasts including plant influencer Jess of @Plantitalover.\n \nOn Sunday\, September 19th from 2:00 – 3:30 pm\, we’ll be gathering in The Garden for our very first plant swap event. Don’t have a plant to swap? Not a problem\, enjoy some hard kombucha\, shop our indoor plant collection and you can even re-pot your new plant at our repotting station with the guidance of our horticulturists. Plant influencer\, Jess will give a brief demo unveiling our RARE by Chalet collection to show you what rare plants we have in store.\n \nTo Swap: Bring a pest-free\, beautiful plant\, or two to trade (they can be potted or bare root) as long as you’re prepared to part with them! A brief inspection of your plant will be done at the door to ensure we keep the event pest-free.\nJoin the Facebook event page to chat with attendees in advance about plant swaps!\n \nTickets are $5 per person.\n100% of ticket sales will benefit Hurricane Ida Relief Fund.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/sip-swap-chalet-plant-swap-event/
LOCATION:Chalet Nursery\, 3132 Lake Ave\, Wilmette\, 60091\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/sip-and-swap.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chalet":MAILTO:hello@chaletnursery.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20210807T153508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T153508Z
UID:34455-1628852400-1628866800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Summer Plant Distribution Friday August 13
DESCRIPTION:[pdf-embedder url=”http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CCGA_Summer-Distribution_8_13_2021_flyer.pdf” title=”CCGA Summer Distribution 8-13-2021 fly
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/summer-plant-distribution-friday-august-13/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CCGA_Summer-Distribution_8_13_2021_flyer.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20210712T013932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T013932Z
UID:34073-1626433200-1626447600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Summer Distribution Friday July 16\, 2021 - New Horizons
DESCRIPTION:Summer Distribution Flyer 7-16-2021
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/summer-distribution-friday-july-16-2021-new-horizons/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20200917T163056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T170723Z
UID:23783-1601035200-1601046000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Resources Perennial Distribution
DESCRIPTION:CCGA Fall Perennial Distribution Flyer\n  \nCCGA Resources Perennial Distribution\nFriday September 25th starting at Noon\nNew Horizons Community Garden\, 425 S. Central Park Blvd. Chicago\, IL 60624\nPresented By: CCGA Resources Committee
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-resources-perennial-distribution/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20200304T234728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200304T234728Z
UID:23502-1583586000-1583593200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Little Village Gardeners Coalition Seed Swap / Coalicion de jardineros de la Villita Intercambio de Semillas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/little-village-gardeners-coalition-seed-swap-coalicion-de-jardineros-de-la-villita-intercambio-de-semillas/
LOCATION:Iglesia Amor de Dios\, 2356 N. Sawyer\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SEED-SWAP-2020-Flyer_Volante.pdf
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20200305T024131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T024131Z
UID:23510-1583571600-1583582400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Vegetable Workshop & Tool Distribution
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that vegetable growing expert Dan Gibbs will give a workshop on early season vegetables you can get started soon in your community garden (or on your window sill). Each attending community garden will receive packets of the appropriate seeds. Also\, the Resources Committee has purchased brand new garden tools from Lowes (at a big discount). We will distribute a tool to each community garden attending Dan’s workshop. \n  \nPlease pre-register and email your name and the name and address of your garden to mamiegray2012@gmail.com by Friday\, March 6 at 4:00pm.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-vegetable-workshop-tool-distribution/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/March-7_Tools.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20200130T024352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T024352Z
UID:23015-1582459200-1582470000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Avondale Gardening Alliance Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Seed swap! Come meet your neighbors and talk garden plans! Lots of seeds available\, even if you don’t have your own to trade. Soup and bread available for small donation. Come enjoy the fantastic view of the Chicago River from Metropolitan Brewery.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/avondale-gardening-alliance-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Brewery\, 3057 North Rockwell\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60618
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Avondale Gardening Alliance":MAILTO:avondalegardeners@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20191027T192240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191027T192240Z
UID:22710-1572685200-1572696000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Smash - Composting Collection
DESCRIPTION:All area residents are invited to drop off their jack-o-lanterns at this one day only composting collection. We’re also collecting gourds\, corn stalks and straw bales to keep them out of the landfill. Natural materials only please! That means no googly eyes\, yarn\, stickers\, candles\, etc. There is no fee to participate. \nSaturday November 2\, 2019\, 9 am – 12 noon \nChicago High School For Agricultural Sciences \n3857 W. 111th Street\, Chicago IL 60655 \nBack Parking lot. Enter driveway East of the School. \nPlease help us make this event successful by posting a flyer at your business\, gym\, library or house of worship. Thanks and see you there! \nIf you have questions or need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Sarah at 773-233-2900 or sbatka@illinois.edu. \nto find a Pumpkin Smash in your area\, please visit  SCARCE’s event locator.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/pumpkin-smash-composting-collection/
LOCATION:Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences\, 3857 W 111th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Pumpkin-Smash-11.2.19.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20190911T115913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T120134Z
UID:22684-1569664800-1569679200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Perennial Distribution at 10am
DESCRIPTION:Thursday September 26th at 4pm is cutoff date for registering.\nSept. 28\, 2019 perennial distribution flyer
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-perennial-distribution-at-10am/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101530
CREATED:20190514T183804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T193057Z
UID:22488-1558173600-1558188000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse Organic Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse will offer more than 150 varieties of organically-grown vegetable\, herb\, and flower seedlings. Customers can expect a wide variety of open-pollinated and heirloom tomatoes\, peppers\, and eggplants. Other highlights include an assortment of herbs\, greens and onions. This year will feature many new plants selected for city gardening in small spaces and containers. These seedlings are grown with the support of a team of dedicated volunteers who make this Plant Sale possible. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about plant selection and planting. This yearly fundraiser supports the greenhouse and our work to connect kids to nature and healthy foods. \nAlso Available at the Plant Sale: Perennials and other plants donated by volunteers of the Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, organic compost\, and light snacks. In addition\, a cookbook compiled by the Friends of Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse will be available for purchase. Look for the Friends of Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse tables just outside the main gate to the gardens. \nCost: Free Admission\, Plant Prices between $2.00 to $5.00 CASH ONLY
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/kilbourn-park-organic-greenhouse-organic-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Sale
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR