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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
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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:20260405T134439
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T170453Z
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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:20260405T134439
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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:20260405T134439
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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:20260405T134439
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/
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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:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160503T203455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T205852Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160405T012202Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160614T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160529T140134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160531T154827Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160615T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160525T162927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160526T150213Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160623T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160525T163221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160526T150207Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160625T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160625T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160428T163001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T163001Z
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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:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160222T054637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T054737Z
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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:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160518T153500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160518T153607Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160630T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160525T164651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160526T144904Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160707T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160525T165121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160526T144852Z
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SUMMARY:Beekeeping 101
DESCRIPTION:Bees are some of the hardest working creatures on the planet. In this 2 hour workshop\, join the Chicago Honey Co-op to learn what you will need to know before you make a decision to keep a beehive. We’ll cover beekeeping history\, life and habits of honeybees\, beekeeping equipment\, Chicago beekeeping rules and best practices for managing a beehive. For more information\, please contact communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/beekeeping-101/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160709T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160630T172743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160630T172858Z
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SUMMARY:18th Annual Bowmanville Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:The18th Anniversary Bowmanville Garden Walk will be held on Saturday July 9\, 2016. Rain or Shine\, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.\nWelcome table at Bowmanville & Bell on the BCO GreenSpace\, $4.00 suggested donation.\nThis is one of Chicago’s best Garden Walk events! \nBowmanville residents welcome neighbors and visitors by showing their yards to display their gardens. The day offers you a friendly venue of hospitality and ways to learn more about gardening. Corner parkway gardens found at various intersections throughout Bowmanville are again a highlight\, and at the Bowmanville & Bell welcome tent the UI Extension “Ask a Master Gardener” table is always a hit. \nGo to the BCO website for more information: bcochicago.org \nThe Bowmanville Garden Walk features the neighborhood\, its residential gardens and the three BCO community gardens \nAlso included will be the 10th Annual Garden Walk Amateur Photography Contest!  \nEvery year the photo contest grows in popularity. At the photo exhibit\, a garden photo is selected by visitors’ votes and the photographer wins a prize and the winning photo is used for the poster and event publicity for the next Garden Walk event.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/18th-annual-bowmanville-garden-walk/
LOCATION:GreenSpace\,  5384 North Bowmanville\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bowmanville Community Organization":MAILTO:gardening@bcochicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160714T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160525T165706Z
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SUMMARY:Garden to Go
DESCRIPTION:Kids (and parents) who grow their own vegetables are more likely to eat them. Join us for a cooking demonstration using freshly harvested produce from the garden that the whole family can enjoy! For more information\, please contact communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-to-go-3/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160717
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160712T004302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160712T004302Z
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SUMMARY:First Annual Uptown Garden Walk - Saturday\, July 16\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:The walk features 24 gardens across 3 themes. There will be 3 formal tours during the day\, and residents can also pick up a map at any start location for a self-guided tour. The Sidewalk Tour starting at 10AM at Chase Park\, 4701 N. Ashland\, will showcase reimagined neighborhood spaces\, such as Sunnyside Mall\, as nontraditional gardens. The Coastal Tour starting at 1PM at Margate Park\, 4921 N. Marine\, will tour Uptown’s original coastline gardens and native habitats\, such as the Marovitz Savanna. The Heritage Tour starting at 7PM at Winthrop Family Historical Garden\, 4630 N. Winthrop\, will tour gardens associated with Uptown history. \nThe garden walk is part of an effort to bring awareness to Uptown’s natural assets and original coastal zone. There is currently a lot of energy around revitalizing Uptown\, and the natural resources are critical as a representation of the diverse community and organizations in Uptown. \nThe walking component also aims to highlight Uptown as a walkable neighborhood with many community resources within its borders\, including local businesses\, historic architecture\, and nature along the routes. \nThe featured gardens are primarily publicly accessible gardens\, such as parks\, community\, and school gardens. We hope that the garden walk will continue to expand and showcase the uniqueness of Uptown’s gardens and residents for years to come. All are welcome to attend the Garden Walk and are encouraged to RSVP. \nThe map & all the garden details are accessible on the ICA website. We also have a facebook page for easy social media sharing.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/first-annual-uptown-garden-walk-saturday-july-16-2016/
LOCATION:The Institute of Cultural Affairs in the U.S.A\, 4750 N. Sheridan Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Samantha Sainsbury":MAILTO:ssainsbury@ica-usa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160717
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160712T180715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160712T180715Z
UID:19477-1468627200-1468713599@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:First Annual Uptown Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:The beauty of Uptown’s gardens is reflective of its diverse and vibrant community members. The First Annual Uptown Garden Walk provides residents an opportunity to explore the various unique identities of the neighborhood. Garden Walk participants will explore gardens that both residents and organizations have come together to create and maintain throughout the years. \nThere will be three different themes to help give a full picture of some of the different types of gardens that exist. Join one of the Guided Tours at the times listed below\, or Guide Yourself using the map\, sunrise to sunset. \nSidewalk Gardens: Starts at 10am from Chase Park\, (4701 N Ashland)\, and tours the Sheridan Park and Buena Park neighborhoods\, showcasing reimagined public spaces like the Sunnyside Mall and Triangle Gardens – and other spaces you might not traditionally think of as ‘gardens’ \nCoastal Gardens: Starts at 1pm from Margate Park\, (4921 N Marine)\, and tours Uptown’s original coastline\, highlighting beautiful park and community gardens as well as restored native habitat along the lakefront. \nHeritage Gardens: Starts at 7pm at Winthrop Family Historical Garden\, (4630 N Winthrop)\, and tours Uptown’s central corridor and Sheridan Road\, showing where Uptown’s powerful history meets our present through beautiful deep-roots community gardens. \nAll are welcome! RSVP is encouraged but not required for the guided tours. \nCommunity members are also welcome to explore the gardens on self-guided tours. Maps listing the gardens and recommended routes will be available for pick up at each of the starting locations (listed above) throughout the day.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/first-annual-uptown-garden-walk/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160714T155544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160714T155544Z
UID:19501-1468663200-1468670400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:preSERVE Garden Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekend volunteer day this July at the preSERVE garden in North Lawndale (a partnership between Slow Food Chicago\, the Chicago Honey Co-Op\, the North Lawndale Greening Committee\, and Neighborspace). \nGather with us in the garden to get your hands a little dirty and then reap the benefits of that sweat equity via a community meal with your fellow volunteers afterwards. \nPlease bring gardening gloves and a hat if you have them. Email slowfoodpreserve@gmail.com with questions and to RSVP. Hope to see you in the garden!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/preserve-garden-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:preSERVE Garden\, 1231 S. Central Park Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.,Workday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Slow Food Chicago":MAILTO:info@slowfoodchicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160713T001353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160713T001353Z
UID:19495-1468670400-1468688400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Iced Tea Social Saturday July 16th Noon to 5pm at Fulton Street Flower & Vegetable Garden
DESCRIPTION:Hello CCGA’ers\, here is another event that’s just too good to miss and is happening right in the City on Chicago’s West Side. \nStop by to support our fellow community gardeners and grab something to drink and eat fresh food right from our gardens on the West Side! \nSee the rest of post below for details…
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/iced-tea-social-saturday-july-16th-noon-to-5pm-at-fulton-street-flower-vegetable-garden/
LOCATION:Fulton Street Flower and Vegetable Garden\, 4427 W. Fulton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Garfield Park Garden Network":MAILTO:taylor3433@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160714T160514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160714T160514Z
UID:19498-1468674000-1468684800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Slow Food Chicago/Growing Power Urban Orchard Crop Mob
DESCRIPTION:Come help Slow Food Chicago plant Growing Power’s urban orchard on Saturday\, July 16th from 1-4pm. \nWe’ll be planting apple\, pear and paw paw trees\, as well as raspberry and rose bushes at Growing Power’s South Chicago Farm located at the corner of 89th Street and Mackinaw Avenue in Clara Schaffer Park. \nPlease bring a water bottle and wear closed-toe shoes to the farm for volunteering.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/slow-food-chicagogrowing-power-urban-orchard-crop-mob/
LOCATION:Growing Power’s South Chicago Farm\, Corner of 89th Street and Mackinaw Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160525T170307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160630T181456Z
UID:19394-1469124000-1469127600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Container Herb Gardening Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Herbs are extremely useful and attractive when used in containers. A single herb can be grown in a container as a specimen plant or several herbs can be planted together to give the balcony or patio gardener a functional culinary herb garden. Join the Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and create your own container herb garden! This workshop is free\, but registration is limited. Please contact communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com to sign up!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/container-herb-gardening-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160706T203205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160706T203205Z
UID:19470-1469181600-1469192400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Summer 2016 Perennial Distribution - Friday\, July 22\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:CCGA PERENNIAL PLANT DISTRIBUTION\nCOMING UP!\nOur friends at Elite Growers will be providing the CCGA Resources Committee with perennials for distribution to community gardeners later this month. \nFRIDAY\, July  22\, 2016\nNew Horizons Community Garden\n401 S. Central Park\n(southeast corner of Van Buren and Central Park)\nNote: Parking is available on both Central Park and Van Buren \nTO PRE-REGISTER –\nPlease email the following information to Mamie Gray (mamie@uic.edu):\n        NAME of community garden\n        ADDRESS of community garden\n        EMAIL of contact person for community garden\n    (Pre-registration is not complete without this information) \n10:00 a.m          CHECK-IN:\n                               $5.00 Registration Fee\, payable when you check on at the event.\n            No credit cards please. One group of perennials per community garden. \n11:00 a.m          DISTRIBUTION:\n            Until 1:00 p.m. or when all plants are gone. \nWant to volunteer to help sort and distribute the perennials?\nEmail Ellen Newcomer at ecnewcomer334@gmail.com. We need volunteers for two hour shifts at 8:30 a.m. Let Ellen know your availability. THANKS! \nSee You There!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-summer-2016-perennial-distribution-friday-july-22-2016/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Volunteer Opp.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160503T203455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T210511Z
UID:19304-1469559600-1469566800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Green and Growing: A Speaker Series - Five Keys to Organic Success
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 26 at 7pm – From the Ground Up: Five keys to Organic Garden Success\nSpeaker: Jean Nolan\, founder of The Organic Gardener Ltd and author of From the Group Up: A Food Grower’s Education in life\, Love and the Movement That’s Changing a Nation.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/green-and-growing-a-speaker-series-weird-vegetables-2016-08-09/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160728T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160714T155407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160714T155407Z
UID:19504-1469725200-1469732400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:preSERVE Garden Volunteer Day - Weeknight Edition
DESCRIPTION:Our second month of weeknight volunteer days in the garden is almost here. Can’t make it on the weekend? Join us on the evening of Thursday\, July 28th to get your hands dirty in the garden. After the hard work is done\, join us for a quick bite with your fellow gardeners! \nWhat to bring : gardening glove and a hat (if you have them). Email slowfoodpreserve@gmail.com with questions and to RSVP. Hope to see you in the garden!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/preserve-garden-volunteer-day-weeknight-edition/
LOCATION:preSERVE Garden\, 1231 S. Central Park Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.,Workday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Slow Food Chicago":MAILTO:info@slowfoodchicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160525T170517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160526T144815Z
UID:19396-1469728800-1469734200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Garden to Go
DESCRIPTION:Kids (and parents) who grow their own vegetables are more likely to eat them. Join us for a cooking demonstration using freshly harvested produce from the garden that the whole family can enjoy! For more information\, please contact communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com. \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-to-go-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160803T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134439
CREATED:20160804T184404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T184404Z
UID:19598-1470229200-1470240000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual McKinley Park Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:McKinley Park is home to a 69-acre public park and countless enthusiastic home gardeners! Come see what we have growing! During the walk\, garden hosts will have activities which include seed saving as well as share items from their gardens. The McKinley Park Farmer’s Market will be happening at the same time. Finally\, special events such as yoga and art classes will be happening throughout the day. Pick up your map at the McKinley Park Community Garden located at 1900 W. Pershing or the McKinley Park Farmer’s Market located that intersection of Archer Ave and Western Ave.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/4th-annual-mckinley-park-garden-walk/
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