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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:20260403T181124
CREATED: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:20260403T181124
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:20260403T181124
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
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:20260403T181124
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:20260403T181124
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:20260403T181124
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:20260403T181124
CREATED:20250215T150433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T174655Z
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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:20260403T181124
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:20260403T181124
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:20260403T181124
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
CREATED:20250215T151644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T151644Z
UID:36987-1747224000-1747227600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:May Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:May 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/may-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:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
CREATED:20250112T000504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T175615Z
UID:36866-1747764000-1747767600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:May 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.  \nThe May 20 Coordinating Meeting will be hybrid on Zoom and in person at Chicago Public Library – Richard M Daley branch\, 733 N Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60612  from 6 – 7 pm.  \nTo Join Virtually:\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 \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/may-ccga-coordinating-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
CREATED:20250422T142746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T142746Z
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SUMMARY:NRCS Field Day - Lynwood
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday May 20\, 6 – 8 pm\nLocation:  \nWillowthorne\n2701 Glenwood Dyer Rd\, Lynwood\, IL  60411\n \nReimbursable conservation practices like Micro-Irrigation Water Management Planning\, Forestry Management Planning\, Conservation Cover Planting and High Tunnels are now available to small scale urban growers. \n\nExtension educators\, along with Farmers Gosia and Mike \, will discuss the conservation practices implemented on Willowthorne’s U pick blueberry farm; and speak of their contract experience with the NRCS program. They’ll discuss \n\nBlueberry Bush care/maintenance\, pruning\nthe importance of Maintaining other people’s work with love and care\nSoil pH and Fertility \n\n\nWe’re thrilled to welcome Joseph Bridges and Alicia Lozano\, the USDA NRCS Soil Conservationists for Cook County who will be on site to meet farmers and answer your questions about applying for these reimbursement programs. \nPlease note that all attendees will need to sign a liability waiver upon arrival\, and children under 5 are not permitted.  \nIf you have any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact Jesse Schaffer at jschaff@illinois.edu or 312-585-9128\nNRCS Field Day Willowthorne Flyer 5.20.25
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/nrcs-field-day-lynwood/
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
CREATED:20250528T225958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T230016Z
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SUMMARY:U of I Extension Community Forum - River Forest
DESCRIPTION:We’d love for you to join us for an upcoming Community Forum hosted by the University of Illinois Extension serving Cook County. As we plan our focus areas for the next three years\, we want to hear directly from our residents—people who know the community best. \nThis forum is a space to share your experiences\, highlight the issues you’re seeing\, and explore how we can work together to serve our neighborhoods better. Your voice is essential in helping us understand what’s working\, what’s needed\, and how we can make a greater impact together. \nReserve your seat today!  \nCommunity Forum Details\nDate: Monday June 9\, 2025\nTime: 11 AM to 1 PM\nLocation: Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, 8030 Chicago Avenue\, River Forest\, IL 60305\nLunch will be served.  \nRegister at: go.illinois.edu/communityforum1 \nWe’d be honored to have you at the table. Let’s build something meaningful—together. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, or to request a reasonable accommodation to attend\, please contact nash@illinois.edu
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/u-of-i-extension-community-forum-river-forest/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavillion\, 8030 Chicago Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
CREATED:20250215T152028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T152028Z
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SUMMARY:June Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:June 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/june-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:20250617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
CREATED:20250112T000632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T145615Z
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SUMMARY:June 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/june-ccga-coordinating-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
CREATED:20250528T231058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T231058Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Pullman Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Historic Pullman Garden Walk\nThe Historic Pullman Garden Club invites everyone to its annual Walk on Saturday\, June 28\, 10 am – 4 pm featuring self-guided and guided tours\, with a boutique and plant sale. This year’s Garden Walk will highlight the incredible work being done in Pullman’s public gardens and historic park spaces—including our community-tended beds in Arcade Park\, Pullman Park\, Gateway Garden\, and more. We’re also excited to include one private garden as part of the tour\, offering a glimpse into the personal touches that make our neighborhood so special.  Tickets are $13 with advance reservation or $16 at the door. Tour begins at the Pullman Exhibit Hall\, 11141 S Cottage Grove Ave\, Chicago. For information email historicpullmangardens@gmail.com or purchase tickets online at www.hpgc.org    \nCo-sponsored by the Historic Pullman Foundation. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this celebration of community care\, local history\, and green beauty.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/historic-pullman-garden-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Pullman Garden Club":MAILTO:historicpullmangardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
CREATED:20250215T151711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T151711Z
UID:36989-1752062400-1752066000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:July Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:July Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners \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. \nus02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/whc9WmHzTCuwvXWyuhcXnQ
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/july-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:20250709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
CREATED:20250702T151843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T151843Z
UID:37203-1752082200-1752089400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA+AUA Chicago Urban Agriculture Plan Listening Session 1
DESCRIPTION:What matters to you most as a gardener in Chicago? Please join CCGA + AUA for a listening session on July 9 to share your thoughts and experiences\, there’s still time to register! What challenges have you encountered and what opportunities you do envision? With your collaboration\, we’re gathering ideas that should be included in Chicago’s urban agriculture plan to make growing food\, medicine\, habitat and ornamentals more accessible in our city. This is the first in a series of listening sessions! \nWednesday\, July 9\n6 to 7:30pm\, doors open @ 5:30pm\nWhitney Young Magnet High School\n211 S. Laflin St.\, Chicago\, IL 60607\nIncludes refreshments & food \nBreak out discussion topics will include land access\, soil health and fertility\, composting and waste management\, licensing\,  educational programming\, and workforce development.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccgaaua-chicago-urban-agriculture-plan-listening-session-1/
LOCATION:Whitney Young Magnet High School\, 211 South Laflin Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Listening Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
CREATED:20250710T214029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T214029Z
UID:37225-1752314400-1752321600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Native Planting Day - Marquette Park
DESCRIPTION:Where: Meet behind Marquette Park Field House\n6743 S Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL  \nWhat: Planting 100 native plants to boost biodiversity and prevent any more erosion on the shoreline!  \nWhen: Saturday\, July 12th\, 10 AM-12PM
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/native-planting-day-marquette-park/
LOCATION:Marquette Park Field House\, 6743 S Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, 60629\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="West Lawn Conservation Club":MAILTO:westlawnconservationclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
CREATED:20250630T132034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T132034Z
UID:37168-1752408000-1752426000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Edgewater Glen 52nd Annual Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Historic District Edgewater Glen will hold their 52nd annual Garden Walk on Sunday July 13\, 2025 from noon to 5pm\, rain or shine. This is a chance to see the talented creations of our gardeners in the 1400 & 1500 blocks in this easily-walkable route with plenty of street parking. \nStarting point is 1354 W. Norwood (6034N) at Glenwood (1400W). \nSuggested donation is $5 per adult payable by cash\, check\, or PayPal.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/edgewater-glen-52nd-annual-garden-walk/
LOCATION:Edgewater Glen Neighborhood\, Chicago\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Edgewater Glen Association":MAILTO:egachicago@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181124
CREATED:20250715T024048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T024048Z
UID:37247-1752915600-1752933600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Garden Walk - Westchester
DESCRIPTION:The 7th annual Westchester Garden Walk\, set for Saturday\, July 19 from 9am – 2pm\, features 11 beautiful gardens\, including a prairie-style native garden at the public library\, a flourishing native plant garden in the park next to the town fountain\, and 9 lovely gardens at homes in Westchester. This year’s expanded garden walk coincides with the village’s centennial celebration. Proceeds from ticket sales are donated to the Westchester Food Pantry. For more information visit grassrootsgardengroup.org where advance tickets are on sale now. \nWestchester Garden Walk Poster (003)
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-walk-westchester/
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