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SUMMARY:IL Mycological Association – Community Bioremediation lecture
DESCRIPTION:This talk will cover the special role of fungi in both urban and rural Community Bioremediation efforts.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/il-mycological-association-community-bioremediation-lecture/
LOCATION:Kendall College\, 900 N Branch St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
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SUMMARY:CCGA - Spring into 2015
DESCRIPTION:The March 7th CCGA Annual Conference was a great success\, with over 220 community gardeners and friends attending to enjoy a multitude of workshops and exhibitor’s information booths. \nNow\, on into our gardening season!  Our April 11th meeting will start with breakout sessions for the 6 new CCGA committees (Resources\, Membership\, Volunteers\, Development\, Workshops & Education\, and Website & Communication). You are welcome to sit in on one (or more – if you want to split your time) of the sessions. We will all be planning the rest of this calendar year for CCGA and would love your participation. \nAfter this\, the whole group will get together for a brief report from each breakout session. Then\, for a $5.00 donation\, you will receive\, beautiful spring flowering plants\, lots of packets of seeds\, and a raffle ticket for good used garden tools. \nThis will all happen at the Chicago Center for Green Technology\, 435 North Sacramento Blvd. \nTentative schedule:\n9:00-9:30: Gardeners check in\, chat\, and have coffee/tea and homemade cookies\n9:30-10:30: CCGA individual committee’s breakout sessions\n10:30-11:15: Committees report to the whole group\n11:15-noon: Plants\, seeds and tool raffle \nPlease register at this link before April 7th\nQuestions? Please call Ellen Newcomer at 224-522-1255 \nHope you can come!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-spring-flowers-galore/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150402T180805Z
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SUMMARY:preSERVE Garden Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here and it’s time to kick off the 2015 growing season at preSERVE! Join us for our first garden fun day of the year. We’ll prep the garden\, plant potatoes\, and talk about our plans and goals for the year at the garden. Join us to get your hands dirty\, meet new neighbors\, and eat some good food! \npreSERVE is a partnership between Slow Food Chicago\, the North Lawndale Greening Committee\, the Chicago Honey Co-Op\, and NeighborSpace. \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/preserve-garden-kickoff/
LOCATION:preSERVE Garden\, 12th Place and Central Park Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150331T173840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150331T173840Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Pride (Humboldt Park Garden Club) - April Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Community Gardeners in Humboldt Park. The next Growing Pride meeting will take place at the Read/Write library TUESDAY April 14\, at 6:30 914 N. California(enter on Walton)
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/growing-pride-humboldt-park-garden-club-april-meeting/
LOCATION:Read/Write library\, 914 N. California\, Chicago \, IL\, 60647\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150416T172000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150407T151748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150407T151748Z
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SUMMARY:GardenKeepers Workshop - "Healthy Soil"
DESCRIPTION:Take this workshop and find out why caring for your soil will help your garden plants be healthier without the use of synthetic fertilizer. Michael Webb will help us understand some of the basic science behind healthy soil while giving practical and easy-to-follow tips on caring for this important resource.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/gardenkeepers-workshop-healthy-soil/
LOCATION:Woodson Regional Library\, 9525 S. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60628\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Openlands - GardenKeepers":MAILTO:gardens@openlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150418T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150331T162932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150331T162932Z
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SUMMARY:Annual CDOT Placemaking and Landscape Maintenance Seminar
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the City of Chicago\, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be hosting the Annual Placemaking and Landscape Maintenance Seminar on Saturday\, April 18th at the Chicago Center for Green Technology. Throughout Chicago\, the City’s greening and placemaking initiatives including streetscapes\, medians\, people spots\, people plazas\, and traffic-calming\, help improve the quality of life and add value to our neighborhoods.  The key to the success of these green spaces is the partnership between the City and the Community. This seminar is for those currently wanting to learn more about Chicago’s placemaking efforts\, are maintaining neighborhood improvements in the public way\, or those who love gardening and want to hear the latest news on plants\, planting techniques\, and best practices. Simultaneous presentations will allow attendees a choice of focus. For more detailed information\, read the current agenda. \nWhile this seminar is free and open to the public\, there is limited seating and pre-registration is recommended. Please direct any questions or RSVP your attendance by April 16th using the contact form.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/annual-cdot-placemaking-and-landscape-maintenance-seminar/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150402T181138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150402T181138Z
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SUMMARY:Chicken Keeping Classes at the Garfield Park Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance is  hosting a series of chicken care classes taught by Jennifer Murtoff of Home to Roost LLC at Garfield Park Conservatory this spring\, summer and fall. The series goes through the basics of keeping chickens in the city and into the details of keeping your flock healthy and happy during the summer and winter. You can sign up for classes individually; each class is $35 or $28 for GPCA volunteers and members. Please visit our website to register:www.garfieldconservatory.org/programs/growing-and-green-living.html<http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/programs/growing-and-green-living.html>.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicken-keeping-classes-at-the-garfield-park-conservatory/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150407T151541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150407T151620Z
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SUMMARY:GardenKeepers Workshop - "Insect Identification and Pest Control"
DESCRIPTION:Tired of having pests enjoy your garden more than you do? Join us as Carol Lerner teaches us how to identify different insects as friend or foe and what we can do to help our plants survive without pesticides
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/gardenkeepers-workshop-insect-identification-and-pest-control/
LOCATION:Woodson Regional Library\, 9525 S. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60628\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150418T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150407T180726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150407T180726Z
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SUMMARY:Stir the Pot - Spring Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us move wood chips for a good cause. Starting our 2nd garden aimed at feeding the homeless & seniors in Chicago. \nMake a difference in the lives of others. Come out and support. Water and snacks will be provided. Friends welcome. If you have a shovel or wheelbarrow\, please bring to use!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/stir-the-pot-spring-workday/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150331T171529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150331T174134Z
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SUMMARY:Jardincito - Children's Tree Planting / SIEMBRA DE ÁRBOLES PARA LOS NIÑOS
DESCRIPTION:Jardincito Advisory Council invites you and your young children to a CHILDREN’S TREE PLANTING\nPlease join us for a very special ceremonial tree planting to celebrate the launch of Jardincito Community Play Garden! \nBring your shovel! Bring a spoon! Bring your hands! \nLight snacks and drinks will be provided\, as well as some children’s shovels and buckets. \nA new community-created play and exploration garden is coming! \nThe future garden at 23rd and Whipple is a place where young children can play and explore nature right in there own neighborhood. Rather than traditional swings and slides\, this garden’s features are borrowed from the natural world. Earthen mounds\, balancing logs\, imaginative decks\, boulder spirals and play huts are all planned for this garden. Jardincito is a special place where children can connect with both nature and their community. This tree planting is just the beginning of wonderful things happening in this special garden! \n\nEl Consejo Asesor Jardincito los invitan a una ¡SIEMBRA DE ÁRBOLES PARA LOS NIÑOS!\nPor favor\, únase a nosotros para una ceremonia muy especial. Vamos a sembrar el primer árbol para celebrar el lanzamiento de el Jardín de Juego Comunitario – Jardincito! \n¡Traiga su pala! ¡Traiga una cuchara! ¡Traiga sus manos!  \nAperitivos y bebidas serán provistos. Tambien tendremos palas y cubetas para niños. \n¡Próximamente un nuevo jardín comunitario de juego y exploració El futuro Jardin localizado en la 23 y la Whipple será un lugar donde los niños podran jugar y explorer la naturaleza en su propio vecindario. En lugar de columpios y tobogánes tradicionales\, habrá características tomadas del mundo natural como montículos de tierra\, troncos para equilibrar\, plataformas\, espirales de roca y chositas para jugar. Jardincito sera un lugar especial donde los niños pueden conectarse con la naturaleza y su comunidad. La siembre de este árbole es sólo el principio de las cosas maravillosas que estan por venir en este jardín especial!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/jardincito-childrens-tree-planting/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Social,Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150310T210616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150316T162909Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Grafting Workshop - Midwest Fruit Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Want Fruit Trees in Your Garden? Attend the Mid-West Fruit Explorers spring grafting workshop where you can graft fruit trees for your garden. \nThe only cost to attendees is a nominal charge for grafting material. However\, there is a minimum 25 dollar parking fee for non-members of the Chicago Botanic Garden.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/spring-grafting-workshop-midwest-fruit-explorers/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150325T162718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150325T162718Z
UID:16730-1430157600-1430164800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:GardenKeepers Workshop – “Planting for Success”
DESCRIPTION:Ever feel confused as to what veggies you should plant when you have limited space? Want to grow more than just tomatoes? Adrienne Detanico\, staff member from The Organic Gardener will provide us with information on choosing what to plant and taking care of our plants for a successful garden. \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/gardenkeepers-workshop-planting-for-success/
LOCATION:Berger Park\, 6205 N. Sheridan\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150429T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150428T162759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T162759Z
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SUMMARY:Hermitage Street Community Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Garden Leader Cordia Pugh (773-480-9188\, cordia.pugh@att.net) if you are planning to come to a work day. Work days are contingent upon weather\, and Cordia will inform you of any changes as soon as they are known. \nFull schedule of planned Hermitage work days: \n\n29-Apr 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n06-May 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n09-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM \n16-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/hermitage-street-community-garden-workday/
LOCATION:Hermitage St Community Garden\, 5643 S Hermitage Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cordia Pugh":MAILTO:cordia.pugh@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150423T214146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150423T214453Z
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SUMMARY:South Merrill Community Garden - Season Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to another successful planting season at the South Merrill Community Garden and collaborating with our neighbors and interested organizations that want to see the garden grow and thrive. Please come to this community meeting as we plan our season.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/south-merrill-community-garden-season-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:South Shore United Methodist Church\, 7350 S Jeffrey Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Morrow":MAILTO:morrowlois@ymail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150423T211017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T164737Z
UID:17334-1430553600-1430564400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:South Merrill Community Garden - Work Day
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This garden day has been rescheduled from 4/25 to 5/2. \nWe look forward to another successful planting season at the South Merrill Community Garden and collaborating with our neighbors that want to see the garden grow and thrive. Join us this Saturday\, May 2nd alongside Genesis Co-op members and the South Shore United Methodist Church.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/south-merrill-community-garden-work-day/
LOCATION:South Merrill Community Garden\, 7302 S Merrill\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Morrow":MAILTO:morrowlois@ymail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150209T182156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T182316Z
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SUMMARY:Windy City Harvest: Edible Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse\nDarius Jones\, McCormick Place Rooftop Farm Coordinator\, WCH Apprenticeship & Corps\n$39\nGrow vegetables and herbs on your patio\, roof\, balcony or porch! This workshop covers: picking your site\, types of containers\, crops and varieties that do well\, troubleshooting and harvest. Everyone will plant and take home a small\, yet bountiful\, herb and vegetable container.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/windy-city-harvest-edible-container-gardening/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150506T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150506T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150428T174007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T174228Z
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SUMMARY:Hermitage Street Community Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Garden Leader Cordia Pugh (773-480-9188\, cordia.pugh@att.net) if you are planning to come to a work day. Work days are contingent upon weather\, and Cordia will inform you of any changes as soon as they are known. \nFull schedule of planned Hermitage work days: \n\n29-Apr 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n06-May 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n09-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM \n16-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/hermitage-street-community-garden-workday-2/
LOCATION:Hermitage St Community Garden\, 5643 S Hermitage Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cordia Pugh":MAILTO:cordia.pugh@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150508T174608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150508T174635Z
UID:17590-1431158400-1431169200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:South Merrill Community Garden - Work Day
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to another successful planting season at the South Merrill Community Garden and collaborating with our neighbors that want to see the garden grow and thrive. \nJoin us Saturday\, May 9th for a Garden Clean Up Day as we work alongside Genesis Co-op members and the South Shore United Methodist Church. \nIf you’d like to attend\, please contact Iyonna Rivers (iyonnarivers8@gmail.com) or Dianne Hodges (dnetsahodges@gmail.com) by Friday\, May 8th.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/south-merrill-community-garden-work-day-2/
LOCATION:South Merrill Community Garden\, 7302 S Merrill\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150428T174954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T175140Z
UID:17456-1431160200-1431190800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Hermitage Street Community Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Garden Leader Cordia Pugh (773-480-9188\, cordia.pugh@att.net) if you are planning to come to a work day. Work days are contingent upon weather\, and Cordia will inform you of any changes as soon as they are known. \nFull schedule of planned Hermitage work days: \n\n29-Apr 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n06-May 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n09-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM \n16-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/hermitage-street-community-garden-workday-3/
LOCATION:Hermitage St Community Garden\, 5643 S Hermitage Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cordia Pugh":MAILTO:cordia.pugh@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150424T202435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T174939Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Seedling Distribution
DESCRIPTION:The CCGA Resources Committee has grown hundreds of vegetable and flower seedlings for community gardeners\, and we will have two plant distribution days this month. For a $5 donation\, you will receive tomato/basil/kale/pepper plants and summer annual flowers\, as well as participation in the raffle for beautiful house plants and miscellaneous donated garden stuff. \nIf you have a sheltered location to acclimate these seedlings (they will be fresh out of the greenhouse)\, please come to 445 N. Sacramento at 9:00 next Saturday\, May 9. We will check everyone in starting at nine\, and will distribute the plants at 9:30. Bring a box to carry your plants home\, please! \nOn Saturday May 16\, we will distribute the rest of the seedlings at Embassy Church\, 5848 S. Princeton (go to the parking lot on the southwest side of the church). Same time\, same donation. \nPlease register here so we know how many gardeners to expect.  \nQuestions? Call Ellen Newcomer at 224 522 1255. See you soon!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-summer-plant-distribution/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen Newcomer":MAILTO:enewcomer334@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150424T153450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T153737Z
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SUMMARY:Paseo Prairie Garden's Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:All proceeds go for maintenance and support of the Paseo Prairie Garden \nSponsored by Friends of the Paseo Prairie Garden \n\nNative Illinois Perennials\nOther Perennials\nAnnual Flowers\nMontalbano Farms\nOrganic Vegetables and Herbs
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/paseo-prairie-gardens-annual-mothers-day-plant-sale/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Sale
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150508T191537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150508T191537Z
UID:17591-1431763200-1431795600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Seeds of Service: A Day of Service to Support Community Gardens in Humboldt Park
DESCRIPTION:Registration: 9:30am-10:00am \nEvent: 10:00am – 2:30pm \nBreakfast and Lunch Provided \nWe will garden rain or shine! \nGarden opportunities include: Composting\, Planting Seedlings and Perennials\, Participating in an Educational Workshop \nREGISTER HERE\nBILINGUAL FLYER
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seeds-of-service-a-day-of-service-to-support-community-gardens-in-humboldt-park/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park Field House\, 1440 N. Sacramento Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.,Workday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Unger":MAILTO:cunger@nush.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150501T203416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T174939Z
UID:17498-1431766800-1431772200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Seedling Distribution
DESCRIPTION:The CCGA Resources Committee has grown hundreds of vegetable and flower seedlings for community gardeners\, and we will have two plant distribution days this month. For a $5 donation\, you will receive tomato/basil/kale/pepper plants and summer annual flowers\, as well as participation in the raffle for beautiful house plants and miscellaneous donated garden stuff. \nIf you have a sheltered location to acclimate these seedlings (they will be fresh out of the greenhouse)\, please come to 445 N. Sacramento at 9:00 next Saturday\, May 9. We will check everyone in starting at nine\, and will distribute the plants at 9:30. Bring a box to carry your plants home\, please! \nOn Saturday May 16\, we will distribute the rest of the seedlings at Embassy Church\, 5848 S. Princeton (go to the parking lot on the southwest side of the church). Same time\, same donation. \nPlease register here so we know how many gardeners to expect.  \nQuestions? Call Ellen Newcomer at 224 522 1255. See you soon!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-seedling-distribution/
LOCATION:Embassy Church\,  5848 S. Princeton\, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen Newcomer":MAILTO:enewcomer334@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150209T182441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T182441Z
UID:15332-1431766800-1431777600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Windy City Harvest: Pest & Disease Control
DESCRIPTION:Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse\nRosario Maldonado\, Sales Coordinator\, WCH Apprenticeship & Corps\n$39\nHave you had troubles with pests getting to your crops before you can? Learn how to take preventative measures to make sure you do not invite pests or disease in the first place. This workshop will also cover: common vegetable pests in Chicago\, their life cycle and how to use sustainable sprays or barriers to control. Common diseases will also be identified. Everyone will do a “scouting” pest and disease walk of the AVI farm site.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/windy-city-harvest-pest-disease-control/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150501T222208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150501T222208Z
UID:17501-1431813600-1431813600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:11th Annual Seeds of Service
DESCRIPTION:Join AmeriCorps Project YES! for our 11th Annual Seeds of Service community garden project! Seeds of Service is a day of service to support local community gardens in Humboldt Park. The purpose of Seeds of Service is to raise awareness about community gardening and to mobilize community members in volunteerism. Through this day of service\, we hope to support the important work that gardens and organizations in Humboldt Park are doing to build community and fight hunger.\nOver the past 10 years\, Seeds of Service has organized over 500 volunteers. This year we have established partnerships with 9 community gardens and hope to work with over 100 volunteers. We welcome members of the Humboldt Park community and beyond to support this day of service.\nWe are looking for adult volunteers (18 years or older) to prepare community gardens for the spring and summer. Tasks may include constructing garden beds\, planting\, weeding\, and more. No experience is necessary to participate.\nThe event will take place from 9:30am-2:30pm on Saturday\, May 16th. Registration will begin promptly at 9:30am at the Humboldt Park Fieldhouse (1440 N Sacramento Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60622). Participants will then attend a 30-minute educational gardening workshop before heading out to the gardens. To register online\, please visit http://goo.gl/Fc8SDc.\nVolunteers should wear comfortable clothing. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. We will be gardening rain or shine!\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Claire Unger at cunger@nush.org or (773) 969-5539.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/11th-annual-seeds-of-service/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park Field House\, 1440 N. Sacramento Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Unger":MAILTO:cunger@nush.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150518T155421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150518T155421Z
UID:17700-1432836000-1432841400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Youth Centers ABC Polk Bros. Garden Peace Party
DESCRIPTION:“Peace”\nEnd of School Year Garden Party\nRSVP  773-762-5655 \n-CYC Sunshine Youth Garden Tours\n-Poster Exhibit\n-2nd Annual Garden Hat Contest\n-Lawn Games\n-Safe Summer Resources\n-Summer Program Sign Up
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-youth-centers-abc-polk-bros-garden-peace-party/
LOCATION:Chicago Youth Centers ABC Polk Bros.\, 3415 W. 13th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Youth Centers":MAILTO:kimberly.george@chicagoyouthcenters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150520T203416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T174939Z
UID:17745-1432980000-1432980000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Montrose Metra Community Gardens - Spring Plant Exchange
DESCRIPTION:(rain or shine – we are gardeners\, after-all) \nBring a Plant – Take a Plant – and leave happy! Exchange as many plants as you like. \nPlease note the name of the plant and whether it does best in sun or shade; trade extra seedlings\, too. \nClean out your garage! Bring tools or garden accessories\, or whatever else you think someone would benefit from. \nCome out to see the creation of our new  community gardens. \nToo many native plants in your garden? Bring a piece of your garden to this new space. \nMMCG will gladly plant them in the gardens.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/montrose-metra-community-gardens-spring-plant-exchange/
LOCATION:Montrose Metra Community Gardens\, 4400 N Ravenswood\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Sale
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ORGANIZER;CN="D%C3%A4ra Salk":MAILTO:dara@chicago47.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150518T144125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150518T144149Z
UID:17725-1432980000-1432998000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Garage Sale Fundraiser for Mozart’s Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:The Mozart Gardeners are seeking donations for the 3rd Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser. Donate your old\, toys\, tools\, clothing —anything that isn’t broken—to our garage sale and all proceeds will go directly to fund the cost of lumber\, landscaping cloth\, paint\, soil\, seeds\, tools\, and more. \nTo arrange your donation\, please contact Jess at jrbader43@yahoo.com. \nThanks for having pride in your community and helping us grow!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garage-sale-fundraiser-for-mozarts-community-garden/
LOCATION:The Parkway at Sacramento Blvd and Augusta St\, Sacramento Blvd and Augusta St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Sale
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mozart's Community Garden":MAILTO:jrbader43@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150416T152856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150416T153204Z
UID:17169-1433010600-1433017800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Xochiquetzal Peace Garden and Whittier School - Spring Fundraising Gala
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Whittier School with Music\, Art\, Short Stories\, and Vegetables Starts from Xochiquetzal Peace Garden.  \nVisit the National Museum of Mexican Art’s display\, ‘The House on Mango Street\,’ by Mexican-American author Susan Cisneros from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nHear Whittier choristers and violinists\, meet short story writers from Whittier’s community\, purchase vegetable and flower plants from Xochiquetzal Community Gardeners \, and enjoy appetizers\, drinks\, and music for dancing.   \nBring friends and make new ones!  Funds raised support Whittier’s three school choirs and the Xochiquetzal Peace Garden\, where all Whittier’s children do spring planting.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/xochiquetzal-peace-garden-and-whittier-school-spring-fundraising-gala/
LOCATION:National Museum of Mexican Arts\, 1852 W. 19th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171414
CREATED:20150529T152844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150529T152844Z
UID:17809-1433584800-1433606400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Let's Build! Hermitage St Community Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate our community and veterans and help us build food gardens.\nPLEASE REPLY BY JUNE 1st to Cordia Pugh at cordia.pugh@att.net\nHosted by Cordia Pugh\, Lawrence Bass\, Paula Sneed\, and Courtney Bass. \nEvent Schedule\n\n10am: Building Begins\n11am: Welcome Ceremony\n1pm: Lunch\n4pm: Building Ends\n \nThe event will take place rain or shine (but lets all hope for shine!) \nThis will be the even of the summer! A DJ will spin upbeat tunes and there will be face-painting for the kids! RSVP and let us know if you will bring additional guests. Feel free to bring a towel or mat to sit on during breaks.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/lets-build-hermitage-st-community-garden-workday/
LOCATION:Hermitage St Community Garden\, 5643 S Hermitage Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cordia Pugh":MAILTO:cordia.pugh@att.net
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