BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Chicago Community Gardeners Association - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chicago Community Gardeners Association
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20140309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20141102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20150308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20151101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20160313T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20161106T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Montrose-Metra-Community-Gardens-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="D%C3%A4ra Salk":MAILTO:dara@chicago47.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image002.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mozart's Community Garden":MAILTO:jrbader43@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/xochiquetzal-crop.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Capture.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cordia Pugh":MAILTO:cordia.pugh@att.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150610T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150610T171106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150729T005008Z
UID:17917-1433957400-1433966400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Hideout Veggie Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday through August join the Hideout and NeighborSpace for bingo\, beer\, and free hot dogs*–still courtesy of our friends at Hot Doug’s–plus veggie dogs! \nHideout Veggie Bingo games raise money each week for Chicago-area community gardens. We have a bounty of prizes from local growers and food producers\, including Metropolis Coffee\, Peasants’ Plot\, Local Foods Grocer & Distributor\, Crumb Bread\, Co-Op Sauce\, Central Pickling\, Green Grocer\, Urban Accents\, and Agate Publishing. Plus our Grand Prize: a giant bag of organic vegetables and fruit from IRV & SHELLY’S FRESH PICKS (freshpicks.com). \nBingo cards are $4 each\, 3 for $10. Kids are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult; your dogs can hang on the patio\, but please don’t bring them into the bar. \nDoors open at 5:30. Bingo starts at 6.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/hideout-veggie-bingo/
LOCATION:The Hideout\, 1354 W Wabansia\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hideoutveggiebingo2015.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="NeighborSpace":MAILTO:jzarrow@neighbor-space.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150619T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150619T154926Z
UID:17989-1434700800-1434733200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Talleres GardenKeepers 2015
DESCRIPTION:South Lawndale/ La Villita: En Español (in Spanish)\nDonde:   Biblioteca / Toman Library 2708 S Pulaski.  \nCuándo: 27 de Junio de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm/June 27- 10:00 am to 12 noon\nLos múltiples usos de las hierbas / Herbs Workshop. \nVenga a aprender sobre cultivar hierbas para cocinar\, comer y beber/learn about growing herbs for eating\, drinking and cooking. \nLa cuota es de $15 por taller si se registra para ellos por separado o $15 para su primer taller con cada taller adicional de $10 si se registra para ellos juntos. \nPara más información contacte con nosotros en 312-863-6255 o gardens@openlands.org
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/talleres-gardenkeepers-2015/
LOCATION:Biblioteca / Toman Library\, 2708 S Pulaski\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Capture.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150620T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150618T170020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150729T011445Z
UID:17981-1434787200-1434787200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Resources Committee Mini Plant Distribution
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, June 20\, the CCGA Resources Committee will offer more free vegetable\, herb and flower seedlings\, as well as seeds\, to community gardens.  Here are the details: \n\nWHEN:   Saturday\, June 20\, 2015  from 8:00 a.m. til the plants and seeds are gone\nWHERE:   New Horizons community garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago (this garden is at the corner of Van Buren and Central Park\, just a block north of the Eisenhower Expressway on the east side of the street)\nWHAT:  the plants include: curly parsley\, flat parsley\, winter savory\, Greek oregano\, French thyme\, sweet marjoram\, basil verde a piccole\, rosemary\, cauliflower romanesco\, Kaitlin cabbage\, ‘Gypsy’ broccoli\, nicotiana ‘fragrant cloud’ and cactus flowering zinnias.  Seeds:  Rattlesnake Master beans and miscellaneous sunflowers.  If you have any seedlings or seeds to share\, please bring them!\nCOST:  there is no charge. \nThis is a small (less than 400 plants) distribution; we will limit each garden to 20-25 plants and it is first come\, first serve.  \nQuestions?  Call Ellen Newcomer 224 522 1255.  Hope to see you!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-resources-committee-mini-plant-distribution/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S Central Park Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CCGA-event-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen Newcomer":MAILTO:enewcomer334@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150615T163809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150615T163809Z
UID:17959-1434823200-1434834000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Potluck
DESCRIPTION:We would love to have CCGA members join Chicago Honey Co-op and Slow Food Chicago for our annual Sweet Summer Solstice potluck.\n\n\nThe most affordable fundraiser in Chicago is happening on June 20 at Rancho Verde (headquarters of Christy Webber Landscaping)\, just East of the Center for Green Technology at Sacramento and Ferdinand. Besides our tours of the beehives on the green roof\, you can take a peak at Christy’s sheep\, goats\, chickens and donkey (yes\, donkey).\n\nThere will be beer from Revolution Brewing\, wine from Candid wines\, bread from Baker Miller and fish from Fortune Fish and Gourmet.\n\nAll you have to do is buy a ticket for $15.00 bring a blanket or chairs to sit on and a potluck dish for sharing (salad\, side dish or dessert).\n\nProceeds will benefit Slow Food Chicago and our new partner organization\, Chicago Honey Co-op Training Center\n\n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/summer-solstice-potluck/
LOCATION:Christy Webber Landscapes\, 2900 W Ferdinand\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Summer_Solstice-19.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Slow Food Chicago":MAILTO:info@slowfoodchicago.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150629T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150629T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150610T170553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150610T170720Z
UID:17913-1435608000-1435615200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Illinois Farm to School Policy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:With farm to school programs kids win\, farmers win and communities win! \nJoin Illinois Stewardship Alliance\, in partnership with the Illinois Farm to School Network\, for one of two exciting workshops highlighting successful local farm to school projects\, the U.S. Farm to School Act of 2015 and what you can do to support more farm to school efforts throughout Illinois! \nDo you want to support more farm to school programs but don’t know where to start? Want to grow a garden with students but don’t know where to find the money? Learn from the experts and hear about how you can advocate for and support this important work! You will leave feeling inspired\, empowered and ready to help make farm to school a reality in Illinois. These workshops are open to the public and geared to all walks of life not just food system professionals. Come learn\, think and take action! \nJane Addams Hull House Museum on the UIC Campus\, Monday June 29th at 6pm \nFor More Information \nEmail Wes King at wesATilstewards.org \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/illinois-farm-to-school-policy-workshop/
LOCATION:University of Illinois Chicago\, Jane Addams Hull House 800 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Farm-to-School-policy-workshop.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150711T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150615T163957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150615T163957Z
UID:17948-1436605200-1436632200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Bowmanville Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Bowmanville garden walk features hosted gardens\, where the garden owners are there to welcome you into their garden and talk about their efforts.  The hospitality overflows.\nThis garden walk hosts an Ask the Master Gardener table at the Welcome booth\, where University of IL Master Gardeners are there to talk gardening look at any cutting or photo you bring and help solve problems and plot your next steps.\nThe garden walk includes an amateur photography competition.  The winning photograph is featured in the next year’s Garden Walk posters\, signage and promotional materials.\nWelcome table is on Bowmanville Ave at Bell Ave.  (near 5384 N Bowmanville Avenue)\nThe Bowmanville Garden Walk is a Rain or Shine event!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/bowmanville-garden-walk-2/
LOCATION:Bowmanville Greenspace\, 5384 North Bowmanville Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Bowmanville Community Organization":MAILTO:gardening@bcochicago.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150703T201806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150703T201806Z
UID:18102-1436702400-1436702400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Edgewater Glen Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:See 20 urban gardens in this compact\, easily walkable route. Imaginative use of small space\, shady conditions\, ponds\, and many ‘Poison Free’ gardens where no pesticidesherbicides are used are among the special garden features exhibited. Adults are $5 and include a chance to win Gethsemane gift certificates with children free.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/edgewater-glen-garden-walk/
CATEGORIES:Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/7-14-13-gar-3-yrs-later.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Edgewater Glen Association":MAILTO:egachicago@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150717T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150710T013145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150729T005046Z
UID:18150-1437134400-1437141600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Summer Perennial Plant Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Hello Chicago Community Gardeners\, \nOur thanks to Elite Growers\, who are contributing a truck load (or maybe two) of perennials to CCGA for our Summer Distribution! \nOn Friday July 17\, the CCGA Resources Committee will have a Summer Perennial Plant Distribution at the Sherwood Peace Community Garden\, 257 W. 61st Street.  Please register in advance by emailing your name\, the name of your community garden\, and the garden’s address to Mamie Gray at mamie@uic.edu.  Pre-registration is not complete without all of this information. \nWhen you come to the garden\, please check in and pay the $5 registration fee at the gazebo.  From 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, we will distribute groups of plants to those community gardeners who are pre-registered.  At one p.m.\, we will begin distribution to community gardeners who did not pre-register. \nQuestions?  Call Ellen Newcomer 224 522 1255 or Pat Jackson 773 829 6111.  See you there!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/summer-perennial-plant-giveaway/
LOCATION:Sherwood Peace Community Garden\, 257 W. 61st Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150218T170915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150218T170915Z
UID:15388-1437213600-1437238800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:The Fulton Street Flower and Vegetable Garden Annual Iced Tea Social
DESCRIPTION:Come on out again this year and enjoy the gardens of Garfield Park.  There will be food\, fun and lots of family entertainment
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/the-fulton-street-flower-and-vegetable-garden-annual-iced-tea-social/
LOCATION:Fulton Street Flower and Vegetable Garden\, 4427 W. Fulton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150209T181108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T181227Z
UID:15326-1438419600-1438430400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Windy City Harvest: Small Farm Season Extension
DESCRIPTION:Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse\nBritt Calendo\, Windy City Harvest PCC wellness farm coordinator.\n$39 \nLearn how to extend your spring or fall growing season to 9-months or even year round production. Explore what crops and varieties perform best in Chicago. Specific techniques will be covered such as using row cover\, building simple low tunnels and cold frames or even creating protected cultivation in a hoophouse. This workshop includes a hands-on basic low tunnel build out activity. This workshop is instructed by Britt Calendo\, WCH PCC Wellness Farm Coordinator.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/windy-city-harvest-small-farm-season-extension-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/chicagobotanicgardenlogo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150729T004544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150729T005928Z
UID:18325-1438945200-1438956000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Summer Perennial Plant Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Elite Growers have notified the CCGA Resources Committee that they have more perennials to donate to Chicago Community Gardeners\, so we will host another Summer Perennial Distribution. \nLocation  & Date – \nFriday August 7th\, 2015 starting at 11am\nNew Horizons Community Garden\n401 South Central Park\n(southeast corner of Van Buren and Central Park)\nNote: Parking is available on both Central Park and Van Buren \nTo Pre-Register – \nPlease email the following information to Mamie Gray (mamie@uic.edu):\nNAME of community garden\,\nADDRESS of community garden\,\nEMAIL contact for community garden.\n(Pre-registration is not complete without this information.) \nSchedule –\n11:00 am On-Site Registration \nSIGN-IN at the Picnic Tables & Pay $5 Fee for each garden\nVISIT the Plant Information Area \nA number will be given to each Community Gardener\, whether pre-registered or not\, both groups go in numerical order.\n12:00 p.m. Plant Distribution – Pre-Registered Community Gardeners\n1:00 pm  Plant Distribution – All Other (non-registered) Community Gardeners \nWant to Volunteer? \nCall Ellen Newcomer at 224-522-1255.\nThere will be two shifts: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-summer-perennial-plant-distribution/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 South Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150807T165800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150807T165800Z
UID:18415-1439380800-1439384400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Much Ado About Dirt
DESCRIPTION:Much Ado About Dirt\nBrought to you by After School Matters’\nGreen Scene Summer Stock Teens\nAugust 12\, 2015 at 12 pm\nWinthrop Harmony Arts Garden\n4919 North Winthrop\, Chicago\, 60640\nIn case of rain:\nBezazian Library Auditorium\n1226 West Ainslie\, Chicago 60640\nFeaturing the talents of: \n\nBanke Andeolu\n\nIlia Aguirre\n\nNgozi Amadikwu\n\nJennifer Atunez\n\nBrain Chung\n\nEsther Kalu\n\nKevin Lam\n\nNatalia Moreno\n\nInnocent Muragwa\n\nAndrew Neth\n\nKhang Nguyen\n\nEric Niyonkuru\n\nSharon Osawe\n\nDevene Parker\n\nMartie Sanders & Caroline Andres\, Directors \nSpecial thanks: \n\n\nRosalind Morris\n\nHelen Lee\n\nCharlotte Long\n\nNicole Richwalsky
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/much-ado-about-dirt/
LOCATION:Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden\, 4919 North Winthrop\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/greenscenechicago.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150814T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150813T154430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150813T154728Z
UID:18421-1439575200-1439589600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:LVEJO Sustainability Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We are celebrating our Environmental Justice victories!\nPlease join LVEJO on August 14\, 2015 to celebrate the opening of La Villita Park\, the 3rd anniversary of Chicago Coal Power Plants closure\, access to the 31st street bus and many more! We look forward to sharing our future goals and projects in place for a sustainable La Villita. \nFundraiser Dinner To Benefit: \n\nLVEJO’s Youth Leadership Development and Environmental Stewardship Programs\nSemillas de Justicia Community Garden\nEquitable Community Redevelopment of the former Crawford Coal Power plant\, decommissioned 31st BNSF rail line\, and the 31st Collateral Channel\n\nProgram: \n\n6 pm: Registration & Networking\n7 pm: Program & Presentation\n8 pm: Nine-course Mexican comfort food buffet dinner\n9 pm: Cumbia music and dancing\, raffle\, silent auction\n\nSuggested Donation: $50 individual* \nFor more information email events@lvejo.org or call at (312) 857-6626 \n#LVEJODINNER2015 #SUSTANIABLELV #ITTAKESAVILLAGE #LVEJO2020 #EJ4LV \n*Your donation may be tax deductible under law. Please consult your tax advisor
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/lvejo-sustainability-dinner/
LOCATION:Chicago Cafe Banquet Hall\, 2600 W 35th St\, 3rd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/LVEJO-Sustainability-Dinner-2015-cropped.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150819T010150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150819T010150Z
UID:18437-1440237600-1440255600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Third Annual Gardens of Englewood Tour - Saturday August 22nd\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/third-annual-gardens-of-englewood-tour-saturday-august-22nd-2015/
LOCATION:Sherwood Peace Association\, 6101 South Princeton Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150814T080959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150819T015102Z
UID:18425-1440262800-1440277200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Ravinia in the Garden - Saturday August 22nd\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:“RAVINIA IN THE GARDEN”\nJoin us as we celebrate a productive 4th Season. Network with friends and learn about new additions to the garden landscape. Enjoy live entertainment and delicious food. Support our first Fundraiser at Kuumba Tre-Ahm Community Garden. Date: Saturday\, August 22\, 2015 Time: 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm (rain or shine) Place: 2908 W. Warren Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL 60612 Cost: $20 cash per person (No checks please) RSVP: totouchalifeinc@yahoo.com \nENTERTAINMENT BY THE DAVE JORDAN QUARTET & PATRICK MARTIN\, SINGER/GUITARIST                                      ~Refreshments ~ great food\, including dishes prepared from fresh garden produce \nBring your lawn chair for seating & BYOB     Silent Auction All proceeds benefit To Touch A Life\, Inc. 501(c)(3) \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ravinia-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Kuumba Tre-Ahm Community Garden.\,  2908 W. Warren Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL 60612\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150209T182654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T183009Z
UID:15333-1440835200-1440867600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Windy City Harvest: Excel for Small Farm Crop Planning
DESCRIPTION:Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse\nErin Matson\, Windy City Harvest apprenticeship instructor\n$39\nThis workshop will cover how to utilize Excel to plan out a season of continuous annual vegetable crop production on your small farm or community garden plot. A crop plan excel template typically used for a ¼-1-acre farm site will be provided. Students will learn how to calculate: planting dates\, spacing\, row feet\, seeds needed and also how to project harvest dates with yield estimates. Small Farm Crop Planning is recommended as a prerequisite to this course.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/windy-city-harvest-excel-for-small-farm-crop-planning/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/chicagobotanicgardenlogo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150825T194657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150825T194657Z
UID:18465-1441821600-1441832400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:September Bike Ride: We Ride Juntos
DESCRIPTION:Community partners from North and South Lawndale will be hosting a neighborhood bike ride as part of the Sustainable September Ride Series organized by Slow Roll Chicago and Chicago Sustainable Leaders Network! \nEveryone will be able to  ride along a route that will highlight assets and sustainable initiatives in both communities. \nThis ride is open to everyone regardless of biking skills or age.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/september-bike-ride-we-ride-juntos/
LOCATION:Green tomato cafe – meeting place\,  3750 W. Ogden Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/slowrollridejuntos.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150901T193217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150901T193217Z
UID:18519-1442055600-1442059200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:What's Happening in the Garden? - Peterson Garden Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our free class\, What’s Happening in the Garden?\, taught in a different Peterson Garden Project community garden every month. For the month of September\, we’ll talk about: \n-adjusting the garden to cooler temperatures\n-fall pests and diseases and what to do about them\n-pulling spent plants and tidying\n-what to plant now for a fall harvest
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/whats-happening-in-the-garden-peterson-garden-project/
LOCATION:Global Garden\, 2974 W. Lawrence Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150828T170922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T170922Z
UID:18511-1442059200-1442073600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Tomato Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join local food and gardening advocates as we highlight the many ways you can enjoy your bountiful tomato harvest all year long. \nThe Chicago Park District\, Slow Food Midwest Ark of Taste Committee\, Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and the Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance will be on hand to highlight the many ways we can prepare and preserve a taste of summer throughout the year. \nJoin us for a day full of Tomato Love\, including a special guest lecture by Jennifer Jordan\, author of Edible Memory: The Lure of Heirloom Tomatoes and Other Forgotten Foods\, as well as tours\, tastings\, a cookbook swap\, workshops\, demos\, a salsa dance class and a homemade salsa contest! \nThis event is free and open to the public!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/tomato-fest-2/
LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TF2015.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150913T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150901T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150901T193100Z
UID:18521-1442134800-1442138400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Garden at Vedgewater
DESCRIPTION:What’s more peaceful than sun salutations in the garden? Come join us for a free yoga class at Vedgewater\, taught by an experienced professional instructor\, Mary Beth Johnson. The class will be geared toward gardeners and the ailments that can come with gardening (knees\, wrists\, low back\, etc). This class is open to students of all levels\, no previous yoga experience required!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/yoga-in-the-garden-at-vedgewater/
LOCATION:Vedgewater\, 6300 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/yoga.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150209T181610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T181610Z
UID:15328-1442653200-1442667600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Windy City Harvest: Home-Scale Aquaponics
DESCRIPTION:Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse\nAndy McGhee\, Windy City Harvest aquaponics coordinator
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/windy-city-harvest-home-scale-aquaponics-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/chicagobotanicgardenlogo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150901T192938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150901T192938Z
UID:18516-1442671200-1442678400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Community Tomato Tasting and Seed Saving Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Taste heirloom and open-pollinated tomatoes and collect the seeds from your favorites!\nChoosing tomatoes from pictures in seed catalogs just isn’t the same as choosing one tomato based on taste at a  tomato tasting/seed swap!  \n\nBring your best homegrown or farmers’ market heirloom or open-pollinated tomatoes to share for a tasting and discover new favorites! We’ll show you how to collect and ferment seeds from tomatoes at the tasting for planting next year\, and get deep into discussion on tomato reproduction for high-quality seed.\n\nDon’t have tomatoes? No problem! We’ll have different varieties on hand to share.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-tomato-tasting-and-seed-saving-demonstration/
LOCATION:Global Garden\, 2974 W. Lawrence Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Screen-Shot-2015-08-06-at-2.06.36-PM.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150926
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150908T160300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150908T181739Z
UID:18532-1442966400-1443225599@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:2015 Growing Food and Justice for All Gathering
DESCRIPTION:We are getting excited for our annual Growing Food and Justice Annual Gathering\, where we hope to see new faces as well as old friends! We hope to use the conference as an opportunity to strengthen relationships with community partners\, and to share food and knowledge with partners from across the country. \nEvent Details\nBuy Tickets Here – Limited Scholarships Available
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/2015-growing-food-and-justice-for-all-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/growing-food-and-justice-for-all-initiative.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150828T021755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T021755Z
UID:18485-1443029400-1443036600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Membership Meeting - Wednesday\, September 23rd - 5:30pm
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-membership-meeting-wednesday-september-23rd-530pm/
LOCATION:Chicago Public Library Bee Branch\, 3647 South State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150828T023640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T025444Z
UID:18492-1443175200-1443189600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Westside Perennial Distribution - Friday\, September 25\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:The CCGA Fall Perennial Distribution is Coming! \nIn September\, the CCGA Resources Committee will be distributing more perennials thanks to the efforts of Scott Byron Landscape Company. Here are the details: \nOn Friday\, September 25\, Scott Byron will DELIVER PLANTS to three locations: \nNew Horizons Community Garden\n401 S. Central Park\, Chicago  – West \nNorth Park VILLAGE Nature Center\n5801 N. Pulaski Road\, Chicago  – North \nEmbassy Church\n5848 S. Princeton Avenue\, Chicago  – South \nOn Friday\, September25\, we need volunteers to SORT PLANTS at each of the three locations\, and to DISTRIBUTE PLANTS on Friday morning\, 09/25/15\, at the West location\, and Saturday morning\, 09/26/15\, at the North and South locations. \nTo volunteer\, please contact: \nEllen Newcomer (ecnewcomer334@gmail.com) – West\nJulie Samuels  (jsamuels1966@gmail.com)  – North\nPat Jackson (patjackson56@gmail.com) – South \n(Note: Volunteers who are representing a community garden will have the opportunity to load their allotment of perennials before the general distribution begins.) \nPerennial Plant DISTRIBUTION Information \nWest Perennial Distribution (New Horizons): Friday\, September 25 (ONLY)\nNorth Perennial Distribution (North Park Village): Saturday\, September 26 (ONLY)\nSouth Perennial Distribution (Embassy Church): Saturday\, September 26 (ONLY) \nEach Chicago Community Garden may register for ONE of the above three locations by emailing the following information to mamie@uic.edu: \n• Name and Address of community garden\n• Name of person who will pick up plants \nThere is a $5.00 registration fee per garden.   \nQuestions?  Contact Mamie Gray\, mamie@uic.edu.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/westside-perennial-distribution-friday-september-25-2015/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023007
CREATED:20150828T024359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T025255Z
UID:18495-1443261600-1443276000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Northside Perennial Distribution - Saturday\, September 26\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:The CCGA Fall Perennial Distribution is Coming! \nIn September\, the CCGA Resources Committee will be distributing more perennials thanks to the efforts of Scott Byron Landscape Company. Here are the details: \nOn Friday\, September 25\, Scott Byron will DELIVER PLANTS to three locations: \nNew Horizons Community Garden\n401 S. Central Park\, Chicago  – West \nNorth Park VILLAGE Nature Center\n5801 N. Pulaski Road\, Chicago  – North \nEmbassy Church\n5848 S. Princeton Avenue\, Chicago  – South \nOn Friday\, September25\, we need volunteers to SORT PLANTS at each of the three locations\, and to DISTRIBUTE PLANTS on Friday morning\, 09/25/15\, at the West location\, and Saturday morning\, 09/26/15\, at the North and South locations. \nTo volunteer\, please contact: \nEllen Newcomer (ecnewcomer334@gmail.com) – West\nJulie Samuels  (jsamuels1966@gmail.com)  – North\nPat Jackson (patjackson56@gmail.com) – South \n(Note: Volunteers who are representing a community garden will have the opportunity to load their allotment of perennials before the general distribution begins.) \nPerennial Plant DISTRIBUTION Information \nWest Perennial Distribution (New Horizons): Friday\, September 25 (ONLY)\nNorth Perennial Distribution (North Park Village): Saturday\, September 26 (ONLY)\nSouth Perennial Distribution (Embassy Church): Saturday\, September 26 (ONLY) \nEach Chicago Community Garden may register for ONE of the above three locations by emailing the following information to mamie@uic.edu: \n• Name and Address of community garden\n• Name of person who will pick up plants \nThere is a $5.00 registration fee per garden.   \nQuestions?  Contact Mamie Gray\, mamie@uic.edu.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/northside-perennial-distribution-saturday-september-26-2015/
LOCATION:North Park Village Nature Center\, 5801 N. Pulaski Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR