BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chicago Community Gardeners Association - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20150308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20151101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Curacao BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160409T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20160329T021208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160329T021208Z UID:19015-1460192400-1460199600@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:CCGA Spring Flower Distribution Saturday April 9th at 9am DESCRIPTION:The CCGA Resources Committee will hold its annual Spring Flower Distribution at 9am April 9\, 2016 at the Center for Green Technology\, 445 N. Sacramento. Pansies\, cerinthe\, delphiniums\, alyssum\, linaria\, nemesia: all good early pollen sources for our insect friends\, and beautiful colors for us! More details will be posted soon on the CCGA web site. URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-spring-flower-distribution-saturday-april-9th-at-9am/ LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20160506T121122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T121331Z UID:19332-1463216400-1463227200@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:CCGA Vegetable Seedling Distribution May 14\, 9am DESCRIPTION:Vegetable Seedling Distribution\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd\nSaturday\, May 14\, 2016 \nRegister Now!\nThe Resources Committee has grown hundreds of vegetable seedlings to kick-start your gardens: 18 types of tomatoes (including some gorgeous heirlooms)\, sweet and hot peppers\, kale\, rosemary\, brussels sprouts\, cabbage\, cauliflower\, parsley\, basil and collards. We will also have a variety of ornamental annuals\, including asclepias\, ageratum\, datura\, impatiens\, rudbeckia\, snapdragons\, marigolds\, verbena bonariensis\, pentas\, talinum\, salvia and nasturtiums…whew! Each community garden will receive a large pre-selected sampler box of goodies. Bonus items: lucky winners (we’ll explain) will get to choose from a selection of beautiful perennials donated by our good friends at Westover Farms. \nRegistration Fee – $5.00\nPre-Register with your name\, name of garden\, address of community garden and contact email to: Mamie Gray mamie@uic.edu \nCheck-In: 9:00am to 9:30am \nWorkshop: 9:30am to 10:00am\n“Building a Better Tomato Cage” \nDistribution: 10:00am to 11:00am\nOne Sampler Box Per Garden.\nThis event is for Community Gardens only.\nNo Private\, Home\, or Backyard gardens. URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-vegetable-seedling-distribution-may-14-9am/ LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160515T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20160506T115508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T115508Z UID:19329-1463216400-1463324400@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Howard Area Community Garden's 1st Spring Plant Sale May 14th and 15th DESCRIPTION:The Howard Area Community Garden‘s first Spring Plant Sale will be in full swing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday\, May 14 and Sunday\, May 15\, in our garden at the corner of Hermitage and Juneway in the North of Howard neighborhood (Rogers Park). We will have over 1300 plants\, representing 30 varieties\, all grown using organic methods and materials by volunteers. All proceeds will go towards improving this wonderful little community garden\, founded in 1982. We’ve posted a list of our plants over on our blog:  http://howardareacommunitygarden.blogspo…  URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/howard-area-community-gardens-1st-spring-plant-sale-may-14th-and-15th/ LOCATION:Howard Area Community Garden\, 1715-25 W. Juneway Terrace\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Sale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160515T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20160504T000333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T000333Z UID:19311-1463220000-1463320800@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse Plant Sale May 14th and 15th DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate our 20th year!  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. \nDates: May 14th and 15th (10am – 2pm) \nPlant Prices ($2.00 to $5.00) CASH ONLY \n*Sunday there will be a kids station with hands on planting activities to help jump start their green thumbs! \nWhere:   Kilbourn Park – 3501 North Kilbourn Avenue Greenhouse \, Chicago\, IL 60641 \nFacebook Event:    https://www.facebook.com/events/1228495890495388/ \nEvent Bright:      https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kilbourn-parks-organic-gh-plant-sale-tickets-24495198799 URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/kilbourn-park-organic-greenhouse-plant-sale-may-14th-and-15th/ LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160722T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160722T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20160706T203205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160706T203205Z UID:19470-1469181600-1469192400@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:CCGA Summer 2016 Perennial Distribution - Friday\, July 22\, 2016 DESCRIPTION:CCGA PERENNIAL PLANT DISTRIBUTION\nCOMING UP!\nOur friends at Elite Growers will be providing the CCGA Resources Committee with perennials for distribution to community gardeners later this month. \nFRIDAY\, July  22\, 2016\nNew Horizons Community Garden\n401 S. Central Park\n(southeast corner of Van Buren and Central Park)\nNote: Parking is available on both Central Park and Van Buren \nTO PRE-REGISTER –\nPlease email the following information to Mamie Gray (mamie@uic.edu):\n        NAME of community garden\n        ADDRESS of community garden\n        EMAIL of contact person for community garden\n    (Pre-registration is not complete without this information) \n10:00 a.m          CHECK-IN:\n                               $5.00 Registration Fee\, payable when you check on at the event.\n           No credit cards please. One group of perennials per community garden. \n11:00 a.m          DISTRIBUTION:\n            Until 1:00 p.m. or when all plants are gone. \nWant to volunteer to help sort and distribute the perennials?\nEmail Ellen Newcomer at ecnewcomer334@gmail.com. We need volunteers for two hour shifts at 8:30 a.m. Let Ellen know your availability. THANKS! \nSee You There! URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-summer-2016-perennial-distribution-friday-july-22-2016/ LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Volunteer Opp. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160812T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20160805T194409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160805T194409Z UID:19605-1470996000-1471006800@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:ANOTHER CCGA Perennial Plant Distribution Friday\, August 12\, 2016 DESCRIPTION:CCGA SECOND PERENNIAL PLANT DISTRIBUTION\n\nElite Growers does it again!\nElite is donating another group of perennials to CCGA! \nFRIDAY\, August 12\, 2016\nNew Horizons Community Garden\n401 S. Central Park\n(southeast corner of Van Buren and Central Park)\nNote: Parking is available on both Central Park and Van Buren \nTO PRE-REGISTER –\nPlease email the following information to Mamie Gray (mamie@uic.edu): \n        NAME of community garden\n        ADDRESS of community garden\n        EMAIL of contact person for community garden\n(Pre-registration is not complete without this information) \n10:00 a.m          CHECK-IN:\n                               $5.00 Registration Fee\, payable when you check on at the event.\nNo credit cards please. One group of perennials per community garden. \n11:00 a.m          DISTRIBUTION:\nUntil all plants are gone. \nWant to volunteer to help sort and distribute the perennials?\nEmail Ellen Newcomer at ecnewcomer334@gmail.com. We need volunteers for two hour shifts at 8:30 a.m. Let Ellen know your availability. THANKS! \nSee You There! URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/another-ccga-perennial-plant-distribution-friday-august-12-2016/ LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Volunteer Opp. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160930T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160930T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20160926T172444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160926T190737Z UID:19678-1475233200-1475244000@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Another Perennial Distribution_Friday\, September 30\, 2016 DESCRIPTION:ANOTHER PERENNIAL DISTRIBUTION\n\nThe CCGA Resources Committee will hold the final big perennial distribution of 2016\n \nTO PRE-REGISTER\, EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO mamie@uic.edu :\n1)Name of Contact\, 2) Name of Garden\, 3) Address/Location of Garden \nHere are the details: \nWhen:    Friday\, September 30\, 2016\nSign-In begins at 11:00 a.m.  –  Distribution begins at 11:30 a.m. \nWhere:   New Horizons Community Garden\n401 South Central Park\n(Corner of Central Park & Van Buren\, just north of the Eisenhower Expressway.) \nWHO:    All Chicago Community Gardens are welcome to send a representative to pick up plants. \nHOW MUCH:    $5.00 Registration Fee\n(CASH\, please – no credit cards) per community garden.\nOne grouping of plants per community garden. \nWHAT:   The esteemed landscape firm Scott Byron & Company is collecting donations of plant material from Chicago area growers/businesses and will be trucking the material to the site. There will be a big assortment of perennials\, and possibly shrubs and small trees as well. Also\, an anonymous donor is contributing 100+ native perennials rarely provided through distributions. \nQUESTIONS:    Contact Mamie at mamie@uic.edu.\nOn the day of distribution:  Call Mamie at 708-990-7939 to see if there are still plants available. \nWANT TO VOLUNTEER?\nWe need volunteers to sort and distribute the plants.\n First Shift: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. – Second Shift: 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.\nPlease email Ellen Newcomer at ecnewcomer334@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer. \nThanks\, everyone!\nFollow CCGA on Facebook to see how well perennials are thriving in various gardens!\n(And continue to follow CCGA Facebook for an additional slideshow featuring select perennials to be distributed on September 30.) URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/another-perennial-distribution_friday-september-30-2016/ LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Volunteer Opp. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161015T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161015T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20161007T213235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161007T213651Z UID:19717-1476522000-1476529200@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:CCGA Bulb Distribution_ Saturday\, October 15\, 2016 DESCRIPTION:The 2016 CCGA BULB DISTRIBUTION!\n \nThe CCGA Resources Committee will hold its annual bulb distribution on Saturday\, October 15\, 2016. We hope you will come and get a nice sampling of bulbs to plant now for beautiful spring flowers. \nHere are the details: \nWhen:    Saturday\, October 15\, 2016\n                 Check-In begins at 9:15 a.m.\n                 The Program  will begins at 9:30 a.m. \nWhere:   The Garfield Park Conservatory – Jensen Room\n300 North Central Park Avenue\n(One half block from the Central Park Green Line Stop. ) Note:  Plenty of FREE Parking \nWHO:    The distribution is open to Chicago community gardens. One group of bulbs per garden. Supply is limited\, so please register in advance. To register\, please email to mamie@uic.edu: name of garden contact\, name and address of your garden \nHOW MUCH:    The registration fee is $5.00  (CASH only\, please). \nTHE PROGRAM:   Angela O’Rourke of the Mozart Community has graciously agreed to share some of her garden group’s experiences. Then we will distribute the bulbs to registrants and Mattie Wilson of Garfield Park Conservatory will chat with us about bulbs and give a bulb planting demonstration\, concluding at 11:00 a.m. \nHope to see you there!\nFollow CCGA on Facebook URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-bulb-distribution_-saturday-october-15-2016/ LOCATION:Garfield Park Conservatory\, 300 N. Central Park Ave. \, 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:20161105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20161102T220101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T002945Z UID:19772-1478340000-1478347200@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:FREE Compost Bins Distribution DESCRIPTION:Would you like a free compost bin? \nThe CCGA Resources Committee will be giving compost bins to community gardeners this Saturday\, November 5\, 2016\, 10:00 a.m. to Noon\, on the east side of the Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento Boulevard. \nThere will also be a small selection of perennials for distribution. No fee or registration required. Distribution is a “first come\, first served” basis. URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/free-compost-bins-distribution/ LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Compost-Bins.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20161204T002357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161204T002357Z UID:19869-1481364000-1481371200@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Holiday Houseplant Sale DESCRIPTION:The Resources Committee has grown lots of houseplants that gardeners will enjoy. Come see our selection: little chartreuse Monterey cypress trees\, unusual begonias\, striking succulents\, dracaenas\, starry flower euphorbias\, and good “air cleaner” plants like spathiphyllum (peace lilies) and asparagus ferns. Pick up a little coleus or scented geranium to grow for your garden next spring and summer. Give yourself or someone a nice holiday gift! \nWhen:\nSaturday\, December 10\, 2016\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm or until the plants are gone \nWhere:\nCenter for Green Technology\n445 N Sacramento Boulevard\, Chicago \nWho:\nOpen to all CCGA-ers and their friends \nPriced to sell! \nRSVP & Questions? \nContact mamie@uic.edu to RSVP and with any questions URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/holiday-houseplant-sale/ LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Curacao:20170311T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Curacao:20170311T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20170307T182816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T182816Z UID:20276-1489240800-1489248000@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Forest Park Community Garden Seed Swap DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 7th Annual Forest Park Community Garden Seed Swap!\n\nSaturday March 11th 2-4PM\nSt. John’s Church\n305 Circle Ave.  –  Forest Park\n\nRSVP and more info at:  www.forestparkgrows.eventbrite.com\n\nThe swap is free\, as long as you RSVP in advance\, or $2 at the door. Mike Nowak’s presentation will start at 2:15pm and the swap will begin at 3pm.\n\nSpecial Guest: Mike Nowak! \nWe are so pleased to announce that garden writer and radio host\, Mike Nowak\, will be joining us again this year. Mike will present his seminar “Everything You Know About Gardening is Wrong: Myths\, Misinformation and Well-meant\, But Inaccurate Advice From Mom\, the Intertubes and Beyond.”\n  URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/forest-park-community-garden-seed-swap/ LOCATION:St. John’s Church\, 305 Circle Ave\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170326T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20170314T013707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T005821Z UID:20353-1490533200-1490544000@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Midwest Fruit Explorers (MidFEx) Tree Grafting Workshop DESCRIPTION:See our full site post HERE. URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/midwest-fruit-explorers-midfex-tree-grafting-workshop/ LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Sale,Workshop/Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20170331T162929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T032659Z UID:20390-1491645600-1491652800@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:2017 Spring Annuals Distribution DESCRIPTION:Download (PDF\, 202KB) URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/2017-spring-annuals-distribution/ LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20170426T223503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170426T223640Z UID:20561-1494064800-1494072000@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:CCGA Annual Spring Vegetable & Flower Distribution - Saturday\, May 6 DESCRIPTION:Community gardeners\, please join us Saturday\, May 6 for our Annual Spring Vegetable and Flower Seedling Distribution! \nWhen: May 6 @ 10:00am\nWhere: Center for Green Technology @ 445 N. Sacramento in Chicago\nCost: $5 per garden \nPlease register in advance with Mamie at mamie@uic.edu by sending her your name\, the name of your community garden\, and your garden address. \nQuestions? Please email Mamie. \nHelpful tip: please bring a couple of boxes for carrying your plants! \nFor more details\, go to http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/2017/04/26/ccga-annual-spri…urday-may-6-10am/ URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-annual-spring-vegetable-flower-distribution-saturday-may-6/ LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North 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:20170520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20170504T000832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T000832Z UID:20571-1495274400-1495288800@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse Annual Plant Sale - Sat. May 20 & Sun. May 21 - 10am-2pm DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nThis 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. \nWhen: Saturday May 20\, and Sunday\, May 21\, 2017 from 10am-2pm \nWhere: Kilbourn Park\, 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave.\, Chicago\, Illinois 60641 Tel: (773) 685-3351 \nCost: Free Admission\, Plant Prices between $2 to $5 CASH ONLY \nhttp://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/Organic-Plant-Sale-at-Kilbourn3/ URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/kilbourn-park-organic-greenhouse-annual-plant-sale-sat-may-20-sun-may-21-10am-2pm/ LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20190111T004908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190111T005249Z UID:21887-1548493200-1548514800@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Free event: Seed Swap 1/26 11am-1pm at The Morton Arboretum DESCRIPTION:The Morton Arboretum is holding its third annual seed swap on January 26th from 11am to 1pm at Thornhill Education Center. \nThe event is free with paid admission to the Arboretum. \nAdditional seed-saving and seed-starting classes will be offered before and after the event: \nSeed Saving Workshop\, 9-11am\nSeed Starting for the Edible Garden\, 1-3pm \nAnd finally\, this year’s Edible Gardening Workshop Series includes speakers William Moss and Melinda Myers among others. The series begins March 16th and admission to the Arboretum is free for registered attendees. Come for the morning class\, and enjoy the grounds for the rest of the day. URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/morton_arboretum_seed_swap_1_26/ LOCATION:The Morton Arboretum\, 4100 Illinois Route 53\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532 CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190331T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190331T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20190121T163122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190121T164847Z UID:21922-1554037200-1554048000@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:MidFex Grafting Workshop: Sunday March 31\, 2019\, 1pm DESCRIPTION:Find out what grafting fruit tress is all about. Learn the the whys and hows with experienced grafters. We will also have an impressive amount of scion wood available for grafting. The purpose of the grafting workshop is to learn how to graft. Nonmember beginners will learn how to graft selected apple varieties on apple rootstock. If you’d like more information about grafting see the Grafting Page on the MidFex website. \nTHIS SESSION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and the less experienced or novice grafter. \nPlease arrive on time. Lecture begins at 1:00 sharp. Workshop will last until about 4:00 pm. \nLocation: 1000 Lake Cook Road\, Glencoe\, Illinois. Go to the Linnaeus Room in the Regenstein Center building. \nParking: Parking is free for Chicago Botanic Garden members and members of gardens with reciprocal privileges. If you are not a member of the Botanic Gardens you will have to pay the parking fee. Visit Chicago Botanic Garden’s web pages for details on parking and membership. \nMore Event Details: THE AFTERNOON EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\, but only the individuals actually grafting fruit trees will be allowed in the grafting classroom. Friends\, spouses\, and children are welcome to explore the grounds during the sessions.\nCosts: Our workshop and guidance are free. However you will need to buy rootstock if you want to take home a tree. We will have dwarfing apple rootstock available. Cost is $5 each with free scion wood for MidFEx members. Non-members pricing is $5 which includes two pieces of scion wood of their choice. Unless rootstocks were preordered\, each attendee will be limited to three (3) rootstocks each. Grafting requires a very sharp knife with a 2-3 inch blade. Bring your own medium-size pocket knife–we can sharpen it for you if needed\, or purchase one at the workshop. Other supplies are available for purchase if you would like to continue honing your grafting skills after the workshop is over. \nMaps and directions are HERE. URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/midfex-grafting-workshop-sunday-march-31-2019-1pm/ LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/20180506_154920-e1548089045590.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190407T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 CREATED:20190306T210524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190310T202806Z UID:22254-1554642000-1554649200@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:April 7th\, 2019 Spring Seed Swap! Presented by the UIC Heritage Garden DESCRIPTION:What role do seeds play in advancing food sovereignty?\nHow does community gardening cultivate cultural diversity?\nHow does gardening heal a community? \nJoin the UIC Heritage Garden for our Fifth annual Spring Seed Swap! We invite gardeners\, organizations\, and community members interested in learning more about gardening\, environmental sustainability and social justice. Anyone can come share knowledge\, stories\, and resources with others\, and make new friends from around the city. \nAdmission is free: you do not need to bring seeds to attend. Refreshments will be served. \nWhen: Sunday April 7\, 2019 from 1pm-3pm \nWhere: Jane Addams Hull House Museum. Resident’s Dining Hall\, 800 S Halsted St\, Chicago IL 6060 \nIf you would like to bring seeds from your garden or organization and need a table to set up your materials (seeds\, flyers\, etc) please RSVP to heritagegarden.uic@gmail.com by Monday March 25th\, 2019. If you need any accommodations\, please email us as well. URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/uic_heritage_garden_seed_swap/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/English-version-seed-swap.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 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:20191102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 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:20200223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200223T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 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:20200307T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200307T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 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:20200307T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200307T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 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:20200925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200925T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 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:20210716T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 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:20210813T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 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:20210919T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210919T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 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:20211001T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 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:20220319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T230051 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 END:VCALENDAR