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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Celebration - Oak Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Share the Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration\nSaturday\, October 18\, 2025\nMt. Zion Lutheran Church/New Generation COGIC\,  10400 S. Kostner Ave.\, Oak Lawn\nProgram – 10 a.m.-Noon\nThanksgiving Feast Noon-1 p.m.\nRegister by October 13
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/thanksgiving-celebration-oak-lawn/
ORGANIZER;CN="Grace Seeds Ministry":MAILTO:graceseedsministry@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Harvest Festival - Glencoe
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\, October 18/19\, 10am – 4:30pm\nChicago Botanic Garden\n1000 Lake Cook Road\, Glencoe\, IL \nA display of nearly 100 different apple varieties that are grown by our members in their own back yard.  Many other types of fruit grown by members are also exhibited including European and Asian Pears\, Quince\, Hardy Kiwis\, Pawpaw\, Figs\, Plums\, and Persimmons \nWe feature tasting and sales of 10-15 different varieties of fantastically flavorful apples that you can’t find in your grocery store. We offer award-winning apple cider for sale from local orchards and a live demonstration of operating an old-fashioned cider press. \n2025 Harvest Festival – October 18-19 –
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/harvest-festival-glencoe/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
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SUMMARY:Harvest Festival - Glencoe
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\, October 18/19\, 10am – 4:30pm\nChicago Botanic Garden\n1000 Lake Cook Road\, Glencoe\, IL \nA display of nearly 100 different apple varieties that are grown by our members in their own back yard.  Many other types of fruit grown by members are also exhibited including European and Asian Pears\, Quince\, Hardy Kiwis\, Pawpaw\, Figs\, Plums\, and Persimmons \nWe feature tasting and sales of 10-15 different varieties of fantastically flavorful apples that you can’t find in your grocery store. We offer award-winning apple cider for sale from local orchards and a live demonstration of operating an old-fashioned cider press. \n2025 Harvest Festival – October 18-19 –
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/harvest-festival-glencoe-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20250112T000913Z
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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. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/october-ccga-coordinating-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20251007T234044Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Lead Screening - UIC
DESCRIPTION:Community Soil Health and Lead Screening Event \nOctober 25th from 11:00am to 1:00pm\nUIC Plant Research Laboratory (Greenhouse) \n1020 S Union Ave\, Chicago IL 60607
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/soil-lead-screening-uic/
ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20251008T011430Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Party - W Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Haunted Warehouse Party\nChicago Tool Library \nSaturday\, October 25th\, 5:00–9:00pm \n 4015 W Carroll Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60624\nHaunted Warehouse Party at the Tool Library! | Chicago Tool Library CO
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/halloween-party-w-garfield-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T210000
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CREATED:20251031T150441Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Dead Celebration - Morgan Park
DESCRIPTION:Day of the Dead celebration. \nEdna White Community Garden 1812 W Monterey Ave\, (111th Street) Chicago\nSat Nov 1\, 4 – 9 pm \nWe will have a fire\, s’mores\, DIY candy apples\, a movie and crafts for kids. Musician? Bing your instruments for music by the fire. Accepting donations for local families in need. Please bring non perishable food for the food pantry. There is a parking lot and restrooms avail at the police station next door.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/760161933489465
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/day-of-dead-celebration-morgan-park/
LOCATION:Edna White Community Garden\, 1812 W Monterey Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60643\, United States
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SUMMARY:Green Corn Festival - Albany Park
DESCRIPTION:Green Corn Festival \nSunday November 2nd\, 1 – 6 pm\nat two locations Global Garden 4815 N Sacramento\,  and American Indian Center\, 3401 W Ainslie St\,. Chicago \n\nNative seed saving guided walk\nCorn husk doll making\nOpenlands Tree tours\nFall pollinator scavenger hunt\nPumpkin smash composting station\nCommunity meal + story time by the fire\nFarm & Art Market\n———Ticketed Workshops———\nU-pick 5 Veggie bunches (Every half hour from 1:00 – 4:00 PM) $30\nFermentation & Canning Workshop (1:00 –2:00 PM) $15\nCorn Mush Class (2:00 – 3:30 PM) $15\nKanastohale Class (3:30 – 5:00 PM) $25
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/green-corn-festival-albany-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T163000
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CREATED:20251031T151638Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Saving Workshop - Blue Island
DESCRIPTION:Seed Saving Workshop and Cookbook Recipe Collection \nSun November 2 @ 3pm  \nBlue Island Public Library\, 2433 York St\, Blue Island\, IL \nNo Registration necessary. All Are welcome. Spanish resources available. Hosted by our friend Val Kehoe. 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-saving-workshop-blue-island/
LOCATION:Blue Island Public Library\, 2433 York Road\, Blue Island\, IL\, 60406\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20251031T151112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T151112Z
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SUMMARY:Houseplant Swap and Bingo - Avondale
DESCRIPTION:AGA Houseplant Swap and Bingo\nSun\, November 2nd\, from 3 to 6pm \nupstairs at Chief O’Neill’s. \nBe sure to join our AGA Houseplant Facebook group to get in on any pre-swap negotiations (but there will be plenty of swapping happening on event day\, too)!  
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/houseplant-swap-and-bingo-avondale/
ORGANIZER;CN="Avondale Gardening Alliance":MAILTO:avondalegardeners@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20251007T225029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T225029Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Swap - River Forest
DESCRIPTION:Seed Swap at Thatcher Woods\nSaturday\, November 8\, 2025 | 9:00am-11:00am\nThatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\nwest of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\nConservation@Home: Seed Swap – Forest Preserves of Cook County
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-swap-river-forest/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavillion\, 8030 Chicago Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20250112T001110Z
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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. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/november-ccga-coordinating-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20251031T150733Z
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SUMMARY:Seed and Plant Exchange - Dan Ryan Woods
DESCRIPTION:Seed Swap and Plant Exchange \nSat Nov 22\, 10 am – 2 pm\nDan Ryan Woods Pavilion 87/western\, Chicago \nNative Seed Presentation at 1030am and 1230pm\nSeed Keepers and Soil Steward Presentation at 1045am and 1245pm\nBring a mug; warm beverages provided
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-and-plant-exchange-dan-ryan-woods/
LOCATION:dan ryan woods Pavillion\, 8700 S Western Ave\, Chicago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20251201T195247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T195247Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Nonprofit Business Structure Basics
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday December 9\, 2025 @ 6 pm\nNonprofit Business Structure Basics \nFarmers don’t just grow food because they enjoy it; they farm to provide their community with good food and good jobs while stewarding the earth’s resources. Does that mean the nonprofit business structure is a good choice for a farm? This webinar session tackles that question\, while also addressing other business structures that incorporate social benefits\, including benefit companies and social purpose entities. From wealth-building limitations to IRS criteria and the influence of a board of directors\, the session breaks down the decision-making factors that farmers need to consider.\nPresenter: Rachel Armstrong\, Farm Commons \nRegistration Required at https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/legal-training-for-illinois-small-farms-webinar-series \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 Sarah Batka sbatka@illinois.edu or 217-300-8636
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/webinar-nonprofit-business-structure-basics/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20250112T001228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T001228Z
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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. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/december-ccga-coordinating-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20251031T152021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T152021Z
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SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Pruning Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Fruit Tree Pruning Fundamentals Virtual Workshop\nWednesday\, December 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom  \nCost $5 \nJoin our comprehensive apple pruning workshop and discover the essential skills that separate thriving orchards from struggling trees. This class will teach you the science and artistry behind proper pruning\, empowering you to maximize your harvest while maintaining healthy\, beautiful trees for years to come. The skills you learn in this course will prepare you to prune your fruit trees in the dormant season of mid-December to late February when pruning should be done.  \n\nSince 2017\, Grant McCarty\, Local Foods and Small Farms Educator\, has taught fruit tree pruning classes for Northern Illinois growers\, both commercial and noncommercial. His approach uses a color coding systems to help you visualize the cuts you need to make this season\, the shape your tree currently is or is heading\, and the confidence to take his suggestions and put into action. This unique approach combines education with consulting and coaching without stepping foot on your orchard.  \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nIn this workshop\, you’ll master both the theory and practice of apple tree pruning through detailed classroom instruction and personalized tree analysis: \n\n\nPruning Timing and Strategy – Learn when to prune for optimal growth and fruit production throughout the seasons\, understanding how timing affects tree health and harvest quality.\nTree Anatomy and Assessment – Identify different types of wood and buds\, understanding how each contributes to your tree’s overall health and productivity.\nProper Cutting Techniques – Master the fundamental cuts and tool selection methods that professional orchardists use to maintain healthy\, productive trees.\nTool Maintenance and Care – Develop essential skills for keeping your pruning tools sharp and properly sanitized to prevent disease transmission between trees.\nTree Training Methods – Discover techniques for shaping young orchards and establishing strong branch structures that can support heavy fruit loads.\nDisease Prevention and Management – Learn how strategic pruning improves air circulation and light penetration to reduce disease pressure naturally.\nFruit Thinning Strategies – Understand when and how to thin fruit for larger\, higher-quality apples and reduced stress on tree branches.\nPersonalized Tree Analysis – The highlight of our class is examining photos of your actual trees to develop specific\, actionable pruning plans you can implement immediately.\n\n\nWhy Attend This Class\nProper pruning is the difference between a productive orchard and a disappointing harvest. Many apple growers struggle with overgrown\, diseased\, or poorly shaped trees that produce small\, low-quality fruit. You may also be encountering heavy crop loads every other year. This class will save you years of trial and error\, helping you avoid common mistakes that can permanently damage your trees. You’ll learn techniques that commercial orchardists use to maximize both fruit quality and quantity\, while developing the confidence to make decisions that will benefit your trees for decades.  \n\nWhat to Expect\nThis comprehensive classroom workshop combines expert instruction with personalized guidance for your specific trees. Before class\, you’ll have the opportunity to submit photos of your fruit trees\, which we’ll analyze together to create customized pruning plans tailored to your orchard’s unique needs.  \n\nWho Should Attend\nThis class is perfect for backyard fruit tree growers looking to improve their harvest\, homesteaders wanting to establish productive orchards\, and anyone who has inherited apple trees and wants to care for them properly. Further\, this class is designed for new commercial orchardists\, whether adding to their farm or just getting started.  
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/fruit-tree-pruning-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20251201T200024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T202612Z
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SUMMARY:Balance Sheets Workshop - Chatham
DESCRIPTION:Farm Balance Sheets\nFriday December 19\, 2025\nin person at 8753 S. Greenwood\, Suite 100\, Chicago\, IL 60619from 12 noon – 1 pm\nBring your lunch to our office and enjoy a 60-minute lunchtime presentation covering the what\, why and how of farm balance sheets. Participants will receive a spreadsheet template & have the opportunity to contribute to a group learning activity.  \n1 – 4 pm \nAn optional guided work session follows the noon presentation. You will have the opportunity to input your own data into an Excel template\, share results\, and/or discuss solutions to problems that may be revealed after completing the balance sheet. Instructors and students will collectively brainstorm solutions. Light snacks & coffee/tea provided. Bring your laptop\, a brown bag lunch\, and farm data for this afternoon work session.  \n\n\nCost: There is no cost to attend\, we just ask that you pre-register: https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/farm-balance-sheets \n\n\nInstructor: Kathryn Pereira\, Extension Educators\, Local Food Systems and Small Farms.  \nIf you have any questions or to request a reasonable accommodation to participate\, please contact Sarah 217-300-8636 or sbatka@illinois.edu
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/balance-sheets-workshop-chatham/
LOCATION:U of I Extension Chicago office\, 8753 S Greenwood #100\, Chicago\, IL\, 60619\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20251216T220709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T220709Z
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SUMMARY:AGA Avondale Almanac Premiere Event
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate our 3rd annual AGA Avondale Almanac + Wall Calendar release! Yule is the perfect time to pick up your 2026 Almanac and start dreaming of 2026 garden plans.  Friday 12/19 @ 6-8p at Revolution Brewing. \nOur fully local made by neighbors Alma is 80 color pages including comprehensive planting calendar\, weekly suggestions to keep up with your garden chores\, local photos + nature facts\, and so much more! This is our 4th edition and every year gets better thru hard work of of neighbors!  Last year the theme was SOIL\, this year ROOTS\, next… STEMS!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aga-avondale-almanac-premiere-event/
LOCATION:Revolution Brewing – Brewery & Taproom\, 3340 N Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Avondale Gardening Alliance":MAILTO:avondalegardeners@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20260119T171444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T171444Z
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SUMMARY:January CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/january-ccga-coordinating-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20260106T182130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182130Z
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SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop - Winnetka
DESCRIPTION:Jan 21\, 10 am – 12 noon at Backyard Flower Lab\, Winnetka\nJan 21\,  1 – 3 pm at the Talking Farm\, Skokie\nFeb 7\, 10 am – 12 noon at Farmworks in Chicago (westside) (in partnership with Neighborspace) \nFeb 20\, at Passion of Pullman\, Chicago (southside) (in partnership with Neighborspace) \nFeb 22 TENTATIVE at Triangle Park Chicago (northside)\ndate TBD at It Takes a Village Farm\, Saulk Village \nhttps://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/winter-fruit-tree-pruning-workshops \n \nSarah Batka\nLocal Foods Small Farms Program Coordinator \nU of I Extension\, Serving Cook County\ndirect phone 217-300-8636\nsbatka@illinois.edu
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/fruit-tree-pruning-workshop-winnetka/
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20260106T182452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182642Z
UID:37485-1769000400-1769007600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Pruning - Skokie
DESCRIPTION:Cook Co Extension is hosting a series of fruit tree pruning workshops this Jan/Feb. Programs are free to attend and open to the public\, We just ask that you pre-register. Bring your tools if you have them and dress for the weather. Feel free to call me if you have any questions. I will be on site for most (if not all) of these programs. \nJan 21\, 2026\, 10 am – 12 noon at Backyard Flower Lab\, Winnetka\nJan 21\, 2026\, 1 – 3 pm at the Talking Farm\, Skokie\nFeb 7\, 2026\, 10 am – 12 noon at Farmworks in Chicago (westside) (in partnership with Neighborspace) \nFeb 20\, at Passion of Pullman\, Chicago (southside) (in partnership with Neighborspace) \ndate TBD in Chicago (northside)\nFeb date TBD at It Takes a Village Farm\, Saulk Village. \n \nSarah Batka\nLocal Foods Small Farms Program Coordinator\nU of I Extension\, Serving Cook County\ndirect phone 217-300-8636\nsbatka@illinois.edu
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/fruit-tree-pruning-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;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20251031T153322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T153322Z
UID:37423-1769558400-1769644799@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Everything Local Conference - Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Registration Now Open for Everything Local Conference\nJan 28 – 30\, 2026\nSpringfield\, IL $100 members / $225 non-members\nRegistration link 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/everything-local-conference-springfield/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20251031T153441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T153441Z
UID:37425-1769644800-1769731199@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Everything Local Conference - Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Registration Now Open for Everything Local Conference\nJan 28 – 30\, 2026\nSpringfield\, IL \n$100 members / $225 non-members\nRegistration link 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/everything-local-conference-springfield-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20251031T153605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T153605Z
UID:37427-1769731200-1769817599@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Everything Local Conference - Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Registration Now Open for Everything Local Conference\nJan 28 – 30\, 2026\nSpringfield\, IL \n$100 members / $225 non-members\nRegistration link 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/everything-local-conference-springfield-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20260106T183205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183205Z
UID:37490-1770458400-1770465600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop - East Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Jan 21\, 10 am – 12 noon at Backyard Flower Lab\, Winnetka\nJan 21\,  1 – 3 pm at the Talking Farm\, Skokie\nFeb 7\, 10 am – 12 noon at Farmworks in Chicago (East Garfield Park )  in partnership with Neighborspace\nFeb 20\, at Passion of Pullman\, Chicago (southside) (in partnership with Neighborspace) \nFeb 22 TENTATIVE at Triangle Park Chicago (northside)\ndate TBD at It Takes a Village Farm\, Saulk Village\n\nSarah Batka\nLocal Foods Small Farms Program Coordinator\nU of I Extension\, Serving Cook County\ndirect phone 217-300-8636\nsbatka@illinois.edu
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/fruit-tree-pruning-workshop-east-garfield-park/
LOCATION:Chicago FarmWorks\, 407 N Kedzie\, 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:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20260325T235630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T235630Z
UID:37542-1770458400-1770472800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:C.A.R.E.s 12th Annual Free Seed Exchange
DESCRIPTION:C.A.R.E.’s 12th ANNUAL Free SEED EXCHANGE \nWhite Oak Public Library \n121 8th Street\, Lockport \nFebruary 7\, 2026\, Saturday 10:00-2:00 – \nOrganic\, non-GMO\, and heirloom seeds will be available for free. C.A.R.E’s Seed Exchange purpose is to educate the public about Organic\, Heirloom and Open Pollinated seeds; learning how to be a “seed saver” and about chemicals that affect nature and your health. \nChat with gardeners and find out how these seeds and seed saving can increase the nutrition\, taste\, and variety of home grown food while\, perhaps finding rare varieties not available in most stores. \nPlease bring some empty envelopes to hold your seeds\, and you are also encouraged to bring your labeled seeds to exchange. \nRain date is 2/14/26\, 10:00-2:00
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/c-a-r-e-s-12th-annual-free-seed-exchange/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20260119T171602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T171602Z
UID:37515-1771351200-1771354800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:February CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/february-ccga-coordinating-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20260204T201451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T201451Z
UID:37563-1771527600-1771534800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Seed Swap - Avondale
DESCRIPTION:Mappy Hour! \nSeed Swap Social \nFebruary 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nat Avondale Tap\, 3634 W Belmont Ave\,Chicago\, Illinois 60618 \n \nPlease join us for this edition of Mappy Hour\, inspired by National Seed Swap Day and a love of gardening and nature. The Geographic Society of Chicago invites you to join us in celebrating the spirit of this day by building community at a Seed Swap Social. \nWe encourage attendees to bring seeds to share—packaged and labeled\, purchased\, or those saved from your own garden. But don’t worry if you don’t have any seeds to bring. There will be more than enough for everyone\, and we’d still love for you to join in the conversation\, connection\, and exchange of ideas. \nLet’s plant Chicago’s future\, one seed at a time! \nHosted by the Geographic Society of Chicago\, Mappy Hour is a new event series that brings together adventurers\, nature lovers\, and globally curious minds for evenings of inspiration\, connection\, and fun. \nhttps://www.geographicsociety.org/event/gsc-february-mappy-hour-seed-swap-social/
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-swap-avondale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20260106T183816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T201731Z
UID:37492-1771581600-1771588800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop - SouthShore
DESCRIPTION:Cook Co Extension is hosting a series of fruit tree pruning workshops this winter. Programs are free to attend and open to the public\, We just ask that you pre-register. Bring your tools if you have them and dress for the weather.  \nFeb 7\,  10 am – 12 noon at Farmworks in Chicago (westside) in partnership with Neighborspace\nFeb 20\, 10 am – 12 noon at  the 71st & Crandon Organic Garden\, at 2301 E 71st St\, Chicago\, IL 60649 in partnership with Neighborspace \nFeb 22\, 2-4 pm at Triangle Park Community Orchard\, 1750 W Juneway Terrace\, Chicago \nMarch 4\, 10 am – 12 noon at It Takes a Village Farm\, Sauk Village \nhttps://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/winter-fruit-tree-pruning-workshops \n\nSarah Batka\nLocal Foods Small Farms Program Coordinator\nU of I Extension\, Serving Cook County\ndirect phone 217-300-8636\nsbatka@illinois.edu
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/fruit-tree-pruning-workshop-pullman/
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150829
CREATED:20260204T200440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T200440Z
UID:37559-1771668000-1771675200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Urban Farm Plan Showcase - Mt. Greenwood
DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting our first ever Urban Farm Plan Showcase! \nFeaturing five of our past trainees in the Cook County Extension Master Urban Farmer Training Program. \nPlease join us  \nSaturday February 21\, 10 am to 12 noon at\nChicago High School for Agricultural Sciences\, 3857 W 111th St\, Chicago\, IL  \nCome out to the Ag High School to support these urban farmers as they present their business plans in front of YOU\, our supportive audience and a panel of judges. We will network and celebrate their accomplishments together with a buffet lunch to follow. Friends\, families\, students and general public are welcome to attend. \nPlease register by Feb 13 so we have an accurate guest count.   \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Sarah Batka at 217-300-8636 or sbatka@illinois.edu.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/urban-farm-plan-showcase-mt-greenwood/
LOCATION:Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences\, 3857 W 111th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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