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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230507T160000
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SUMMARY:Chicago – Garden and Compost Bin tour @ Maxwell Street Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful garden next door to University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) campus. Garden has bins and composts all of their trimmings. Information will be shared on processes used to compost community garden trimmings. Bins set up and you can see compost at various stages.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-garden-and-compost-bin-tour-maxwell-street-community-garden/
LOCATION:Maxwell Garden\, 1150 W 13th street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Teegen Compost Services":MAILTO:teegencompost@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20230504T165137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T165301Z
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SUMMARY:How Does Your Garden Grow? @ Monarch Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 6 from 12-4pmMonarch Community Garden in Humboldt Park1050 North California Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60622\n \n\nOn Saturday\, May 6\, stop by the beautiful Monarch Community Garden from 12-4pm and tour the 100-plus plots where Monarch members will take visitors to various stations to learn about how they make their garden grow. \nEstablished in 2011\, the Monarch Community Garden is situated in Chicago’s vibrant Humboldt Park on land owned by Humboldt Park Health. Over the years\, the garden has grown to include a beehive\, extensive watering system\, herb garden\, perennial plot and other community spaces\, such as a pergola where gardeners find respite during Chicago’s hot summer months. \nDuring the tour\, visitors can ask questions about their bees\, composting efforts\, and the trials and tribulations of providing water to such a large group of gardeners. They’ll also discuss their commitment to donating fresh produce to local community groups and will touch on other aspects of the community that make their urban green space special. \n\nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ccga-how-does-your-garden-grow-2023-event-series-2124809 \n\nRainbow over Monarch Community Garden by Robin Russo. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/how-does-your-garden-grow-monarch-community-garden/
LOCATION:monarch community garden\, 1050 N. California Ave.\, Chicago\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20230425T201903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T201903Z
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SUMMARY:Lurie Garden Spring Bulb Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with renowned landscape designer and plant specialist\, Jacqueline van der Kloet\, as she takes us on a trip around the world. \nJacqueline\, who is best known for her expert use of flowering bulbs in stunning combinations\, will share insights from five international garden projects she has worked on in the past five years. Highlights include Expo Floriade\, a 150-acre ‘garden city’ created once every ten years in Holland; Shinko Central Square\, a park in the center of Yokohama\, Japan\, celebrating the National Urban Greenery Fair; and Chicago’s very own Lurie Garden in Millennium Park. \nThrough stunning photographs and illustrations\, Jacqueline will showcase these exciting projects and share their creation stories. Her vibrant\, whimsical\, and innovative work will inspire you to create your own unique and beautiful garden space or at least stroll through the exquisite spring flowering bulb display next door in Lurie Garden.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/lurie-garden-spring-bulb-lecture/
LOCATION:Chicago Athletic Association\, 12 S Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Lurie Garden":MAILTO:info@luriegarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20230129T231537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T231537Z
UID:36045-1681840800-1681846200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:April CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) \n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery \n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/april-ccga-coordinating-meeting-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20230129T231423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T231423Z
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SUMMARY:March CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) \n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery \n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/march-ccga-coordinating-meeting-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20230207T190541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T190541Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with Fruit Trees (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual class! Interested in growing fruit trees\, but unsure where to start? Join us as we guide you through tree selection – not just for a hardy tree that will survive our winters\, but also one that has natural disease resistance\, so you can use fewer sprays. We will discuss selection of pollinizers\, as well as self-pollinating varieties for gardeners low on space. We will also review typical pests and organic treatments\, so you can decide what you have time (and the patience!) to grow. Finally\, we will review planting bare root and containerized trees\, as well as first- and second-year pruning techniques. Registration required – see link to sign up.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/getting-started-with-fruit-trees-online/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20230207T191215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T191215Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Pruning Fruit Trees at Triangle Park
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for dormant tree pruning at the Triangle Park Community Orchard. Join us while demonstrate shaping cuts for higher quality fruit set\, tree health\, and disease management. We will also show you how to use preferred pruning tools to remove water sprouts\, suckers\, and dead/diseased/damaged branches. Finally\, we will explain the process of thinning fruit\, including how to use a handy tool for determining how much full-sized fruit a branch may support without breaking.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/intro-to-pruning-fruit-trees-at-triangle-park/
LOCATION:Triangle Park\, 1750 W. Juneway Terrace\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20230302T200132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T211003Z
UID:36120-1678527000-1678534200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Let's Get Growing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Garden Prep Workshop Flier March 11\, 2023community gardenscwork
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-growing-workshop/
LOCATION:The Hatchery\, 135 N. Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20230207T191314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T191314Z
UID:36060-1678388400-1678392000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Pruning Fruit Trees (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual class on dormant fruit tree pruning. We will demonstrate shaping cuts for higher quality fruit set\, tree health\, and disease management. We will also show you how to use preferred pruning tools to remove water sprouts\, suckers\, and dead/diseased/damaged branches. Finally\, we will explain the process of thinning fruit\, including how to use a handy tool for determining how much full-sized fruit a branch may support without breaking. This class will include a thorough look at flowering buds and leaf buds so you can confidently make decisions for stimulating growth and encouraging development of delicious fruit. Registration required – see link to sign up.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/intro-to-pruning-fruit-trees-online/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20230204T230254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T230254Z
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SUMMARY:Join CCGA to discuss the safety of biosolids and PFAS from a soil and plant perspective
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/join-ccga-to-discuss-the-safety-of-biosolids-and-pfas-from-a-soil-and-plant-perspective/
LOCATION:The Hatchery Chicago\, 135 N. Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20221117T012922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T012922Z
UID:35962-1677002400-1677007800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:February CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/february-ccga-coordinating-meeting-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20230129T225748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T230519Z
UID:36030-1675504800-1675519200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Houseplant Distribution Saturday February 4th
DESCRIPTION:The CCGA Resources working group is hosting a houseplant distribution on Saturday February 4th.  The event is open to the public and will begin at 10am until we run out of plants.  \nAt 11:00am Eve Venable will present a workshop on houseplant identification\, propagation\, health benefits and creating combination containers.   \nA $5.00 donation is suggested. \nDon’t forget to bring a box or container for your plants to protect them from the cold! \nThe event is at The Hatchery\, 135 S. Kedzie 60612.  \n  \nQuestions:  Email Mamie Gray at mamiegray2012@gmail.com \n  \nHouseplant Event Flyer Feb 2023
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-houseplant-distribution-saturday-february-4th/
LOCATION:The Hatchery Chicago\, 135 N. Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20221117T012628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T012628Z
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SUMMARY:January CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/january-ccga-coordinating-meeting-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20221117T020019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T020019Z
UID:35967-1673546400-1673555400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:2 Part Virtual Beginning Beekeeping Class
DESCRIPTION:Spend 2 days virtually connecting with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Head Beekeeper\, Marcin Matelski\, to learn the basics of beekeeping: equipment\, hive design and construction\, bee biology and behavior\, bee management\, and bee products. This lecture based class has been adapted for a virtual experience and is limited in capacity to encourage questions and group interaction. \nThursday\, January 12 & 19; 6pm-8:30pm\n$50 | $40 Members & Volunteers \n  \nGPC Beekeeping Class Flyer – Jan 2023
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/2-part-virtual-beginning-beekeeping-class/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20211223T145111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T145111Z
UID:35274-1671559200-1671566400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:December CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/december-ccga-coordinating-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20221117T013716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T221036Z
UID:35964-1670059800-1670076000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Wreath Making Demo\, Container Workshop & Holiday Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Austin community gardener and expert plant designer Juline McClinton will demonstrate festive wreath making. Bridget Schroeder of The Contained Garden will lead a hands-on workshop on creating a beautiful holiday container. Plant sale to follow at 11am. Be sure to register by December 1st. See the flyer below for more details. \nNote the address of The Hatchery is located at 135 N Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60612 – right at the Kedzie Green Line stop. \n12-3-2022 Holiday Workshop & Plant Sale Flyer\n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/wreath-making-demo-container-workshop-holiday-plant-sale/
LOCATION:The Hatchery\, 135 N. Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20211223T144955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T144955Z
UID:35272-1668535200-1668542400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:November CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/november-ccga-coordinating-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20211223T144845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T144845Z
UID:35270-1666116000-1666123200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:October CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/october-ccga-coordinating-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20211223T144726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T144726Z
UID:35268-1663696800-1663704000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:September CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/september-ccga-coordinating-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20220831T031653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T033817Z
UID:35905-1663408800-1663416000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Visioning the Future for Our Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Community gardens have the power to improve the lives of every Chicagoan\, whether it’s a beautiful space to connect to nature for mental health\, a pollinator garden to provide a food source for wildlife\, an allotment garden where people can grow their own food\, or its collective impact on improving climate change and building community. \n  \nATTEND THIS WORKSHOP TO:\n• Explore and learn innovative approaches to turn research into activism to drive urban planning and policies centered on improving both community and environmental health through community gardening. \n• Provide your input to help create goals and policies to establish community gardens as an integral element in creating an equitable and resilient Chicago with the needed funding and support where Chicagoans in all neighborhoods have access to safe beautiful green spaces and gardens and the ability to grow healthy food through the We Will Chicago initiative. \nThis is a FREE workshop. Please register in advance. A light vegetarian lunch and refreshments will be provided. Attendees will also receive a We Will Chicago swag bag. \n \nEVENT INFO:\nWhen & Where \nSaturday\, Sept. 17 from 10am – Noon\nUIC Behavioral Sciences Building\, Room 2105\n1007 W. Harrison St.\nChicago\, IL 60607 \nGetting to the workshop \nThe easiest way to find the Behavioral Sciences Building (BSB) and classroom is to enter the UIC campus at Morgan and Harrison streets. We’ll have CCGA signs (and hopefully a few volunteers) posted at the BSB to help guide you to Room 2105\, which is on the west side of the Behavioral Sciences Building on the 2nd floor in the Anthropology wing. \nThe easiest (and most accessible) way to find the classroom is to enter through the rear of the building (see map below). From Harrison and Morgan\, continue walking west a half block and turn left at the large parking lot. Walk past the dumpsters and you’ll see a blue sign for the Behavioral Sciences Building and a ramped/accessible sidewalk to the entrance (see pic below). Once inside the building\, go straight ahead and take the elevators to the 2nd floor. Turn right and the sign for the Anthropology wing should be visible. From there\, Room 2105 is just ahead to the left. \n \n  \nPublic transportation: The #60 Blue Island/26th and #7 Harrison CTA buses stop at Morgan and Harrison\, right in front of the Behavioral Sciences Building. You can also take the Blue line to the UIC/Halsted stop\, exit on Morgan St.\, and walk east past Congress to Harrison St. Cross the street and the Behavioral Sciences Building will be the brown brick building to the right. \nCar Parking: The closest public parking lot is the Harrison Street Parking Structure\, it’s just west of the UIC Theater at 1100 W Harrison St\, Chicago\, IL 60607 and is $7-9 (for 2-3 hours). Please note that the surface lots closest to the BSB are card access only. \nBike info: There is a bike rack outside of the Harrison St. entrance to the Behavioral Sciences Building. The closest DIVVY bike station is located at the Student Services building at Racine and Harrison\, which also has a rack for locking bikes. \nRefreshments & Lunch\nCoffee and tea will be available. Please bring your own beverage container if possible.\nLunch is being generously provided by Crave Kabob: https://www.cravekabob.com/ and is a falafel wrap with chips.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/visioning-the-future-for-our-gardens/
LOCATION:UIC Behavioral Sciences Building\, 1007 W. Harrison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20220622T144324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T072217Z
UID:35780-1660928400-1660942800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA 10th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon. Save the date now – all community gardeners and friends of the gardens are invited! \nDate:  Friday August 19th\, 2022 \nLocation:  The Garfield Park Conservatory
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-10th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Conservatory\, 300 N. Central Park Ave. \, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20220831T030541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T030541Z
UID:35770-1657454400-1657472400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Edgewater Glen Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:See how creative gardeners treat small urban outdoor spaces. Starting point & map at 1420 W. Glenlake (6100N).
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/edgewater-glen-garden-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Edgewater Glen Association":MAILTO:egachicago@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20220602T131554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T131554Z
UID:35771-1657454400-1657472400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Edgewater Glen Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:See how creative gardeners treat small urban outdoor spaces. Starting point & map at 1420 W. Glenlake (6100 North). \n  \nSee details HERE.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/edgewater-glen-garden-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Edgewater Glen Association":MAILTO:egachicago@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20211223T144602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T144602Z
UID:35266-1655834400-1655841600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:June CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/june-ccga-coordinating-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20220526T131942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T131942Z
UID:35761-1654689600-1654696800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Habitat for Monarch Caterpillars Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Monarch Community Science Project works with the public to help researchers at the Field Museum understand how successful milkweed plants in cities and towns are at providing habitat for monarch caterpillars.  \n  \nFull details on the Monarch Community Science Project are HERE. \n  \nThe project has several virtual training sessions planned for May/June and participants can register HERE. \n  \nThursday\, May 26\, 6pm to 8pm \nWednesday\, June 8\, 12pm to 2pm \n  \nMonitors of all experience levels and gardens as small as one plant or as large as 500 plants are welcome.  Anyone who participates in a training is welcome to come pick up free milkweed plants at one of our distributions in June located on the north\, west and far south sides of Chicago.  \n  \nMonarchs and Pollinators Team \n  \nField Museum \n1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. \nChicago\, IL 60605 \nfieldmuseum.org \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/mcsp_workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160702
CREATED:20211223T142438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T142438Z
UID:35263-1652810400-1652817600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:May CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/may-ccga-coordinating-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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