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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T110000
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SUMMARY:Greenspace for Whom?
DESCRIPTION:Join a discussion about the challenges of creating and maintaining sustainable community driven green spaces in gentrifying communities. El Paseo Community Garden in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago will be presented as a case study. \nPresenter: Paula Acevedo\, Co-Director\, El Paseo Community Garden
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/greenspace-for-whom/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20220310T020206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T020206Z
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Winter Production in Community Gardens
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will cover techniques to increase winter vegetable production\, including topics such as building cold frames\, crops which can be planted early in the year and harvested over the winter\, winter sowing seeds\, use of mulch and green manure for insulation\, and more. We will share many real examples from our current and completed projects! \nPresenters: Michael Repkin\, Executive Director\, Urban Habitat Chicago and Alex Barnes\, Soil Science and Horticulture student\, Southern Illinois University
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/maximizing-winter-production-in-community-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20220310T015945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T020024Z
UID:35613-1648058400-1648062000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Aliarse con la naturaleza para cultivar un jardín floreciente – Working with Nature to Build a Thriving Garden (Presented in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Mediante ejemplos de entreplantar y métodos naturales para controlar plagas empleados en el Jardín para donaciones de Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance\, esta presentación en PowerPoint repasa técnicas sencillas y rentables para cultivar un jardín que crece con fuerza mientras respalda a la naturaleza. \nWorking with Nature to Build a Thriving Garden: Using examples of interplanting and natural pest control applied in the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance’s Giving Garden\, this PowerPoint presentation reviews simple and cost-effective techniques for building a flourishing garden that also supports nature.  *This session will be presented in Spanish. \nPresenter: Emilia Arellano\, Gerente de educación de jardinería urbana\, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance (Urban Gardening Education Manager for the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance) \n  \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aliarse-con-la-naturaleza-para-cultivar-un-jardin-floreciente-working-with-nature-to-build-a-thriving-garden-presented-in-spanish/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20220310T015557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T015557Z
UID:35611-1648054800-1648058400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Community Food Navigator: Strengthening Community-led Food Solutions
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on session is to introduce the project to CCGA members\, and demonstrate the digital tools and stewardship methods in development that are designed to support visibility and connection among growers and gardeners. Staff and a few of the project’s current community stewards and contributors will together share our work and engage attendees about their perspectives and feedback on the value and functionality of the tools as an opportunity to shape their continued development. The goal of this session is to be a living demonstration of a stewardship model and tools that are designed to benefit Chicago gardeners\, who shape and sustain Chicago’s agriculture and food culture and landscape through their efforts in neighborhood engagement\, food access\, learning\, education\, and revitalization. This session will help gardeners to connect with the Navigator to shape the first versions of the project’s tools and methods for organizing\, stewardship and engagement to ensure they are of use and value to them. \nPresenters: Bahati Aimee\, Project Manager/Community Steward\, Deepa Gupta\, Project Director\, and Wendy Manning\, Lead Engagement Strategy / Integration
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-food-navigator-strengthening-community-led-food-solutions/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20220310T015322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T015322Z
UID:35609-1647687600-1647691200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:How Much Lead is There in Chicago’s Soils\, and What Can We Do About It?
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will overview recent University of Illinois research to identify soil lead contamination and risk reduction in Chicago. City-wide soil lead maps will be presented\, and recommended steps to identify contamination in your garden discussed. How to reduce the risk of plant absorption of lead and human exposure from soil will be overviewed\, presenting evidence from experiments conducted using Chicago soils with varying degrees of lead contamination. By providing recent scientific developments on soil lead contamination and urban agriculture risk specifically in Chicago\, this session will prepare individuals with practical knowledge for safe gardening. \nPresenter: Andrew Margenot\, Assistant Professor University of Illinois
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/how-much-lead-is-there-in-chicagos-soils-and-what-can-we-do-about-it/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20220311T191305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T191305Z
UID:35625-1647684000-1647694800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Houseplants & Coleus Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Houseplants & Coleus Distribution 3-19-2022 Flyer
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/houseplants-coleus-distribution/
LOCATION:The Hatchery Chicago\, 135 N. Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20220310T015121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T015146Z
UID:35605-1647684000-1647687600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Urban Community Food Forests\, Diverse Species Selection and Engagement Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Learn and share knowledge about food-producing native\, hardy species and the sites where they thrive. Showcase different examples of food forests and food forest stewardship. Highlight the importance of diversity in species selection. Explore different forms of engagement to grow volunteerism and increase community garden and green space access and awareness. Opportunity to partner together to plant food-producing shrubs and trees in fall 2022 and beyond! \nPresenter: Trinity Pierce\, Stewardship Manager\, Chicago Region Trees Initiative
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/urban-community-food-forests-diverse-species-selection-and-engagement-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20220310T014925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T014925Z
UID:35602-1647453600-1647457200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Building a Community Through Conservation@Home: A Panel on Stewardship and Native Plant Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Conservation@Home is an educational and certification program focused on promoting and celebrating the use of conservation-minded gardening practices. By recognizing community and school gardens that meet our criteria of environmentally sound gardening practices in biodiversity\, water conservation\, and healthy soils\, this program helps create more connected landscapes throughout our communities. Community gardens that certify need to utilize informal/formal education tools to engage members. Panelists will present updates and share photos of their gardens\, their experience with Conservation@Home for Communities in Chicago\, successes and challenges with community building and gardening during COVID\, and their tips for growing native plants. There will also be time for Q & A from the audience. \nFacilitated by: Gemini Bhalsod\, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator \nPanelists: Valerie Kehoe\, University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator\, Alex Palmer\, Urban Naturalist\, and Emily Lambert\, Kellogg Garden Club Co-coordinator
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/building-a-community-through-conservationhome-a-panel-on-stewardship-and-native-plant-gardening/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20220310T014722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T014722Z
UID:35600-1647450000-1647453600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:All Hands on Deck to Conserve Monarch Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:The Monarch Joint Venture is a network of over 100 organizations across the United States working together to conserve monarch butterflies and their habitats. As a flagship for other pollinators and other conservation benefits\, the MJV works to engage people and partners from all backgrounds in habitat conservation\, education\, and science. Across different land uses from agriculture to rights-of-way to public lands to municipalities\, we need all hands on deck to bring monarchs and other pollinators back to sustainable population levels. In this session\, we’ll discuss how actions taken within your community are contributing to national monarch conservation efforts. We will cover various ways to get involved in monarch conservation in urban areas\, from planting pollinator gardens to participating in community science efforts and other community engagement activities. \nPresenter: Wendy Caldwell\, Executive Director\, Monarch Joint Venture
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/all-hands-on-deck-to-conserve-monarch-butterflies/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20211221T231355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T231355Z
UID:35219-1647367200-1647374400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:March CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie \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/march-ccga-coordinating-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20211221T231221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T231221Z
UID:35217-1644948000-1644955200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:February CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie \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/february-ccga-coordinating-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20211221T231057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T231057Z
UID:35215-1642528800-1642536000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:January CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie \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-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20201204T023523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T023523Z
UID:23893-1640109600-1640116800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:December CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie. \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-mtg_12_21_2021/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20211118T013225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T013225Z
UID:35154-1638612000-1638615600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Winter Container Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bridget Schroeder of The Contained Garden will teach a hands-on workshop on how to make a beautiful winter container. Starts at 10am\, cost is $12. \nSpace is limited\, must RSVP by 4pm\, Thursday December 2\, 2021. RSVP with name and address of your community garden to mamiegray2012@gmail.com. \nEmail questions to: mamiegray2012@gmail.com. \nThanks to The Hatchery Chicago and The Contained Garden!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/winter-container-workshop/
LOCATION:The Hatchery Chicago\, 135 N. Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20211115T141728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T141728Z
UID:35141-1637413200-1637418600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Herbs for Immunity Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\nInvites you to an herbal talk by Nina Lowrin of Loveren Collections \nIn addition to an overview of what foods and herbs are helpful for supporting our immune function\, Nina will be demonstrating how to make elderberry syrup and an echinacea tincture. Attendees will take home a sample of elderberry syrup! \nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/204062314877 \nKilbourn Park Grenhouse\n3501 N. Kilbourn Ave.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/herbs-for-immunity-workshop/
LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/herbs_for_immunity_workshop_flyer.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20201204T023323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T023323Z
UID:23891-1637085600-1637092800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:November CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie. \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-mtg_11_16_2021/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20211028T171416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T171428Z
UID:35126-1636192800-1636207200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Smash
DESCRIPTION:GREEN YOUR HALLOWEEN by composting your jack-o-lanterns and natural holiday decorations. \nU of I Extension is hosting a Pumpkin Smash compost collection on Saturday November 6\, 2021 from 10 am – 2 pm at five Chicago locations. \n\nPlant Chicago 4459 S Marshfield Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60609\nGary Comer Youth Center 7200 S Ingleside Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60619\nChicago Vocational Academy High School 2100 E 87th St\, Chicago\, IL 60617\nLake View HS 4015 N Ashland Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60613\nChicago High School for Agricultural Sciences 3857 W 111th St\, Chicago\, IL 60655\n\nEveryone is welcome to participate in this free family-friendly event\, but please mask up! \nWe’ll have a compost education station\, activities and seasonal refreshments for you to enjoy\, Rain or Shine. \nCollect for your block\, scout troop or congregation! \nGo.illinois.edu/PumpkinSmash or call Sarah at 217-300-8636 for more information.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/pumpkin-smash/
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20211007T125833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T125833Z
UID:35115-1636048800-1636052400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Loss & Thyme: Grief and Gardening Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Folks from across Chicago are invited to join Bridge & Bloom Farms with death doula\, Rian Lussier\, of Song for Autumn Death Care\, for a legacy project and thyme growing workshop at Plant Chicago. Join us as we create a space where folks can foster conversations on grief and loss while harnessing the healing elements of connections with plant life\, specifically thyme. This free event will teach guests how to care for their provided thyme plant and invite guests to dedicate this plant to a loss they’ve experienced. Guests will leave with their own thyme starter\, a sense of solace\, and a tangible tool for approaching grief.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/loss-thyme-grief-and-gardening-workshop/
LOCATION:Plant Chicago ‘Firehouse”\, 4459 S Marshfield Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/lossandthyme1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Plant Chicago":MAILTO:info@plantchicago.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20201204T023033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T023033Z
UID:23889-1634666400-1634673600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:October CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie. \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-mtg_10_19_2021/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20210924T174439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T174439Z
UID:35088-1633086000-1633100400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Fall Perennial Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Fall Distribution Flyer 10-1-2021
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-fall-perennial-distribution/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20201204T022741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T022822Z
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SUMMARY:September CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie. \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/september-ccga-coordinating-mtg_9_21_2021/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210919T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20210908T123218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T123218Z
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SUMMARY:Sip + Swap: Chalet Plant Swap Event
DESCRIPTION:Come by Chalet\, enjoy a drink\, swap\, and talk plants with fellow Chicagoland houseplant enthusiasts including plant influencer Jess of @Plantitalover.\n \nOn Sunday\, September 19th from 2:00 – 3:30 pm\, we’ll be gathering in The Garden for our very first plant swap event. Don’t have a plant to swap? Not a problem\, enjoy some hard kombucha\, shop our indoor plant collection and you can even re-pot your new plant at our repotting station with the guidance of our horticulturists. Plant influencer\, Jess will give a brief demo unveiling our RARE by Chalet collection to show you what rare plants we have in store.\n \nTo Swap: Bring a pest-free\, beautiful plant\, or two to trade (they can be potted or bare root) as long as you’re prepared to part with them! A brief inspection of your plant will be done at the door to ensure we keep the event pest-free.\nJoin the Facebook event page to chat with attendees in advance about plant swaps!\n \nTickets are $5 per person.\n100% of ticket sales will benefit Hurricane Ida Relief Fund.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/sip-swap-chalet-plant-swap-event/
LOCATION:Chalet Nursery\, 3132 Lake Ave\, Wilmette\, 60091\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chalet":MAILTO:hello@chaletnursery.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20210807T160843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T160843Z
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SUMMARY:Taste of the Garden at Kilbourn Park - Thursday August 26th
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse are hosting their Taste of the Garden event on Thursday August 26th at 6pm. \nJoin them for an enjoyable evening of live music\, gourmet appetizers and beverages to celebrate the work and bounties of the Kilbourn Park Greenhouse & Gardens. \nClick HERE to get FULL details! \nClick HERE to buy tickets.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/taste-of-the-garden-at-kilbourn-park-thursday-august-26th/
LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20210807T153508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T153508Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Plant Distribution Friday August 13
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URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/summer-plant-distribution-friday-august-13/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20210712T013932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T013932Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Distribution Friday July 16\, 2021 - New Horizons
DESCRIPTION:Summer Distribution Flyer 7-16-2021
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/summer-distribution-friday-july-16-2021-new-horizons/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20210617T132450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T132450Z
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SUMMARY:Edgewater Glen's 47th Annual Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:View beautiful urban\, small space gardens in this compact\, easily-walkable garden walk highlighting the creativity of our community’s gardeners. Street parking available. Many of the gardens are also ‘Poison Free’ where no pesticides and herbicides are used.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/edgewater-glens-47th-annual-garden-walk/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edgewater Glen Association":MAILTO:egachicago@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20201204T021354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T021354Z
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SUMMARY:June CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie. \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/june-ccga-coordinating-mtg_6_15_2021/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20220831T030504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T030504Z
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SUMMARY:Community Compost Collection
DESCRIPTION:Community Compost Collection Series \nJoin us for our third community composting event on Saturday\, May 22\, 2021\, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT. \nLocation: Maywood Park District 921 S 9th Ave\, Maywood\, IL 60153 \nUniversity of Illinois Extension in Cook County\, Maywood Park District\, Quinn Center\, and Real Foods Collective have teamed up during Maywood Village Pride\, Village Wide to keep compostables out of the landfill. \nBring us your yard/garden/kitchen waste to be composted and pick up a bucket of finished compost for your garden! \nHelp us reach our goal of collecting 5 tons of compostable material at this one-day-only event. \nDetails at go.illinois.edu/CompostMay22 \n\nPlease bring us your grass clippings\, leaves\, landscape waste\, and kitchen scraps: eggshells\, vegetable skins\, and stems are welcome\nPlease do not bring products containing oil\, dressings\, dairy\, meat\, or bones! No branches over 2” in diameter!\nThis event is BYOB – Bring your own Bucket (up to 5 gallons) to take home finished compost.\n\nSocial distancing and face coverings required to participate in this FREE event. Finished compost is first come first served. \nIf you have questions about this event please contact Gemini Bhalsod at gbhalsod@illinois.edu or (847) 201-4176.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-compost-collection-4/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20201204T021105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T021105Z
UID:23883-1621360800-1621368000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:May CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie. \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/may-ccga-coordinating-mtg_5_18_2021/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074910
CREATED:20210320T213818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T213818Z
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SUMMARY:Wicker Park Garden Club Plant Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Wicker Park PLANT SALE FUNDRAISER – Mother’s Day Weekend\nSaturday\, May 8  at 10am – 6pm\nRAINDATE: Sunday\, May 9 at 10am – 4pm\n1425 N. Damen\, Chicago\, IL 60622\n***More INFO: https://bit.ly/3tidBVl\n***VOLUNTEER SignUP: https://bit.ly/3rIO5s2\nWicker Park Advisory Council & Garden Club in partnership with the Chicago Park District will present the 2021 Annual Wicker Park Garden Club Plant Sale. The sale is a FUNDRAISER for the 10\,000 sq. ft. of Park Gardens. The gardens are designed\, funded and maintained by the Wicker Park Garden Club and are registered as part of the Chicago Park District Community Gardens in the Parks Program. \nWHAT PLANTS ARE FOR SALE? You will be able to purchase GMO FREE herbs\, vegetables\, flowering annuals\, hanging baskets\, house plants\, and perennial plants.  All the PLANTS offered at the sale will be personally hand-picked by Wicker Park Garden Club members to perform well in Chicago. Volunteers will assist you with finding the plants that will work best in your gardens\, containers\, or roof tops – and – help you find the perfect gift for your mother.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/wicker-park-garden-club-plant-sale-fundraiser-2/
LOCATION:Wicker Park Gardens\, 1425 N. Damen\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sale
ORGANIZER;CN="Wicker Park Garden Club":MAILTO:Doug.Wood@WickerPark.org
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