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SUMMARY:April 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. \nThe April 15\, 2025 Meeting will be hybrid\, you may attend: \nin person at Woodson Regional Library\, 9525 S Halsted\, Chicago  \nvirtually via Zoom\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82680460687?pwd=YlJjbFdDUjVwMWp4Sm5FbytrUjhiUT09\nMeeting ID: 826 8046 0687 \nPhone Call in number:   312 626 6799 \nMeeting ID: 826 8046 0687\nPasscode: 412128 \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/april-ccga-coordinating-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T130000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration & Seed Swap - Austin
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Earth this year with BUILD Chicago. This FREE\, family friendly event will feature a seed swap\, resource fair\, One Earth Collective film screening\, DJ\, Bike Raffle and fix it clinic\, Cooking Demo\, art projects and more! \nThe 11 am film screening of Cafeteria Man requires separate registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafeteria-man-build-chicago-tickets-1260018251509 \nContact Kesiah Bascom at kesiahbascom@buildchciago.org for more information.  \n  \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/earth-day-celebration-seed-swap/
LOCATION:BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W Harrison Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60644\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250410T131735Z
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SUMMARY:Norwood Park Backyard Plant Sale & Sustainable Garden Tour 🌱
DESCRIPTION:Discover a hidden gem in historic Norwood Park! This unique backyard plant sale offers vegetables\, flowers\, and herbs grown sustainably in a thriving urban garden with a passive solar greenhouse and perennial beds. \n📍 Location: 5837 N Newark Ave\, Chicago \n💰 Payment: Cash\, Venmo\, or Zelle \nEverything is grown sustainably and chemical-free right here in our backyard. This is more than just a plant sale\, it’s a mini garden tour where you can explore how a small urban space can become a thriving backyard grocery store. \n✨ Come for the plants\, stay for the inspiration!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/norwood-park-backyard-plant-sale-sustainable-garden-tour-%f0%9f%8c%b1/
LOCATION:My Clever Garden Chicago\, 5837 N Newark Ave Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60631-3142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sale
ORGANIZER;CN="Randall Elliott":MAILTO:randall.311iott@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
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SUMMARY:Garden-Ready Yard Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special backyard plant sale in the heart of historic Norwood Park! Not only can you pick up vibrant\, homegrown plants\, but you’ll also get a rare chance to explore a sustainable urban garden—including a passive solar greenhouse and lush perennial gardens. \n📍 Location: Norwood Park\, Chicago \n📅 Date & Time: Saturday May 10th & Sunday May 11th from 10-3pm daily \n💰 Payment: Cash\, Venmo\, Zelle \nWhat’s Available? \n🌿 Vegetable Seedlings – Strong\, locally grown starts for your edible garden! \n🌸 Flowering Plants – Bring beauty to your space with pollinator-friendly blooms! \n🌱 Fresh Herbs – Perfect for your kitchen or container garden! \nEverything is grown sustainably and chemical-free right here in my backyard. This is more than just a plant sale—it’s a mini garden tour where you can explore how a small urban space can become a thriving backyard grocery store. \nCome for the plants\, stay for the garden inspiration!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-ready-yard-plant-sale/
LOCATION:My Clever Garden Chicago\, 5837 N Newark Ave Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60631-3142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="Randall Elliott":MAILTO:randall.311iott@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250422T150940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T150940Z
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SUMMARY:Black Farmer Lobby Day - Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Black Farmers Lobby Day\nMay 14th\, 2025\n8 am – 2 pm\nin Springfield\, State Capitol. \nThis is an important meeting day especially for Black Farmers\, Growers and or in Food Space across Illinois\, where they’ll be given opportunity to come meet and lobby in person\, their own personal concerns and needs to Illinois State lawmakers themselves in regards to farming problems\, issues that need fixing or help with. \nCALL TO ACTION \nSince Chicago Community Gardeners Association is an essential Farmer\, Grower or Food Producer in the Agriculture food space of Illinois\, inviting you and your vital network of Farmers\, Growers and Food producers to Kindly do following: \n\n Register for Black Farmers Lobby Day\n Share Lobby Day Info within your own network of Farmers\, Growers\, Food Producer\n Attend and be part of Black Farmers Lobby Day May 14th\, 2025.\nTransportation support may be available upon request. \nFor more info on Black Farmers Lobby Day event and happenings itself\, feel free to Contact Rep. Harper’s own Office on; PH:  773-925-6580 or Email: repsonyaharper@gmail.com 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/black-farmer-lobby-day-springfield/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250215T151644Z
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SUMMARY:May Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:May Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners\n\nChicago Grows Food is hosting a monthly event that will be a space to learn from an expert about what to focus on each month in your garden. Additionally\, this is an opportunity to engage and grow with the gardening community. Come with questions or listen to others. Either way we will be here to chat.us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/whc9WmHzTCuwvXWyuhcXnQ
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/may-lunch-grow-conversations-with-conservationists-and-gardeners/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Grows Food":MAILTO:chicagogrowsfood@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250112T000504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T175615Z
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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.  \nThe May 20 Coordinating Meeting will be hybrid on Zoom and in person at Chicago Public Library – Richard M Daley branch\, 733 N Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60612  from 6 – 7 pm.  \nTo Join Virtually:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82680460687?pwd=YlJjbFdDUjVwMWp4Sm5FbytrUjhiUT09\nMeeting ID: 826 8046 0687\nPasscode: CCGA \nDial in number:   312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 826 8046 0687\nPasscode: 412128 \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-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250422T142746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T142746Z
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SUMMARY:NRCS Field Day - Lynwood
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday May 20\, 6 – 8 pm\nLocation:  \nWillowthorne\n2701 Glenwood Dyer Rd\, Lynwood\, IL  60411\n \nReimbursable conservation practices like Micro-Irrigation Water Management Planning\, Forestry Management Planning\, Conservation Cover Planting and High Tunnels are now available to small scale urban growers. \n\nExtension educators\, along with Farmers Gosia and Mike \, will discuss the conservation practices implemented on Willowthorne’s U pick blueberry farm; and speak of their contract experience with the NRCS program. They’ll discuss \n\nBlueberry Bush care/maintenance\, pruning\nthe importance of Maintaining other people’s work with love and care\nSoil pH and Fertility \n\n\nWe’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 these reimbursement programs. \nPlease note that all attendees will need to sign a liability waiver upon arrival\, and children under 5 are not permitted.  \nIf you have any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact Jesse Schaffer at jschaff@illinois.edu or 312-585-9128\nNRCS Field Day Willowthorne Flyer 5.20.25
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/nrcs-field-day-lynwood/
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250528T225958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T230016Z
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SUMMARY:U of I Extension Community Forum - River Forest
DESCRIPTION:We’d love for you to join us for an upcoming Community Forum hosted by the University of Illinois Extension serving Cook County. As we plan our focus areas for the next three years\, we want to hear directly from our residents—people who know the community best. \nThis forum is a space to share your experiences\, highlight the issues you’re seeing\, and explore how we can work together to serve our neighborhoods better. Your voice is essential in helping us understand what’s working\, what’s needed\, and how we can make a greater impact together. \nReserve your seat today!  \nCommunity Forum Details\nDate: Monday June 9\, 2025\nTime: 11 AM to 1 PM\nLocation: Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, 8030 Chicago Avenue\, River Forest\, IL 60305\nLunch will be served.  \nRegister at: go.illinois.edu/communityforum1 \nWe’d be honored to have you at the table. Let’s build something meaningful—together. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, or to request a reasonable accommodation to attend\, please contact nash@illinois.edu
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/u-of-i-extension-community-forum-river-forest/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavillion\, 8030 Chicago Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250215T152028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T152028Z
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SUMMARY:June Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:June Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners\n\nChicago Grows Food is hosting a monthly event that will be a space to learn from an expert about what to focus on each month in your garden. Additionally\, this is an opportunity to engage and grow with the gardening community. Come with questions or listen to others. Either way we will be here to chat.us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/whc9WmHzTCuwvXWyuhcXnQ
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/june-lunch-grow-conversations-with-conservationists-and-gardeners/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Grows Food":MAILTO:chicagogrowsfood@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250112T000632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T145615Z
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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-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250528T231058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T231058Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Pullman Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Historic Pullman Garden Walk\nThe Historic Pullman Garden Club invites everyone to its annual Walk on Saturday\, June 28\, 10 am – 4 pm featuring self-guided and guided tours\, with a boutique and plant sale. This year’s Garden Walk will highlight the incredible work being done in Pullman’s public gardens and historic park spaces—including our community-tended beds in Arcade Park\, Pullman Park\, Gateway Garden\, and more. We’re also excited to include one private garden as part of the tour\, offering a glimpse into the personal touches that make our neighborhood so special.  Tickets are $13 with advance reservation or $16 at the door. Tour begins at the Pullman Exhibit Hall\, 11141 S Cottage Grove Ave\, Chicago. For information email historicpullmangardens@gmail.com or purchase tickets online at www.hpgc.org    \nCo-sponsored by the Historic Pullman Foundation. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this celebration of community care\, local history\, and green beauty.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/historic-pullman-garden-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Pullman Garden Club":MAILTO:historicpullmangardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250215T151711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T151711Z
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SUMMARY:July Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:July Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners \nChicago Grows Food is hosting a monthly event that will be a space to learn from an expert about what to focus on each month in your garden. Additionally\, this is an opportunity to engage and grow with the gardening community. Come with questions or listen to others. Either way we will be here to chat. \nus02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/whc9WmHzTCuwvXWyuhcXnQ
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/july-lunch-grow-conversations-with-conservationists-and-gardeners/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Grows Food":MAILTO:chicagogrowsfood@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250702T151843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T151843Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA+AUA Chicago Urban Agriculture Plan Listening Session 1
DESCRIPTION:What matters to you most as a gardener in Chicago? Please join CCGA + AUA for a listening session on July 9 to share your thoughts and experiences\, there’s still time to register! What challenges have you encountered and what opportunities you do envision? With your collaboration\, we’re gathering ideas that should be included in Chicago’s urban agriculture plan to make growing food\, medicine\, habitat and ornamentals more accessible in our city. This is the first in a series of listening sessions! \nWednesday\, July 9\n6 to 7:30pm\, doors open @ 5:30pm\nWhitney Young Magnet High School\n211 S. Laflin St.\, Chicago\, IL 60607\nIncludes refreshments & food \nBreak out discussion topics will include land access\, soil health and fertility\, composting and waste management\, licensing\,  educational programming\, and workforce development.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccgaaua-chicago-urban-agriculture-plan-listening-session-1/
LOCATION:Whitney Young Magnet High School\, 211 South Laflin Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Listening Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250710T214029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T214029Z
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SUMMARY:Native Planting Day - Marquette Park
DESCRIPTION:Where: Meet behind Marquette Park Field House\n6743 S Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL  \nWhat: Planting 100 native plants to boost biodiversity and prevent any more erosion on the shoreline!  \nWhen: Saturday\, July 12th\, 10 AM-12PM
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/native-planting-day-marquette-park/
LOCATION:Marquette Park Field House\, 6743 S Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, 60629\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="West Lawn Conservation Club":MAILTO:westlawnconservationclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250630T132034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T132034Z
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SUMMARY:Edgewater Glen 52nd Annual Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Historic District Edgewater Glen will hold their 52nd annual Garden Walk on Sunday July 13\, 2025 from noon to 5pm\, rain or shine. This is a chance to see the talented creations of our gardeners in the 1400 & 1500 blocks in this easily-walkable route with plenty of street parking. \nStarting point is 1354 W. Norwood (6034N) at Glenwood (1400W). \nSuggested donation is $5 per adult payable by cash\, check\, or PayPal.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/edgewater-glen-52nd-annual-garden-walk/
LOCATION:Edgewater Glen Neighborhood\, Chicago\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Edgewater Glen Association":MAILTO:egachicago@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250715T024048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T024048Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Walk - Westchester
DESCRIPTION:The 7th annual Westchester Garden Walk\, set for Saturday\, July 19 from 9am – 2pm\, features 11 beautiful gardens\, including a prairie-style native garden at the public library\, a flourishing native plant garden in the park next to the town fountain\, and 9 lovely gardens at homes in Westchester. This year’s expanded garden walk coincides with the village’s centennial celebration. Proceeds from ticket sales are donated to the Westchester Food Pantry. For more information visit grassrootsgardengroup.org where advance tickets are on sale now. \nWestchester Garden Walk Poster (003)
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-walk-westchester/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250702T145720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T145720Z
UID:37199-1753012800-1753030800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY: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. Tickets are $30 each in advance\, $40 at the door and include wine and refreshments afterwards at Haymarket House where there will be a silent auction with an incredible array of items. Gardens are open on Sunday\, July 20th from 12-3pm. Refreshments and Silent Auction at Haymarket House (800 W Buena) from 2-5pm.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/buena-blooms-for-brennemann/
LOCATION:Brennemann Elementary School\, 4251 N Clarendon\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social,Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brennemann":MAILTO:friendsofbrennemann@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250422T170017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T171621Z
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Soil Health Field Day - Depaul College Prep
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday July 23\, 4:30 – 6:30 pm\nDePaul College Prep High School \n3333 N Rockwell St\, Chicago\, IL 60618\nRegister at go.illinois.edu/FieldDayJuly23 \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 soil health. This event and program is part one of a two-part series focused on Bilingual Soil Health\, with Spanish interpretation available. \nExtension educators\, along with Farmer David Toledo will discuss soil stewardship and conservation practices implemented by Contemporary Farmer\, Inc. at DePaul College Prep. 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 related to soil health that are available to small scale urban growers will also be discussed. \nPlease join us for the other field days in this series: \nJuly 30: LaVillita 5 – 7 PM (Billingual Soil Health) Little Village Chicago\nAugust 20: Growing Home 5-7 PM (Organic Certification Cost Share)\, Englewood\, Chicago \nSept 16: The Talking Farm 5-7 PM (Navigating FSA & NRCS Programs) Skokie\nOctober 14: We Sow We Grow 4:30-6:30 PM (Navigating FSA & NRCS Programs) West Pullman\, Chicago \n\nIf you have any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact Jesse Schaffer at jschaff@illinois.edu or 312-585-9128
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/nrcs-field-day-depaul-college-prep/
LOCATION:Depaul College Prep\, 3333 N Rockwell\, 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:20250725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250710T170101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T170101Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Wine Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to stroll through lush gardens with a glass of fine wine at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual Summer Wine Fest! This 21+ urban garden party promises to be a memorable summer evening at the zoo with garden tours of the only accredited herbaceous hibiscus collection in the U.S.\, samples of 50+ varietals from 20 wineries\, photo ops\, and live music.  \nAll tickets include:  \n\nGuided garden tours with Lincoln Park Zoo’s horticulture experts\nTwenty tastings from leading winemaking regions\nNew this year: 3-ounce Lincoln Park Zoo souvenir tasting cup \nFree rides on the Endangered Species Carousel \nLive music on Main Mall \nLawn games and outdoor activities \nFood for purchase at zoo restaurants \n\nTour with the experts: Did you know that Lincoln Park Zoo is also an accredited botanical garden? The zoo is home to the only accredited herbaceous perennial hibiscus collection in the United States\, a showcase of more than 100 taxa of hybrids and cultivars of four native North American species. Be sure to join the zoo’s horticulture experts during Summer Wine Fest for a guided tour to learn more about these floral treasures.  \nNew this year: Add a stunning event-exclusive hibiscus print to your ticket! A collaboration between zoo horticulturists and illustrators\, this limited-run print is a beautiful summertime Chicago memento that features a variety of hibiscus you can find in Lincoln Park Zoo’s nationally recognized collection. There are only 100 prints available\, so grab yours before they sell out! The 18×24” print will be rolled into protective sleeves and is available for pick-up only at Summer Wine Fest. 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/summer-wine-fest-at-lincoln-park-zoo/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park Zoo\, Cannon Dr. at Fullerton Parkway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Park Zoo":MAILTO:events@lpzoo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250710T215124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T215124Z
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SUMMARY:Marquette Park Stewardship Day
DESCRIPTION:Where: Meet behind Marquette Park Field House\n6743 S Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL  \nWhat: Check in and water newly established Native plants\, learn how to prune a tree\, light clean up around the trails.  \nWhen: Saturday\, July 26th\, 10 AM-12PM
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/marquette-park-stewardship-day/
LOCATION:Marquette Park Field House\, 6743 S Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, 60629\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="West Lawn Conservation Club":MAILTO:westlawnconservationclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250710T204701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T205546Z
UID:37219-1753894800-1753902000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Bilingual Soil Health Field Day - Little Village
DESCRIPTION:July 30\, 2025\,  5 – 7 pm\nLa Villita Park\, 3108 S Albany Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60623\nRegister at go.illinois.edu/FieldDayJuly30 \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 two bilingual field days focused on soil health. This event and program is part one of a two-part series presented in English\, with Spanish interpretation available. The first Bilingual Soil Health field day (focused on raised beds) will be hosted by Contemporary Farmer at DePaul College Prep on July 23rd from 4:30-6:30pm. You can register for that Field Day at go.illinois.edu/FieldDayJuly23 \nExtension educators\, along with Farmers Nateo\, Viviana\, and others will discuss soil stewardship and conservation practices implemented at The La Villita Community Farm. \n 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 related to soil health that are available to small scale urban growers will also be discussed. \nSave the Dates for the other field days this year: \nJuly 23: Contemporary Farmer 4:30-6:30 PM  (Bilingual Soil Health)\nAugust 20: Growing Home 5-7 PM (Organic Certification Cost Share)\nSept 16: The Talking Farm 5-7 PM (Navigating FSA & NRCS Programs)\nOctober 14: We Sow We Grow 4:30-6:30 PM (Navigating FSA & NRCS Programs)
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/bilingual-soil-health-field-day-little-village/
LOCATION:La Villita Farm\, 3108 S Albany Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250702T140354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T140354Z
UID:37194-1753984800-1753995600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Night Market at Edna White - Morgan Park
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to spend a relaxing\, family friendly evening in the garden among neighbors and new friends. \nNight Markets feature good tunes\, local artisans\, food and cocktails for purchase\, although you are more than welcome to pack a picnic. \nAmple seating\, firepit after dusk\, weather permitting. Free parking in Dist 22 lot\, north of the garden and restrooms next door.  \njoin our Facebook group  to stay up to date on garden events: https://www.facebook.com/groups/221301244573122
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/night-market-at-edna-white-morgan-park/
LOCATION:Edna White Community Garden\, 1812 W Monterey Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60643\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250215T151616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T151616Z
UID:36990-1755086400-1755090000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:August Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:August Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners Lunch & Grow: Conversations with Conservationists and Gardeners \nChicago Grows Food is hosting a monthly event that will be a space to learn from an expert about what to focus on each month in your garden. Additionally\, this is an opportunity to engage and grow with the gardening community. Come with questions or listen to others. Either way we will be here to chat. \nus02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/whc9WmHzTCuwvXWyuhcXnQ
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/august-lunch-grow-conversations-with-conservationists-and-gardeners/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Grows Food":MAILTO:chicagogrowsfood@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250812T193213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T193319Z
UID:37267-1755129600-1755215999@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Deadline to Apply for Urban Farmer Training - online
DESCRIPTION:Master Urban Farmer Training Program 2025 \nMondays Sept 22 – Dec 8\, 6 – 8 pm on Zoom\nIn person Field Day Sat. Sept 27 in Matteson\, IL\n$150\nfor More information about the program: go.illinois.edu/MUFTP or Call Sarah\nat 217-300-8636\nto Apply: go.illinois.edu/UrbanFarmer 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/deadline-to-apply-for-urban-farmer-training-online/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, 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:20250814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250812T203627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T203627Z
UID:37299-1755169200-1755183600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Nutrient Management Field Day - Chicago Heights
DESCRIPTION:Cook County Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Field Day\nThurs Aug 14\, 11 am – 3 pm\nSmits Farm\, 3437 East Sauk Trail\, Chicago Heights\, IL This event is free and open to all. Call (708) 354-3276 to RSVP. 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/nutrient-management-field-day-chicago-heights/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250812T200006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T200006Z
UID:37290-1755194400-1755201600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Evening in the Garden - Kilbourn Park
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Kilbourn Park – Evening in the Garden Fundraiser\nThursday Aug 14\, 6 – 8 pm \n3501 N Kilbourn\, Chicago\n$25 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/evening-in-the-garden-kilbourn-park/
LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250812T021249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T021249Z
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SUMMARY:Buena Tunnel Garden Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Buena Tunnel Garden Open Day! \nSaturday\, August 16 from 10am to noon. \nThe gardeners of the Buena Tunnel Garden are hosting an Open Day at the gardens on Saturday\, August 16 from 10:00am to noon! \nMeet the gardeners\, tour the gardens\, ask questions about the garden and plants\, learn about the benefits of native plantings\, and more! \nWhere: Buena Avenue and Marine Drive\, opposite the Peace Garden \nWhen: Saturday\, August 16 from 10:00am to noon \nRain or Shine! \nSome of the planned activities… \n\nA Peace Garden yoga class hosted by Buena Park’s Yoga Body Elements ($14\, 75-minutes\, register on their website—www.yogabodyelements.com\, or pay with cash or Venmo at the event. Bring your own yoga mat or blanket). \nLocal honey tastings! Learn about the benefits of eating local honey and the importance of garden pollinators. \nSee fascinating demonstration of the life cycle of the Buena Tunnel monarch butterflies. \nMeet Ashley Kennedy\, the creator of the Buena Tunnel plover mural. Talk to Ashley as she updates her mural with bees\, butterflies and other details. \nJoin the Friends of the Peace Garden for an informative history tour. \nFree giveaway of Buena Tunnel Garden native seed plants. \n\nSee you there!! \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/buena-tunnel-garden-open-day/
LOCATION:Buena Tunnel Gardens / Peace Garden\, 4201 N Marine Dr\, Chicago\, 60613\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Buena Park Neighbors / Chicago Park District":MAILTO:Kruger.Scott@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250812T195750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T200321Z
UID:37288-1755541800-1755549000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Gathering of Fermented Friends - West Town
DESCRIPTION:What the Ferment\nMonday August 18\, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nPatchwork Farms 2825 W Chicago Ave\, Chicago \n$0 – $9 Sliding Scale \nPatchwork Farms also accepts used jars with lids during open hours for repurposing. 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/fermentation-workshop-west-town/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144151
CREATED:20250712T213148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T221815Z
UID:37236-1755709200-1755716400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Organic Certification Field Day - Englewood
DESCRIPTION:Growing Home Field Day Flier 8.20.25Location:  Growing Home Wood Street Farm  5814 S Wood Street\, Chicago  \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 Organic Certification.  \nExtension educators\, along with Urban Farm Director Ezra Lee and Organic Crop Inspector Tracy Noel\, will discuss organic farming practices at Growing Home. 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 and the Organic Certification Cost Share program will also be discussed. \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 \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/organic-certification-field-day-englewood/
LOCATION:Growing home\, 5814 S Wood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60636\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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