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SUMMARY:National Seed Swap Day
DESCRIPTION:Today is National Seed Swap Day! \nFind an event near you at Extension’s interactive map.\ngo.illinois.edu/SeedSwaps \nto have your event added to the map\, please email Sarah at sbatka@illinois.edu or call 217-300-8636
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/national-seed-swap-day/
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154627
CREATED:20250106T193351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T193351Z
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SUMMARY:Food Safety for Community Gardens - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Food Safety Workshop Flyer
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/food-safety-for-community-gardens-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154627
CREATED:20250124T164857Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Ag Resources Winter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with NRCS\, FSA\, and Illinois Extension\, we will host an in-person Winter Workshop on February 5th to connect urban farmers to available resources and celebrate the IAM-Chi Grant Kick-Off for 2025.  \nCome learn about what the Farm Service Agency (FSA)\, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, Illinois Extension\,  Advocates for Urban Agriculture\, Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District\, The Conservation Fund\, and other partner organizations can do to support your urban ag operation. You will meet the USDA’s Urban Team\, learn of Financial Assistance Programs\, partner organizations\, and how to apply for the IAM-Chi Grant Program. Lunch will not be provided. \nRegister Here! \n\nThis event will be an opportunity to network and reconnect with other urban farmers and learn about the IAM-Chi program and other USDA resources for urban growers\, hosted at Eden Place Farms\, 4911 S Shields Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60609 from 9:30 am – 1 pm. \nIf you have any questions\, contact Jesse Schaffer at Jschaff@illinois.edu
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/urban-ag-resources-winter-workshop/
LOCATION:Eden Place\, 4911 S Shields\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154627
CREATED:20250106T174524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T174524Z
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SUMMARY:Stateline Fruit and Veg Conference - Rockford
DESCRIPTION:University of Illinois Extension is excited to present the 29th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference at NIU-Rockford in Rockford\, Illinois. This conference addresses common issues facing fruit and vegetable growers\, hoping to provide the most up-to-date information to ensure a successful growing season and business.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/stateline-fruit-and-veg-conference-rockford/
LOCATION:NIU Rockford Conference Center\, 8500 E State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154627
CREATED:20250111T235754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T000251Z
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SUMMARY:February CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \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-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154627
CREATED:20250106T171223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T171223Z
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SUMMARY:School and Community Garden Training - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:School and Community Garden Training 2025\nThis free three-part training series will help you gain the knowledge and confidence to start your school or community garden! Join Illinois Extension educators in Cook County to jump-start your garden planning. Attendance at all three sessions is highly recommended for new gardens requesting on-site assistance from Illinois Extension in Cook County.\nRegistration is free but required.\nLearn more at go.illinois.edu/gardentraining2025 \nFebruary 25\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Introduction\, Getting Started\, and Volunteer Engagement\nMarch 4\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Vegetable Gardening\nMarch 11\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Ornamental Gardens and Curriculum
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/school-and-community-garden-training-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154627
CREATED:20250106T172006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T172006Z
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SUMMARY:School and Community Garden Training - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:School and Community Garden Training 2025\nThis free three-part training series will help you gain the knowledge and confidence to start your school or community garden! Join Illinois Extension educators in Cook County to jump-start your garden planning. Attendance at all three sessions is highly recommended for new gardens requesting on-site assistance from Illinois Extension in Cook County.\nRegistration is free but required.\nLearn more at go.illinois.edu/gardentraining2025 \nFebruary 25\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Introduction\, Getting Started\, and Volunteer Engagement\nMarch 4\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Vegetable Gardening\nMarch 11\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Ornamental Gardens and Curriculum
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/school-and-community-garden-training-zoom-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154627
CREATED:20250225T201105Z
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SUMMARY:Busting Soil with Slum Busters - North Lawndale
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 8\, 2025 1:00 PM –  3:00 PM CT \n\nSlum Busters Historical Garden\, 1954 S Trumbull Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60623 \n\nHosted by Slum Busters \nJoin Slum Busters for a discussion and live demonstration on how healthy soil can improve our overall lifestyle through our senses\, On Saturday\, March 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Each participant can expect their own planting equipment\, soil\, seeds\, index card\, and writing materials.  \nPlease REGISTER at https://secure.everyaction.com/CMgL0A_UjUKpLzNZFGdFUw2 \nIf any questions or concerns please contact ShiRita Robinson at shirita.robinson1@gmail.com
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/busting-soil-with-slum-busters-north-lawndale/
LOCATION:Slum Busters Garden\, 1954 S Trumbull Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154627
CREATED:20250106T172246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T195009Z
UID:36813-1741716000-1741723200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:School and Community Garden Training - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:School and Community Garden Training 2025\nThis free three-part training series will help you gain the knowledge and confidence to start your school or community garden! Join Illinois Extension educators in Cook County to jump-start your garden planning. Attendance at all three sessions is highly recommended for new gardens requesting on-site assistance from Illinois Extension in Cook County.\nRegistration is free but required.\nLearn more at go.illinois.edu/gardentraining2025 \nFebruary 25\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Introduction\, Getting Started\, and Volunteer Engagement\nMarch 4\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Vegetable Gardening\nMarch 11\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Ornamental Gardens and Curriculum
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/school-and-community-garden-training-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154627
CREATED:20250215T151341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T151341Z
UID:36985-1741784400-1741788000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:March Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:March Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners\n\nChicago Grows Food is hosting a monthly event that will be a space to learn from an expert about what to focus on each month in your garden. Additionally\, this is an opportunity to engage and grow with the gardening community. Come with questions or listen to others. Either way we will be here to chat.us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/whc9WmHzTCuwvXWyuhcXnQ
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/march-lunch-grow-conversations-with-conservationists-and-gardeners/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Grows Food":MAILTO:chicagogrowsfood@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154627
CREATED:20250106T195718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T195718Z
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SUMMARY:Jr. Master Gardener Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Jr. Master Gardener Facilitator Workshop\nSaturday March 15\, 9 am – 4 pm\nDan Ryan Woods Pavilion\, 87/Western Ave\, Chicago \nLearn how to implement the Jr. Master Gardener program in your classroom or community setting and receive your Food Handler Certification. \n$30 Register at https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/junior-master-gardener-train-the-trainer-workshop \n2025 JMG Workshop Flyer
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/jr-master-gardener-facilitator-training/
LOCATION:dan ryan woods Pavillion\, 8700 S Western Ave\, Chicago
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154627
CREATED:20250310T232648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T232658Z
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SUMMARY:Planting for Pollinators in Small Spaces Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You can help pollinators even if you have limited space!  Three hands-on community gardeners will share their considerable experience planting Chicago parkways\, corner gardens\, containers\, and other small spaces. The CCGA Resources team will distribute free packets of seeds for easy to grow\, pollinator-friendly annual flowers\, as well as pollinator-friendly annuals. \nWHERE: The Community Room at the Garfield Park Conservatory\, 300 North Central Park in Chicago \nWHEN:  10:00am – 11:30am on Saturday\, March 15\, 2025 \nQUESTIONS: Please email CCGA Resources member Mamie Gray: mamiegray2012@gmail.com \nTo register\, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUs8r7heDu7VI3Hkboj5mnwEK0cUXxeuaarfnYiRj7TDYxtg/viewform
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/planting-for-pollinators-in-small-spaces-workshop/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room\,  300 N. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154627
CREATED:20250111T235923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T003900Z
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SUMMARY:March CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Update:\nThe March 18 2025 meeting will be a hybrid format. You may join us in person at the Richard M. Daley Branch\, Chicago Public Library\, 733 N Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60612 or on Zoom at\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82680460687?pwd=YlJjbFdDUjVwMWp4Sm5FbytrUjhiUT09\nMeeting ID: 826 8046 0687\nPasscode: CCGA\nDial in number:   312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 826 8046 0687\nPasscode: 412128 \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \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-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154627
CREATED:20250106T191801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T191801Z
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SUMMARY:Gardeners Exchange Extravaganza - Morgan Park
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Gardeners Exchange Extravaganza will take place March 22\, 10 am – 2 pmMorgan Park Presbyterian Church\, 110/Longwood\, Chicago \nBring your family and your garden tools\, seeds\, and stories to swap with other gardeners. It’s free to attend and you can drop in at any time. For Questions\, Rev. Linda Wygant graceseedsministry@gmail.com
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/gardeners-exchange-extravaganza-morgan-park/
LOCATION:morgan park presbyterian church\, 2017 W 110th Place\, Chicago\, 60643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Grace Seeds Ministry":MAILTO:graceseedsministry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154627
CREATED:20250316T210226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T210226Z
UID:37052-1742644800-1742652000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Rituals of Remembering - Austin
DESCRIPTION:Rituals of Remembering Event\nLooking Towards Light  March 22\, 12-2 PMMercy Garden of Peace and Healing4910 W Quincy StChicago\, IL 60644Rituals of Remembering is a creative workshop series in Mercy Garden of Peace & Healing designed and led by interdisciplinary artist Alyssa Martinez (aka A.Martinez) that aims to deepen our experience of remembering departed loved ones through group discussion and art activities. Join us for this beautiful event! RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/rituals-of-remembering..
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/rituals-of-remembering-austin/
LOCATION:Mercy Garden of Peace and Healing\, 4910 W Quincy Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60644\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250112T193417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T193417Z
UID:36920-1742734800-1742747400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:MidFex Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n2025 Grafting Workshop Sunday March 23 – Midwest Fruit Explorers \n  \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/midfex-grafting-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250316T020006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T020006Z
UID:37040-1743242400-1743247800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Community Garden Kick Off and Seed Distribution - Blue Island
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-garden-kick-off-and-seed-distribution-blue-island/
LOCATION:Blue Island Public Library\, 2433 York Road\, Blue Island\, IL\, 60406\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250323T154734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T154734Z
UID:37061-1743256800-1743262200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Seed Starting - Blue Island or Virtual
DESCRIPTION:FREE Seed Starting Workshop \nSat March 29\, 2 – 3:30 pm\n@ Hope Center\n2552 135th St\, Blue Island\, IL or attend virtually\n RSVP now to grab your free kit & start your garden with confidence! \n\n\nRSVP Here: https://forms.office.com/r/TDZf60xNMA
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-starting-blue-island-or-virtual/
LOCATION:Hope Center\, 2552 135th St\, Blue Island\, IL\, 60406\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250323T162706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T163314Z
UID:37066-1743328800-1743343200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Day & Seed Swap - Englewood
DESCRIPTION:Sun March 30\, 2025\nCedillo’s Fresh Produce\, 325 W 70th Pl\, Chicago\, IL 60621 \nVolunteering on Farm 10 am – 12 noon.\n(Please wear closed toed shoes\, comfy + warm clothing\, and bring sunblock + a water bottle.) \nSeed Swap 12 noon – 2 pm\nBelow is a list of the seeds that will be provided to kick off the swapping: \n🫘 VEGETABLES 🌽\n– Bloody butcher corn\n– Blue hopi corn\n– Vermicelli squash\n– Northern pinto beans\n– Black beans\n– Luffa\n– Dwarf canton pak choi\n– Thai hot pepper\n– Purple pinger hot pepper\n🌿 HERBS 🪴\n– Triple moss curled parsley\n– Italian giant parsley\n– Greek oregano\n– Dwarf greek basil\n– Basil mix\n– French thyme\n– Broadleaf sage\n🌻 FLOWERS🪻\n– Radio calendula\n– Calendula mix\n– Cosmos mix\n– Teddy bear sunflower
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/volunteer-day-seed-swap-englewood/
LOCATION:Cedillo’s Fresh Produce\, 325 W 70th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250316T024631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T031844Z
UID:37044-1743840000-1743854400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Native Shrub Give Away - Kenwood
DESCRIPTION:Kenwood Academy High School Native Shrub Give Away\nSaturday\, April 5th from 8am – 12 noon\n5015 S Blackstone Ave\, Chicago\nhttp://bit.ly/3Don3Be
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/native-shrub-give-away-kenwood/
LOCATION:Kenwood Academy\, 5015 S Blackstone Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250316T032724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T032922Z
UID:37048-1743854400-1743865200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Native Tree Give Away  - Hegewisch
DESCRIPTION:Saturday April 5th from Noon – 3 PM\nGeorge Washington High School\n3535 E 114th St.\nChicago \nSelect from Chestnut\, Hazelnut\, Pecan or American Plum\nbit.ly/GWHSTrees25
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/native-tree-give-away-hegewisch/
LOCATION:George Washington High School\, 3535 E 114th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60617\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250215T151546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T151546Z
UID:36986-1744200000-1744203600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:April Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:April Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners\n\nChicago Grows Food is hosting a monthly event that will be a space to learn from an expert about what to focus on each month in your garden. Additionally\, this is an opportunity to engage and grow with the gardening community. Come with questions or listen to others. Either way we will be here to chat.us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/whc9WmHzTCuwvXWyuhcXnQ
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/april-lunch-grow-conversations-with-conservationists-and-gardeners/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Grows Food":MAILTO:chicagogrowsfood@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250407T171504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T171521Z
UID:37082-1744448400-1744453800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Spring Distribution
DESCRIPTION:CCGA Spring Distribution\nApril 12th – 9am\nWhere: African Garden – 1245 S Central Park Ave\nWho: Community Gardens Only (including school gardens & parkways)\nWhat: Spring ornamentals\, rosemary plants\, seed potatoes (Yukon Gold)\, burlap\, coffee chaff\nCost: $10 registration fee per community garden\nQuestions: email Mamie Grey at mamiegray2012@gmail.com\nTo register\, click link: https://forms.gle/mgpi5xuruNZaXniP6
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/37082/
LOCATION:African Heritage Garden\, 1245 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250407T174502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T174502Z
UID:37086-1744455600-1744470000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Seed Swap and Plant Sale - Back of the Yards
DESCRIPTION:Seed Swap and Plant Sale\nSat April 12th\, 11-3pm\nPlant Chicago’s farmers market at 4432 S. Ashland\, Chicago\nIn addition to lots and lots of seeds\, we’ll also have seedlings for sale:\nGreens: Brussel Sprouts\, Prizm Kale\, Scarlet Kale\, Broccoli Raab\, Red Cabbage\, Iceberg Lettuce\n​Tomatoes: Rosso\, Roma\, Big Yummy\, Sungold\, Rainbow Heirloom mix\n​Peppers: Banana\, Violet Sparkle\, Crimson Bell\, Habanero\, Nacho Jalapeno\, Purple Pinger. Thai\, Cayenne\, Paper Lantern\, Aji Sopa\, Bulldog\n​Flowers: Solar Flashback Calendula\, Zinnia Mix\, White Antique Strawflower\, Figaro Dahlia\, Sparky Marigold
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-swap-and-plant-sale-back-of-the-yards/
ORGANIZER;CN="Plant Chicago":MAILTO:info@plantchicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250407T175757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T175757Z
UID:37090-1744459200-1744466400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Seed Swap - UIC
DESCRIPTION:Join the UIC Heritage Garden for the annual Spring Seed Swap! We invite gardeners\, organizations\, and community members interested in learning more about gardening\, environmental sustainability\, and social justice. Anyone can come to share knowledge\, stories\, and resources with others\, and make new friends from around the city.  \nAdmission is free! Masks are encouraged. Participants do not need to bring seeds to attend. \nDate: Saturday April 12th\, 2025\nTime: 12 pm – 2 pm\nLocation: UIC Latino Cultural Center\, Lecture Center B2\, 803 S Morgan Street \nTo RSVP  https://go.uic.edu/SeedSwap25 \n​​For access needs or questions\, email heritagegarden.uic@gmail.com or call 312-996-3143. All audiences are welcome. Paid parking available. The space is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-swap-uic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250112T000058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T202711Z
UID:36864-1744740000-1744743600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:April CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nThe April 15\, 2025 Meeting will be hybrid\, you may attend: \nin person at Woodson Regional Library\, 9525 S Halsted\, Chicago  \nvirtually via Zoom\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82680460687?pwd=YlJjbFdDUjVwMWp4Sm5FbytrUjhiUT09\nMeeting ID: 826 8046 0687 \nPhone Call in number:   312 626 6799 \nMeeting ID: 826 8046 0687\nPasscode: 412128 \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \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-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250215T150433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T174655Z
UID:36991-1745661600-1745672400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration & Seed Swap - Austin
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Earth this year with BUILD Chicago. This FREE\, family friendly event will feature a seed swap\, resource fair\, One Earth Collective film screening\, DJ\, Bike Raffle and fix it clinic\, Cooking Demo\, art projects and more! \nThe 11 am film screening of Cafeteria Man requires separate registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafeteria-man-build-chicago-tickets-1260018251509 \nContact Kesiah Bascom at kesiahbascom@buildchciago.org for more information.  \n  \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/earth-day-celebration-seed-swap/
LOCATION:BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W Harrison Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60644\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250410T131735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T131735Z
UID:37078-1746266400-1746284400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Norwood Park Backyard Plant Sale & Sustainable Garden Tour 🌱
DESCRIPTION:Discover a hidden gem in historic Norwood Park! This unique backyard plant sale offers vegetables\, flowers\, and herbs grown sustainably in a thriving urban garden with a passive solar greenhouse and perennial beds. \n📍 Location: 5837 N Newark Ave\, Chicago \n💰 Payment: Cash\, Venmo\, or Zelle \nEverything is grown sustainably and chemical-free right here in our backyard. This is more than just a plant sale\, it’s a mini garden tour where you can explore how a small urban space can become a thriving backyard grocery store. \n✨ Come for the plants\, stay for the inspiration!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/norwood-park-backyard-plant-sale-sustainable-garden-tour-%f0%9f%8c%b1/
LOCATION:My Clever Garden Chicago\, 5837 N Newark Ave Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60631-3142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sale
ORGANIZER;CN="Randall Elliott":MAILTO:randall.311iott@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250410T131646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T131646Z
UID:37097-1746871200-1746975600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Garden-Ready Yard Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special backyard plant sale in the heart of historic Norwood Park! Not only can you pick up vibrant\, homegrown plants\, but you’ll also get a rare chance to explore a sustainable urban garden—including a passive solar greenhouse and lush perennial gardens. \n📍 Location: Norwood Park\, Chicago \n📅 Date & Time: Saturday May 10th & Sunday May 11th from 10-3pm daily \n💰 Payment: Cash\, Venmo\, Zelle \nWhat’s Available? \n🌿 Vegetable Seedlings – Strong\, locally grown starts for your edible garden! \n🌸 Flowering Plants – Bring beauty to your space with pollinator-friendly blooms! \n🌱 Fresh Herbs – Perfect for your kitchen or container garden! \nEverything is grown sustainably and chemical-free right here in my backyard. This is more than just a plant sale—it’s a mini garden tour where you can explore how a small urban space can become a thriving backyard grocery store. \nCome for the plants\, stay for the garden inspiration!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-ready-yard-plant-sale/
LOCATION:My Clever Garden Chicago\, 5837 N Newark Ave Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60631-3142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="Randall Elliott":MAILTO:randall.311iott@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154628
CREATED:20250422T150940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T150940Z
UID:37125-1747209600-1747231200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Black Farmer Lobby Day - Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Black Farmers Lobby Day\nMay 14th\, 2025\n8 am – 2 pm\nin Springfield\, State Capitol. \nThis is an important meeting day especially for Black Farmers\, Growers and or in Food Space across Illinois\, where they’ll be given opportunity to come meet and lobby in person\, their own personal concerns and needs to Illinois State lawmakers themselves in regards to farming problems\, issues that need fixing or help with. \nCALL TO ACTION \nSince Chicago Community Gardeners Association is an essential Farmer\, Grower or Food Producer in the Agriculture food space of Illinois\, inviting you and your vital network of Farmers\, Growers and Food producers to Kindly do following: \n\n Register for Black Farmers Lobby Day\n Share Lobby Day Info within your own network of Farmers\, Growers\, Food Producer\n Attend and be part of Black Farmers Lobby Day May 14th\, 2025.\nTransportation support may be available upon request. \nFor more info on Black Farmers Lobby Day event and happenings itself\, feel free to Contact Rep. Harper’s own Office on; PH:  773-925-6580 or Email: repsonyaharper@gmail.com 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/black-farmer-lobby-day-springfield/
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