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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:20260403T174858
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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:20260403T174858
CREATED: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:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250710T204701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T205546Z
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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:20260403T174858
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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:20260403T174858
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250812T193213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T193319Z
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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:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250812T203627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T203627Z
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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:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250812T200006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T200006Z
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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:20260403T174858
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:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250812T195750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T200321Z
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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:20260403T174858
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250812T195241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T195340Z
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SUMMARY:Maxwell St. Garden Dinner Fundraiser - West Town
DESCRIPTION:MAXWELL STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN Dinner Fundraiser\nWed August 20th 2025\, at 5 or 7:30 pm\nSinha Elegant Brazilian Cuisine\,  2018 W Adams St\, Chicago\, IL 60612\n$60 pp 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/maxwell-st-garden-dinner-fundraiser-west-town/
ORGANIZER;CN="Maxwell Street Community Garden":MAILTO:maxwellstreetgarden@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250812T201137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T201137Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago FarmWorks Open House
DESCRIPTION:Chicago FarmWorks Farm to Table Gathering\nThursday\, August 21 · 5 – 7pm\n407 North Albany Avenue Chicago 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-farmworks-open-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250812T200934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T200934Z
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SUMMARY:Atkins Medicinal Garden Walk/Lecture - UIC
DESCRIPTION:Atkins Medicinal Garden Walk \nFri Aug 22\, 10 am – 3 pm \n833 S Wood\, Chicago \nhttps://pharmacognosy.pharmacy.uic.edu/pharmacognosy/atkins-medicinal-garden/atkins-medicinal-garden-annual-garden-walk/
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/atkins-medicinal-garden-walk-lecture-uic/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250812T194304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T194304Z
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SUMMARY:Community Garden Tour - Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Garfield Park Community Garden Network Tour \nSat Aug 23\, 9 am – 2 pm\ndeparting from the gold dome\, 100 N Central Park\, Chgo \nTour is free\, optional boxed lunch $15
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-garden-tour-garfield-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250812T193518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T193518Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Farms Field Day - Gary IN
DESCRIPTION:Faith Farms and Orchard Changemaker Field Day\nSaturday\, August 23\, 2025 |  11:00 AM CDT – 2:00 PM CDT |  Free\nArtHouse: A Social Kitchen\, 411 E 5th Ave\, Gary\, IN\n\n\nJoin us for a Field Day with Marbleseed’s 2025 Changemaker Award winner\, Faith CDC at Faith Farms and Orchard in Gary\, Indiana. Come learn about the important food justice work Faith CDC is doing through their youth training\, fresh/frozen and food is medicine programs. Walk from station to station to tour the farm and infrastructure in place to make these programs possible. Socialize with community members interested in supporting local food systems and nurturing the next generation of farmers and eaters. 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/faith-farms-field-day-gary-in/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250812T193933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T193933Z
UID:37272-1756033200-1756044000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:AUA Food Safety Workshop - Bronzeville
DESCRIPTION:AUA Food Safety Workshop\nSunday August 24 from 11-2\nBronzeville Neighborhood Farm\, 4148 S Calumet Ave Chicago\, \n– A tour of the farm\n– a conversation on productivity\n– and food safety and sanitation\n– peracetic acid sanitation distribution
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aua-food-safety-workshop-bronzeville/
ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250818T160314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T160314Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s First Urban Agriculture Plan Listening Session #2 \nAdvocates of Urban Agriculture in partnership with Chicago’s Community\nGardeners Association are excited to announce our second listening session\nAugust 28 from 6:00-7:30 PM at The Quarry\n2423 E 75th St\,  Chicago\, IL 60649\n \nClick here to register to the event\n \nOver the next few years\, Chicago Community Gardeners Association (CCGA) and\nAdvocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA)\, in collaboration with partners\nthroughout Chicago\, will be focusing our efforts on co-creating an urban\nagriculture plan. As such\, the purpose of this listening session is to\nreceive community feedback on what your experiences have been as a gardener\nin Chicago. We are interested in hearing more about what challenges you’ve\nencountered as an urban farmer and what opportunities you envision for\nChicago. We are gathering and collaborating on ideas that should be\nincluded in the urban agriculture plan to make growing food\, medicine\,\nhabitat and ornamentals more accessible in Chicago.\n \nWe will be hosting a group and break out discussion on the following topics:\nLand access\, soil health\, fines\, fees\, and punitive processes\,\nenvironmental justice\, and funding for scaling operations and\ninfrastructure.\n \nTo learn more\, and to complete a survey\, visit our website.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/37302/
ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250812T200540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T200540Z
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SUMMARY:Ag and Garden Fair - Avondale
DESCRIPTION:Avondale Gardening Alliance Ag and Garden Fair\nAug 31\, noon – 4 pm\nhttps://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10235162384898271
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ag-and-garden-fair-avondale/
ORGANIZER;CN="Avondale Gardening Alliance":MAILTO:avondalegardeners@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250812T195519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T195519Z
UID:37286-1757520000-1757523600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Food Safety Webinar - online
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Food Safety in Fresh Produce — Wash and Pack Areas\nWed Sept 10\, 4 – 5 pm\n+ see accompanying Garden Food Safety Tips Fact Sheet
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/food-safety-webinar-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:20250911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250908T163628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T164955Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Soiree - Blue Island
DESCRIPTION:Hello to All Gardeners\, \nPlease find below the agenda for the Harvest Soiree\, scheduled for Thursday\, September 11th\, at the Upper Pavilion in Memorial Park. This event is open to all community members—please extend this invitation throughout our community. \nThursday\, September 11\, 2025 \n*Event supporting Blue Island Community Gardens (donations are optional and sincerely appreciated) \n5:30 pm – Yoga session led by Michelle Bauer of Nourishing Mind\, Body\, and Soul \n6:00 pm – Light refreshments and appetizers served\, including: \n\nIverson’s mint/lavender lemonade\nBasil and watermelon-infused water\nMint tea\nA limited selection of other beverages\n\nActivities: \n\nGardener’s appetizers\nGuided garden visits\nPhoto booth in the gardens\nBouquet making station featuring arrangements from Bloom Creek Flowers and our community gardens\nSidewalk chalk and additional crafts available for children\n\n7:00 pm – Dinner will be served\, accompanied by acknowledgements and an overview of the Blue Island Community Gardens \n*Culinary presentations by: \n\nM&R Grilling\, presented by Chef Ray Bauer\nChef Elizabeth Canna\nChef Joe O’Meara\nChef Tom Mantel\nChef Joe Leamanczyk\nChef Michelle from Council Oak\n\nAdditionally\, potluck dishes will be provided by our community gardeners and neighbors. Elaine Lentz’s zucchini relish will be a featured this year. \n8:00 pm – Dessert and raffles\, with gratitude to Elizabeth Canna Pizza for generously donating and preparing 16 raffle gifts \nGreat appreciation to the collaborative efforts that make this event possible and looking forward to your participation on Thursday. \nGarden ON and see you soon!!🌻 \nVal Kehoe\nvalkehoe62@gmail.com
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/harvest-soiree-blue-island/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250908T170402Z
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SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Workshop - Blue Island
DESCRIPTION:Grow Together at The Hope Center with the Adopt a Tree event sponsored by Hispanic Access Foundation in honor of Latino Conservation Week!\n\n\nJoin us for a free community workshop where you’ll receive a fruit tree and learn how to plant\, care for\, and prune it. Together\, we’re building our community’s capacity to grow our own food\, strengthen local roots\, and share in the joy of cultivating fresh fruit right at home.\n\n\nThis family-friendly event is a chance to gain hands-on skills\, take home a tree\, and be part of a movement that empowers Blue Island to flourish—one tree at a time!\n\n\nClick the link to register: https://go.hopecenter.tv/tree1 \n\n\n\n\n#GrowTogether #AdoptATree #HopeCenterBlueIsland #LatinoConservationWeek #StrongerRoots #BlueIslandGrows
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/fruit-tree-workshop-blue-island/
LOCATION:Hope Center\, 2552 135th St\, Blue Island\, IL\, 60406\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250908T175811Z
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SUMMARY:Worm Composting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:2025 Just Roots Workshop Series \n\nSaint James Community Farm\n2936 S Wabash Ave.\, Chicago IL 60616 \n\nSeptember 13th: Food Waste and Composting with Worms 11am – 1pm (Vermicomposting)
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/worm-composting-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250911T175922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175922Z
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SUMMARY:School Garden Support Party - Pilsen
DESCRIPTION:School Garden Support Party \nTuesday\, September 16\, 4:30 – 6:30 pm\nIrma C. Ruiz Elementary\, 2410 S Leavitt St\, Chicago\, IL 60608\nWe will have dinner\, music\, a variety of garden activities\, and cooking demos! This workshop is free and open to all\, but is focused on teachers and community members who work with school gardens.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/school-garden-support-party-pilsen/
ORGANIZER;CN="Openlands":MAILTO:drussell@openlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250714T223635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T215213Z
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SUMMARY:NRCS Field Day - Skokie
DESCRIPTION:September 16\, 2025\,  5 – 7 pm\nThe Talking Farm\n 3669 Howard St\, Skokie\, IL 60076 \nAs part of Illinois Extension’s Summer Technical Assistance Field Day Series\, in partnership with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, we are hosting a field day focused on Navigating FSA & NRCS Programs for Urban Farmers.  \nExtension educators\, along with Production Manager\, Jack Phillips\, will discuss conservation practices at The Talking Farm. We’re thrilled to welcome Joseph Bridges and Alicia Lozano\, the USDA NRCS Soil Conservationists for Cook County who will be on site to meet farmers and answer your questions about applying for reimbursement programs. Reimbursable conservation practices that are available to small scale urban growers will also be discussed. \n  \nUniversity of Illinois • U.S. Department of Agriculture • Local Extension Councils Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. \nPlease join us for the other field days in this series:\nJuly 23: Contemporary Farmer 4:30-6:30 PM  (Bilingual Soil Health)\nJuly 30: LaVillita 5 – 7 PM (Billingual Soil Health) Little Village Chicago\nAugust 20: Growing Home 5-7 PM (Organic Certification Cost Share)\nOctober 14: We Sow We Grow 4:30-6:30 PM (Navigating FSA & NRCS Programs) West Pullman\, Chicago \n\n\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation to participate\, please contact\nJesse Schaffer
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/nrcs-field-day-skokie/
LOCATION:The Talking Farm\, 3669 Howard St\, Skokie\, IL\, 60076\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250112T000749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T195943Z
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SUMMARY:September CCGA Coordinating Meeting - Hybrid
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. \nThis is the virtual Zoom meeting link for our monthly meetings: \n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82680460687?pwd=YlJjbFdDUjVwMWp4Sm5FbytrUjhiUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 826 8046 0687 \nPasscode: CCGA \nDial in number:   312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 826 8046 0687 \nPasscode: 412128 \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-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250908T173952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T173952Z
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SUMMARY:Cover Crop Workshop - Gary Comer
DESCRIPTION:AUA’s Urban Cover Crop Workshop\nFriday\, September 19 | 5–7PM\nGary Comer Farm – 7200 S. Ingleside\, Chicago \nFood\, farm tour\, and workshop included.\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/urbansmall-scale-cover-cropping-tickets-1603603574459
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/cover-crop-workshop-gary-comer/
ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250908T163008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T163008Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Equinox Yoga - Maxwell St. Garden
DESCRIPTION:Maxwell’s Fall Equinox Yoga Finale Session on September 20th @ 11 am !\n1150 W 13th Street\, Chicago \nhttps://www.maxwellstreetgarden.org/\nmaxwellstreetgarden@gmail.com  |  Tel: +1(630) 210-1589
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/fall-equinox-yoga-maxwell-st-garden/
ORGANIZER;CN="Maxwell Street Community Garden":MAILTO:maxwellstreetgarden@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174858
CREATED:20250812T194509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T194917Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Home Backyard BBQ  - Englewood
DESCRIPTION:Growing Home Backyard BBQ Fundraiser\nSunday\, September 21 · 2 – 5pm \n5814 South Wood Street Chicago\, IL 60636\n$25 – $100 \n\nJoin Growing Home for our annual Backyard Barbecue on Sunday\, September 21\, 2025—a festive farm-to-table friendraiser celebration of food\, farming\, and community! This event showcases the vibrant spirit of Greater Englewood through:\n\n\n Incredible bites and beverages from talented local chefs and caterers\n Live music and entertainment throughout the day\n Tour of Growing Home’s urban farm\, gardens\, and block spaces\n Interactive raffles and games\n Plus\, hear from a Growing Home program alumni speaker\, sharing their journey and impact\n\n\nThis event will uplift and support Chicago’s local food system—and proceeds directly benefit Growing Home’s workforce development programs\, food access initiatives\, and community healing work.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/growing-home-backyard-bbq-englewood/
LOCATION:Growing home\, 5814 S Wood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60636\, United States
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