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SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Pruning - Skokie
DESCRIPTION:Cook Co Extension is hosting a series of fruit tree pruning workshops this Jan/Feb. Programs are free to attend and open to the public\, We just ask that you pre-register. Bring your tools if you have them and dress for the weather. Feel free to call me if you have any questions. I will be on site for most (if not all) of these programs. \nJan 21\, 2026\, 10 am – 12 noon at Backyard Flower Lab\, Winnetka\nJan 21\, 2026\, 1 – 3 pm at the Talking Farm\, Skokie\nFeb 7\, 2026\, 10 am – 12 noon at Farmworks in Chicago (westside) (in partnership with Neighborspace) \nFeb 20\, at Passion of Pullman\, Chicago (southside) (in partnership with Neighborspace) \ndate TBD in Chicago (northside)\nFeb date TBD at It Takes a Village Farm\, Saulk Village. \n \nSarah Batka\nLocal Foods Small Farms Program Coordinator\nU of I Extension\, Serving Cook County\ndirect phone 217-300-8636\nsbatka@illinois.edu
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/fruit-tree-pruning-skokie/
LOCATION:The Talking Farm\, 3669 Howard St\, Skokie\, IL\, 60076\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
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SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop - Winnetka
DESCRIPTION:Jan 21\, 10 am – 12 noon at Backyard Flower Lab\, Winnetka\nJan 21\,  1 – 3 pm at the Talking Farm\, Skokie\nFeb 7\, 10 am – 12 noon at Farmworks in Chicago (westside) (in partnership with Neighborspace) \nFeb 20\, at Passion of Pullman\, Chicago (southside) (in partnership with Neighborspace) \nFeb 22 TENTATIVE at Triangle Park Chicago (northside)\ndate TBD at It Takes a Village Farm\, Saulk Village \nhttps://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/winter-fruit-tree-pruning-workshops \n \nSarah Batka\nLocal Foods Small Farms Program Coordinator \nU of I Extension\, Serving Cook County\ndirect phone 217-300-8636\nsbatka@illinois.edu
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/fruit-tree-pruning-workshop-winnetka/
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20260119T171444Z
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SUMMARY:January CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \nNOTE: 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 by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/january-ccga-coordinating-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20251216T220709Z
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SUMMARY:AGA Avondale Almanac Premiere Event
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate our 3rd annual AGA Avondale Almanac + Wall Calendar release! Yule is the perfect time to pick up your 2026 Almanac and start dreaming of 2026 garden plans.  Friday 12/19 @ 6-8p at Revolution Brewing. \nOur fully local made by neighbors Alma is 80 color pages including comprehensive planting calendar\, weekly suggestions to keep up with your garden chores\, local photos + nature facts\, and so much more! This is our 4th edition and every year gets better thru hard work of of neighbors!  Last year the theme was SOIL\, this year ROOTS\, next… STEMS!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aga-avondale-almanac-premiere-event/
LOCATION:Revolution Brewing – Brewery & Taproom\, 3340 N Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Avondale Gardening Alliance":MAILTO:avondalegardeners@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20251201T200024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T202612Z
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SUMMARY:Balance Sheets Workshop - Chatham
DESCRIPTION:Farm Balance Sheets\nFriday December 19\, 2025\nin person at 8753 S. Greenwood\, Suite 100\, Chicago\, IL 60619from 12 noon – 1 pm\nBring your lunch to our office and enjoy a 60-minute lunchtime presentation covering the what\, why and how of farm balance sheets. Participants will receive a spreadsheet template & have the opportunity to contribute to a group learning activity.  \n1 – 4 pm \nAn optional guided work session follows the noon presentation. You will have the opportunity to input your own data into an Excel template\, share results\, and/or discuss solutions to problems that may be revealed after completing the balance sheet. Instructors and students will collectively brainstorm solutions. Light snacks & coffee/tea provided. Bring your laptop\, a brown bag lunch\, and farm data for this afternoon work session.  \n\n\nCost: There is no cost to attend\, we just ask that you pre-register: https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/farm-balance-sheets \n\n\nInstructor: Kathryn Pereira\, Extension Educators\, Local Food Systems and Small Farms.  \nIf you have any questions or to request a reasonable accommodation to participate\, please contact Sarah 217-300-8636 or sbatka@illinois.edu
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/balance-sheets-workshop-chatham/
LOCATION:U of I Extension Chicago office\, 8753 S Greenwood #100\, Chicago\, IL\, 60619\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20251031T152021Z
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SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Pruning Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Fruit Tree Pruning Fundamentals Virtual Workshop\nWednesday\, December 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom  \nCost $5 \nJoin our comprehensive apple pruning workshop and discover the essential skills that separate thriving orchards from struggling trees. This class will teach you the science and artistry behind proper pruning\, empowering you to maximize your harvest while maintaining healthy\, beautiful trees for years to come. The skills you learn in this course will prepare you to prune your fruit trees in the dormant season of mid-December to late February when pruning should be done.  \n\nSince 2017\, Grant McCarty\, Local Foods and Small Farms Educator\, has taught fruit tree pruning classes for Northern Illinois growers\, both commercial and noncommercial. His approach uses a color coding systems to help you visualize the cuts you need to make this season\, the shape your tree currently is or is heading\, and the confidence to take his suggestions and put into action. This unique approach combines education with consulting and coaching without stepping foot on your orchard.  \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nIn this workshop\, you’ll master both the theory and practice of apple tree pruning through detailed classroom instruction and personalized tree analysis: \n\n\nPruning Timing and Strategy – Learn when to prune for optimal growth and fruit production throughout the seasons\, understanding how timing affects tree health and harvest quality.\nTree Anatomy and Assessment – Identify different types of wood and buds\, understanding how each contributes to your tree’s overall health and productivity.\nProper Cutting Techniques – Master the fundamental cuts and tool selection methods that professional orchardists use to maintain healthy\, productive trees.\nTool Maintenance and Care – Develop essential skills for keeping your pruning tools sharp and properly sanitized to prevent disease transmission between trees.\nTree Training Methods – Discover techniques for shaping young orchards and establishing strong branch structures that can support heavy fruit loads.\nDisease Prevention and Management – Learn how strategic pruning improves air circulation and light penetration to reduce disease pressure naturally.\nFruit Thinning Strategies – Understand when and how to thin fruit for larger\, higher-quality apples and reduced stress on tree branches.\nPersonalized Tree Analysis – The highlight of our class is examining photos of your actual trees to develop specific\, actionable pruning plans you can implement immediately.\n\n\nWhy Attend This Class\nProper pruning is the difference between a productive orchard and a disappointing harvest. Many apple growers struggle with overgrown\, diseased\, or poorly shaped trees that produce small\, low-quality fruit. You may also be encountering heavy crop loads every other year. This class will save you years of trial and error\, helping you avoid common mistakes that can permanently damage your trees. You’ll learn techniques that commercial orchardists use to maximize both fruit quality and quantity\, while developing the confidence to make decisions that will benefit your trees for decades.  \n\nWhat to Expect\nThis comprehensive classroom workshop combines expert instruction with personalized guidance for your specific trees. Before class\, you’ll have the opportunity to submit photos of your fruit trees\, which we’ll analyze together to create customized pruning plans tailored to your orchard’s unique needs.  \n\nWho Should Attend\nThis class is perfect for backyard fruit tree growers looking to improve their harvest\, homesteaders wanting to establish productive orchards\, and anyone who has inherited apple trees and wants to care for them properly. Further\, this class is designed for new commercial orchardists\, whether adding to their farm or just getting started.  
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/fruit-tree-pruning-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T190000
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SUMMARY:December CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \nNOTE: 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 by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/december-ccga-coordinating-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20251201T195247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T195247Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Nonprofit Business Structure Basics
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday December 9\, 2025 @ 6 pm\nNonprofit Business Structure Basics \nFarmers don’t just grow food because they enjoy it; they farm to provide their community with good food and good jobs while stewarding the earth’s resources. Does that mean the nonprofit business structure is a good choice for a farm? This webinar session tackles that question\, while also addressing other business structures that incorporate social benefits\, including benefit companies and social purpose entities. From wealth-building limitations to IRS criteria and the influence of a board of directors\, the session breaks down the decision-making factors that farmers need to consider.\nPresenter: Rachel Armstrong\, Farm Commons \nRegistration Required at https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/legal-training-for-illinois-small-farms-webinar-series \nUniversity of Illinois • U.S. Department of Agriculture • Local Extension Councils Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate\, please contact Sarah Batka sbatka@illinois.edu or 217-300-8636
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/webinar-nonprofit-business-structure-basics/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20251031T150733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T150733Z
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SUMMARY:Seed and Plant Exchange - Dan Ryan Woods
DESCRIPTION:Seed Swap and Plant Exchange \nSat Nov 22\, 10 am – 2 pm\nDan Ryan Woods Pavilion 87/western\, Chicago \nNative Seed Presentation at 1030am and 1230pm\nSeed Keepers and Soil Steward Presentation at 1045am and 1245pm\nBring a mug; warm beverages provided
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-and-plant-exchange-dan-ryan-woods/
LOCATION:dan ryan woods Pavillion\, 8700 S Western Ave\, Chicago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20250112T001110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T001110Z
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SUMMARY:November CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \nNOTE: 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 by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/november-ccga-coordinating-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20251007T225029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T225029Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Swap - River Forest
DESCRIPTION:Seed Swap at Thatcher Woods\nSaturday\, November 8\, 2025 | 9:00am-11:00am\nThatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\nwest of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\nConservation@Home: Seed Swap – Forest Preserves of Cook County
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-swap-river-forest/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavillion\, 8030 Chicago Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20251031T151112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T151112Z
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SUMMARY:Houseplant Swap and Bingo - Avondale
DESCRIPTION:AGA Houseplant Swap and Bingo\nSun\, November 2nd\, from 3 to 6pm \nupstairs at Chief O’Neill’s. \nBe sure to join our AGA Houseplant Facebook group to get in on any pre-swap negotiations (but there will be plenty of swapping happening on event day\, too)!  
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/houseplant-swap-and-bingo-avondale/
ORGANIZER;CN="Avondale Gardening Alliance":MAILTO:avondalegardeners@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20251031T151638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T151638Z
UID:37417-1762095600-1762101000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Seed Saving Workshop - Blue Island
DESCRIPTION:Seed Saving Workshop and Cookbook Recipe Collection \nSun November 2 @ 3pm  \nBlue Island Public Library\, 2433 York St\, Blue Island\, IL \nNo Registration necessary. All Are welcome. Spanish resources available. Hosted by our friend Val Kehoe. 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-saving-workshop-blue-island/
LOCATION:Blue Island Public Library\, 2433 York Road\, Blue Island\, IL\, 60406\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20251031T152733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T152733Z
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SUMMARY:Green Corn Festival - Albany Park
DESCRIPTION:Green Corn Festival \nSunday November 2nd\, 1 – 6 pm\nat two locations Global Garden 4815 N Sacramento\,  and American Indian Center\, 3401 W Ainslie St\,. Chicago \n\nNative seed saving guided walk\nCorn husk doll making\nOpenlands Tree tours\nFall pollinator scavenger hunt\nPumpkin smash composting station\nCommunity meal + story time by the fire\nFarm & Art Market\n———Ticketed Workshops———\nU-pick 5 Veggie bunches (Every half hour from 1:00 – 4:00 PM) $30\nFermentation & Canning Workshop (1:00 –2:00 PM) $15\nCorn Mush Class (2:00 – 3:30 PM) $15\nKanastohale Class (3:30 – 5:00 PM) $25
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/green-corn-festival-albany-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20251031T150441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T150441Z
UID:37411-1762012800-1762030800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Day of Dead Celebration - Morgan Park
DESCRIPTION:Day of the Dead celebration. \nEdna White Community Garden 1812 W Monterey Ave\, (111th Street) Chicago\nSat Nov 1\, 4 – 9 pm \nWe will have a fire\, s’mores\, DIY candy apples\, a movie and crafts for kids. Musician? Bing your instruments for music by the fire. Accepting donations for local families in need. Please bring non perishable food for the food pantry. There is a parking lot and restrooms avail at the police station next door.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/760161933489465
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/day-of-dead-celebration-morgan-park/
LOCATION:Edna White Community Garden\, 1812 W Monterey Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60643\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20251008T011430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T011430Z
UID:37402-1761411600-1761426000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Party - W Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Haunted Warehouse Party\nChicago Tool Library \nSaturday\, October 25th\, 5:00–9:00pm \n 4015 W Carroll Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60624\nHaunted Warehouse Party at the Tool Library! | Chicago Tool Library CO
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/halloween-party-w-garfield-park/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20251007T234044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T234044Z
UID:37400-1761390000-1761397200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Soil Lead Screening - UIC
DESCRIPTION:Community Soil Health and Lead Screening Event \nOctober 25th from 11:00am to 1:00pm\nUIC Plant Research Laboratory (Greenhouse) \n1020 S Union Ave\, Chicago IL 60607
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/soil-lead-screening-uic/
ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20250112T000913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T000913Z
UID:36872-1761069600-1761073200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:October CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \nNOTE: 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 by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/october-ccga-coordinating-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20251007T231920Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Festival - Glencoe
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\, October 18/19\, 10am – 4:30pm\nChicago Botanic Garden\n1000 Lake Cook Road\, Glencoe\, IL \nA display of nearly 100 different apple varieties that are grown by our members in their own back yard.  Many other types of fruit grown by members are also exhibited including European and Asian Pears\, Quince\, Hardy Kiwis\, Pawpaw\, Figs\, Plums\, and Persimmons \nWe feature tasting and sales of 10-15 different varieties of fantastically flavorful apples that you can’t find in your grocery store. We offer award-winning apple cider for sale from local orchards and a live demonstration of operating an old-fashioned cider press. \n2025 Harvest Festival – October 18-19 –
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/harvest-festival-glencoe-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135706
CREATED:20251007T231728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T231728Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Festival - Glencoe
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\, October 18/19\, 10am – 4:30pm\nChicago Botanic Garden\n1000 Lake Cook Road\, Glencoe\, IL \nA display of nearly 100 different apple varieties that are grown by our members in their own back yard.  Many other types of fruit grown by members are also exhibited including European and Asian Pears\, Quince\, Hardy Kiwis\, Pawpaw\, Figs\, Plums\, and Persimmons \nWe feature tasting and sales of 10-15 different varieties of fantastically flavorful apples that you can’t find in your grocery store. We offer award-winning apple cider for sale from local orchards and a live demonstration of operating an old-fashioned cider press. \n2025 Harvest Festival – October 18-19 –
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/harvest-festival-glencoe/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Celebration - Oak Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Share the Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration\nSaturday\, October 18\, 2025\nMt. Zion Lutheran Church/New Generation COGIC\,  10400 S. Kostner Ave.\, Oak Lawn\nProgram – 10 a.m.-Noon\nThanksgiving Feast Noon-1 p.m.\nRegister by October 13
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/thanksgiving-celebration-oak-lawn/
ORGANIZER;CN="Grace Seeds Ministry":MAILTO:graceseedsministry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T090000
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CREATED:20251007T174522Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga - South Shore
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the garden \nSat 10/18 at 9 am\n2301 E. 71st Street\, Chicago \ncrandongarden@neighbor-space.org
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/yoga-south-shore/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T210000
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CREATED:20250911T175454Z
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SUMMARY:Green Soapbox Panel Discussion: Scaling Sustainable Foodways in the Midwest
DESCRIPTION:For nearly 15 years\, Delta Institute has hosted “Green Soapbox” events as opportunities to connect the community with expert panelists on a wide array of critical climate conversations. This fall\, we will be exploring the topic of Scaling Sustainable Foodways in the Midwest. \nAbout this year’s topic\nFood plays a vital role in our lives—and it is also one of the most consequential factors in the fight against climate change. In the United States\, the agriculture sector contributes about 11% of the country’s overall greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore\, about 30-40% of all food that’s produced in the US ultimately ends up as food waste! \nOn October 16\, expert speakers will join us to discuss how to scale regenerative agriculture to overcome climate challenges and embrace innovations to the food system\, including aspects that address soil health\, food waste\, and more. Join us for food and drinks as we discuss sustainable food technologies\, impacts on agriculture\, and everything else you might want to know about how local food systems are adapting to today’s climate challenges.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/green-soapbox-panel-discussion-scaling-sustainable-foodways-in-the-midwest/
LOCATION:Edelman\, 111 N Canal St\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Delta Institute":MAILTO:delta@delta-institute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T183000
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CREATED:20250811T215559Z
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SUMMARY:NRCS Field Day - West Pullman
DESCRIPTION:We Sow We Grow\nOctober 14\, 2025\,  4:30 – 6:30 pm\n11958 S Union Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60628 \n\nAs part of Illinois Extension’s Summer Technical Assistance Field Day Series\, in partnership with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, we are hosting a field day focused on Navigating FSA & NRCS Programs for Urban Farmers. Extension educators\, along with Farmer Natasha Nicholes\, will discuss conservation practices at We Sow We Grow. We’re thrilled to welcome Joseph Bridges and Alicia Lozano\, the USDA NRCS Soil Conservationists for Cook County who will be on site to meet farmers and answer your questions about applying for reimbursement programs. Reimbursable conservation practices that are available to small scale urban growers will also be discussed. \nFree to attend but pre-registration is required: https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2025-10-14-nrcs-field-day-we-sow-we-grow \n  \nUniversity of Illinois • U.S. Department of Agriculture • Local Extension Councils Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate\, please contact  Jesse Schaffer at jschaff@illinois.edu or 312-585-9128
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/nrcs-field-day-west-pullman/
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T160000
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CREATED:20250908T195015Z
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SUMMARY:Ogle Co. Farm Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Ogle County Farm Stroll\nSun October 12\, 11 am – 4 pm\nFree Self Guided tour of ten diversified family farms
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ogle-co-farm-stroll/
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CREATED:20251007T173834Z
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SUMMARY:Strawbale Pick Up - CCGA gardens only
DESCRIPTION:Neighborspace is offering straw bales for gardeners to pick up available on a first come\, first served basis. Please come early in the day to ensure you get what you need for your garden. \nNew Horizon Community Garden\n401 South Central Park\nChicago\, IL 60624 \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/strawbale-pick-up-ccga-gardens-only/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S Central Park Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NeighborSpace":MAILTO:jzarrow@neighbor-space.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T170000
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SUMMARY:Boone Co. Farm Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Boone County Farm Stroll\nSun October 5\, 10 am – 5 pm\nFree self Guided tour of nine diversified family farms 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/boone-co-farm-stroll/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T130000
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CREATED:20250908T183055Z
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SUMMARY:Food Waste and Composting - Saulk Village
DESCRIPTION:It Takes a Village Community Farm \n2500 223rd St.\, Sauk Village IL 60411\nOctober 4th: Food Waste and Composting 11am – 1pm\nwith The Contemporary Farmer Inc. \n\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPMinaZp4ns1etOS_IXKihy0LdhlVFo2kMom1Kg8xeL1PT3Q/viewform
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/food-waste-and-composting-saulk-village/
LOCATION:It Takes a Village Community Farm\, 2500 223rd Street\, Saulk Village\, IL\, 60411\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T200000
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SUMMARY:Farm to Fork Feast - Naperville
DESCRIPTION:IL Stewardship Alliance Farm to Fork Feast\nSat Sept 27\, 4 pm  at McDonald Farm in Naperville\n$150 \nJoin us for an evening of local food\, fellowship and celebration as we honor our local food and those who produce it. The Farm to Fork Feast supports our mission to bring farmers and eaters together to build a more just\, local and regenerative food and farm system. \nTogether\, we will enjoy a Latin-American inspired menu artfully prepared by Northern Fork\, a local food silent auction and fellowship on McDonald Farm in Naperville.\nTickets include access to the event\, open wine and beer bar\, and your chance to bid in the silent auction. 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/farm-to-fork-feast-naperville-2/
LOCATION:McDonald Farm\, 10 S404 Knoch Knolls Rd\, Naperville\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Native Fruit Trees - Saulk Village
DESCRIPTION:Native Fruit Trees Workshop\nIt Takes a Village Community Farm\n2500 223rd St.\, Sauk Village IL 60411\nSaturday\, September 27th\, 11am – 1pm\nWith the Morton Arboretum \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPMinaZp4ns1etOS_IXKihy0LdhlVFo2kMom1Kg8xeL1PT3Q/viewform
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/native-fruit-trees-saulk-village/
LOCATION:It Takes a Village Community Farm\, 2500 223rd Street\, Saulk Village\, IL\, 60411\, United States
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