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  • Composting 101

    To gardeners, compost is considered "black gold" because of its many benefits in the garden. Compost is a great material for garden soil. Learn all about how to start and maintain healthy compost in your garden with the Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, …

    Free

  • Building Healthy Soil

    Every gardener knows that healthy soil is the best investment you can make, for both your garden and the natural environment. Join us for a workshop on building healthy soil in your garden, hosted by Nance Klehm. This event is free, but registration is required. …

    Free

  • Stars, Stories, and S’More

    Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse 3501 N. Kilbourn, Chicago, IL, United States

    Kilbourn Park's Organic Greenhouse is hosting a great event on Oct. 1st from 5:30-8:30pm. Come on out and partake in celebrating the start of Autumn and loving the outdoors. This is the program for the evening. 5:30-7:30pm - Campfire Fun! Join us around the campfire. …

    Free

  • CCGA Bulb Distribution_ Saturday, October 15, 2016

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. , Chicago, IL, United States

    The 2016 CCGA BULB DISTRIBUTION! The 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. Here are the details: When:   …

    $5

  • Glorious Garlic

    Global Garden 2974 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for a demonstration on how to plant garlic! We’ll discuss how to prevent frost heaving, nutrient and drainage requirements, the biology of growing great garlic, and choosing the best garlic variety for your recipe. Attendees will each take away a bulb of organic garlic …

  • Mulch Magic

    Global Garden 2974 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    We often think of gardens as needing fertilizer, compost, and water, but what about mulch?! Join us for a discussion and demonstration on how to use one of the most overlooked, but very necessary ingredients for a great garden. Mulch not only helps with weed …

    $15

  • Advocates for Urban Agriculture Urban Farm Field Day!

    Chicago FarmWorks - Heartland Alliance 400 N. Albany, Chicago, IL, United States

    Support one of East Garfield Park’s most exciting urban agriculture projects by getting your hands dirty and learning about composting benefits and best practices in action! 10-10:15: Intro and overview of Chicago FarmWorks' history and program with Heartland Alliance Urban Agriculture Coordinator Jessica Surma 10:15-10:25: …

    Free

  • 8th Annual KAM Isaiah Israel MLK Food Justice & Sustainability Weekend

    KAM Isaiah Israel's Food Justice and Sustainability Committee presents the 8th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Food Justice and Sustainability Weekend. The focus this year is Climate Change and Water. The weekend long education and advocacy program includes a keynote address on climate change and …

  • Urban Livestock Expo

    Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences 3857 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Ever considered how to keep bees, goats, chickens, ducks or quails in your backyard? Join AUA’s winter gathering for free, fun workshops on daily care, ideal breeds, how to troubleshoot common problems, and professionals’ tips for being a good neighbor with animals in the city! …

    Free