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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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T023523Z
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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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20211118T013225Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20211115T141728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T141728Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20201204T023323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T023323Z
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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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20211028T171416Z
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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/
LOCATION:IL
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20211007T125833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T125833Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plant Chicago":MAILTO:info@plantchicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20201204T023033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T023033Z
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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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20201204T022741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T022822Z
UID:23887-1632247200-1632254400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210919T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
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:20260404T091817
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:20260404T091817
CREATED:20210712T013932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T013932Z
UID:34073-1626433200-1626447600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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:20260404T091817
CREATED:20210617T132450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T132450Z
UID:34019-1626004800-1626022800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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/
LOCATION:IL
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:20260404T091817
CREATED:20201204T021354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T021354Z
UID:23885-1623780000-1623787200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20220831T030504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T030504Z
UID:29339-1621677600-1621692000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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/
LOCATION:IL
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:20260404T091817
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20210320T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T213714Z
UID:28999-1620468000-1620496800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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/
LOCATION:Wicker Park Gardens\, 1425 N. Damen\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sale
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wicker Park Garden Club":MAILTO:Doug.Wood@WickerPark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20220831T030504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T030504Z
UID:29322-1620468000-1620486000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Seeds of Service: Know Your Roots!
DESCRIPTION:AmeriCorps Project YES! is proud to present Seeds of Service: Know Your Roots! This is a community gardening volunteer event that will take place May 8th. Volunteers will take a shift either from 10am-12pm or 12:30pm-3pm at one of four community gardens: El Yunque\, Campbell\, Mozart\, or Monarch. COVID precautions will be in place and a light lunch will be provided. All volunteers need to bring is a willingness to get your hands dirty! \nOur flyer is above and more information can be found on our Facebook page or Instagram. If you are interested\, register using this Google form! If you are unable to attend but would like to support our efforts financially\, we also have a GoFundMe page. \nProject YES! hopes to raise awareness about community gardening\, increase community pride and mobilize neighbors and students in volunteerism. We are looking forward to a great day of #gettingthingsdone in Humboldt Park.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seeds-of-service-know-your-roots/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park\, 1400 N. Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20220831T030505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T030505Z
UID:29342-1619593200-1624708800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Community Compost Collection
DESCRIPTION:Community Compost Collection Series \nJoin us for our third event on Saturday\, June 26\, 2021\, 7 am – 12 noon. \nLocation: Park Forest Farmers Market\, 152 Main Street\, Park Forest\, IL 60466 \nUniversity of Illinois Extension in Cook County and the Village of Park Forest have teamed up to keep compostables out of the landfill. Bring 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 \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 Nancy Kreith at kreith@illinois.edu.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-compost-collection-5/
LOCATION:IL
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:20210424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20210317T163908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T163908Z
UID:28948-1619254800-1619272800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Community Compost Collection
DESCRIPTION:Drop N Swap! \nU of I Extension Cook County and Plant Chicago have teamed up for EARTH WEEK to keep compostables out of the landfill. \nHouseholds are invited to drop off 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. Please bring us your grass clippings\, leaves\, landscape waste and kitchen scraps: eggshells\, vegetable skins\, and stems are welcome but please\, \nNo products containing oil\, dressings\, dairy\, produce stickers\, branches over 2″ diameter\, meat or bones! \nSaturday April 24\, 2021 \n9 am – 2 pm \n‘The Firehouse’ at Plant Chicago \n4459 S Marshfield\, Chicago (1 block West of Ashland) \nBYOB – Bring your own Bucket (up to 5 gal) to take home finished compost. \nSocial distancing and face coverings required to participate in this FREE event. Finished compost is first come first served. \nRSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-compost-collection-with-university-of-illinois-extension-tickets-143319152443 \nIf you have questions about this event please contact Sarah at 217-300-8636 or sbatka@illinois.edu.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-compost-collection/
LOCATION:Plant Chicago ‘Firehouse”\, 4459 S Marshfield Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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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:20210420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20201204T013303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T013303Z
UID:23878-1618941600-1618948800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:April 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/april-ccga-coordinating-mtg_4_20_2021/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20210219T153358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T153358Z
UID:27830-1617647400-1617656400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Chicken Health Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What are the common health issues chickens face\, and how can you treat \nthem? Better yet\, how can you keep your flock healthy? This class addresses \nchicken physiology\, disease prevention and transmission\, as well as chicken \nfirst aid. $30 tickets. \nPresented by:  Home To Roost
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicken-health-workshop/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20210219T143559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T225005Z
UID:27812-1616230800-1616256000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA 8th Annual Gardeners Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-8th-annual-gardeners-conference/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20210307T220503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210307T220503Z
UID:28753-1615917600-1615926600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Beginning Beekeeping Class
DESCRIPTION:Spend 2 days virtually connecting with our Head Beekeeper\, Marcin Matelski\, to learn the basics of beekeeping: equipment\, hive design and construction\, bee biology and behavior\, bee management\, and bee products. This lecture based class has been adapted for a virtual experience and is limited in capacity to encourage questions and group interaction. Pre-registration is required. Automated live captioning is available. \n*This class takes place over the course of 2 days\nClass 1- Tuesday\, March 16th 6:00pm – 8:30pm\nClass 2 – Tuesday\, March 23rd 6:00pm – 8:30pm \nGeneral Registration – $50 \nVolunteer/Member Registration – $40 \nScholarships are available! Please complete the SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION to be considered.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/virtual-beginning-beekeeping-class/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20201204T013055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T013055Z
UID:23875-1615917600-1615924800@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-mtg_3_16_2021/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20210308T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T140000Z
UID:28770-1615831200-1615838400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Loyola’s Virtual Climate Change Conference March 15-18\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Across the country\, youth climate activists are mobilizing people to\nprotect the planet. In 2021\, Loyola’s Virtual Climate Change Conference\nwill focus on how we can amplify the voices of these young activists. \nFree Registration and conference agenda: \nhttps://www.luc.edu/sustainability/initiatives/climatechangeconference/ \nThis year\, we will be delivering you our signature conference through a\nweek long series of evening events and programming. Each evening\, you can\njoin us and participate in discussion around a variety of topics including: \n– our first-ever Keynote Conversation with youth climate activists Vic\nBarrett and Dejah Powell moderated by WBEZ’s Jerome McDonnell\,\n– an intergenerational conversation between our keynote climate\nactivists and their mentors\,\n– a panel discussion on how climate change is driving displacement\, and\nthe climate migrant’s plight\,\n– a panel on climate advocacy through art featuring local artists\, and\n– a discussion with indigenous youth activists. \nAll events will occur at 6pm during March 15-18th\, 2021.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/loyolas-virtual-climate-change-conference-march-15-18-2021/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091817
CREATED:20210307T221900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210307T222021Z
UID:28756-1615829400-1615833000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Ask a Master Gardener on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Ask a Master Gardener on Zoom\n\nMarch 15 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm\n\n\n \n\nREGISTER \nHave your gardening questions answered by a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener\, live on Zoom! These Monday evening sessions are a time to chat live with a trained Master Gardener and find out what might be going on with your plant or what might help with your pest problems. Register to get the Zoom link and a way to submit your questions beforehand (not necessary but helpful if it is more in-depth). Registration closes at 6:00pm CST. Automated live captioning is available.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ask-a-master-gardener-on-zoom/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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