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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.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160930T140000
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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.
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190907T150000
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Uptown Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Uptown Garden Walk is returning for its fourth year! Come out for a day of fun and enjoyment as we explore the diverse identity of Uptown through its local gardens! We will enjoy morning yoga\, two guided tours\, and a garden gathering! \nYoga in the Garden\, 8:30 am – 9:30 pm*\nStart your day in one of Uptown’s favorite garden spaces! Yoga in the Garden will be led by Cindy Huston of Yoga Body Elements Studio \n*Please register for Yoga in the Garden through Yoga Body Elements at yogabodyelements.com/events/ \nClimate Action Tour\, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm\nThe Climate Action Tour will be led by Melanie Eckner of the Uptown Coastal Initiative and Susan Ask of Animalia project. \nGarden Gathering\, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm\nMingle\, enjoy refreshments\, experience mini-workshops\, and meet garden representatives. \nTree Tour\, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm\nThe Trees of Uptown Tour will be led by Andrew Lueck of Planned Forest Solutions. \nFor more information\, visit ica-usa.org/gw2019 \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but please register if you plan to join us at bit.ly/GW19RSVP \nIf you’d like to get volunteer\, help plan\, or otherwise get involved\, contact Samantha at ssainsbury@ica-usa.org
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/fourth-annual-uptown-garden-walk/
LOCATION:Clarendon Park\, 4501 N Clarendon Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Tour,Volunteer Opp.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institute of Cultural Affairs":MAILTO:ssainsbury@ica-usa.org
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SUMMARY:Riverdale Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Student Conservation Association\, Midwest Grows Green and the Riverdale Park District in kicking off the fall planting season by planting 25 native trees an a pollinator friendly eco-lawn!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWHEN: Saturday\, September 14\, 9:00 am to Noon. Registration beginning at 8:30 am\, kick-off at 9:00 am. \nWHERE: Please park along S. Atlantic Ave. between Wentworth Ave and 144th St. Look for the Student Conservation Association work truck and trailer as well as the blue pop up tent! Stop by the tent to register! \nWHAT: Volunteers will plant\, mulch\, and water native trees as well as install an eco-lawn. \nBRING WITH YOU: Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. \nPROVIDED: All project supplies (tools\, gloves\, etc.) are provided. Drinking water and coffee will be available throughout the event. \nQUESTIONS: Contact Daiva Gylys at: dgylys@thesca.org \nPlanting will take place rain or shine!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/riverdale-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Cooper Park\, 14322 S Ivanhoe Drive\, Riverdale\, IL 60827\, 14322 S Ivanhoe Drive\, Riverdale\, IL\, 60827\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midwest Grows Green":MAILTO:randerson@ipminstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200318T100000
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SUMMARY:Chicago Flower & Garden Show® - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are an accomplished gardener\, just looking to learn how not to kill your houseplants or looking for a great family outing the 2020 Chicago Flower & Garden Show has it all. The 2020 theme “20/20 FOCUS ON FLOWERS” is in collaboration with The Get Growing Foundation\, a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating the next generation of gardeners.\n \nTogether small businesses\, skilled-labor unions\, industry professionals\, authors\, sponsors and talented friends of the Show (far too many to mention) have invested in this year’s theme\, to bring the beauty of flowers (more than 800+ varieties – 80 varieties of tulips alone!)\, art and design together for an amazingly creative and unforgettable show. New gardens include American Quilter’s Society\, I&M Canal\, Perfect Parkways\, Plant Truck Chicago\, Focus on Spring\, Zen Garden and Trail Marker Tree garden.  Plus 75 education programs!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-flower-garden-show/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E Grand Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Volunteer Opp.,Workshop/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flower Show Productions":MAILTO:tony@chicagoflower.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T150000
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Service: Know Your Roots!
DESCRIPTION:AmeriCorps Project YES! is proud to present Seeds of Service: Know Your Roots! This is a community gardening volunteer event that will take place May 8th. Volunteers will take a shift either from 10am-12pm or 12:30pm-3pm at one of four community gardens: El Yunque\, Campbell\, Mozart\, or Monarch. COVID precautions will be in place and a light lunch will be provided. All volunteers need to bring is a willingness to get your hands dirty! \nOur flyer is above and more information can be found on our Facebook page or Instagram. If you are interested\, register using this Google form! If you are unable to attend but would like to support our efforts financially\, we also have a GoFundMe page. \nProject YES! hopes to raise awareness about community gardening\, increase community pride and mobilize neighbors and students in volunteerism. We are looking forward to a great day of #gettingthingsdone in Humboldt Park.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seeds-of-service-know-your-roots/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park\, 1400 N. Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T072203
CREATED:20230830T150145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T150145Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Club at McKiernan Park
DESCRIPTION:Join with neighbors in the upkeep of your local park’s garden area. General gardening education will be part of this outdoor learning experience. \nWe will meet every Thursday from 11am-12pm from September 7th- October 12th at McKiernan Park. For more information\, call the park at (312) 747-2883 or sign up here: Activity detail | CPD Transaction Portal (activecommunities.com)
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-club-at-mckiernan-park/
LOCATION:McKiernan Park\, 10714 S. Sawyer Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.,Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T072203
CREATED:20241031T230853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T230853Z
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SUMMARY:Help us plant trees in Bronzeville!
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers Needed! Team up with the Chicago Region Trees Initiative to plant 11 trees at Urban Juncture and the Bronzeville Community Garden. Join us for this fun event! No experience is necessary. Just bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. \nRegister now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/urban-juncture-tree-planting-tickets-1021807893917
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/help-us-plant-trees-in-bronzeville/
LOCATION:IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.
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