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SUMMARY:McHenry Co Farm Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Once a year these diversified farms open their barn doors to the general public.\nSunday September 29\, 10 am – 4 pm\nA free self-guided tour of 11 family farms in McHenry Co.\ndownload the map at https://mchenrycfb.org/sites/default/files/Farm%20Stroll%20Brochure%202024_10.pdf \nMcHenry Co Farm Stroll 9.29.24
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/mchenry-co-farm-stroll/
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240118T130903Z
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SUMMARY:September 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/september-ccga-coordinating-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240808T142309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T142309Z
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SUMMARY:Open Gardens - Oak Park
DESCRIPTION:Congregations Fighting Hunger\nOpen Gardens\nSunday Sept 8\, Noon – 3 pm \nA self- paced tour of Four Locations in Oak Park/River Forest Oak Park Open Gardens Sun 9.8.24
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/open-gardens-oak-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240808T233857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T234200Z
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SUMMARY:Garfield Park Garden Network Community Gardens Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of community gardens in Garfield Park from 9am-2pm on Saturday\, August 24! \nBoard the bus at Garfield Park Gold Dome and visit 6 community gardens and an urban farm. Then\, we’ll head over to The Hatchery Chicago for a tour. After that\, enjoy some lunch with your fellow tour mates and explore the Garfield Park Neighborhood Market. The tour bus can then take you back to the Gold Dome\, or you can depart from the Hatchery (the Kedzie Green Line station is right at the corner. \nThe garden tour is FREE! Boxed lunches are a suggested donation of $10 and include a sandwich\, salad\, drink and dessert. Space is limited on the bus\, so reserve your seat and register here! 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garfield-park-garden-network-community-gardens-tour/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Gold Dome\, 100 N Central Park Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Garfield Park Garden Network":MAILTO:taylor3433@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240808T144117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T144336Z
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SUMMARY:Cook County Farm Crawl
DESCRIPTION:The U of I Extension Demonstration and Research Farm will be open for informal tours \non Friday August 23\, 10 am – 2 pm as part of the Cook County Farm Crawl \nSee examples of different methods of growing: berm beds\, structured raised beds\, hoop house.  Taste and vote for your favorite cherry tomato in our tomato trials. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Sarah at 217-300-8636 or sbatka@illinois.edu
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/cook-county-farm-crawl/
LOCATION:Prairie State College Matteson Area Center\, 4821 Southwick Drive\, Matteson\, IL\, 4821 Southwick Drive\, Matteson\, IL\, 60443\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240808T141731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T141731Z
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SUMMARY:NRCS Cost Share Program Field Day - Saulk Village
DESCRIPTION:Extension educator Zack Grant and farmer Paul Krysik will explain the conservation practices implemented on It Takes a Village‘s diversified vegetable farm; and speak of their contract experience with the NRCS program.  \nJoseph Bridges\, Alicia Lozano\, and Jacey Fears\, reps from the USDA Chicago Urban Ag offices will be on site to meet farmers and answer your questions about applying for these reimbursement programs.  \nYou will learn about \nConservation Plans\nEQIP high tunnel program\nCover Crops\nMulch\nRaised beds\nPollinator Strips \n \nIf you have any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Batka at 217-300-8636 or sbatka@illinois.edu
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/nrcs-cost-share-program-field-day-saulk-village/
LOCATION:It Takes a Village Community Farm\, 2500 223rd Street\, Saulk Village\, IL\, 60411\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240708T184351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T184554Z
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SUMMARY:NRCS Conservation Practices Field Day - Back of the Yards
DESCRIPTION:Join the U of I Extension Local Foods Small Farms team\, NRCS field agents and Star Farmers to learn how you can implement conservation practices at your urban ag site. NRCS offers cost share programs for raised beds\, mulching\, compost facilities\, high tunnels\, pollinator strips and more. The minimum farm size to participate  is 1/100 acre.  \nNRCS Conservation Practices Field Day \n\nWednesday July 31\, 2024\, 5:30 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: Star Farm\, 5156 S. Carpenter\, Chicago\n\ngo.illinois.edu/NRCSFieldDay \nThis program is free to attend\, but pre-registration is required. If you have any questions\, or need a reasonable accommodation to participate\, please contact Sarah Batka at 217-300-8636. 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/nrcs-conservation-practices-field-day-back-of-the-yards/
LOCATION:Star Farm\, 5156 S Carpenter\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
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SUMMARY:Garden Walk: Ravenswood Manor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 68th annual Ravenswood Manor Garden Walk. Pick up your map at Ravenswood Manor Park (4626 N Manor Ave\, Chicago IL 60625). $5 suggested donation. Stay for our FREE LIVE CONCERT 4:30-5:30 at Ravenswood Manor Park!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-walk-ravenswood-manor/
LOCATION:Ravenswood Manor Park\, 4626 N Manor Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240708T183514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T183514Z
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SUMMARY:Break It Down: Decomposer Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Green Teacher Network (GTN) to explore the transformative magic of decomposition! Particpants will take part in 3 workshops and learn about how to grow mushrooms in the classroom\, how to build and maintain a classroom worm bin\, and take a walk in the forest to find the small animals and organisims that help break down organic materials. \n\n3 CPDU’s will be provided\nChildcare is available for children 3 years and up (register your child here)\nTiered ticket pricing\nAll participants will take home a mini-worm bin and other resources for their classrooms.\nA light breakfast will also be provided.\n\nThe event begins at 9:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm. Reserve your tickets now! \nAbout the Green Teacher Network (GTN) \nSince 2005\, the GTN has supported teachers’ efforts to create school gardens and use green spaces as multidisciplinary teaching tools\, enhancing the curriculum of all students. Members of the network have access to educator workshops and special events that champion nature-based learning in Chicago-area schools. The GTN is a coalition made up of Chicago Botanic Garden\, Forest Preserves of Cook County\, Garfield Park Conservatory\, and Openlands.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/break-it-down-decomposer-exploration/
ORGANIZER;CN="Openlands":MAILTO:drussell@openlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240708T184733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T184733Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Walk: Buena Blooms for Brennemann
DESCRIPTION:This self-guided tour invites you to view some of the most beautiful gardens in our historic community. Support Friends of Brennemann and enjoy a memorable day\, strolling through the heart of Buena Park. All proceeds from Buena Blooms for Brennemann will benefit Friends of Brennemann\, a 501C-3 dedicated to supporting our local Chicago public elementary school. \nThis event is held rain or shine. You may visit gardens in any order. Check in and tour start at\nBrennemann Elementary School\, 4251 N Clarendon. \nTickets are $30 each in advance\, $35 at the door and include refreshments afterwards at Haymarket House. \nGardens are open on Sunday\, July 21st from 1-3pm. Refreshments and Silent Auction at Haymarket House (800 W Buena) from 3-5pm.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-walk-buena-blooms-for-brennemann/
LOCATION:Buena Elementary School\, 4251 N Clarendon\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brennemann":MAILTO:friendsofbrennemann@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240606T140109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T140109Z
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SUMMARY:Edgewater Glen Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Your chance to see beautiful outdoor spaces created by our talented gardeners! Held rain-or-shine\, this compact\, easily-walkable event features the gardens of East Edgewater Glen this year in the 1200 & 1300 blocks of Edgewater Glen. Plenty of street parking available.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/edgewater-glen-garden-walk-5/
LOCATION:Edgewater Glen Garden Walk\, Starting PointMapRegistration at 1354 W. Norwood St. (6034N) & Glenwood (1400W)\, Chicago\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Edgewater Glen Association":MAILTO:egachicago@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240712
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240404T133059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T133059Z
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SUMMARY:2024 National Children and Youth Gardening Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The American Horticultural Society’s 32nd annual National Children and Youth Garden Symposium will be held on Chicago’s North Shore from Monday\, July 8 to Thursday\, July 11\, 2024\, in partnership with the Chicago Botanic Garden. Registration for this event will open in mid-March. \nReinvigorate your passion to educate a new generation about the importance of gardening. Network\, engage\, collaborate\, and learn from like-minded peers across the country. Explore the vibrant Chicago North Shore with its numerous green spaces and innovative\, citizen-driven gardening projects. Find out why NCYGS is one of the country’s longest-running\, most prestigious gardening conferences for youth educators!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/2024-national-children-and-youth-gardening-symposium/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="American Horticultural Society":MAILTO:webmaster@ahsgardening.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240118T130732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T130732Z
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SUMMARY:June 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/june-ccga-coordinating-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240603T165328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T165645Z
UID:36627-1718442000-1718452800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:It Takes a Village Farm Kick Off - Saulk Village
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the growing season with us at the Annual Farm Kick Off Event at the It Takes a Village Community Farm! \nThe event is a great way to get connected with the farm\, whether you’re returning for the season or joining for the first time. \nIt includes a variety of family-friendly activities and is a great experience for all ages. \nYou can expect: \n\nSeedlings for giveaway\nChef cooking demonstrations and farm fresh food\nArt therapy and other creative projects\nCommunity conversations and connections\nAnd more!\n\nYou can come for 30 minutes or stay the whole time. \nThe event is free with a suggested donation. Please register for a ticket. \nYour donation will support our youth education programming. We partner with neighborhood schools and youth community groups for field trips\, workshops\, and volunteer days on the farm. \nSuggested Donation Tiers: \n\n$5 covers one packet of seeds for the youth education beds\n$10 covers one hand tool for student learners\n$25 covers one starter grow kit\n$50 covers supplies needed for a school field trip\n\nThank you for your support\, and we hope to see you soon!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/it-takes-a-village-farm-kick-off-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:20240612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240603T160711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T160711Z
UID:36617-1718213400-1718220600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Soil and Compost Management Field Day - Matteson
DESCRIPTION:Extension educator Zack Grant will show how he’s designed the soil health management system used on our .25 acre diversified vegetable farm. \nYou will learn about \nComposting Facility ( Small Pad/Bin) \nConservation Plans\nRotation\nCover Crops\nMulch\nNutrient Management\nResidue/Till/No-Till\nRaised beds\nSoil Carbon Amassing\nSoil Health Testing\nBase Soil Health Suite\nPFAS test in Water/Soil \n\nInvited: Joseph Bridges\, the USDA NRCS Conservationist for Cook County\, if available\, will tell attendees about cost share programs available to urban farmers. \n\nIf you have any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Batka at 217-300-8636 or sbatka@illinois.eduSoil and Compost Management Field Day 6.12.24
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/soil-and-compost-management-field-day-matteson/
LOCATION:Prairie State College Matteson Area Center\, 4821 Southwick Drive\, Matteson\, IL\, 4821 Southwick Drive\, Matteson\, IL\, 60443\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240603T161956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T161956Z
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SUMMARY:Diversey Harbor Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP by June 3 at diverseyharborgarden@gmail.com
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/diversey-harbor-community-celebration/
LOCATION:Diversey Harbor Community Garden\, 2601 N Cannon Drive\, Chicago\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240515T144906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T154728Z
UID:36604-1717243200-1717250400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Garden Swap - Morgan Park
DESCRIPTION:Everyone  is invited to a Meet & Greet Picnic at the Prairie Park in the Morgan Park neighborhood. \nA Garden Swap is part of that event. Neighbors are welcome to come and trade perennials\, annuals\, veggie starts\, herbs\, houseplants\, tools: Whatever you have. \nThe garden is at the South end of the park at 11800 S Oakley\, Chicago. Donations are welcome to support PAC programming. 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-swap-morgan-park/
LOCATION:The Prairie Park\, 11625 S Oakley\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240507T023002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T023043Z
UID:36582-1716487200-1716498000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Tool Library Community Celebration - Pilsen
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chicago Tool Library community at the National Museum of Mexican Art for a fun-filled event celebrating our incredible members\, donors\, staff\, and volunteers. There will be tacos\, drinks\, art\, crafts\, and wonderful people! Everyone is welcome so don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow DIYers and have a great time. See you there!\n$20 incl Dinner Drinks and activities.  \nhttps://givebutter.com/toollibraryparty
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/tool-library-community-celebration/
LOCATION:National Museum of Mexican Arts\, 1852 W. 19th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240419T154448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T131234Z
UID:36553-1716397200-1716408000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Legacy Gardener Film Project Premiere
DESCRIPTION:See link below for details.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/legacy-gardner-video-premiere/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Conservatory\, 300 N. Central Park Ave. \, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240507T143859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T143859Z
UID:36588-1716393600-1716400800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Urban Farm Solutions Farm Tour and Resource Open House - Lynwood
DESCRIPTION:Come join The Greater Chicago Food Depository\, Chicago Metro Farms Fund\, University of Illinois Extension and Chicago Urban Farm Solutions farm team for a fun and informative event where you can explore various food resources available in our community. **Discover** farmer resources\, pantry resources and nutrition education. **Learn** about sustainable practices and ways to support local farmers.\n**Connect** with like-minded individuals who are passionate about food and community building. **Farm Tour** learn about the farm with the Farmers.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to be a part of **nurturing** our community through food. See you there!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-urban-farm-solutions-farm-tour-and-resource-open-house-lynwood/
LOCATION:Chicago Urban Farm Solutions\, 2685 East Lincoln Highway\, Lynwood\, IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240118T130607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T130607Z
UID:36393-1716314400-1716319800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:May 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/may-ccga-coordinating-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240515T142842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T142842Z
UID:36594-1716123600-1716130800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:AGA Seedling Swap and Sale - Avondale
DESCRIPTION:Browse a selection of natives\, veggies\, herbs and annuals grown by Avondale neighbors just for this event. Rare and unusual varieties you wont find anywhere else. Pay what you can Donations go right back into community programming. Very beginner friendly with kind and helpful info table. \nHere’s the Facebook Event
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aga-seedling-swap-and-sale-avondale/
LOCATION:revolution brewery\, 3340 N Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Sale
ORGANIZER;CN="Avondale Gardening Alliance":MAILTO:avondalegardeners@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240507T022240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T022339Z
UID:36578-1716111000-1716118200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Plant and Tool Exchange - Oak Park
DESCRIPTION:Plant swap at the Oak Park Conservatory! Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and extra tools at the annual spring exchange. Please bring at least one healthy plant from your garden or a house plant to participate in the swap. Be sure to label your plants. You can bring as many as you like! \nHelp keep plastic pots out of our landfills – save your garden plastic pots from the Annual Plant Sale and return them for reuse. Our volunteers will collect your empty pots that can be reused for next year’s sale and kept out of landfills. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. \nDrop off: 9:30-10:30 AM\nPick up: 11:00-11:30 AM
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/plant-and-tool-exchange/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240504T123337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T123502Z
UID:36561-1715425200-1715443200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Windy City Harvest Plant Sale & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Windy City Harvest is excited to announce our upcoming community event\,\nSpring Sprout\, which will be held on May 11\, 2024\, 11am – 4pm\, at the Farm\non Ogden in North Lawndale (3555 W Ogden Ave Chicago IL 60623) in\nconjunction with our annual Plant Sale. \nWe will have annual vegetable and flower starts for sale\, free food (while\nsupplies last)\, a community resources fair\, live music\, and tours of Farm\non Ogden. We would love to see you all there! \nIf you have any questions you can reach out to: bcalendo@chicagobtoanic.org. \nWindy City Harvest Spring Sprouts Flyer 2024\n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/windy-city-harvest-plant-sale-celebration/
LOCATION:Farm on Ogden\, 3555 Ogden Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Sale,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240507T023821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T023821Z
UID:36586-1715335200-1715349600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Seedling and Compost Sale - Palos Park
DESCRIPTION:Organic and Heirloom Herbs\, Vegetables\, Flowers and bagged Compost Sale\nMay 10th-12th from 10am-2pm\nThe Children’s Farm\n12700 Southwest Highway\, Palos Park
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seedling-and-compost-sale-palos-park/
LOCATION:the Children’s Farm at The Center\, 12700 S. Southwest Highway\, Palos Park\, IL\, 60464\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240404T144552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T144845Z
UID:36518-1714312800-1714316400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Lecture: Tree Pruning 101
DESCRIPTION:“Tree Pruning 101”\nSunday\, April 28th at 2:00 PM.\nA lecture with Certified Arborist Jerome Scott of the Chicago Park District will be hosted by the Historic Pullman Garden Club and National Park Service at\nthe Pullman National Historical Park Visitor Center (610 E. 111th Street) Chicago.\nNo reservations required.\nRefreshments will be served.\nEveryone is welcome.\nPlease share widely and invite friends.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/lecture-tree-pruning-101/
LOCATION:IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Pullman Garden Club":MAILTO:historicpullmangardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240405T165654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T165654Z
UID:36526-1714212000-1714222800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate the Earth Festival
DESCRIPTION:Cultivate Collective & Academy for Global Citizenship are throwing an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday\, April 27th from 10am-1pm to honor and raise awareness about actions we can take to protect and respect our Earth!  Event features will include workshops\, a seed swap\, a resource fair\, cooking demos and dynamic\, family friendly activities. \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/celebrate-the-earth-festival/
LOCATION:Cultivate Collective\, 4942 W. 44th Street\, Chicago\, 60638\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="Cultivate Collective":MAILTO:kesiah@cultivate-collective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240314T154009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T154009Z
UID:36487-1714089600-1714174200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Bird Alliance Online Native Plant Sale Last Day
DESCRIPTION:Help the birds and the environment\, and enjoy a beautiful blooming native garden!\n \nChicago Bird Alliance Online Native Plant Sale is held every spring\, offering a wide variety of perennials. Order form is here – order before April 26.\n \nPick up will be at North Park Village Nature Center on the afternoon of May 26\, 2024.\n \nProceeds of the sale help to fund CAS’s successful bird conservation programs such as the push for a bird- friendly buildings ordinance.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-bird-alliance-online-native-plant-sale-last-day/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Sale
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Bird Alliance":MAILTO:cas@chicagobirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240404T142625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T142625Z
UID:36512-1713618000-1713628800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Native Sapling Distribution
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Earth Day\, Cook County Extension is sponsoring a sapling distribution. \nThis distribution is only for residents of Cook County\, Illinois. \nThe trees and shrubs are young bareroot saplings and should be planted as soon as possible after pick up.  \nWe are offering 4 kinds of saplings: American Plum\, Chickasaw Plum\, Pecan\, and Persimmon.  (Hazelnut and Nannyberry all Claimed) \nTo learn more about each type visit Sapling Descriptions and Planting Instructions \nNOTE: The saplings must be picked up in person!\nSaturday April 20 from 1 to 4 pm\n8753 South Greenwood Ave\, Suite 100\, Chicago IL 60619. \nReserve your saplings at https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2024-04-20-native-sapling-distribution
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/native-sapling-distribution/
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:20240420T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141333
CREATED:20240408T213631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T214329Z
UID:36537-1713601800-1713610800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Resources Spring Distribution
DESCRIPTION:For Chicago community gardens only. RSVP by Thursday\, April 18\, 4pm to mamiegray2012@gmail. $10 Donation. \nSpring Distribution Flyer 2024
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/resources-spring-distribution/
LOCATION:African Heritage Garden\, 1245 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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