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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141005T143000
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SUMMARY:DIY Rain Barrel
DESCRIPTION:In 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.  \nRob West is a third generation plumber who owns and operates Rob West Plumbing\, Inc.  His passion and energy formaking a difference in lowering our carbon footprint is innate.  \nThis is an instructional only. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/diy-rain-barrel/
LOCATION:ReBuilding Exchange\, 1740 W Webster Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141025T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141957
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SUMMARY:CCGA Fall 2014 Workshop & Bulb Distribution
DESCRIPTION:A free workshop held in the Garfield Park Conservatory’s Jensen Room. \n\nProgram: What You Can Do This Fall To Prepare Your Garden For 2015 (Michael Webb)\nWorkshop: Planting Bulbs For Spring Color and Pollination (Kirsten Akre)\nWorkshop: Bulb Planting Demonstration and Distribution\n\n CCGA welcomes all volunteer gardeners who help “green” up their neighborhood’s public (ie: non-private property) spaces with community gardens. \nPlease register early; space is limited. Forty of the community gardens who attend the workshop will win free bulbs for their site. \nLoading…
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-fall-2014-workshop-bulb-distribution/
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141957
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SUMMARY:Principles\, Protocols\, and Practices for Growing High Quality Crops
DESCRIPTION:Principles\, Protocols\, and Practices for Growing High Quality Crops \nA Two-Day Workshop \nFor Farmers\, Urban Growers\, and Community Gardeners \nBenefits: \n\nImproved Pest and Disease Resistance\n Better Tolerance of Extreme Weather Conditions\n Ability to Improve Your Yield by helping Plants at their Critical Points of Influence\n Ability to measure the nutrient value of the crops you are growing using a refractometer\n\nLearn from a lifelong farmer’s understanding and first hand experiences utilizing a Biological Approach to crop production.  Dan Kittredge\, Executive Director of the Bionutrient Food Association (BFA) & the Real Food Campaign\, will present a 2-session Workshop on High Bionutrient Crop Production. \nNovember 1 & 2\, 2014 \n9:30am – 4:30 pm \nGarfield Park Conservatory \n300 N. Central Park Avenue – Community Classroom \nChicago\, IL 60624 \nCost: $150.00\, with Scholarship funds available for Farmers. \nRegister: Two Options – Online or Mail-In Registration found on the Workshops page of the BFA website (http://www.bionutrient.org/workshops) \nFor Scholarship information\, please contact Gary Neves\, Course Administrator\, Cell:  774-573-6804\, gary@bionutrient.org \nThe High Bionutrient Crop Production workshops are designed to inform and support participants to grasp and apply innovative and reliable principles and practices for producing more nutritious food crops that lead to healthier lives. The learning focus of the series includes soil biology\, mineralogy and energy dynamics. At the same time\, we intend to establish a relational infrastructure among growers that will provide the basis for increasing collaboration between them\, and also with the businesses and organizations that supply their needs and buy their products. \nEach session consists of a classroom-style discussion and hands-on demonstration and practice. Those participants who provide their email will also receive periodic e-newsletters to supplement the workshop presentations. Registrants will be expected to procure their own soil tests as desired\, and instruction for interpreting those will be covered during the workshop. \nFor Event Information:  please contact Dr. Shemuel Israel\, Co-leader of the Chicago Chapter of the Bionutrient Food Association and President of the North Lawndale Greening Committee – cell: 773-332-7887; or Annamaria Leon\, Director\, Education & Community Outreach cell: 414-339-5537\, or email at nlgreeningcommittee@gmail.com. \nHosted by the Chicago Chapter of the Bionutrient Food Association\, the North Lawndale Greening Committee\, and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/principles-protocols-and-practices-for-growing-high-quality-crops/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141108T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141957
CREATED:20141024T180747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141024T182522Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Backyard Chicken Care
DESCRIPTION:Offered 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.”  \nRegistration
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/basic-backyard-chicken-care/
LOCATION:Irving Park United Methodist Church\, 3801 N Keeler Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141957
CREATED:20141024T183340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141024T183930Z
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SUMMARY:Chicken Butchery
DESCRIPTION: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. Course fee includes a frozen soup chicken (from a USDA-inspected facility) to take home. \nRegistration
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicken-butchery/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141111T210000
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SUMMARY:AUA Fall Gathering: Cultivating Knowledge:
DESCRIPTION:Sharing Current Urban Ag Research Relevant to Your Garden or Farm \nLoyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability\, Seminar Room 123/124 \nThe night will include: \n\nPresentations on urban agriculture research being done in Chicago and how it applies to those growing food in the city\, including:\n\nChris Peterson on IES and higher education in urban agriculture\nDavid Lowenstein on pollinators and biocontrol\nJohn Taylor on urban plant varieties\nKellen Marshall on farmer knowledge and education survey\n\n\nTours and presentation on Loyola’s new sustainable agriculture program\nCommunity Slideshow-Show off your garden or farm! Send 1-4 photos and a brief description to info@auachicago.org by noon on Monday 11/10\nCommunity Potluck-Please bring a dish to share\, or if you don’t feel like cooking\, purchase food at IES’ Engrained Cafe\, who will be donating 10% of proceeds to AUA
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aua-fall-gathering-cultivating-knowledge/
LOCATION:Loyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability\, 6349 Kenmore Ave.\, Chicago \, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Surma":MAILTO:program@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141113T203000
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CREATED:20141024T182146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141024T182254Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Chicken Health Care
DESCRIPTION:Developed 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. \nPlease note that this is an advanced workshop for chicken keepers who are already experienced in basic care\, and who want to advance their knowledge and skills.  \nRegistration
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/urban-chicken-health-care/
LOCATION:Irving Park United Methodist Church\, 3801 N Keeler Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141957
CREATED:20141022T151729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141022T152209Z
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SUMMARY:Envisioning a Green World Transformed
DESCRIPTION:Presentations\, demonstrations\, and interactive exhibits will help you gain a well-rounded understanding of the many ways you can carry out an eco-friendly lifestyle in Chicago. Learn about local ventures in urban farming\, sustainable fashion\, DIY products\, zero waste initiatives\, responsible travel\, health & well being\, and community advocacy. Discover how these initiatives are possible and collect inside tips from industry leaders. Walk away with the resources to transform your lifestyle\, and opportunities to take action in Chicago. \nBuy tickets here. \nOrganic\, vegan\, and vegetarian lunch options are included. Student discounts available.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/envisioning-a-green-world-transformed/
LOCATION:Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum\, 2430 N Cannon Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141219
DTSTAMP:20260404T141957
CREATED:20141119T193933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141223T184014Z
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SUMMARY:Due date for NEEF Every Day Events grants
DESCRIPTION:Read more here.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/due-date-for-neef-every-day-events-grants/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141957
CREATED:20141203T155636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141203T160333Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline - Sow it Forward Grant
DESCRIPTION:The application deadline for our 2015 grant cycle is 5pm Eastern Time\, Friday January 9\, 2015. \nSow It Forward is the grants and partnership program of Kitchen Gardeners International. The grant is for nonprofit causes or organizations (schools\, 501c3s\, food banks\, community gardens\, colleges\, libraries\, prisons\, senior programs\, etc.) interested in starting or expanding food garden projects that are of general benefit to their community.  Past grantees include school gardens\, community gardens\, food bank gardens\, library gardens\, senior gardens\, prison gardens and homeless shelter gardens among others. \nFor our 2015 round of giving\, we expect to offer 100 full grants and roughly 60 partial grants. A full grant has a value $500 and normally consists of a cash grant of $300-400 with the remaining $100-$200 taking the form of seeds and gift certificates for garden supplies and KGI’s online garden planner. The partial grant normally has a value of $325 and consists of a $300 cash grant and $25 one-year subscription to KGI’sonline garden planner. There are no geographic limitations on what types of food garden projects will be considered.  Past grantees included projects from Portland\, Oregon to Pakistan and many places in between. Because of trade restrictions and international shipping fees\, garden projects from outside the US will only be eligible for partial grants.  \nThe application deadline for our 2015 grant cycle 5pm Eastern Time\, Friday January 9\, 2015. Only funding requests submitted through KGI’s online grant application will be considered for funding. We recommend that prospective applicants download and complete the Sow It Forward Application Prep Form (Word\, PDF) offline before starting their application online. This way you will have a version saved on your computer in case you have any trouble submitting the application online.  \nAny questions about the application process can be directed to Roger Doiron via email (roger@kgi.org) or phone (207.956.0606). For general issues related to using the KGI website\, please see our help pages.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/deadline-sow-it-forward-grant/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141957
CREATED:20150114T182426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150114T182426Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - 625 AT 6:25 SUSTENANCE: CHICAGO AND THE FOOD CHAIN
DESCRIPTION:In Sustenance: Chicago and the Food Chain\, photographers Amanda Rivkin and Heriberto T Quiroz document the realities of food access in Chicago through the eyes of children at home\, school\, and in their communities. The installation will be framed with a discussion of where Chicago sits in the world of global agriculture and the way in which innovative programs around the city are working to expand children’s relationships with nutrition and the complex economics of food production. \nJanuary 14th – February 28th\n625 N. Kingsbury St. Chicago\, IL\n625 Studio Gallery exhibitions are open during the week by appointment and on Saturdays 1:00 – 5:00 PM\ncontact us: info@artworksprojects.org \nOpening reception with comments by the photographers and WBEZ’s Monica Eng\n6:25 PM\nJanuary 14th\, 2015\nLet us know you are coming! RSVP@artworksprojects.org \nAbout 625 AT 6:25\n625 AT 6:25 is a new series of events held in the ART WORKS Projects studio gallery at 625 N. Kingsbury in Chicago. Launched in 2014\, the programming will include free exhibitions\, community conversations\, panel discussions\, film screenings\, concerts\, and more. Each event is designed to give audiences the opportunity to learn about and discuss a range of regional and global human rights topics and to consider how the arts are being used to address these issues. \nAnnouncing the Emerging Lens Program\nWith the inception of the 625 AT 6:25 series\, ART WORKS Projects has committed to providing an annual exhibition opportunity for a young photographer focused on documenting human rights and social justice challenges. Heriberto T Quiroz\, a Chicago-based photographer currently studying at Columbia College\, is the first photographer selected for the program. \nSave the Date: Beyond the School Lunch\, A Conversation & Workshop with Food will be held on February 28th. Click here to learn more and reserve tickets. \nThe 625 AT 6:25 2014/2015 series is made possible by the generous contributions of the following:\nFriedman Law Group\nFrost Lighting\nGourmet Gorilla\nPrintlab\nSawyer Agency\nUrban Innovations
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/opening-reception-625-at-625-sustenance-chicago-and-the-food-chain/
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ORGANIZER;CN="ART WORKS Projects":MAILTO:RSVP@artworksprojects.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150118T144500
DTSTAMP:20260404T141957
CREATED:20141212T213910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141212T213953Z
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SUMMARY:6th annual MLK Food Justice and Sustainability Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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 justice\, conservation and restoration. The goal of the weekend is to provide participants with powerful tools for change and a heightened motivation to work toward a greener\, more equitable and sustainable world. \nSchedule\n\nFriday\, January 16 at 7:30 p.m. Shabbat service followed by keynote address by Robert Nevel\, KAMII president and founder of its award winning\, nationally recognized Food Justice and Sustainability Program. \nSaturday\, January 17 at 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Community design workshop\, reception to follow.\nSunday\, January 18 at 10 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Workshops at 10 a.m.\, 11 a.m.\, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Complimentary lunch is served at noon.\n\nALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\nPlease register at kamii.org/MLK.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/6th-annual-mlk-food-justice-and-sustainability-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150201
DTSTAMP:20260404T141957
CREATED:20141203T154010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141203T154041Z
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SUMMARY:St. John Garden Club - Spring Forward 2016 - Pre-Sale Discount
DESCRIPTION:PRESALE DISCOUNT ENDS 1-31-15 \nLooking for support for an event we are offering in March 2016. Spring Forward 2016 is an event to support the gardening community. As a very small niche garden club we have been able to gain support from two speakers who will be at this event. Joe Lamp’l Growing a Greener World and Roger Swain of PBS The Victory Garden will both speak offer a q&a sessions and includes a menu dinner served by our host. Pre-sale tickets are $30 per ticket and we also offer sponsor ticket packages.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/st-john-garden-club-spring-forward-2016-pre-sale-discount/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141957
CREATED:20150209T164627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T164627Z
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SUMMARY:Weather Resilience Workshop: Austin
DESCRIPTION:The City of Chicago is hosting a series of neighborhood workshops to address the region’s resilience to incidents of extreme weather\, especially rainstorms that cause floods and related damage. The purpose of the workshops is to identify techniques and infrastructure improvements that foster sustainability and reduce damage to private and public property. Please attend to share ideas and concerns about the sustainability of your home\, business\, and neighborhood. Free to attend. Refreshments will be provided. \nMeetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. \n\nMonday\, Feb. 9 Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St.\nTuesday\, Feb. 10 North Lawndale Homan Sq. Park 3517 W. Arthington \nWednesday\, Feb. 11 Humboldt Park Humboldt Park 1400 N. Sacramento \nTuesday\, Feb. 17 Little Village St. Agnes of Bohemia Bishop Manz Hall 2658 S. Central Park \nWednesday\, Feb. 18 Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room 300 N. Central Park
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/weather-resilience-workshop-austin/
LOCATION:Austin Town Hall Park\, 5610 W. Lake St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141957
CREATED:20150209T164954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T164954Z
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SUMMARY:Weather Resilience Workshop: North Lawndale
DESCRIPTION:The City of Chicago is hosting a series of neighborhood workshops to address the region’s resilience to incidents of extreme weather\, especially rainstorms that cause floods and related damage. The purpose of the workshops is to identify techniques and infrastructure improvements that foster sustainability and reduce damage to private and public property. Please attend to share ideas and concerns about the sustainability of your home\, business\, and neighborhood. Free to attend. Refreshments will be provided. \nMeetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. \n\nMonday\, Feb. 9 Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St.\nTuesday\, Feb. 10 North Lawndale Homan Sq. Park 3517 W. Arthington \nWednesday\, Feb. 11 Humboldt Park Humboldt Park 1400 N. Sacramento \nTuesday\, Feb. 17 Little Village St. Agnes of Bohemia Bishop Manz Hall 2658 S. Central Park \nWednesday\, Feb. 18 Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room 300 N. Central Park
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/weather-resilience-workshop-north-lawndale/
LOCATION:Homan Square Park\, 3517 W Arthington\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150209T165247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T165322Z
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SUMMARY:Weather Resilience Workshop: Humboldt Park
DESCRIPTION:The City of Chicago is hosting a series of neighborhood workshops to address the region’s resilience to incidents of extreme weather\, especially rainstorms that cause floods and related damage. The purpose of the workshops is to identify techniques and infrastructure improvements that foster sustainability and reduce damage to private and public property. Please attend to share ideas and concerns about the sustainability of your home\, business\, and neighborhood. Free to attend. Refreshments will be provided. \nMeetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. \n\nMonday\, Feb. 9 Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St.\nTuesday\, Feb. 10 North Lawndale Homan Sq. Park 3517 W. Arthington \nWednesday\, Feb. 11 Humboldt Park Humboldt Park 1400 N. Sacramento \nTuesday\, Feb. 17 Little Village St. Agnes of Bohemia Bishop Manz Hall 2658 S. Central Park \nWednesday\, Feb. 18 Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room 300 N. Central Park
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/weather-resilience-workshop-humboldt-park/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park\, 1400 N. Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150214T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150203T160606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150203T160639Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Urban Livestock Expo
DESCRIPTION:In search of a fun and informative Valentine’s Day excursion? What says “I love ewe” better than taking your date to the third annual Urban Livestock Expo? Angelic Organics Learning Center\, Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA)\, and the Chicagoland Chicken Enthusiasts will present the 3rd Annual Urban Livestock Expo on February 14. \nThe Expo offers new and experienced keepers of urban livestock the chance to learn about caring for a variety of animals\, and to network with each other. Presenters with expertise raising chickens\, ducks\, quails\, rabbits\, bees\, and goats will introduce visitors to primary needs of each\, highlighting issues to consider and steps to take in preparation for keeping livestock in the city. \nFREE! All are welcome \nEXPO SCHEDULE\n9:30AM-10:00AM\nRegistration \n10:00AM-12:30PM\n-Info sessions on chickens\, rabbits\, quails\, ducks\, goats\, & bees\n-Tours of Barn & Aquaponics Center \n12:30PM-1:00PM\nBrowse Info Tables
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/3rd-annual-urban-livestock-expo/
LOCATION:Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences\, 3857 W 111th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Volunteer Opp.,Workshop/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150209T165602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T165602Z
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SUMMARY:Weather Resilience Workshop: Little Village
DESCRIPTION:The City of Chicago is hosting a series of neighborhood workshops to address the region’s resilience to incidents of extreme weather\, especially rainstorms that cause floods and related damage. The purpose of the workshops is to identify techniques and infrastructure improvements that foster sustainability and reduce damage to private and public property. Please attend to share ideas and concerns about the sustainability of your home\, business\, and neighborhood. Free to attend. Refreshments will be provided. \nMeetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. \n\nMonday\, Feb. 9 Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St.\nTuesday\, Feb. 10 North Lawndale Homan Sq. Park 3517 W. Arthington \nWednesday\, Feb. 11 Humboldt Park Humboldt Park 1400 N. Sacramento \nTuesday\, Feb. 17 Little Village St. Agnes of Bohemia Bishop Manz Hall 2658 S. Central Park \nWednesday\, Feb. 18 Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room 300 N. Central Park
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/weather-resilience-workshop-little-village/
LOCATION:St. Agnes of Bohemia Bishop Manz Hall\, 2658 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150209T165838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T165838Z
UID:15320-1424282400-1424289600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Weather Resilience Workshop: Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:The City of Chicago is hosting a series of neighborhood workshops to address the region’s resilience to incidents of extreme weather\, especially rainstorms that cause floods and related damage. The purpose of the workshops is to identify techniques and infrastructure improvements that foster sustainability and reduce damage to private and public property. Please attend to share ideas and concerns about the sustainability of your home\, business\, and neighborhood. Free to attend. Refreshments will be provided. \nMeetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. \n\nMonday\, Feb. 9 Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St.\nTuesday\, Feb. 10 North Lawndale Homan Sq. Park 3517 W. Arthington \nWednesday\, Feb. 11 Humboldt Park Humboldt Park 1400 N. Sacramento \nTuesday\, Feb. 17 Little Village St. Agnes of Bohemia Bishop Manz Hall 2658 S. Central Park \nWednesday\, Feb. 18 Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room 300 N. Central Park
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/weather-resilience-workshop-garfield-park/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room\,  300 N. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150209T162114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T162114Z
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad – The Chicago Calumet Connection
DESCRIPTION:Looking to shake your winter blues? \nJoin the Historic Pullman Garden Club and the Historic Pullman Foundation for: \n“The Underground Railroad – The Chicago Calumet Connection”\nA presentation by historian Paul Petraitis \nThis free event is open to everyone and refreshments will be served. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/the-underground-railroad-the-chicago-calumet-connection/
LOCATION:Historic Pullman Visitor Center\, 614 East 113th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60628\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Pullman Garden Club":MAILTO:historicpullmangardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150225T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150218T162927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150218T162927Z
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SUMMARY:Learn More about the Community Roots Demonstration Garden
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to learn more about plans for a combination community/demonstration garden in Skinner Park\, and to meet other people interested in growing food together.\nThe Community Roots Demonstration Garden\, planned to be built this spring in Skinner Park\, will be an outdoor classroom space that will provide Chicagoans of all ages greater access to gardening education. Designed for both kids and families who want to learn more about growing their own food\, the site will be able to host a range of workshops highlighting native species\, pollinating plants\, composting\, rainwater harvesting\, season extending techniques\, and a variety of other topics that help inform and excite both seasoned and novice gardeners. The outdoor classroom will serve as a central hub for Chicago Park District-sponsored garden education\, as well as opening itself to garden groups and educators to host their own workshops and events. \nOverall\, this project was proposed as a way of highlighting the incredible diversity of experiences that gardening has to offer – in both growing methods and in community & youth engagement techniques. While focusing in large part on growing fresh produce\, the garden also plans to feature fruit trees and berries\, native plantings and digging beds. Further\, a variety of styles of raised beds and planters will be featured\, and different areas of the garden will serve to teach visitors about a variety of topics from healing and sensory plants to companion planting\, rainwater harvesting\, insects\, and more. \nHalf of the garden space will be dedicated to community gardening\, and the remaining half for teaching and learning – with the hopes that excess produce on the “demonstration side” will be donated to a local food pantry or organization in need.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/learn-more-about-the-community-roots-demonstration-garden/
LOCATION:Skinner West Elementary School\, 1260 West Adams Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150209T180644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T180715Z
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SUMMARY:Windy City Harvest: Seed Starting for Edibles
DESCRIPTION:Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse\nRosario Maldonado\, Apprenticeship & Corps Sales Coordinator\n$39\nIn this workshop\, we’ll cover seed starting dates for edibles\, container format options\, organic soil mixes\, how to create ideal conditions and trouble shoot. You will learn different techniques for starting your own vegetable transplants as well as how to use our favorite\, the soil-block maker\, a sustainable method for starting seeds. You will leave this workshop with 12 soil blocks you make of a green of your choice – chard\, collards or kale. Bring a shoe box or tray to carry your starts home in!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/windy-city-harvest-seed-starting-for-edibles/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150223T182917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150223T182917Z
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SUMMARY:Edible Landscape Redesign Project at The Plant
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the volunteer kickoff meeting for creating an Edible Landscape garden at The Plant. This will be a demonstration garden including signage and more information on the web.  This project will promote converting a front lawn\, any area\, to an edible landscape.  REGISTER HERE \nThe is part of the Chicago Demonstration Gardens project.  This is a collaborative effort by groups in Back of the Yards and Woodlawn to create various types of demonstration gardens.  Types of gardens will include high-impact\, low-maintenance flowerbeds\, native plant species\, pollinator habitats and edible landscapes.  We need experienced gardeners to help with consulting on these project.  Even if you are not nearby these locations\, we would welcome your assistance to select appropriate plants\, etc.  For more information or to volunteer\, please contact Bill Morrisett\, morrisett@midwestcyber.com.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/edible-landscape-redesign-project-at-the-plant/
LOCATION:The Plant\,  1400 W. 46th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Morrisett":MAILTO:morrisett@midwestcyber.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150302
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150114T210856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150203T165400Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Logo Design Contest: Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:EXTENDED —  New Submission Deadline: March 1\, 2015 \nExhibition & Voting: March 5-10\, 2015 \nAttention all local artists and designers! Lend your skills to develop a stellar logo for the newest resource for Chicago’s community gardeners: the CCGA! Submit your design to be displayed at the CCGA’s 2015 Annual Conference. CCGA members will vote on the designs at the meeting and via social media. The design with the most votes on March 10 will become our new logo. The artist of the winning logo will be awarded with a Lifetime CCGA Membership. Join us! \nYour application must include the three following elements: \n\nLogo Design\nArtist Statement\nCopyright Agreement\n\nSend these three files to Amy at logo@chicagocommunitygardens.org no later than February 16th. Guidelines for these files are described below. \nQuestions? Email Amy at logo@chicagocommunitygardens.org or call her at 312-925-2148. \n \n\nLogo\nLogo Requirements – printable version\nRequirements: \n\nInclude the acronym CCGA and the full name “Chicago Community Gardeners Association”. These elements should work together and also function independently.\nReflect the idea that CCGA members live and garden in all areas of the city. We celebrate the diversity of Chicago’s gardening projects.\nProvide your design as vector artwork (.AI or .EPS format)\n\n\nArtist Statement\nArtist Statement Requirements – printable version\nRequirements: \n\nFormatted for a single sheet of 8.5″x11″ paper\, with 1” margins on the top and sides and a 1.5” margin on the bottom\nTitle – 24 pt font\nArtist’s Name – 12 pt font\nIf desired\, include contact information: web site and email (please do not include personal address or phone number) – 12 pt font\nStatement should be 375 words maximum – 12 pt font\nSave in PDF format\nUse natural language – write as you would talk!\n\nSuggestions for content: \n\nYour philosophy and approach to working\nYour technique\nMeaning of your design\nSymbols\, metaphors\, analogies\nThemes and underlying messages\nLife experiences and influences on your work\n\n\nCopyright Agreement\nSign\, scan\, and return this form.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-logo-design-contest-submission-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150216T163839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T174939Z
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Peterson Garden Project Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Whether you saved seeds from plants grown in your garden\, have leftover new or used seed packets\, or are looking for seeds\, the 6th Annual Peterson Garden Project Seed Swap in the place to be! You never know what you will find – gardeners are generous people\, after all. Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones as we all get excited about growing together in 2015! \nWe’ll have seeds to give away from companies like Botanical Interests Seed Packets\, Renee’s Garden Seeds and Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company\, as well as items for sale\, like our Fearless Food Gardening Book and gear from The Seed Keeper Company \nInterested in getting involved with our Seed Saving Garden\, where we grow out seeds for planting in our Grow2Give beds? We’re looking for people with all levels of gardening and seed saving experience. Check out the FAQ and sign up sheet at the swap! \nAfter the swap\, join us in the auditorium for a film screening of Seeds of Time. \nThis event is free\, but please register if you would like to reserve your seat at the film screening. \n#SeedSwapDay
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/6th-annual-peterson-garden-project-seed-swap/
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Sale,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150114T200226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150306T190436Z
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SUMMARY:THIS IS CCGA - 3rd Annual Gathering
DESCRIPTION:When and where is the Gathering?\nMarch 7th\, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm (Doors open at 8:30 am\, Welcome kicks off at 9:30 am) \nWest Town Academy \n534 N Sacramento Blvd\, Chicago\, IL 60612 \n(Across the street from the Center for Green Technology) \n \nThe 3rd Annual Spring Gathering of the Chicago Community Gardeners Association will highlight the most powerful resource available to Chicago’s gardeners: each other. You are formally invited both to bask in the benefits gathered by your fellow gardeners and to become part of this important team. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nWhat will happen at the Gathering?\nThere will be lots of action to pack into the 4-hour conference\, all centered on sharing and eliciting creative approaches to common community gardening challenges and opportunities. Based on gardener feedback\, we’ll continue the tradition of holding an array of expert-facilitated workshops. We’ll also have a garden gear raffle\, and get a tour of the CCGA website. All that plus a light lunch. \nExactly what gardener-led workshops are you offering this year?\nHere are the topics: \n\n\nCreative Community Building in Community Gardens\nA healthy vibrant community garden is one where people feel involved\, engaged\, and joyful\, whether they are gardeners or not. Community gardens are ideal places for communities to gather for fun\, for social justice\, for fellowship. To think outside the flower box\, come to this session where community gardeners will share creative ways they have activated community gardening space beyond gardening.\nCommunity Gardens as Message Sites for Soil and Water Security\nThe United Nations General Assembly designated 2015 for yearlong soil celebrations\, as a way to increase understanding of the importance of soil for food security and essential ecosystem functions. Join this session to discuss how community gardens are urgent and essential social places for understanding the importance of soil and water in everyday life. Community gardeners can leverage community gardens as important dissemination stations for messaging the crucial role that soil and water play in global health.\nBuilding Garden Structures\nThis session walks participants through building trellises and compost bins in a unique\, hands-on way. Participants will build these structures and learn about their usefulness in the garden.\nEdible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist\nFruit trees\, berry bushes\, brambles and more. Learn how to apply the basic principles of permaculture to create an edible perennial landscape in your community garden. Often referred to as “forest gardening” or “food forests”\, panel presenters will discuss how these principles are being applied to private\, small backyards\, to community gardens in Chicago vacant lots\, and to large school campuses to create lush\, bountiful\, and low maintenance gardens\nDigging in – Transforming Garden Conflict into Constructive Growth\nConflict in a community garden can be disheartening\, especially when the words “community garden” strike up images of everyone working together in harmony. However\, conflict is a natural part of relationships and can be quite transformative. This interactive session will explore creative approaches to transforming conflict in which we view conflict as a valuable opportunity to grow and increase our understanding of ourselves and others. The session will offer resources that can hopefully strengthen and build not only your garden team\, but other teams in your life\, as well. Narrative mediation is a resource that helps us think of conflicts as a story and opens possibilities to growing new stories of relationships we prefer. Appreciative Inquiry provides a shift from traditional problem solving to envisioning possibilities for the future based upon appreciating and valuing what we are doing well. These approaches do not ignore conflict or problems\, but rather recognize conflict as a desire for something else. This workshop will be facilitated by Kristin Bodiford\, who teaches in both the Masters of Conflict Resolution and Graduate School of Social Work programs at Dominican University\nSpring Preparation and Planting Tips\nSpring is an exciting time- seeds are started\, soil warms up\, garden teams come together. This session explores the ways in which gardeners can kick off spring\, whether by seed starting\, garden clean up\, or knowing how to get a volunteer crew lined up for a big work day.\n\n\n \nConference Agenda (tentative)\n8:30 am- Doors Open\, Check In\, and Last Minute Registration Begins \n\nReceive name tag and raffle number for Garden Gear Raffle\nSign up for two workshops [LINK]. Each workshop will be included in both sessions.\nSign up to be on one of CCGA’s action committees (next formal CCGA meeting set for April 11\, 2015 @ the Center for Green Technology)\nSurf the Chicago Community Gardening Association Website in the Computer Classrooms\n\n9:30 am- Welcome from Interim CCGA Steering Committee \n10:00 am to 10:50 am – Networking Workshops Session One \n11:00 am to 11:50 am- Networking Workshops Session Two \n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch\, Exhibits\, Raffle (raffle tickets pulled at 12:30 — must be present to win)\, Neighborhood Networking/ Alliancing \nWhat has CCGA done since last year’s Gathering?\nTons! In addition to the Gathering\, we held seasonal workshops\, distributed thousands of free perennials and bulbs\, and more\, helping hundreds of gardeners make their dreams grow. Check out the full list of our 2014 accomplishments. \nThis sounds great! Sign me up! How do I register\, and how much does it cost?\nPlease register online (insert link to google form) for this conference by March 1\, 2015 to reserve your space. Entrance fee to this conference is on a sliding scale — please pay what you can (recommended donation is $10\, to cover lunch cost). \nIs there any other way I can contribute?\nSure! We’re a volunteer-run organization\, and we need you. The Steering Committee invites you to volunteer to give CCGA a hand during the entire year — to help with the workshops\, plant giveaways\, and event organizing\, and to suggest sites and activities. We’ll be organizing volunteers at the March 7th gathering and will also soon accept volunteers at the website. \nThe 3nd Annual Conference of Chicago’s Community Gardeners will be a day for connecting\, learning\, sharing ideas\, and working together to grow strong roots for the future of community gardening in Chicago. Space is limited\, so please register early. We hope to see you there!\nSincerely\, \nThe CCGA Interim Steering Committee
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/save-the-date-the-third-annual-ccga-gathering/
LOCATION:Greater West Town Training Partnership\, 500 N. Sacramento Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150209T180911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T180911Z
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SUMMARY:Windy City Harvest: Small Farm Season Extension
DESCRIPTION:Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse\nBritt Calendo\, Windy City Harvest PCC wellness farm coordinator.\n$39 \nLearn how to extend your spring or fall growing season to 9-months or even year round production. Explore what crops and varieties perform best in Chicago. Specific techniques will be covered such as using row cover\, building simple low tunnels and cold frames or even creating protected cultivation in a hoophouse. This workshop includes a hands-on basic low tunnel build out activity. This workshop is instructed by Britt Calendo\, WCH PCC Wellness Farm Coordinator.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/windy-city-harvest-small-farm-season-extension/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150223T171930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150223T171930Z
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SUMMARY:Honeybees and Horticulture
DESCRIPTION:Free Adult Workshop: Honeybees and Horticulture\nBeekeeping is an ancient craft\, practiced in all world cultures except the arctic. Deep respect is acquired from learning about what bees and other migrating animals eat in our neighborhoods. Foraging only nectar and pollen\, honeybees produce clean\, healthy food that embodies our environment in taste\, texture and beauty. Prairie remnants provide an amazing pallet of perennials and annual wild flowers that many of us don’t recognize. The presentation will show the trees\, shrubs and other flowering plants that are essential for insect health and which abound in the Chicago region in restoration prairies\, neglected lots\, and local backyards. Presented by Michael Thompson\, Farm Manager\, Chicago Honey Co-op.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/honeybees-and-horticulture/
LOCATION:Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Washington St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael S. Thompson%2C Chicago Honey Co-Op":MAILTO:michael.honeycoop@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150308T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150308T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150305T175138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150305T175244Z
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday Supper
DESCRIPTION:On Second Sundays join Mindful Living for supper & socializing. We’ll have yummy food\, a cash bar\, and sweet tunes. It’s also free (donations are accepted) and everyone is welcome so bring a pal and arrive hungry!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/second-sunday-supper/
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mindful Living":MAILTO:mindfullivingchicago@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141958
CREATED:20150209T181410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T181651Z
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SUMMARY:Windy City Harvest: Home-Scale Aquaponics
DESCRIPTION:Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse\nAndy McGhee\, Windy City Harvest aquaponics coordinator
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/windy-city-harvest-home-scale-aquaponics/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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