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SUMMARY:CCGA Fall Gathering  and Harvest Potluck Brunch
DESCRIPTION:The CCGA Fall Gathering is just around the corner\, this Saturday\, November 14th from 10:00 to Noon at the Center For Green Technology\, 445 N Sacramento Blvd. We will celebrate the end of the summer growing season together and welcome Fall with a Harvest Potluck Brunch! Please bring a light dish to share. Please bring your own washable dishes\, cups\, and utensils so we are waste-free. \nWe will open the morning with a CCGA Coordinating Team discussion that will start with deciding the weekend date and the best of five location options for the CCGA Spring Festival in March 2016. Next  our Four Working Groups will each make a brief report.Then we will eat and mix and mingle. If you have some harvested produce you would like to share we will highlight that because\, yes\, we can grow our own food\, and we can cook!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-fall-gathering-and-harvest-potluck-brunch/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151212T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20151205T212243Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:So winter is on its way! And that means you are all invited to attend the December CCGA coordinating meeting that is coming up soon – Saturday December the 12th from 10:00 am to Noon at the Green Tech Center. We will start our gathering in our usual casual fashion by sharing how gardening went for you this season…and what you will do the same (or differently!) next season and by snacking on any treats you would like to bring. \nBut our main goal is to start planning for the 2016 CCGA Spring Gathering and dividing up the usual event planning type tasks between each of the 4 CCGA working groups (Membership\, Resources\, Communication & Education).
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-meeting/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140225
CREATED:20160119T011414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160119T032609Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-meeting-3/
LOCATION:South Shore Cultural Center\, 7059 S. South Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140225
CREATED:20160119T011851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T171425Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Soup & Bread Fundraiser through March 30th at Hideout
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/weekly-soup-bread-fundraiser-through-march-30th-at-hideout/
LOCATION:The Hideout\, 1354 W Wabansia\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140225
CREATED:20160121T145221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160121T145221Z
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SUMMARY:AUA Movie & Mingle Night at Lagunitas
DESCRIPTION:The Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA) will be screening Can You Dig This\, winner of the Los Angeles Film Festival. This film\, from producer John Legend\, “follows the inspirational journeys of four unlikely gardeners\, discovering what happens when they put their hands in the soil. This is not a story of science and economics. This is a story of the human spirit\, inspiring people everywhere to pick up their shovels and ‘plant some shit.'” \nTuesday\, Feburary 2 at 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nLagunitas Chicago TapRoom\n2607 W. 17th St.\, Chicago\, IL 60608 \n$7 suggested donation at the door. All admission and bar sales will benefit AUA and El Paseo Garden.  \nOpen to the public 21+. Please bring ID.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aua-movie-mingle-night-at-lagunitas/
LOCATION:Lagunitas Chicago TapRoom\, 2607 W. 17th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140225
CREATED:20160127T173314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160127T173314Z
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SUMMARY:Hermosa: New Community Garden Meeting
DESCRIPTION:New green space in Hermosa! 11\,000 square feet of space (3.5 lots) has been dedicated for a new community garden in Hermosa at Kilpatrick and Parker. Join us to see multiple schemes for the site and learn how you can get involved and make this space work for your community.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/hermosa-new-community-garden-meeting/
LOCATION:Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park\, 2715 N Cicero Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140225
CREATED:20160119T011317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160119T032521Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:10am Saturday February 13th  2016 at NeighborSpace Offices – 445 N Sacramento Blvd.  \nThis will be the final planning meeting before the 2016 Spring Conference so the agenda will be focused on final preparation and assignments.  The meeting starts at 10am at the offices of NeighborSpace in the Green Technology Center.  Parking is behind the building.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160220T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140225
CREATED:20160203T173429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T175923Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Southside Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Interested in growing something new? Have a whole lot of one type of seed? Want more variety in your garden this growing season?\nCome to this year’s Southside Seed Swap hosted by the U of I extension office at 9415 S Western. Meet other gardeners and share in the seeds of bounty!\nFree event – register online here
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/4th-annual-southside-seed-swap/
LOCATION:U of I Extension Chicago office\, 8753 S Greenwood #100\, Chicago\, IL\, 60619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140225
CREATED:20160126T181237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160126T181649Z
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SUMMARY:Mozart Community Garden Winter Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Sat Feb 20th at Richmond’s Sports Bar\, 6-9 pm in the fireplace room. \n\nSilent Auction (cash and check)\nCash Bar\n50/50 Raffle (winner must be on site)\nSoups and Breads\n\nAll proceeds from Raffle & Auction go to Mozart Community Garden.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/mozart-community-garden-winter-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Richmond’s Sports Bar\, 2944 W Grand Ave\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mozart's Community Garden":MAILTO:jrbader43@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160227T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140225
CREATED:20160225T171137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T171137Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteering with Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse
DESCRIPTION:KILBOURN PARK ORGANIC GREEN HOUSE 2016 PLANT SALE WORK HOURS  AND ORIENTATIONS\n \nTHE ANNUAL KILBOURN PARK ORGANIC GREEN HOUSE PLANT SALE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY\, MAY 14TH\, AND SUNDAY\, MAY 15TH.  MARK THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR!!\n \nVOLUNTEER ORIENTATION DATES\n \nWEDNESDAY\, FEBRUARY 24\, 3-4 PM\nSATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 27TH\, 10-11 AM\nADDITIONAL DATES MAY BE ADDED LATER\n \nIF YOU HAVE NOT VOLUNTEERED BEFORE\, WE SUGGEST YOU ATTEND ONE OF THESE SESSIONS!!\n \nIF THESE DATES DO NOT WORK FOR YOU\, CONTACT THE KPOGH VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR\, AND WE WILL TRY TO WORK SOMETHING OUT.\n \nTHE ORIENTATIONS WILL BE HELD IN THE KILBOURN PARK ORGANIC GREEN HOUSE.\n \nWORK DAY SCHEDULES\n \nA REGULAR WORK DAY SCHEDULE WILL START AT THE GREENHOUSE THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22ND.  IT FOLLOWS:\n         TUESDAY 10 AM – 3PM\n         THURSDAY 10 AM – 3PM\n         SATURDAY 9 AM – 2 PM\n \nTHCUS ON COLE CROUPS. THIS WILL INCLUDE LEEKS\, CHIVES\, CABBAGE AND EARLY GREENS\n \nEACH WEEK WILL HAVE A PARTICULAR FOCUS.  THE WEEK OF THE 22ND WILL FOCUS ON COLE/COLD CROPS.  THESE WILL INCLUDE LEEKS\, CHIVES\, CABBAGE\,  EARLY GREENS\, AND CANAS.\n \nPLEASE CONTACT GEORGIA CHILTON\, KPOGH WITH THE DATES YOU WITH TO PARTICIPATE AT ghchilton@gmail.com.  IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME.\n \nADDRESS OF THE GREEN HOUSE\n \nTHE GREEN HOUSE IS LOCATED SOUTH OF THE FIELD HOUSE IN KILBOURN PARK.\n \nTHE  PARK ADDRESS IS LOCATED AT:\n \n         3501 NORTH KILBOURN AVENUE\n         CHICAGO\, ILLINOIS\n \nIT IS JUST WEST OF MILWAUKEE AND METRA ON THE SOUTH SIDE  OF ADDISON. \n \nTHE PHONE NUMBER OF THE GREEN HOUSE IS 773-685-3359
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/volunteering-with-kilbourn-park-organic-greenhouse/
LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160222T053213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T053213Z
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SUMMARY:Making Pullman a Sustainable Community
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 28th 3pm-5pm in the Historic Pullman Center\, 614 E\, 113th St.  \nThe Historic Pullman Garden Club is sponsoring this presentation by Tom Shepherd of the South East Environmental Task Force.  Gardens…and especially Community Gardens are a very important part of a safe\, healthy community – providing fresh food\, exercise…and fun!  Come and see what Pullman residents (including gardeners!) are doing to make this happen.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/making-pullman-a-sustainable-community/
LOCATION:Historic Pullman Visitor Center\, 614 East 113th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60628\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160119T011209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160119T032436Z
UID:18734-1457168400-1457190000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:2016 CCGA Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/2016-ccga-spring-conference/
LOCATION:South Shore Cultural Center\, 7059 S. South Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160308T212117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T212117Z
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SUMMARY:Project 2746: Grow With Us!
DESCRIPTION:Project 2746 is a weekly Thursday evening event series building cooperative community in the Dill Pickle’s future home. Come check out the space and stay to soak up some sustainable gardening practices with a few of our favorites: \n\n‘Soil Truthing’\nwith Nance Klehm of Social Ecologies & Ground Rules\nBring a soil sample from your garden!\nBee Informed!\nwith Michael Thompson of Chicago Honey Co-op\nSeed Starting\nwith Lora Lode of Monticello Garden & NeighborSpace\n\nHELP US GROW!\nContribute to the expansion: www.dillpickle.coop/owner-loans \nGET INVOLVED IN 2746!\nContribute your time & talents! \nEmail Cara at TheBrine@DillPickle.coop.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/project-2746-grow-with-us/
LOCATION:Dill Pickle Co-op\, 2746 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160312T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160225T134144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T134144Z
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SUMMARY:“Food Safety\, Post-Harvest Handling\, and Scheduling Plantings for Community Food Systems”
DESCRIPTION: \nThe University of Illinois Extension is partnering with Grace Seeds Ministry to offer a free Food Safety Training for all participants of Chicagoland community food systems. \n  \nMarch 12\, 2016 (9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) \n Safe and Smart! “Food Safety\, Post-Harvest Handling\, and Scheduling Plantings for Community Food Systems” \n@ two locations \n\nFirst United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn – 100th & Central Ave.\, Oak Lawn\nWebinar viewing location: 826 S Ada Street\, Chicago. 60607\n\n  \nFree Training. Morning snack and light lunch included. \n  \nUniversity of IL Extension Local Food Systems and Small Farms educator Zack Grant will cover steps urban scale community food production sites can implement before and after the actual food production is happening. Zack Grant will cover \n\nfood safety planning for small food producing sites\nhow to handle produce once it has been harvested\npre-season planning to prevent harvest waste and increase logistical ease for the end user.\n\nThis training will be tailored to the unique work Grace Seeds Ministry is conducting through its Share the Harvest Project in Chicago; but is open and applicable to all Chicagoland community garden participants.  If you participate in a community or school garden\, share produce at a farmers market or food pantry\, or just want to be sure you’re feeding your family safely from your home garden – this training is for you! \nPlease RSVP to graceseesministry@gmail.com or 773-495-7865.\n\nDownload (PDF\, 5.22MB) \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/food-safety-post-harvest-handling-and-scheduling-plantings-for-community-food-systems/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn – 100th & Central Ave.\, Oak Lawn  Webinar viewing location: 826 S Ada Street\, Chicago. 60607\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160312T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160225T170640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T170640Z
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SUMMARY:Food Safety Training for Community Food Systems
DESCRIPTION:The University of Illinois Extension is partnering with 2015 INUAg winner Grace Seeds Ministry to offer a free Food Safety Training for all participants of Chicagoland community food systems. \nMarch 12\, 2016 (9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)\nSafe and Smart! “Food Safety\, Post-Harvest Handling\, and Scheduling Plantings for Community Food Systems”\n@ two locations\n• First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn – 100th & Central Ave.\, Oak Lawn\n• Webinar viewing location: 826 S Ada Street\, Chicago. 60607 \nFree Training. Morning snack and light lunch included. \nUniversity of IL Extension Local Food Systems and Small Farms educator Zack Grant will cover steps urban scale community food production sites can implement before and after the actual food production is happening. Zack Grant will cover\n• food safety planning for small food producing sites\n• how to handle produce once it has been harvested\n• pre-season planning to prevent harvest waste and increase logistical ease for the end user.\nThis training will be tailored to the unique work Grace Seeds Ministry is conducting through its Share the Harvest Project in Chicago; but is open and applicable to all Chicagoland community garden participants. If you participate in a community or school garden\, share produce at a farmers market or food pantry\, or just want to be sure you’re feeding your family safely from your home garden – this training is for you!\nPlease RSVP to graceseesministry@gmail.com or 773-495-7865. \nRev. Linda Wygant\nGrace Seeds Ministry\ngraceseedsministry@gmail.com\n773-495-7865
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/food-safety-training-for-community-food-systems/
LOCATION:•	First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn\, 100th & Central Ave.\, Oak Lawn  \, Oak Lawn\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160216T194850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T194850Z
UID:18876-1457776800-1458496800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Flower and Garden Show
DESCRIPTION:The roots and inspiration of the Chicago Flower & Garden Show can be traced back as far as 1847 when an exposition was presented by the Chicago Horticulture Society. The show has since evolved. From decade to decade it has moved venues\, grown in size and expanded its list of attractions. Today the show welcomes more than 40\,000 attendees to Navy Pier\, where they can experience every facet of horticulture. While visiting\, attendees can walk through life-size gardens\, participate in DIY workshops\, learn from educational seminars\, enjoy garden-to-table cooking presentations and more. The Chicago Flower & Garden Show is encouraging new generations to get involved and be inspired by gardening.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-flower-and-garden-show/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E Grand Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160308T170959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T170959Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Park Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Annual Forest Park Seed Swap on March 13th from 2-4pm. Come swap seeds with other gardeners. If you don’t have seeds available we will have seeds for sale that you can use as your entrance to the swap. The seed swap is free if you register ahead of time. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/forest-park-community-garden-annual-seed-swap-tickets-21777625464 \nYou can reach the seed swap via the Green and Purple CTA lines. \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/forest-park-seed-swap/
LOCATION:St. John Lutheran Church\, 305 Circle Ave\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160315T152827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160315T152827Z
UID:19001-1458378000-1458388800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Small Farm Season Extension @ Windy City Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Learn 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\, and creating protected cultivation in a hoophouse. This workshop includes a hands-on basic low tunnel build out activity. \nTo register for this workshop go to http://www.chicagobotanic.org/education/windy_city_harvest \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/small-farm-season-extension-windy-city-harvest/
LOCATION:Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse\, 2800 S Western Ave \, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160308T174050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T174050Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Starting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Seed Starting Educational Talk \nThis presentation will be given by Vicki Westerhoff\, who owns Genesis Growers near ST. Anne\, Illinois and has a CSA. This class will be hands on and the cost will go towards materials.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-starting-workshop/
LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160223T190627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T190627Z
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SUMMARY:Designing Your Garden Using Permaculture Principles
DESCRIPTION:DESIGNING YOUR GARDEN USING PERMACULTURE PRINCIPLES \n This 8- hour project workshop will be held at: \n  \nChristy Webber Landscapes – Rancho Verde Site  \n2900 W. Ferdinand Street  (Behind former Center for Green Technology at 445 N Sacramento Blvd\, 60612)     \nSaturday\, March 26\, 2016 \nWorkshop begins promptly at 9am and runs until 5pm.   \nTea and coffee included.   Potluck for breakfast\, lunch and snacks. \nFee: $175.00 – payable by cash\, credit card\, or money order. \nPrepayment required to reserve a seat.  Strict limit of 10 participants.  \nRSVP to Christy Webber Farm & Garden Center – 312-829-8200. \nParticipants will bring their proposed garden design (if available) or current garden information and will leave workshop with a working design. Please bring a memory stick to workshop. Course workbook will be provided.\n\nTopics to be covered: \n  \nMorning Session:  \n\nRecognize the problems associated with current garden practices\nDiscuss the need for Permaculture in garden design \nStudy Permaculture Design Strategies such as: \n\n\n\n\nZone and Sector Mapping:  plant what\, where\, why \n\nEarthworks: berms\, keyholes and herb spirals \n\n\nSheet mulching: also known as lasagna gardening \n\n\nForest Gardening: stacking plantings in space and time to increase yield  \n\n\nHow to protect the soil from sun\, wind and rain  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand soil and its functions \n\n\n\n\nSoil texture/structure\n\nSoil testing: pH\, contaminants\, permeability \n\n\nThe Soil food web \n\n\nOrganic matter and Humus in soil \n\n\nNutrient cycling  \n\n\nProtecting soil and soil organisms \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nInclude wildlife habitat in your garden design to attract birds\, pollinators\, predatory insects and beneficial bugs\n  \nAfternoon session:  \n\n\n\nReview individual garden designs as a group\nPlant Guilds: how to choose plants based on their ability to support each other’s functional needs\nIdentify appropriate plants for our hardiness zone\nIdentify economical\, readily available building material options: bricks\, cardboard\, urbanite\, containers \nUnderstand the problems and solutions regarding  raised bed boxes\nCombining The New Perennials Movement with edibles  \n\n  \nAbout the Instructor: \nAnnaMaria León received her Permaculture Design Course Certification in Fall of 2011 from the Bloomington\, IN Permaculture Activist team. In October 2013\, she graduated from  City of Chicago’s Arturo Velasquez Institute and Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest Program with a certificate in Sustainable Urban Agriculture. Annamaria is also a Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Consultant and currently manages the Edible Landscaping Division at Christy Webber Landscapes.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/designing-your-garden-using-permaculture-principles/
LOCATION:Christy Webber Landscapes Headquarters\, 2900 W Ferdinand Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160215T042851Z
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SUMMARY:MidFex Grafting Workshop – Fruit Trees for Your Garden – Sunday April 3rd
DESCRIPTION:The single best resource for growing fruit trees in community gardens in the Chicago area – MidFex is a club of fruit tree growers located here in Chicago.  The MidFex grafting workshop will be held this year at the Chicago Botanic Garden on Sunday April 3rd\, 2016 at 1pm\, and will be your chance to graft and take back to your gardens dwarf fruit trees.   \nFor more information see the MidFex website at:   http://www.midfex.org/
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/midfex-grafting-workshop-fruit-trees-for-your-garden-sunday-april-3rd/
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:20160409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160329T021208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160329T021208Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Spring Flower Distribution Saturday April 9th at 9am
DESCRIPTION:The CCGA Resources Committee will hold its annual Spring Flower Distribution at 9am April 9\, 2016 at the Center for Green Technology\, 445 N. Sacramento.  Pansies\, cerinthe\, delphiniums\, alyssum\, linaria\, nemesia:  all good early pollen sources for our insect friends\, and beautiful colors for us!  More details will be posted soon on the CCGA web site.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-spring-flower-distribution-saturday-april-9th-at-9am/
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:20160409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160407T164328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160407T164517Z
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SUMMARY:History of Community Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this weekend’s event on April 9th from 10-11:30/12. Please come out and listen to an educational talk about the History of Community Gardens by Freyja Conrad. It should be a great talk and will hopefully help gear you up by becoming apart of that social history.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/history-of-community-gardens/
LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160329T012556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160329T012556Z
UID:19009-1460199600-1460206800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting Saturday April 9th 2016 at Green Tech Center
DESCRIPTION:CCGA Coordinating Meeting  – 11am Saturday April 9th 2016 at Chicago Center for Green Technology – 445 N Sacramento Blvd.  \nThis coordinating meeting agenda will focus on response and evaluations from the CCGA annual conference. The meeting starts at 11am at the Chicago Center for Green Technology on the 2nd floor after the plant distribution.  Parking is behind the building.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-meeting-saturday-april-9th-2016-at-green-tech-center/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160413T200810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160413T203528Z
UID:19199-1460797200-1460808000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Chicago FarmWorks Volunteer Days
DESCRIPTION:Chicago FarmWorks fights two issues associated with poverty: unemployment and hunger. Utilizing a two acre farm in the East Garfield Park neighborhood\, we distribute local produce of the highest quality to those who need it most\, and help people overcoming multiple barriers to employment find full-time\, permanent\, viable jobs. We invite community members to join us on the farm to volunteer. Get your hands dirty\, have fun\, and learn more about urban agriculture! \nVolunteer days are help the third Saturday or Sunday of the month from 9am to 12pm. Youth 12 and older are welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult\, with up to 3 youth per adult. \nThe farm includes a small shaded area\, portable bathroom\, and running water at the site\, but facilities are limited. Please dress for the weather and bring water\, snacks\, and sunscreen.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-farmworks-volunteer-days/
LOCATION:Chicago FarmWorks\, 407 N Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica at Heartland Alliance":MAILTO:jsurma@heartlandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160416T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160413T154222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160413T154222Z
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SUMMARY:Englewood Veteran’s Garden - 2016 Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Rain or shine! The OPENING DATE for the 2016 garden growing season will be SATURDAY\, APRIL 16\, 2016\, 9:30am. \nIf you are interested in growing your own organic groceries\, interested in workshops about wellness\, seed starting\, composting\, growing herbs and veggies\, how to cook the nutritious vegetables you grow and many more activities? Come garden with us! \n  \nGarden Project Director Email: englewoodvetgarden@gmail.com
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/englewood-veterans-garden-2016-opening-day/
LOCATION:Englewood Veteran’s Garden\, 5705 S. Hermitage street\,\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160416T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160413T155015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160413T155015Z
UID:19196-1460799000-1460808000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Hermitage Street Community Garden - Opening Day 2016
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in growing your own organic groceries this year\, interested in workshops about seed starting\, composting\, growing herbs and veggies\, how to cook the nutritious vegetables you grow? And much\, much more\, come garden with us! \nContact our Garden Director at hermitagestreetcommunitygarden@gmail.com.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/hermitage-street-community-garden-opening-day-2016/
LOCATION:Hermitage St Community Garden\, 5643 S Hermitage Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160412T152821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160412T152821Z
UID:19191-1460800800-1460815200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:El Paseo Community Garden - Opening Day/Apertura de Jardin
DESCRIPTION:GARDEN OPENING DAY / APERTURA DE JARDÍN EL PASEO COMMUNITY GARDEN\nwww.elpaseogarden.org\n(773) 234-6168\nelpaseo.communitygarden@neighbor-space.org  \nVENGAN Y AYUDANOS! COME AND HELP US!\nGARDEN OPENING DAY\n• Pintar/ Paint\n• Limpiar/ Clean-up\n• Hablar sobre tierra/ Soil Talk\n• Convivo de Comida / Pot Luck\n Traigan un platillo para compartir! Bring a dish to share!  \nSABADO\, 16 DE ABRIL\nSATURDAY\, APRIL 16TH\n10AM-2PM\n944 W. 21st Street Chicago\, IL 60608
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/el-paseo-community-garden-opening-dayapertura-de-jardin/
LOCATION:El Paseo Community Garden\, 966 W. 21st St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160419T151443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160419T151624Z
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SUMMARY:Peterson Garden Project Plant Sale: Cool Crops
DESCRIPTION:Shop the Peterson Garden Project Pop-Up Plant Sale and get your garden growing! This year’s plant sale is going to be our biggest yet! For the April sale\, we’ll have a wide selection of edible cool-weather seedlings\, seed potatoes and seeds. And since this is Chicago gardening\, we’ve curated the selection of plants with small spaces and wacky weather in mind. We’ll also have a range of herbs and a soil salon featuring our favorite fertilizers and composts – everything you need to help you get your 2016 garden in shape. Plus\, we’ll have expert gardeners on hand to help with plant selection and offer advice. \nSALE HOURS\nFRI 4/22: 12PM – 4PM\nSAT 4/23: 10AM – 4PM \nFind a list of plants that will be available and more details about the plant sales. Don’t forget to attend our second sale in May for warm-weather seedlings. \nThis is Peterson Garden Project’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the plant sale help fund our community gardens and community cooking school. Buy local and grow local.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/peterson-garden-project-plant-sale-cool-crops/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140226
CREATED:20160427T152927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T152927Z
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SUMMARY:Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden - Youth Theater Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Hiring Young People for a youth theater ensemble (ages 15 and up)\nPay:  $8.25 hour\nHours of employment: Saturdays starting May 14 through August 14 ( will be working approximately 4 to 5 hours each Saturday)\nYoung People will produce:\nTHE BEAN/ THE BEING — When lazy Jack returns home having traded the milk cow for beans\, his mortified mother exclaims: “And as for your precious beans here they go out of the window! Off to bed with you! Not a sup shall you drink and not a bit shall you swallow this very night.”  THE BEAN will be a play\, loosely based on Jack and the Beanstalk\, exploring youth/parent relations\, poverty and hunger\, a world of giants\, and the magic of the good ole sustainable bean that impacts nutrition globally.\nHOW THE BEAN IS CREATED and COMMUNITY IMPACT  —Martie Sanders\, teaching artist with Green Scene Chicago\, will mentor 6-person teen theater ensemble in growing pole beans and other flora as the set at Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden and then help them create THE BEAN through writing and improvising. It will be offered free to Uptown audiences who will sample fresh beans dishes from all over the world.  The final show will involve nutrition education and reach children in Uptown.\nTeens interested in being a part of this innovative ensemble should come to the Summer Youth Jobs Fair at the The Broadway Armory — this weekend on Saturday April 30 — 1-3 pm and find  Martie Sanders at GREEN SCENE  booth. \nThose teens who cannot meet Martie face to face on Saturday should connect by email and show interest:  Martie@greenscenechicago.org \nwww.greenscenechicago.org
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/winthrop-harmony-arts-garden-youth-theater-ensemble/
LOCATION:Broadway Armory Park\, 5713 N. Broadway \, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
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