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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20201204T013303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T013303Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210219T153358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T153358Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210219T143559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T225005Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA 8th Annual Gardeners Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-8th-annual-gardeners-conference/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210307T220503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210307T220503Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20201204T013055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T013055Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210308T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T140000Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210307T221900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210307T222021Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210211T224232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T030405Z
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SUMMARY:School and Community Garden Training
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for Cook County Extension’s popular School and Community Garden Training: Saturday March 13\, 9 am – 1 pm via Zoom. \nPlease feel free to share our Facebook Event with your networks  https://fb.me/e/doeB30MGK \nDelivered virtually this year\, this training will offer an overview of the resources that Extension can offer your organization. \nWe ask that at least three representatives (may include staff\, volunteers\, parents\, teachers\, garden coordinators\, administrators) from your garden attend Extension’s free garden training to jump-start planning\, recruit helpers\, schedule garden installations and develop programming. \nDuring this program we will break out into smaller groups for tailored information to your specific needs. Please select two break out groups to attend. Each session will be repeated twice: \n\n Vegetable Gardening\n Ornamentals\, Native Plants\, and Conservation@Home for Communities\n Donation Gardens and Nutrition Curriculum\n Garden Management Problem Solving\n\nFor on demand information\, please visit Cook County Extension’s School Garden Resources website. \nFor questions about this training\,  please email Margaret Burns-Westmeyer: mburnswe@illinois.edu \nPre-registration is required at https://go.illinois.edu/schoolgardentraining. \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/school-and-community-garden-training/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
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:20210306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210306T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210101T170634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210101T170634Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Starting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Mar. 6th @1-2pm (maybe 2:30pm) \nHave you ever thought about starting plants from seed? We will walk you\nthrough the process and suggest items to make your life easier as you\nventure into this process. With a list of locally sourced items you can\nfollow along and find out how you can start your own seedlings and keep\nthem happy until you can transplant them outside. You will also get a sneak\npeak into this year’s plant list for our 2021 Plant Sale. \nThis is part of the Kilbourn Park’s Winter Gardening Zoom Classes series. \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-starting-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210219T154242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T154526Z
UID:27835-1614249000-1614268800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Food Policy Action Council presents the 16th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit \nThe event dates are February 25th\, February 26th\, March 5th\, and March 6th. \nRegister here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annual-chicago-food-justice-summit-tickets-132132216015 \nFor schedule details\, visit their website here:\nhttps://www.chicagofoodpolicy.com/cfjs16 \nFor full access to speaker profiles\, session details\, etc. please register\nthrough the eventbrite linked above!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/16th-annual-chicago-food-justice-summit/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210101T170037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210101T170037Z
UID:23925-1613826000-1613831400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Indoor Composting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Feb. 20th @1-2pm (maybe 2:30pm) \nJoin in on the fun\, and learn how you can start to recycle your food waste\nand turn it into compost for your garden/indoor plants. It is not as hard\nas it looks and we will walk you through the steps of doing this in the\ncomfort of your own home. We will provide a list of materials to purchase\nahead of time so that you can leave the class with a fully functioning\ncompost bin and start your composting right away! \nThis is part of the Kilbourn Park’s Winter Gardening Zoom Classes series. \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/indoor-composting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20201204T012741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T012741Z
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SUMMARY:February CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie. \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/february-ccga-coordinating-mtg_2_16_2021/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210101T165842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210101T165842Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Feb. 6th @1-2pm (maybe 2:30pm) \nIf you have been gardening for a few seasons now and have noticed your\nplants not looking as healthy\, it may be the soil. Learn where to send in\nsoil tests and what to do with that information when it comes to amending\nthe soil and growing healthier plants. You can also read the soil health by\nwhat weeds you see growing. We will discuss low-cost actions to amend your\nsoil to increase crop yield and help with plant vitality. We will also\ndiscuss resources available locally so you can focus on supporting local\nbusinesses and being intentional about the sourcing of your soil\namendments. \nThis is part of the Kilbourn Park’s Winter Gardening Zoom Classes series.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/soil-health-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210203T222031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T222508Z
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SUMMARY:Water Access for Chicago Growers - Overview of 2021 Hydrant Permit Program & Resources
DESCRIPTION:Do you use a hydrant to access water for your community garden? Join our partners Advocates for Urban Agriculture and Neighbor-Space to learn about the 2021 hydrant permit policy being developed and opportunities for technical support on Thursday\, February 4th at 6:00 PM.  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-water-access-for-chicago-urban-growers-tickets-135164724329
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/24259/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="NeighborSpace":MAILTO:jzarrow@neighbor-space.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20201207T200356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T200356Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Intro to Air Plants
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 30 from 11am – 12pm \nJoin us for a virtual class that demystifies air plants and their care! Greenhouse Coordinator Emilia Arellano will review the basics of air plants and demonstrate a few plant-friendly display options that do not rely on glue. Kits are available for purchase to follow along and practice your newly acquired skills. \nGPCA Member/Volunteer: $20\nGeneral Public: $25
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/cpca_virtual-intro-to-air-plants/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210113T182934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T200321Z
UID:23959-1611768600-1611772200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Historic Sears Sunken Garden Series
DESCRIPTION:This is the last of a three-part lecture series on the history and architecture of the Sears Sunken Garden\, and the project to restore its campus.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/historic-sears-sunken-garden-series/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210123T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210101T165633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210101T165633Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Jan. 23rd @1-2pm (maybe 2:30pm) \nHave you been thinking of starting a garden in your yard but don’t know\nwhere to start? Join us as we walk you through the first steps to vegetable\ngardening in your own backyard and or community garden plot. We will\ndiscuss best practices for placing plants in a small space\, some companion\nplanting suggestions\, and crop rotation from yr to yr. We will also give\nyou ideas of where to look for openings in community gardens and how to get\ninvolved with existing gardens in the parks. \nThis is part of the Kilbourn Park’s Winter Gardening Zoom Classes seri \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-planning-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20201207T200059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T200059Z
UID:23899-1611399600-1611403200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:DIY Sustainable Seed Starting and Potting Mixes - Virtual Class
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 23 from 11am-12pm \nJoin Greenhouse Coordinator Emilia Arellano and learn how to customize soil blends to start your own seeds and give your indoor container plants the growing conditions they need to keep them looking their best! Materials are available for purchase. \nGPCA Member/Volunteer: $20\nGeneral Public: $25
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/gpca_sustainable_seed_starting_class/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210120T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210113T182003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T200340Z
UID:23955-1611163800-1611167400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Historic Sears Sunken Garden Series
DESCRIPTION:This is the second of a three-part series on the history and architecture of the Sears Sunken Garden\, and the project to restore its campus.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/historic-sears-sunken-garden-series-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20201203T220912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T012452Z
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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/ccga-coordinating_mtg_1_19_2021/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210113T180557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T200350Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Sears Sunken Garden Series
DESCRIPTION:Three-part lecture series on the history and architecture of the Sears Sunken Garden\, and the project to restore its campus. \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/historic-sears-sunken-garden-series-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20210101T165229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210101T165229Z
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SUMMARY:Indoor Plants and Their Health
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Jan. 9th @1-2pm (maybe 2:30pm) \nPlants are a great addition to your at-home office\, and by simply being in\nyour house\, leave your air purified. It can be easy to forget that they\nhave needs. In this class you will learn all about taking care of your\nplant babies. Find out tips on watering\, fertilizing\, and possible run-ins\nwith insects. We will talk through these issues\, and provide time for\nattendees to ask specifics about their plants and help them troubleshoot\nsolutions. The hope is to have you leave feeling more familiar with your\nplants and their needs. \nThis is part of the Kilbourn Park’s Winter Gardening Zoom Classes series.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/indoor-plants-and-their-health/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201221T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201221T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20201207T195757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T195757Z
UID:23897-1608571800-1608575400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Q&A - Ask a Master Gardener on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 21 from 5:30pm-6:30pm \nHave your gardening questions answered by a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener! 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 any questions beforehand (not necessary). \nFree; donations appreciated
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/cgca_ask-a-master-gardener-on-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20191219T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T193044Z
UID:22954-1608055200-1608062400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:December CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. \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. \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/december-ccga-coordinating-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20191219T192927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T192927Z
UID:22952-1605636000-1605643200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:November CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. \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. \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/november-ccga-coordinating-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20201029T054327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T054506Z
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SUMMARY:Indoor Herbs Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to savor the flavors of your favorite herbs all year long and add some life to your home with an indoor herb garden? Join Kasey Eaves\, an experienced gardener with Montrose Metra Community Gardens and owner of Vivant Gardening Services\, for an intro to the best practices and common pitfalls of growing indoors. \nLearn which windows will provide the best light\, how to supplement your plants’ needs in the winter\, what pests and diseases to watch out for\, and more. Start your indoor herb farm today and keep a little bit of summer alive in the weeks ahead. \nNo equipment or materials required.  This is a virtual Zoom event. \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/indoor-herbs-virtual-workshop-transitioning-herbs-indoors-for-winter/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20201017T143813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T143841Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Smash 2020
DESCRIPTION:Green Your Halloween by composting your pumpkins! \nIllinois is one of the top producers of pumpkins in the U.S.\, but when jack o’ lanterns are past their prime\, many end up in the trash. In Cook County\, 37% of landfill material is food waste\, a major source of the greenhouse gas methane. \nTo divert pumpkins from landfills\, Illinois Extension in Cook County is partnering with Plant Chicago to host a Pumpkin Smash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 7 at 4459 S. Marshfield Ave.\, Chicago. \nParticipants must wear a face covering and maintain social distancing.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/pumpkin-smash-2020/
LOCATION:Plant Chicago ‘Firehouse”\, 4459 S Marshfield Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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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:20201025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20201018T151416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201018T151417Z
UID:23821-1603634400-1603641600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CAC Virtual Tour of North Lawndale Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Architecture Center Tour Highlights 2 North Lawndale NeighborSpace Community Gardens! \nDiscover the stories behind empty North Lawndale lots that have become beautiful havens for residents to share gardening skills and gather outdoors for peace circles\, storytelling\, art and music events and outdoor recess. This discussion will highlight nine of the more than 50 community gardens in the neighborhood and examine how they are steering North Lawndale toward a safer\, more sustainable future. \nCommunity members will share their experiences working in the gardens as well as the impact of the gardens on the North Lawndale community. \nDate: October 25\, 2020\nTime: 2:00 pm\nPrice: FREE\nWhere: Zoom Virtual Event \nRegister for this event on the CAC website HERE.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/cac_2020_virtual_tour/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080532
CREATED:20191219T192802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T153120Z
UID:22950-1603216800-1603224000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:October CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. \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. \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery\n135 N. Kedzie.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/october-ccga-coordinating-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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