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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:20260404T224644
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:20260404T224644
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:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160329T012556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160329T012556Z
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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:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160413T200810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160413T203528Z
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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:20260404T224644
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:20260404T224644
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:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160412T152821Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160419T152158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160419T152740Z
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SUMMARY:Peterson Garden Project Plant & Bake Sale: Hot 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! We’ll have a wide selection of plants\, seeds and seedlings. And since this is Chicago gardening\, we’ve curated the selection of plants with small spaces and wacky weather in mind – including some varieties not available anywhere else in Chicago – such as a dwarf tomato grown exclusively for Peterson Garden Project. We’ll also have a range of edible flowers\, herbs and a soil salon – 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. The May sale will also include a bake sale and special events for Mom on Mother’s Day.  \nSALE HOURS\nFRI 5/6: 12PM – 4PM\nSAT 5/7: 10AM – 4PM\nSUN 5/8: 10AM – 4PM \nFind a list of plants that will be available and more details about the plant sales here. \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-bake-sale-hot-crops/
LOCATION:5035 North Broadway\, Chicago\, IL 60640\, 5035 N Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160503T200335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T200335Z
UID:19294-1462613400-1462624200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Openlands presents "Organizing Your Community Garden" Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to organize all aspects of the garden from recruiting members and gaining supporters to practical ways to self organize including using apps to keep track of projects. We will also show you how to create a design map for your site. Sign up here! \nFor more info contact us at gardens@openlands.org.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/openlands-presents-organizing-your-community-garden-training/
LOCATION:Breakthrough Ministries Familyplex\, 3219 W. Carroll Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160503T203455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T205655Z
UID:19296-1462820400-1462827600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Green and Growing: A Speaker Series - Weird Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 9 at 7pm –Weird Vegetables – Weird vegetables to grow and how to grow things weirdly!\nSpeaker: Amanda Thomsen\, author of Kiss My Aster: A Graphic Guide to Creating a Yard Totally Tailored to You
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/green-and-growing-a-speaker-series-weird-vegetables/
LOCATION:Sulzer Regional Library\, 4455 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montrose Metra Community Gardens":MAILTO:montrosemetragardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160504T175801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T175801Z
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SUMMARY:Building Healthy Soil
DESCRIPTION:Learn about composting\, vermicomposting\, cover cropping\, and other soil-building techniques. This workshop will cover soil testing and pH for vegetable crops. Healthy soil is the key to healthy plants! This workshop is instructed by Joan Hopkins\, 2007 Windy City Harvest graduate and Windy City Harvest Corps Coordinator. \nSaturday\, May 14th\, 2016 9 a.m. – noon Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse Register Online – http://www.chicagobotanic.org/education/windy_city_harvest
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/building-healthy-soil/
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:20160514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160506T121122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T121331Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Vegetable Seedling Distribution May 14\, 9am
DESCRIPTION:Vegetable Seedling Distribution\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd\nSaturday\, May 14\, 2016 \nRegister Now!\nThe Resources Committee has grown hundreds of vegetable seedlings to kick-start your gardens: 18 types of tomatoes (including some gorgeous heirlooms)\, sweet and hot peppers\, kale\, rosemary\, brussels sprouts\, cabbage\, cauliflower\, parsley\, basil and collards. We will also have a variety of ornamental annuals\, including asclepias\, ageratum\, datura\, impatiens\, rudbeckia\, snapdragons\, marigolds\, verbena bonariensis\, pentas\, talinum\, salvia and nasturtiums…whew! Each community garden will receive a large pre-selected sampler box of goodies. Bonus items: lucky winners (we’ll explain) will get to choose from a selection of beautiful perennials donated by our good friends at Westover Farms. \nRegistration Fee – $5.00\nPre-Register with your name\, name of garden\, address of community garden and contact email to: Mamie Gray mamie@uic.edu \nCheck-In: 9:00am to 9:30am \nWorkshop: 9:30am to 10:00am\n“Building a Better Tomato Cage” \nDistribution: 10:00am to 11:00am\nOne Sampler Box Per Garden.\nThis event is for Community Gardens only.\nNo Private\, Home\, or Backyard gardens.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-vegetable-seedling-distribution-may-14-9am/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160506T115508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T115508Z
UID:19329-1463216400-1463324400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Howard Area Community Garden's 1st Spring Plant Sale May 14th and 15th
DESCRIPTION:The Howard Area Community Garden‘s first Spring Plant Sale will be in full swing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday\, May 14 and Sunday\, May 15\, in our garden at the corner of Hermitage and Juneway in the North of Howard neighborhood (Rogers Park). We will have over 1300 plants\, representing 30 varieties\, all grown using organic methods and materials by volunteers. All proceeds will go towards improving this wonderful little community garden\, founded in 1982. We’ve posted a list of our plants over on our blog:  http://howardareacommunitygarden.blogspo… 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/howard-area-community-gardens-1st-spring-plant-sale-may-14th-and-15th/
LOCATION:Howard Area Community Garden\, 1715-25 W. Juneway Terrace\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160511T170453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T170453Z
UID:19375-1463220000-1463234400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:DÍA DE SIEMBRA /PLANTING DAY at El Paseo
DESCRIPTION:Si llueve sera el próximo día Domingo 15 de Mayo \nIf it rains we will reschedule for the next day\, Sunday May 15th \n• Limpiar/ Clean-up \n• Sembrar cajas compartidas/Plant shared beds \n• Formar equipos para / Make teams for shared  \n• Convivo /Pot-Luck \nTraigan un platillo para compartir! / Bring a dish to share! \nEl PASEO  \nCOMMUNITY GARDEN \n(773) 234-6168
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/dia-de-siembra-planting-day-at-el-paseo/
LOCATION:El Paseo Community Garden\, 966 W. 21st St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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ORGANIZER;CN="El Paseo Garden":MAILTO: elpaseo.communitygarden@neighbor-space.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160504T000333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T000333Z
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SUMMARY:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse Plant Sale May 14th and 15th
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate our 20th year!  Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse will offer more than 150 varieties of organically-grown vegetable\, herb\, and flower seedlings. Customers can expect a wide variety of open-pollinated and heirloom tomatoes\, peppers\, and eggplants. Other highlights include an assortment of herbs\, greens and onions. This year will feature many new plants selected for city gardening in small spaces and containers. These seedlings are grown with the support of a team of dedicated volunteers who make this Plant Sale possible. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about plant selection and planting. This yearly fundraiser supports the greenhouse and our work to connect kids to nature and healthy foods. \nAlso Available at the Plant Sale: Perennials and other plants donated by volunteers of the Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, organic compost\, and light snacks. In addition\, a cookbook compiled by the Friends of Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse will be available for purchase. Look for the Friends of Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse tables just outside the main gate to the gardens. \nDates: May 14th and 15th (10am – 2pm) \nPlant Prices ($2.00 to $5.00) CASH ONLY \n*Sunday there will be a kids station with hands on planting activities to help jump start their green thumbs! \nWhere:   Kilbourn Park – 3501 North Kilbourn Avenue Greenhouse \, Chicago\, IL 60641 \nFacebook Event:    https://www.facebook.com/events/1228495890495388/ \nEvent Bright:      https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kilbourn-parks-organic-gh-plant-sale-tickets-24495198799
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/kilbourn-park-organic-greenhouse-plant-sale-may-14th-and-15th/
LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160510T171810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T171810Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting Saturday May 14th at 11am
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 11am Saturday May 14th at the Chicago Center for Green Technology at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. The meeting agenda includes: CCGA Working Team reports on: Tasks for 2016 and Budget (income and expenses); Calendar for the year to include dates for coordinating meetings\, plant distributions\, workshops (see conference evaluation list) and the 2017 CCGA Annual Conference. We’ll meet on the 2nd floor\, after the Vegetable Seedling Distribution. You’ll find parking behind the building.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-meeting-saturday-may-14th-at-11am/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160503T203455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T205405Z
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SUMMARY:Green and Growing: A Speaker Series - Perennials\, The Economizers of the Edible Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 18 at 7pm – Perennials\, The Economizers of the Edible Landscape\nSpeaker: Lisa Hilgenberg\, horitculturalist for the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/green-and-growing-a-speaker-series-weird-vegetables-2016-06-09/
LOCATION:IL
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montrose Metra Community Gardens":MAILTO:montrosemetragardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160503T203455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T205852Z
UID:19303-1465326000-1465333200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Green and Growing: A Speaker Series - Fearless Food Gardening in Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 7 at 7pm – Fearless Food Gardening in Chicagoland\nSpeaker: LaManda Joy\, founder of Peterson Garden Project as well as author of Start a Community Garden: The Essential Handbook
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/green-and-growing-a-speaker-series-weird-vegetables-2016-07-09/
LOCATION:Sulzer Regional Library\, 4455 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montrose Metra Community Gardens":MAILTO:montrosemetragardens@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160405T011935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160405T012202Z
UID:19090-1465639200-1465653600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Community Roots Demonstration & Community Garden Formal Opening - June 11th
DESCRIPTION:The Community Roots Demonstration & Community Garden will formally open to the public on June 11 of this year with a full day of festivities to kick off the beginning of the programming season.  \nLocated in Skinner Park on the Near West Side of Chicago\, the garden will soon become home to a wide offering of classes and workshops\, as well as opportunities for more passive and informal garden learning. Because this new space is being envisioned as a place for all of Chicago’s gardeners to gather\, you’ll see many familiar faces from our green-thumbed community—Chicago Botanic Garden\, Illinois Extension Master Gardeners\, Chicago Honey Co-op\, Social Ecologies\, and more. Don’t forget to bring the kids; there will be tons of fun activities for them too. —plus\, there will be a LOT of kid-friendly activities.  We envision this space as a home for all of Chicago’s Gardeners. Join in the festivities June 11\, 10am-2pm.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-roots-demonstration-community-garden-formal-opening-june-11th/
LOCATION:Skinner Park\, 1331 W Adams St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160614T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160529T140134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160531T154827Z
UID:19413-1465925400-1465934400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Learning Garden Leadership Awards Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Kitchen Community is a nonprofit organization that builds edible Learning Gardens in Chicago public schools. Learning Gardens serve as outdoor\, experiential classrooms that expose kids to real\, healthy food. To date\, we have gardens in 115 schools across the city. On June 14th\, we will be honoring 25 CPS teachers who are doing exemplary work using their Learning Garden as a tool for teaching. Please join us in celebrating their efforts!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/learning-garden-leadership-awards-dinner/
LOCATION:The Kitchen\, 316 North Clark\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160615T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160531T151540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160531T151540Z
UID:19418-1466011800-1466020800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Hideout Veggie Bingo
DESCRIPTION:NeighborSpace and The Hideout present Veggie Bingo! Every Wednesday evening from June 15th – August 31st. All proceeds benefit Chicago community gardens and gardening organizations: \n\nWednesday\, June 15: Chicago Community Gardeners Association\nWednesday\, June 22: El Paseo Community Garden \nWednesday\, June 29: Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden\nWednesday\, July 6: Fulton Street Flower and Vegetable Garden \nWednesday\, July 13: Children’s Garden of Hope/Humboldt Park\nWednesday\, July 20: The Oscar Meyer Magnet School Garden Project\nWednesday\, July 27: Hermitage Street Community Garden\nWednesday\, August 3: Bush Community Garden/Children’s Garden of Hope \nWednesday\, August 10: North Lawndale Greening Committee \nWednesday\, August 17: Jardincito Nature Play Garden\nWednesday\, August 24: McKinley Library Park \nWednesday\, August 31: South Merrill Community Garden\n\nWe’ll be bingo’ing away a cornucopia of prizes from the following Chicago stalwarts: \n\nBig Shoulders Coffee\nDusty Groove Records\nImprov Olympic Theater\nMana Food Bar\nMusic Box Theater\nOlivia’s Market\nSpinning J Bakery\n…and more!\n\nGames run 5:30-8 pm; kids are welcome as long as they’re with a responsible grownup. Bingo cards are $4 apiece or 3 for $10. Bring some food and have a fun night supporting Chicago community gardens! \nLike us on Facebook for updates and more prize and garden info.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/hideout-veggie-bingo-2/
LOCATION:The Hideout\, 1354 W Wabansia\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="NeighborSpace":MAILTO:jzarrow@neighbor-space.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160525T162927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160526T150213Z
UID:19384-1466100000-1466103600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Worm Bin Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Worm composting is an easy\, efficient way to recycle food wastes into a fine\, high-quality compost for your houseplants or garden. Join the Illinois Extension Master Gardener program and make your own take-home worm bin! This event is free\, but registration is required. Please contact communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com to reserve your spot.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/worm-bin-building-workshop/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160623T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160525T163221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160526T150207Z
UID:19386-1466704800-1466708400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:All About Herbs Workshop
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to define an herb. A gardener may wish to choose herb plants that have culinary value\, aromatic value or medicinal value. And in addition to these traditional qualities\, many herbs also offer a great deal of ornamental value to the garden as well. Join the Illinois Extension Master Gardeners to learn all about herbs!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/all-about-herbs-workshop/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160625T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160625T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160428T163001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T163001Z
UID:19271-1466839800-1466875800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a Chicago where everyone is rooting for each other. That’s what Chicago Cares’ Serve-a-thon is all about. This June 25\, 5\,000 people will spend the day volunteering\, meeting critical needs in every corner of the city. Along the way\, we’ll meet new people. We’ll break down barriers. We’ll see what’s possible when we all roll up our sleeves and work hard together. Register now for Chicago’s largest single day of service! \nA $10 fee covers everything you need for the day. We’ll organize all the details\, and hook you up with supplies\, a T-shirt\, light breakfast\, lunch\, plus a party with food and beer (for those of us of drinking age) afterward. You just show up and make a huge impact.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-cares-serve-a-thon/
LOCATION:Daley Plaza\, 50 W Washington St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160222T054637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T054737Z
UID:18928-1466848800-1466870400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:22nd Annual Pullman Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Historic Pullman Garden Club hosts the 22nd Annual Garden Walk\, on Saturday\, June 25th\, 2016 from 10am-4pm.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/22nd-annual-pullman-garden-walk/
LOCATION:Historic Pullman Visitor Center\, 614 East 113th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60628\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160518T153500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160518T153607Z
UID:19381-1466848800-1466870400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Pullman: 22nd Annual Garden Walk - A Garden Tour and Tea
DESCRIPTION:The Historic Pullman Garden Club\, with co-sponsors the Historic Pullman Foundation and Pullman State Historic Site\, invite you back to the Victorian era of the 1880’s during the 22nd Annual Garden Walk – A Garden Tour and Tea\, on Saturday June 25\, 2016\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nVictorians passed the summer days more leisurely than we do today and so can you\, as you step back in time within this picturesque historic neighborhood. The event begins at the Pullman National Monument Visitor Center\, 11141 South Cottage Grove Avenue\, Chicago IL 60628\, where you will pick up a ticket brochure/map to begin your tour.  \nTickets include a light Summer-themed Tea to be held on the veranda of the Hotel Florence. You can enjoy one of the guided walking tours of the historic district\, or use the self-guided tour map and stroll at your own pace. The tour will wind through the row house lined blocks to visit the public gardens\, including the Gateway Garden\, a part of the NeighborSpace community garden network\, select private gardens\, plus our community food garden and urban gardens. Tea service will begin at 11 a.m. \nTickets for the event are $12 in advance by emailing historicpullmangardens@gmail.com or calling (773) 568-2441 until June 23rd or $15 on the day of the event.  \nThe Pullman Historic District can be reached by taking the 111th Street exit west off of I-94 or via the Metra Electric Train Line\, exiting on the 111th St/Pullman stop.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/pullman-22nd-annual-garden-walk-a-garden-tour-and-tea/
LOCATION:Pullman National Monument Visitor Center\, 11141 South Cottage Grove Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60628\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Pullman Garden Club":MAILTO:historicpullmangardens@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160630T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224644
CREATED:20160525T164651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160526T144904Z
UID:19388-1467309600-1467313200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Small Space Gardening Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In an urban setting like Chicago\, many gardeners are limited in how much growing space they have to plant\, and constantly seek creative ways to navigate this challenge. Join staff from the Chicago Botanic Garden for a workshop on small space gardening\, and learn more about maximizing your gardening potential!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/small-space-gardening-workshop/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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