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SUMMARY:Tomato Fest
DESCRIPTION:This 1st annual event will showcase many different ways to prepare and preserve the abundance of tomatoes in your garden\, including: \nSalsa Contest– make your best tomato based salsa for judging and prizes! \nTomato Swap– bring your favorite tomatoes from your garden to exchange with other gardeners. \nSeed Saving Demonstration– to preserve what you love and help you share your best with others! \nCooking Demos –  How to make sun dried tomatoes and more!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/tomato-fest/
LOCATION:South Shore Cultural Center\, 7059 S. South Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20140903T151535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T174940Z
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SUMMARY:Carnival Time at Mother Earth Garden
DESCRIPTION:Family fun\, carnival style playstreet event.  Bounce house\, sport\, carnival games\, and Zumba
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/carnival-time-at-mother-earth-garden/
LOCATION:Mother Earth Garden\, 3059 W. 5th Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="Empowerment through Education and Exposure":MAILTO:info@eeeyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140906T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140906T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20140821T160623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140821T163404Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Canning w. Pear Tree Preserves
DESCRIPTION:You will learn the basics of the hot water bath canning method and what tools you need to safely make your own fruit jam at home. Susie from peartreepreserves.com will take you through a canning demo in which you will learn some simple recipes for great jam! \n  \nREGISTRATION HERE
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/intro-to-canning-w-pear-tree-preserves/
LOCATION:ReBuilding Exchange\, 1740 W Webster Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140907T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140907T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20140821T161205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140821T161415Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Bee Basics
DESCRIPTION:Jana Kinsman is a beekeeper in Chicago who cares for hives all over the city and advocates for pollinator health. In this session we’ll go over the basics of honeybee life\, their role in our food world\, and what it’s like being a beekeeper. We’ll also talk about native pollinators in the Chicago region and how you can help them. As a take-away\, you’ll get to build your own small bee house to take home and put in your yard! (based on available scrapwood). \n  \nREGISTRATION HERE
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-bee-basics/
LOCATION:ReBuilding Exchange\, 1740 W Webster Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20140908T150435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140908T150435Z
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Garden Fair's Fall Garden Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Garden Fair offers a wide selection of bulbs to plant now for spring bloom\, both familiar daffodils\, hyacinths\, crocuses and tulips\,  and special varieties.  We also offer fall-flowering plants to enjoy now. The fair is a fundraiser for the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference and its Garden Fair Committee\, which supports gardening projects in Hyde Park-Kenwood and surrounding areas.  Expert gardeners will be on hand to advise about planting and maintenance.  We’ll be there\, rain or shine!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/hyde-park-garden-fairs-fall-garden-fair/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Shopping Center\, 55th and Lake Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hyde Park Garden Fair Committee":MAILTO:joyrosner@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140926
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20140923T173614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T174940Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Hay Bale Pickup
DESCRIPTION:The time to put the garden to bed is just around the corner. Chicago Community Garden Association has secured bales of hay available to community gardeners. The hay bales are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please call first to coordinate pick up with Angela Taylor at 773-851-3162. \n\nWhere:  Center for Green Technology  445 N Sacramento Blvd\nWhen:  Pick up this week Monday 9/22 – Thursday 9/25\n\nEnter the Visitor Parking Lot behind the CCGT building\, look for the bench marker holding a parking spot\, and follow the short path through the prairie to the hay. \nThanks to Christy Webber Landscapes for donating the hay!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-hay-bale-pickup/
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:20140927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140927T120000
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SUMMARY:Great Perennial Divide - PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
DESCRIPTION:The Great Perennial Divide is a multi-site plant give-away open to all Chicago Community Gardens. There’s just one requirement: register your garden for the Divide no later than Tuesday\, September 23rd to ensure that you receive a generous selection of plants. \n \nWHEN:\nSaturday\, September 27th. \n9:00- 10:30: STRICTLY FOR COMMUNITY GARDENERS THAT PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 23rd \n10:40- 12:00: Community gardens that did not preregister can select from any remaining plants. Ensure you get the best picks by pre-registering. \n \nWHERE:\nChoose one of three locations: \n\nNorth: North Park Village Nature Center\, 5801 N Pulaski\nWest: Corner of Kedzie and Lake\nSouth: Embassy Church\, 5848 S Princeton\n\n \nHOW TO HELP (and get more plants!):\nVOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help unload the trucks and group the plants on Friday\, September 26th from 9 to 12 or to load plants into carts and cars on Saturday\, September 27th from 8 to 12. To volunteer\, you must contact your location leader by September 22nd: \n\nNorth: Ellen at 224-522-1255\nWest: Angela at 773-851-3162\nSouth: Pat at 773-829-6111\n\n \nSpecial thanks to Scott Byron and Co. for coordination of the generous plant donations. \n \n \n Loading…
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/great-perennial-divide-preregistration-required/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141005T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20140821T161741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140821T161900Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Rain Barrel
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Rob West will discuss water conservation and the how-to’s of making a rain barrel for downspout water collection using recycled materials.  \nRob West is a third generation plumber who owns and operates Rob West Plumbing\, Inc.  His passion and energy formaking a difference in lowering our carbon footprint is innate.  \nThis is an instructional only. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/diy-rain-barrel/
LOCATION:ReBuilding Exchange\, 1740 W Webster Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141025T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20141014T184259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T174939Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Fall 2014 Workshop & Bulb Distribution
DESCRIPTION:A free workshop held in the Garfield Park Conservatory’s Jensen Room. \n\nProgram: What You Can Do This Fall To Prepare Your Garden For 2015 (Michael Webb)\nWorkshop: Planting Bulbs For Spring Color and Pollination (Kirsten Akre)\nWorkshop: Bulb Planting Demonstration and Distribution\n\n CCGA welcomes all volunteer gardeners who help “green” up their neighborhood’s public (ie: non-private property) spaces with community gardens. \nPlease register early; space is limited. Forty of the community gardens who attend the workshop will win free bulbs for their site. \nLoading…
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-fall-2014-workshop-bulb-distribution/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20140908T152539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140908T152714Z
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SUMMARY:Principles\, Protocols\, and Practices for Growing High Quality Crops
DESCRIPTION:Principles\, Protocols\, and Practices for Growing High Quality Crops \nA Two-Day Workshop \nFor Farmers\, Urban Growers\, and Community Gardeners \nBenefits: \n\nImproved Pest and Disease Resistance\n Better Tolerance of Extreme Weather Conditions\n Ability to Improve Your Yield by helping Plants at their Critical Points of Influence\n Ability to measure the nutrient value of the crops you are growing using a refractometer\n\nLearn from a lifelong farmer’s understanding and first hand experiences utilizing a Biological Approach to crop production.  Dan Kittredge\, Executive Director of the Bionutrient Food Association (BFA) & the Real Food Campaign\, will present a 2-session Workshop on High Bionutrient Crop Production. \nNovember 1 & 2\, 2014 \n9:30am – 4:30 pm \nGarfield Park Conservatory \n300 N. Central Park Avenue – Community Classroom \nChicago\, IL 60624 \nCost: $150.00\, with Scholarship funds available for Farmers. \nRegister: Two Options – Online or Mail-In Registration found on the Workshops page of the BFA website (http://www.bionutrient.org/workshops) \nFor Scholarship information\, please contact Gary Neves\, Course Administrator\, Cell:  774-573-6804\, gary@bionutrient.org \nThe High Bionutrient Crop Production workshops are designed to inform and support participants to grasp and apply innovative and reliable principles and practices for producing more nutritious food crops that lead to healthier lives. The learning focus of the series includes soil biology\, mineralogy and energy dynamics. At the same time\, we intend to establish a relational infrastructure among growers that will provide the basis for increasing collaboration between them\, and also with the businesses and organizations that supply their needs and buy their products. \nEach session consists of a classroom-style discussion and hands-on demonstration and practice. Those participants who provide their email will also receive periodic e-newsletters to supplement the workshop presentations. Registrants will be expected to procure their own soil tests as desired\, and instruction for interpreting those will be covered during the workshop. \nFor Event Information:  please contact Dr. Shemuel Israel\, Co-leader of the Chicago Chapter of the Bionutrient Food Association and President of the North Lawndale Greening Committee – cell: 773-332-7887; or Annamaria Leon\, Director\, Education & Community Outreach cell: 414-339-5537\, or email at nlgreeningcommittee@gmail.com. \nHosted by the Chicago Chapter of the Bionutrient Food Association\, the North Lawndale Greening Committee\, and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/principles-protocols-and-practices-for-growing-high-quality-crops/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141108T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20141024T180747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141024T182522Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Backyard Chicken Care
DESCRIPTION:Offered by Angelic Organics Learning Center and taught by Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consultant Jen Murtoff\, who calls it “the Cadillac of backyard chicken workshops.”  \nRegistration
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/basic-backyard-chicken-care/
LOCATION:Irving Park United Methodist Church\, 3801 N Keeler Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20141024T183340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141024T183930Z
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SUMMARY:Chicken Butchery
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of butchering chickens at home. We’ll walk you through all the steps\, from slaughter to dressing out. Participants will also have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the butchering process. Class also includes an overview of chicken care\, housing and feeding. Course fee includes a frozen soup chicken (from a USDA-inspected facility) to take home. \nRegistration
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicken-butchery/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20141105T180444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141105T180444Z
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SUMMARY:AUA Fall Gathering: Cultivating Knowledge:
DESCRIPTION:Sharing Current Urban Ag Research Relevant to Your Garden or Farm \nLoyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability\, Seminar Room 123/124 \nThe night will include: \n\nPresentations on urban agriculture research being done in Chicago and how it applies to those growing food in the city\, including:\n\nChris Peterson on IES and higher education in urban agriculture\nDavid Lowenstein on pollinators and biocontrol\nJohn Taylor on urban plant varieties\nKellen Marshall on farmer knowledge and education survey\n\n\nTours and presentation on Loyola’s new sustainable agriculture program\nCommunity Slideshow-Show off your garden or farm! Send 1-4 photos and a brief description to info@auachicago.org by noon on Monday 11/10\nCommunity Potluck-Please bring a dish to share\, or if you don’t feel like cooking\, purchase food at IES’ Engrained Cafe\, who will be donating 10% of proceeds to AUA
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aua-fall-gathering-cultivating-knowledge/
LOCATION:Loyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability\, 6349 Kenmore Ave.\, Chicago \, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Surma":MAILTO:program@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20141024T182146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141024T182254Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Chicken Health Care
DESCRIPTION:Developed and taught by Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consultant Jen Murtoff\, the workshop will cover prevention\, basic troubleshooting\, and care for common chicken health issues and injuries. \nPlease note that this is an advanced workshop for chicken keepers who are already experienced in basic care\, and who want to advance their knowledge and skills.  \nRegistration
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/urban-chicken-health-care/
LOCATION:Irving Park United Methodist Church\, 3801 N Keeler Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20141022T151729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141022T152209Z
UID:13800-1416135600-1416151800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Envisioning a Green World Transformed
DESCRIPTION:Presentations\, demonstrations\, and interactive exhibits will help you gain a well-rounded understanding of the many ways you can carry out an eco-friendly lifestyle in Chicago. Learn about local ventures in urban farming\, sustainable fashion\, DIY products\, zero waste initiatives\, responsible travel\, health & well being\, and community advocacy. Discover how these initiatives are possible and collect inside tips from industry leaders. Walk away with the resources to transform your lifestyle\, and opportunities to take action in Chicago. \nBuy tickets here. \nOrganic\, vegan\, and vegetarian lunch options are included. Student discounts available.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/envisioning-a-green-world-transformed/
LOCATION:Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum\, 2430 N Cannon Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141219
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20141119T193933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141223T184014Z
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SUMMARY:Due date for NEEF Every Day Events grants
DESCRIPTION:Read more here.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/due-date-for-neef-every-day-events-grants/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20141203T155636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141203T160333Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline - Sow it Forward Grant
DESCRIPTION:The application deadline for our 2015 grant cycle is 5pm Eastern Time\, Friday January 9\, 2015. \nSow It Forward is the grants and partnership program of Kitchen Gardeners International. The grant is for nonprofit causes or organizations (schools\, 501c3s\, food banks\, community gardens\, colleges\, libraries\, prisons\, senior programs\, etc.) interested in starting or expanding food garden projects that are of general benefit to their community.  Past grantees include school gardens\, community gardens\, food bank gardens\, library gardens\, senior gardens\, prison gardens and homeless shelter gardens among others. \nFor our 2015 round of giving\, we expect to offer 100 full grants and roughly 60 partial grants. A full grant has a value $500 and normally consists of a cash grant of $300-400 with the remaining $100-$200 taking the form of seeds and gift certificates for garden supplies and KGI’s online garden planner. The partial grant normally has a value of $325 and consists of a $300 cash grant and $25 one-year subscription to KGI’sonline garden planner. There are no geographic limitations on what types of food garden projects will be considered.  Past grantees included projects from Portland\, Oregon to Pakistan and many places in between. Because of trade restrictions and international shipping fees\, garden projects from outside the US will only be eligible for partial grants.  \nThe application deadline for our 2015 grant cycle 5pm Eastern Time\, Friday January 9\, 2015. Only funding requests submitted through KGI’s online grant application will be considered for funding. We recommend that prospective applicants download and complete the Sow It Forward Application Prep Form (Word\, PDF) offline before starting their application online. This way you will have a version saved on your computer in case you have any trouble submitting the application online.  \nAny questions about the application process can be directed to Roger Doiron via email (roger@kgi.org) or phone (207.956.0606). For general issues related to using the KGI website\, please see our help pages.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/deadline-sow-it-forward-grant/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20150114T182426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150114T182426Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - 625 AT 6:25 SUSTENANCE: CHICAGO AND THE FOOD CHAIN
DESCRIPTION:In Sustenance: Chicago and the Food Chain\, photographers Amanda Rivkin and Heriberto T Quiroz document the realities of food access in Chicago through the eyes of children at home\, school\, and in their communities. The installation will be framed with a discussion of where Chicago sits in the world of global agriculture and the way in which innovative programs around the city are working to expand children’s relationships with nutrition and the complex economics of food production. \nJanuary 14th – February 28th\n625 N. Kingsbury St. Chicago\, IL\n625 Studio Gallery exhibitions are open during the week by appointment and on Saturdays 1:00 – 5:00 PM\ncontact us: info@artworksprojects.org \nOpening reception with comments by the photographers and WBEZ’s Monica Eng\n6:25 PM\nJanuary 14th\, 2015\nLet us know you are coming! RSVP@artworksprojects.org \nAbout 625 AT 6:25\n625 AT 6:25 is a new series of events held in the ART WORKS Projects studio gallery at 625 N. Kingsbury in Chicago. Launched in 2014\, the programming will include free exhibitions\, community conversations\, panel discussions\, film screenings\, concerts\, and more. Each event is designed to give audiences the opportunity to learn about and discuss a range of regional and global human rights topics and to consider how the arts are being used to address these issues. \nAnnouncing the Emerging Lens Program\nWith the inception of the 625 AT 6:25 series\, ART WORKS Projects has committed to providing an annual exhibition opportunity for a young photographer focused on documenting human rights and social justice challenges. Heriberto T Quiroz\, a Chicago-based photographer currently studying at Columbia College\, is the first photographer selected for the program. \nSave the Date: Beyond the School Lunch\, A Conversation & Workshop with Food will be held on February 28th. Click here to learn more and reserve tickets. \nThe 625 AT 6:25 2014/2015 series is made possible by the generous contributions of the following:\nFriedman Law Group\nFrost Lighting\nGourmet Gorilla\nPrintlab\nSawyer Agency\nUrban Innovations
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/opening-reception-625-at-625-sustenance-chicago-and-the-food-chain/
LOCATION:IL
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ORGANIZER;CN="ART WORKS Projects":MAILTO:RSVP@artworksprojects.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150118T144500
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20141212T213910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141212T213953Z
UID:14043-1421436600-1421592300@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:6th annual MLK Food Justice and Sustainability Weekend
DESCRIPTION:KAM Isaiah Israel’s Social Justice Committee presents the 6th annual Martin Luther King\, Jr. Food Justice and Sustainability Weekend. The focus this year is ‘Climate Change and Civil Rights.’ The weekend long education and advocacy event will include workshops on social justice\, food and environmental justice\, conservation and restoration. The goal of the weekend is to provide participants with powerful tools for change and a heightened motivation to work toward a greener\, more equitable and sustainable world. \nSchedule\n\nFriday\, January 16 at 7:30 p.m. Shabbat service followed by keynote address by Robert Nevel\, KAMII president and founder of its award winning\, nationally recognized Food Justice and Sustainability Program. \nSaturday\, January 17 at 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Community design workshop\, reception to follow.\nSunday\, January 18 at 10 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Workshops at 10 a.m.\, 11 a.m.\, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Complimentary lunch is served at noon.\n\nALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\nPlease register at kamii.org/MLK.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/6th-annual-mlk-food-justice-and-sustainability-weekend/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150201
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20141203T154010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141203T154041Z
UID:14030-1422662400-1422748799@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:St. John Garden Club - Spring Forward 2016 - Pre-Sale Discount
DESCRIPTION:PRESALE DISCOUNT ENDS 1-31-15 \nLooking for support for an event we are offering in March 2016. Spring Forward 2016 is an event to support the gardening community. As a very small niche garden club we have been able to gain support from two speakers who will be at this event. Joe Lamp’l Growing a Greener World and Roger Swain of PBS The Victory Garden will both speak offer a q&a sessions and includes a menu dinner served by our host. Pre-sale tickets are $30 per ticket and we also offer sponsor ticket packages.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/st-john-garden-club-spring-forward-2016-pre-sale-discount/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20150209T164627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T164627Z
UID:15310-1423504800-1423512000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Weather Resilience Workshop: Austin
DESCRIPTION:The City of Chicago is hosting a series of neighborhood workshops to address the region’s resilience to incidents of extreme weather\, especially rainstorms that cause floods and related damage. The purpose of the workshops is to identify techniques and infrastructure improvements that foster sustainability and reduce damage to private and public property. Please attend to share ideas and concerns about the sustainability of your home\, business\, and neighborhood. Free to attend. Refreshments will be provided. \nMeetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. \n\nMonday\, Feb. 9 Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St.\nTuesday\, Feb. 10 North Lawndale Homan Sq. Park 3517 W. Arthington \nWednesday\, Feb. 11 Humboldt Park Humboldt Park 1400 N. Sacramento \nTuesday\, Feb. 17 Little Village St. Agnes of Bohemia Bishop Manz Hall 2658 S. Central Park \nWednesday\, Feb. 18 Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room 300 N. Central Park
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/weather-resilience-workshop-austin/
LOCATION:Austin Town Hall Park\, 5610 W. Lake St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20150209T164954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T164954Z
UID:15313-1423591200-1423598400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Weather Resilience Workshop: North Lawndale
DESCRIPTION:The City of Chicago is hosting a series of neighborhood workshops to address the region’s resilience to incidents of extreme weather\, especially rainstorms that cause floods and related damage. The purpose of the workshops is to identify techniques and infrastructure improvements that foster sustainability and reduce damage to private and public property. Please attend to share ideas and concerns about the sustainability of your home\, business\, and neighborhood. Free to attend. Refreshments will be provided. \nMeetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. \n\nMonday\, Feb. 9 Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St.\nTuesday\, Feb. 10 North Lawndale Homan Sq. Park 3517 W. Arthington \nWednesday\, Feb. 11 Humboldt Park Humboldt Park 1400 N. Sacramento \nTuesday\, Feb. 17 Little Village St. Agnes of Bohemia Bishop Manz Hall 2658 S. Central Park \nWednesday\, Feb. 18 Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room 300 N. Central Park
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/weather-resilience-workshop-north-lawndale/
LOCATION:Homan Square Park\, 3517 W Arthington\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20150209T165247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T165322Z
UID:15315-1423677600-1423684800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Weather Resilience Workshop: Humboldt Park
DESCRIPTION:The City of Chicago is hosting a series of neighborhood workshops to address the region’s resilience to incidents of extreme weather\, especially rainstorms that cause floods and related damage. The purpose of the workshops is to identify techniques and infrastructure improvements that foster sustainability and reduce damage to private and public property. Please attend to share ideas and concerns about the sustainability of your home\, business\, and neighborhood. Free to attend. Refreshments will be provided. \nMeetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. \n\nMonday\, Feb. 9 Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St.\nTuesday\, Feb. 10 North Lawndale Homan Sq. Park 3517 W. Arthington \nWednesday\, Feb. 11 Humboldt Park Humboldt Park 1400 N. Sacramento \nTuesday\, Feb. 17 Little Village St. Agnes of Bohemia Bishop Manz Hall 2658 S. Central Park \nWednesday\, Feb. 18 Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room 300 N. Central Park
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/weather-resilience-workshop-humboldt-park/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park\, 1400 N. Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150214T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20150203T160606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150203T160639Z
UID:15199-1423906200-1423906200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Urban Livestock Expo
DESCRIPTION:In search of a fun and informative Valentine’s Day excursion? What says “I love ewe” better than taking your date to the third annual Urban Livestock Expo? Angelic Organics Learning Center\, Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA)\, and the Chicagoland Chicken Enthusiasts will present the 3rd Annual Urban Livestock Expo on February 14. \nThe Expo offers new and experienced keepers of urban livestock the chance to learn about caring for a variety of animals\, and to network with each other. Presenters with expertise raising chickens\, ducks\, quails\, rabbits\, bees\, and goats will introduce visitors to primary needs of each\, highlighting issues to consider and steps to take in preparation for keeping livestock in the city. \nFREE! All are welcome \nEXPO SCHEDULE\n9:30AM-10:00AM\nRegistration \n10:00AM-12:30PM\n-Info sessions on chickens\, rabbits\, quails\, ducks\, goats\, & bees\n-Tours of Barn & Aquaponics Center \n12:30PM-1:00PM\nBrowse Info Tables
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/3rd-annual-urban-livestock-expo/
LOCATION:Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences\, 3857 W 111th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Volunteer Opp.,Workshop/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20150209T165602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T165602Z
UID:15318-1424196000-1424203200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Weather Resilience Workshop: Little Village
DESCRIPTION:The City of Chicago is hosting a series of neighborhood workshops to address the region’s resilience to incidents of extreme weather\, especially rainstorms that cause floods and related damage. The purpose of the workshops is to identify techniques and infrastructure improvements that foster sustainability and reduce damage to private and public property. Please attend to share ideas and concerns about the sustainability of your home\, business\, and neighborhood. Free to attend. Refreshments will be provided. \nMeetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. \n\nMonday\, Feb. 9 Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St.\nTuesday\, Feb. 10 North Lawndale Homan Sq. Park 3517 W. Arthington \nWednesday\, Feb. 11 Humboldt Park Humboldt Park 1400 N. Sacramento \nTuesday\, Feb. 17 Little Village St. Agnes of Bohemia Bishop Manz Hall 2658 S. Central Park \nWednesday\, Feb. 18 Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room 300 N. Central Park
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/weather-resilience-workshop-little-village/
LOCATION:St. Agnes of Bohemia Bishop Manz Hall\, 2658 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20150209T165838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T165838Z
UID:15320-1424282400-1424289600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Weather Resilience Workshop: Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:The City of Chicago is hosting a series of neighborhood workshops to address the region’s resilience to incidents of extreme weather\, especially rainstorms that cause floods and related damage. The purpose of the workshops is to identify techniques and infrastructure improvements that foster sustainability and reduce damage to private and public property. Please attend to share ideas and concerns about the sustainability of your home\, business\, and neighborhood. Free to attend. Refreshments will be provided. \nMeetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. \n\nMonday\, Feb. 9 Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St.\nTuesday\, Feb. 10 North Lawndale Homan Sq. Park 3517 W. Arthington \nWednesday\, Feb. 11 Humboldt Park Humboldt Park 1400 N. Sacramento \nTuesday\, Feb. 17 Little Village St. Agnes of Bohemia Bishop Manz Hall 2658 S. Central Park \nWednesday\, Feb. 18 Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room 300 N. Central Park
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/weather-resilience-workshop-garfield-park/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room\,  300 N. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20150209T162114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T162114Z
UID:15308-1424617200-1424624400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad – The Chicago Calumet Connection
DESCRIPTION:Looking to shake your winter blues? \nJoin the Historic Pullman Garden Club and the Historic Pullman Foundation for: \n“The Underground Railroad – The Chicago Calumet Connection”\nA presentation by historian Paul Petraitis \nThis free event is open to everyone and refreshments will be served. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/the-underground-railroad-the-chicago-calumet-connection/
LOCATION:Historic Pullman Visitor Center\, 614 East 113th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60628\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Pullman Garden Club":MAILTO:historicpullmangardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150225T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20150218T162927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150218T162927Z
UID:15383-1424845800-1424896200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Learn More about the Community Roots Demonstration Garden
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to learn more about plans for a combination community/demonstration garden in Skinner Park\, and to meet other people interested in growing food together.\nThe Community Roots Demonstration Garden\, planned to be built this spring in Skinner Park\, will be an outdoor classroom space that will provide Chicagoans of all ages greater access to gardening education. Designed for both kids and families who want to learn more about growing their own food\, the site will be able to host a range of workshops highlighting native species\, pollinating plants\, composting\, rainwater harvesting\, season extending techniques\, and a variety of other topics that help inform and excite both seasoned and novice gardeners. The outdoor classroom will serve as a central hub for Chicago Park District-sponsored garden education\, as well as opening itself to garden groups and educators to host their own workshops and events. \nOverall\, this project was proposed as a way of highlighting the incredible diversity of experiences that gardening has to offer – in both growing methods and in community & youth engagement techniques. While focusing in large part on growing fresh produce\, the garden also plans to feature fruit trees and berries\, native plantings and digging beds. Further\, a variety of styles of raised beds and planters will be featured\, and different areas of the garden will serve to teach visitors about a variety of topics from healing and sensory plants to companion planting\, rainwater harvesting\, insects\, and more. \nHalf of the garden space will be dedicated to community gardening\, and the remaining half for teaching and learning – with the hopes that excess produce on the “demonstration side” will be donated to a local food pantry or organization in need.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/learn-more-about-the-community-roots-demonstration-garden/
LOCATION:Skinner West Elementary School\, 1260 West Adams Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20150209T180644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T180715Z
UID:15322-1425114000-1425124800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Windy City Harvest: Seed Starting for Edibles
DESCRIPTION:Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse\nRosario Maldonado\, Apprenticeship & Corps Sales Coordinator\n$39\nIn this workshop\, we’ll cover seed starting dates for edibles\, container format options\, organic soil mixes\, how to create ideal conditions and trouble shoot. You will learn different techniques for starting your own vegetable transplants as well as how to use our favorite\, the soil-block maker\, a sustainable method for starting seeds. You will leave this workshop with 12 soil blocks you make of a green of your choice – chard\, collards or kale. Bring a shoe box or tray to carry your starts home in!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/windy-city-harvest-seed-starting-for-edibles/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152801
CREATED:20150223T182917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150223T182917Z
UID:15394-1425117600-1425123000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Edible Landscape Redesign Project at The Plant
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the volunteer kickoff meeting for creating an Edible Landscape garden at The Plant. This will be a demonstration garden including signage and more information on the web.  This project will promote converting a front lawn\, any area\, to an edible landscape.  REGISTER HERE \nThe is part of the Chicago Demonstration Gardens project.  This is a collaborative effort by groups in Back of the Yards and Woodlawn to create various types of demonstration gardens.  Types of gardens will include high-impact\, low-maintenance flowerbeds\, native plant species\, pollinator habitats and edible landscapes.  We need experienced gardeners to help with consulting on these project.  Even if you are not nearby these locations\, we would welcome your assistance to select appropriate plants\, etc.  For more information or to volunteer\, please contact Bill Morrisett\, morrisett@midwestcyber.com.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/edible-landscape-redesign-project-at-the-plant/
LOCATION:The Plant\,  1400 W. 46th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Morrisett":MAILTO:morrisett@midwestcyber.com
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