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Intro to Canning w. Pear Tree Preserves
ReBuilding Exchange 1740 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesYou will learn the basics of the hot water bath canning method and what tools you need to safely make your own fruit jam at home. Susie from peartreepreserves.com will take you through a canning demo in which you will learn some simple recipes for great jam! …
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Chicago Bee Basics
ReBuilding Exchange 1740 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJana Kinsman is a beekeeper in Chicago who cares for hives all over the city and advocates for pollinator health. In this session we'll go over the basics of honeybee life, their role in our food world, and what it's like being a beekeeper. We'll …
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DIY Rain Barrel
ReBuilding Exchange 1740 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn this session, Rob West will discuss water conservation and the how-to's of making a rain barrel for downspout water collection using recycled materials. Rob West is a third generation plumber who owns and operates Rob West Plumbing, Inc. His passion and energy formaking a …
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CCGA Fall 2014 Workshop & Bulb Distribution
A free workshop held in the Garfield Park Conservatory's Jensen Room. Program: What You Can Do This Fall To Prepare Your Garden For 2015 (Michael Webb) Workshop: Planting Bulbs For Spring Color and Pollination (Kirsten Akre) Workshop: Bulb Planting Demonstration and Distribution CCGA welcomes all …
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Principles, Protocols, and Practices for Growing High Quality Crops
Principles, Protocols, and Practices for Growing High Quality Crops A Two-Day Workshop For Farmers, Urban Growers, and Community Gardeners Benefits: Improved Pest and Disease Resistance Better Tolerance of Extreme Weather Conditions Ability to Improve Your Yield by helping Plants at their Critical Points of Influence …
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Basic Backyard Chicken Care
Irving Park United Methodist Church 3801 N Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesOffered by Angelic Organics Learning Center and taught by Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consultant Jen Murtoff, who calls it "the Cadillac of backyard chicken workshops." Registration
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Chicken Butchery
Learn the basics of butchering chickens at home. We'll walk you through all the steps, from slaughter to dressing out. Participants will also have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the butchering process. Class also includes an overview of chicken care, housing and feeding. …
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AUA Fall Gathering: Cultivating Knowledge:
Loyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability 6349 Kenmore Ave., Chicago , IL, United StatesSharing Current Urban Ag Research Relevant to Your Garden or Farm Loyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability, Seminar Room 123/124 The night will include: Presentations on urban agriculture research being done in Chicago and how it applies to those growing food in the city, including: …
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Urban Chicken Health Care
Irving Park United Methodist Church 3801 N Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesDeveloped and taught by Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consultant Jen Murtoff, the workshop will cover prevention, basic troubleshooting, and care for common chicken health issues and injuries. Please note that this is an advanced workshop for chicken keepers who are already experienced in basic …
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6th annual MLK Food Justice and Sustainability Weekend
KAM Isaiah Israel’s Social Justice Committee presents the 6th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Food Justice and Sustainability Weekend. The focus this year is ‘Climate Change and Civil Rights.’ The weekend long education and advocacy event will include workshops on social justice, food and environmental …
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