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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:20260403T173753
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T140000
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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
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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:20260403T173753
CREATED:20250812T193933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T193933Z
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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:20260403T173753
CREATED: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:20260403T173753
CREATED: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:20260403T173753
CREATED:20250812T195519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T195519Z
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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
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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:20260403T173753
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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:20260403T173753
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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:20260403T173753
CREATED: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:20260403T173753
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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:20260403T173753
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:20260403T173753
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:20260403T173753
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:20260403T173753
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173753
CREATED:20251216T220655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T220655Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Home's 4th Annual Backyard Barbecue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a festive evening at Growing Home’s annual Backyard Barbecue\, a celebration of food\, music\, and community! Enjoy delicious bites from local chefs\, live entertainment\, and family-friendly activities—all set against the backdrop of our USDA-certified organic urban farm in Englewood. Guests will also have the opportunity to take guided tours of our beautiful farm and learn about our mission to build a more equitable Chicago through food\, jobs\, and community. \n📅 Date: Sunday\, September 21\, 2025🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM📍 Location: Growing Home Urban Farm\, 5814 S. Wood St.\, Chicago\, IL 60636 \nCome connect with neighbors\, support local good food\, and celebrate the harvest season with us. All are welcome! \nLearn more & RSVP: growinghomeinc.org/events
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/growing-homes-4th-annual-backyard-barbecue/
LOCATION:Growing Home Urban Farm\, 5814 South Wood Street Chicago\, IL 60636\, Chicago\, IL\, 60636\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Growing Home Inc.":MAILTO:info@growinghomeinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173753
CREATED:20250908T174944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T174944Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Steward certification Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Steward Certification \nSeptember 25th\, 9 am – 4 pm\,  and September 26th\, 9 am – 4 pm\nThe Plant 1400 W. 46th St.\, Chicago IL 60609  \nThe Pollinator Steward Certification (PSC) program\, offered by Pollinator Partnership\, empowers people with the scientific know-how to make a real difference for pollinators\, people\, and the planet. This course is ideal for agricultural managers\, farmers and growers\, home gardeners\, and anyone that wants to do more to support pollinators.  \n \nTopics include an introduction to the world of pollinators\, how they live and thrive\, and how we can help. Details will be provided on habitat creation for pollinators for both urban and agricultural landscapes. Additional information on pollinator identification and how to monitor your plants for Budburst\, a community-focused\, data driven approach to conservation (a program of the Chicago Botanic Garden) will be provided. \n \nJoin us for this FREE workshop at The Plant (1400 W. 46th St.\, Chicago IL 60609) on September 25th (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) and September 26th (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) to learn from Chicago based scientists and practitioners. Space is limited to 45 attendees.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/pollinator-steward-certification-day-1/
LOCATION:The Plant\,  1400 W. 46th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173754
CREATED:20250908T175230Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Steward Certification - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Steward Certification \nSeptember 25th\, 9 am – 4 pm\,  and September 26th\, 9 am – 4 pm\nThe Plant 1400 W. 46th St.\, Chicago IL 60609  \nThe Pollinator Steward Certification (PSC) program\, offered by Pollinator Partnership\, empowers people with the scientific know-how to make a real difference for pollinators\, people\, and the planet. This course is ideal for agricultural managers\, farmers and growers\, home gardeners\, and anyone that wants to do more to support pollinators.  \n \nTopics include an introduction to the world of pollinators\, how they live and thrive\, and how we can help. Details will be provided on habitat creation for pollinators for both urban and agricultural landscapes. Additional information on pollinator identification and how to monitor your plants for Budburst\, a community-focused\, data driven approach to conservation (a program of the Chicago Botanic Garden) will be provided. \n \nJoin us for this FREE workshop at The Plant (1400 W. 46th St.\, Chicago IL 60609) on September 25th (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) and September 26th (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) to learn from Chicago based scientists and practitioners. Space is limited to 45 attendees.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/pollinator-steward-certification-day-2/
LOCATION:The Plant\,  1400 W. 46th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173754
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SUMMARY:Cookbook Club and Potluck - Pilsen
DESCRIPTION:El Paseo Monthly Potluck Dinners\nSept 26\,  6 – 8 pm\n944 W 21st street\, Chicago 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/cookbook-club-and-potluck-pilsen/
LOCATION:El Paseo Community Garden\, 966 W. 21st St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173754
CREATED:20250908T182007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T182007Z
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SUMMARY:Native Fruit Trees - Saulk Village
DESCRIPTION:Native Fruit Trees Workshop\nIt Takes a Village Community Farm\n2500 223rd St.\, Sauk Village IL 60411\nSaturday\, September 27th\, 11am – 1pm\nWith the Morton Arboretum \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPMinaZp4ns1etOS_IXKihy0LdhlVFo2kMom1Kg8xeL1PT3Q/viewform
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/native-fruit-trees-saulk-village/
LOCATION:It Takes a Village Community Farm\, 2500 223rd Street\, Saulk Village\, IL\, 60411\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173754
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SUMMARY:Farm to Fork Feast - Naperville
DESCRIPTION:IL Stewardship Alliance Farm to Fork Feast\nSat Sept 27\, 4 pm  at McDonald Farm in Naperville\n$150 \nJoin us for an evening of local food\, fellowship and celebration as we honor our local food and those who produce it. The Farm to Fork Feast supports our mission to bring farmers and eaters together to build a more just\, local and regenerative food and farm system. \nTogether\, we will enjoy a Latin-American inspired menu artfully prepared by Northern Fork\, a local food silent auction and fellowship on McDonald Farm in Naperville.\nTickets include access to the event\, open wine and beer bar\, and your chance to bid in the silent auction. 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/farm-to-fork-feast-naperville-2/
LOCATION:McDonald Farm\, 10 S404 Knoch Knolls Rd\, Naperville\, IL\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T130000
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SUMMARY:Food Waste and Composting - Saulk Village
DESCRIPTION:It Takes a Village Community Farm \n2500 223rd St.\, Sauk Village IL 60411\nOctober 4th: Food Waste and Composting 11am – 1pm\nwith The Contemporary Farmer Inc. \n\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPMinaZp4ns1etOS_IXKihy0LdhlVFo2kMom1Kg8xeL1PT3Q/viewform
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/food-waste-and-composting-saulk-village/
LOCATION:It Takes a Village Community Farm\, 2500 223rd Street\, Saulk Village\, IL\, 60411\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173754
CREATED:20250908T185445Z
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SUMMARY:Boone Co. Farm Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Boone County Farm Stroll\nSun October 5\, 10 am – 5 pm\nFree self Guided tour of nine diversified family farms 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/boone-co-farm-stroll/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20260403T173754
CREATED:20251007T173834Z
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SUMMARY:Strawbale Pick Up - CCGA gardens only
DESCRIPTION:Neighborspace is offering straw bales for gardeners to pick up available on a first come\, first served basis. Please come early in the day to ensure you get what you need for your garden. \nNew Horizon Community Garden\n401 South Central Park\nChicago\, IL 60624 \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/strawbale-pick-up-ccga-gardens-only/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S Central Park Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NeighborSpace":MAILTO:jzarrow@neighbor-space.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173754
CREATED:20250908T195015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T195015Z
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SUMMARY:Ogle Co. Farm Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Ogle County Farm Stroll\nSun October 12\, 11 am – 4 pm\nFree Self Guided tour of ten diversified family farms
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ogle-co-farm-stroll/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173754
CREATED:20250811T215559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T215858Z
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SUMMARY:NRCS Field Day - West Pullman
DESCRIPTION:We Sow We Grow\nOctober 14\, 2025\,  4:30 – 6:30 pm\n11958 S Union Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60628 \n\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. Extension educators\, along with Farmer Natasha Nicholes\, will discuss conservation practices at We Sow We Grow. 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. \nFree to attend but pre-registration is required: https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2025-10-14-nrcs-field-day-we-sow-we-grow \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
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/nrcs-field-day-west-pullman/
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173754
CREATED:20250911T175454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175454Z
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SUMMARY:Green Soapbox Panel Discussion: Scaling Sustainable Foodways in the Midwest
DESCRIPTION:For nearly 15 years\, Delta Institute has hosted “Green Soapbox” events as opportunities to connect the community with expert panelists on a wide array of critical climate conversations. This fall\, we will be exploring the topic of Scaling Sustainable Foodways in the Midwest. \nAbout this year’s topic\nFood plays a vital role in our lives—and it is also one of the most consequential factors in the fight against climate change. In the United States\, the agriculture sector contributes about 11% of the country’s overall greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore\, about 30-40% of all food that’s produced in the US ultimately ends up as food waste! \nOn October 16\, expert speakers will join us to discuss how to scale regenerative agriculture to overcome climate challenges and embrace innovations to the food system\, including aspects that address soil health\, food waste\, and more. Join us for food and drinks as we discuss sustainable food technologies\, impacts on agriculture\, and everything else you might want to know about how local food systems are adapting to today’s climate challenges.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/green-soapbox-panel-discussion-scaling-sustainable-foodways-in-the-midwest/
LOCATION:Edelman\, 111 N Canal St\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Delta Institute":MAILTO:delta@delta-institute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173754
CREATED:20251007T174522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T174522Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga - South Shore
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the garden \nSat 10/18 at 9 am\n2301 E. 71st Street\, Chicago \ncrandongarden@neighbor-space.org
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/yoga-south-shore/
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