Value Added Workshop: Krauts, Pickles, Kimchi
2019-03-16 10:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, 60623, United States
Fermented foods are both healthy and a great way to reduce food waste. Join this hands-on class to learn about different types of fermentation. You will quickly put your new knowledge to action by preparing different fermentations to taste and take home with you.
Instructor TBD
Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Avenue, Chicago

Good Food Expo
2019-03-22 - 2019-03-23 | University of Illinois Chicago, Jane Addams Hull House 800 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
This expo brings together a collection of expert speakers, chefs, farmers, entrepreneurs, investors, buyers, sellers, DIY enthusiasts and consumers who are accelerating the rise of a better food system.

Lecture: 21st Century Design Concepts for 22nd Century Homeowner
2019-03-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Historic Pullman Visitor Center, 614 East 113th Street, Chicago, IL, 60628, United States
Historic Pullman Garden Club 2019 Winter Lecture Series
Join us for free lectures located in Chicago’s Historic Pullman
neighborhood. Sponsored by the Historic Pullman Garden Club and the
Historic Pullman Foundation.
Hosted at the Pullman National Monument Visitor Center, 11141 S Cottage
Grove Chicago IL 60628.
March 24th 3-5pm Terry Guen “21st Century Design Concepts for 22nd Century
Homeowner”

CCGA 7th Spring Conference
2019-03-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Breakthrough FamilyPlex, 3219 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL, 60624, United States

MidFex Grafting Workshop: Sunday March 31, 2019, 1pm
2019-03-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL, 60022, United States
Find out what grafting fruit tress is all about. Learn the the whys and hows with experienced grafters. We will also have an impressive amount of scion wood available for grafting. The purpose of the grafting workshop is to learn how to graft. Nonmember beginners will learn how to graft selected apple varieties on apple rootstock. If you’d like more information about grafting see the Grafting Page on the MidFex website.
THIS SESSION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and the less experienced or novice grafter.
Please arrive on time. Lecture begins at 1:00 sharp. Workshop will last until about 4:00 pm.
Location: 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois. Go to the Linnaeus Room in the Regenstein Center building.
Parking: Parking is free for Chicago Botanic Garden members and members of gardens with reciprocal privileges. If you are not a member of the Botanic Gardens you will have to pay the parking fee. Visit Chicago Botanic Garden’s web pages for details on parking and membership.
More Event Details: THE AFTERNOON EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, but only the individuals actually grafting fruit trees will be allowed in the grafting classroom. Friends, spouses, and children are welcome to explore the grounds during the sessions.
Costs: Our workshop and guidance are free. However you will need to buy rootstock if you want to take home a tree. We will have dwarfing apple rootstock available. Cost is $5 each with free scion wood for MidFEx members. Non-members pricing is $5 which includes two pieces of scion wood of their choice. Unless rootstocks were preordered, each attendee will be limited to three (3) rootstocks each. Grafting requires a very sharp knife with a 2-3 inch blade. Bring your own medium-size pocket knife–we can sharpen it for you if needed, or purchase one at the workshop. Other supplies are available for purchase if you would like to continue honing your grafting skills after the workshop is over.
Maps and directions are HERE.

Workshop: A First Aid Kit For NeighborSpace Gardens - Red Cross Training, Chicago Cares Training
2019-04-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT), 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
A First Aid Kit For NeighborSpace Gardens – Red Cross Training, Chicago Cares Training
NeighborSpace is excited to partner with some new and old friends this year- to bring first aid, extra help, and better communication styles to your community garden efforts. These events are free and intended for current and emerging garden leaders and stakeholders looking to grow their leadership.
When: April 6th, 9 am- 3 pm (lunch break at 1 pm, lunch provided)
What: A First Aid Kit For Gardens – Red Cross Training, Chicago Cares Training
Where: 445 N Sacramento Blvd. (Center for Green Technology)
Description: This day is a two-part training session, with special guest organizations on hand to provide free support and training to NeighborSpace garden and volunteer leaders.
Morning Session, 9am – 1pm: First Aid and CPR Certification -Provided Free by AmeriCorps members, in partnership with the Serve IL Volunteer Commission and the Corporation for National Community Service This programs teaches skills that participants need to know to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and takeover. Two-year certification.
Afternoon Session, 1:30pm – 3:00pm: How to Manage and Recruit Volunteers with Chicago Cares Join us for this information session, where garden leaders will be guided by Chicago Cares staff through a session on how to recruit, retain, and recognize your “day of volunteers.” This session will include how to request help and support through Chicago Cares’ online volunteer referral process as well as best practices in volunteer management that will help you cultivate and engage your volunteers.

April 7th, 2019 Spring Seed Swap! Presented by the UIC Heritage Garden
2019-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | IL
What role do seeds play in advancing food sovereignty?
How does community gardening cultivate cultural diversity?
How does gardening heal a community?
Join the UIC Heritage Garden for our Fifth annual Spring Seed Swap! We invite gardeners, organizations, and community members interested in learning more about gardening, environmental sustainability and social justice. Anyone can come share knowledge, stories, and resources with others, and make new friends from around the city.
Admission is free: you do not need to bring seeds to attend. Refreshments will be served.
When: Sunday April 7, 2019 from 1pm-3pm
Where: Jane Addams Hull House Museum. Resident’s Dining Hall, 800 S Halsted St, Chicago IL 6060
If you would like to bring seeds from your garden or organization and need a table to set up your materials (seeds, flyers, etc) please RSVP to heritagegarden.uic@gmail.com by Monday March 25th, 2019. If you need any accommodations, please email us as well.

Small Farm Tools
2019-04-13 10:30 - 16:30 | Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, 60623, United States
This class is a deep dive into the latest farm tools for creating efficiency and optimal growing in your garden or on the farm. We will discuss how to gauge the perfect timing for seeding your crops plus soil preparation and assessments.
Instructor TBD
Rodeo Farm, 2600 West 26th Street, Chicago

Planning for Pollinators
2019-04-27 10:30 - 16:30 | Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, 60623, United States
Bees & Beyond thematic programming at the Chicago Botanic Garden inspired Windy City Harvest to offer this special course for gardeners to learn about the pollinators in their backyards and gardening techniques to support them.
Rachel Kimpton, Windy City Harvest coordinator
Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Avenue, Chicago

Edible Landscapes Ft. Containers
2019-05-04 10:30 - 16:30 | Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, 60623, United States
Transform a small space into a beautiful and functional garden. This class will show you the best practices for keeping edible and ornamental plants happy and healthy in your container garden. It includes hands-on work and an informative lecture with plenty of time for questions.
Ashley Luciani, Windy City Harvest coordinator
Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Avenue, Chicago

International Compost Awareness Week is May 5th-11th
2019-05-05 - 2019-05-11 | IL
International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It is celebrated nationwide and in other countries each year during the first full week of May. Started in Canada in 1995, ICAW has continued to grow as more people, businesses, municipalities, schools and organizations are recognizing the importance of composting and the long-term benefits from organics recycling.

Every Day in May Organic Plant Sale
2019-05-10 10:00 - 19:00 | City Grange, 5500 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Join  Peterson Garden Project  during the entire month of May for our annual Edible Plant Sale geared toward  urban and small-space  gardeners and offering items you won’t see anywhere else in Chicago.  Buy organic plants, seeds, books, tools, compost, fertilizer, and more —everything you’ll need to get your edible garden growing. When you make a purchase, tell your cashier that you’re with Peterson Garden Project and a portion of your purchase will support our mission to recruit, educate and inspire everyone to grow their own food. Sale runs every day through May 31, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

CCGA Spring Plant Distribution - Saturday May 11, 2019
2019-05-11 09:00 - 13:30 | The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
CCGA Spring Plant Distribution Save the Date flyer

Plant Sale in Wicker Park
2019-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Wicker Park Gardens, 1425 N. Damen, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
PLANT SALE – Support the Wicker Park Gardens – 10,000sq.ft.
Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & May 12, 2019
10am – 4pm
WEST SIDE FIELD HOUSE or in Gym if Raining
***Volunteer Discount – http://bit.ly/2G8dEwf
*VEGETABLES, HERBS, FLOWERING PLANTS
Each Plant Hand Picked by Our Gardeners
KIDS Activities – CREATE a Pot for Mother’s DayPurchase Excellent Plants for HOME &
HELP US Fund the Park’s 10,000 sq. ft of Ornamental Gardens
No Admission Charge

Value Added: Flower Growing Arranging
2019-05-11 10:30 - 16:30 | Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, 60623, United States
Arranging locally grown flowers is both an art and a savvy business plan. Learn about local flower farmers and the businesses that celebrate their products. Spend the afternoon working on your own bouquets with the guidance of seasoned professionals.
Instructor TBD
Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Avenue, Chicago

Plant Sale in Wicker Park
2019-05-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Wicker Park Gardens, 1425 N. Damen, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
PLANT SALE – Support the Wicker Park Gardens – 10,000sq.ft.
Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & May 12, 2019
10am – 4pm
WEST SIDE FIELD HOUSE or in Gym if Raining
***Volunteer Discount – http://bit.ly/2G8dEwf
*VEGETABLES, HERBS, FLOWERING PLANTS
Each Plant Hand Picked by Our Gardeners
KIDS Activities – CREATE a Pot for Mother’s Day
Purchase Excellent Plants for HOME &
HELP US Fund the Park’s 10,000 sq. ft of Ornamental Gardens
No Admission Charge

60th Annual Hyde Park Garden Fair
2019-05-17 - 2019-05-18 | Hyde Park Shopping Center, 55th and Lake Park, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
The 60th Annual Hyde Park Garden Fair offers thousands of plants for sale: annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, container plants, houseplants, veggies, herbs, shrubs, roses, ground covers, and native plants, all selected for our region by expert local gardeners.
Fair hours are Friday, May 17 from 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, May 18 from 9 am to 4 pm.
Proceeds support the work of the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference, and gardening projects on the South Side.
Location: Hyde Park Shopping Center, 55th and Lake Park Ave. in Hyde Park. For more information, see www.hydeparkgardenfair.org

Aquaponics Intensive
2019-05-17 09:00 - 2019-05-19 16:30 | Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, 60623, United States
This course is for individuals seriously considering or already in the process of aquaponic food production on a commercial scale. This three-day course is a comprehensive look at the design and build-out of a system, water quality, controlled environment growing, daily operations and growing techniques. Instruction will include hands-on work and lectures.
Certificate course
Andy McGhee, Windy City Harvest aquaponics specialist
Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Avenue, Chicago

Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse Organic Plant Sale
2019-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse, 3501 N. Kilbourn, Chicago, IL, 60641, United States
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.
Also 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.
Cost: Free Admission, Plant Prices between $2.00 to $5.00 CASH ONLY

Meet Your Pollinators
2019-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Find out which native insects are pollinating your garden and how to make them feel at home.

CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Wednesday, May 29th, 6:00pm
2019-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for Green Technology, 445 North Sacramento, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Wednesday May 29, 2019 at 6:00pm at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.
We will meet on the 2nd floor and there is parking behind the building and as always try and bring a snack or drink to share if you can.
NOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents.
Hope to see you there!

How Eating Healthy leads to a Healthy and Long Life Workshop
2019-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Oak Park Main Library, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, 60301, United States
FREE Workshop: How Eating Healthy Leads to a Healthy and Long Life!
Thursday, May 30th, 7pm-9pm
Oak Park Main Library
Presented by: Deep Roots Project
A whole-foods, plant-based diet is a way of eating that celebrates plant foods and cuts out unhealthy items like added sugars and refined grains. Plant-based diets have been linked to a number of health benefits, including reducing your risk of heart disease, certain cancers, obesity, diabetes and cognitive decline. These diets are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals that help lower blood pressure and LDL (bad) cholesterol, reduce the risk of diabetes, and help maintain a healthy weight, all of which can lower your risk of heart disease. Yet, the types of plant foods and their sources are also important Living a Whole Food, Plant-Based Life EAT whole plants such as grains, nuts, and fruit. Studies have shown that populations with mostly plant-based diets have longer lifespans. AVOID animal products such as meat, fish, and dairy. … AVOID processed, artificial foods. … AVOID added fats and sugars.
Register here: https://healthydietlonglife.eventbrite.com

Seminar: Integrated Pest Management
2019-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 | PCC Austin Farm, 330 N Lotus, Chicago, IL, 60644, United States
Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship Graduate Kim Jones will teach a 2-hour free seminar on Integrated Pest Management: how to naturally reduce pests in your garden. Refreshments and plants and/or seeds to take home will be provided.

Aquaponics 1 Day
2019-06-08 10:30 - 16:30 | Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, 60623, United States
Participants will learn the fundamental principles of aquaponics production as well as tips and tricks for building an at-home or small-scale aquaponics system. This course will include hands-on work with the nursery system and the 52,000-gallon aquaponics production system.
Andy McGhee, Windy City Harvest aquaponics expert
June 8
Giulianna Ciocca, Windy City Harvest aquaponics coordinator
October 12 and December 7
Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Avenue, Chicago

Parkway Gardening in Chicago
2019-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Meet the toughest plants in the City and how the City works with “hellstrip” gardeners.

Edgewater Glen 46th Annual Garden Walk
2019-07-14 12:00 - 17:00 | IL
The starting point is at 1420 W. Glenlake (6000N). See imaginative small and shady city gardens. Many of them are also ‘Poison Free’ where no herbicides, pesticides etc. are used. Adults $5 ea. with no charge for children. See www.edgeglen.com for more details.

Growing Great Containers
2019-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Discover the secret to planting bountiful, beautiful containers and how to keep them that way all summer long.

Fulton Street flower and Vegetable Garden Iced Tea Social
2019-07-20 13:00 - 19:00 | Fulton Street Flower and Vegetable Garden, 4427 W. Fulton, Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Family & Friend community event in partnership with PlayStreets to bring active play and healthy eating to community residences. Please join us!

CCGA Coordinating Committee Monthly Meeting
2019-07-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Center for Green Technology, 445 North Sacramento, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States

Veggie Bingo: Benefiting the Neighborspace Community Greenhouse Collective
2019-07-31 17:30 - 20:00 | The Hideout, 1354 W Wabansia, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
