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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T080000
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SUMMARY:South Merrill Community Garden - Work Day
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This garden day has been rescheduled from 4/25 to 5/2. \nWe look forward to another successful planting season at the South Merrill Community Garden and collaborating with our neighbors that want to see the garden grow and thrive. Join us this Saturday\, May 2nd alongside Genesis Co-op members and the South Shore United Methodist Church.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/south-merrill-community-garden-work-day/
LOCATION:South Merrill Community Garden\, 7302 S Merrill\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Morrow":MAILTO:morrowlois@ymail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185003
CREATED:20150209T182156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T182316Z
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SUMMARY:Windy City Harvest: Edible Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse\nDarius Jones\, McCormick Place Rooftop Farm Coordinator\, WCH Apprenticeship & Corps\n$39\nGrow vegetables and herbs on your patio\, roof\, balcony or porch! This workshop covers: picking your site\, types of containers\, crops and varieties that do well\, troubleshooting and harvest. Everyone will plant and take home a small\, yet bountiful\, herb and vegetable container.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/windy-city-harvest-edible-container-gardening/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150506T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150506T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185003
CREATED:20150428T174007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T174228Z
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SUMMARY:Hermitage Street Community Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Garden Leader Cordia Pugh (773-480-9188\, cordia.pugh@att.net) if you are planning to come to a work day. Work days are contingent upon weather\, and Cordia will inform you of any changes as soon as they are known. \nFull schedule of planned Hermitage work days: \n\n29-Apr 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n06-May 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n09-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM \n16-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/hermitage-street-community-garden-workday-2/
LOCATION:Hermitage St Community Garden\, 5643 S Hermitage Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cordia Pugh":MAILTO:cordia.pugh@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185003
CREATED:20150508T174608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150508T174635Z
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SUMMARY:South Merrill Community Garden - Work Day
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to another successful planting season at the South Merrill Community Garden and collaborating with our neighbors that want to see the garden grow and thrive. \nJoin us Saturday\, May 9th for a Garden Clean Up Day as we work alongside Genesis Co-op members and the South Shore United Methodist Church. \nIf you’d like to attend\, please contact Iyonna Rivers (iyonnarivers8@gmail.com) or Dianne Hodges (dnetsahodges@gmail.com) by Friday\, May 8th.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/south-merrill-community-garden-work-day-2/
LOCATION:South Merrill Community Garden\, 7302 S Merrill\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185003
CREATED:20150428T174954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T175140Z
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SUMMARY:Hermitage Street Community Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Garden Leader Cordia Pugh (773-480-9188\, cordia.pugh@att.net) if you are planning to come to a work day. Work days are contingent upon weather\, and Cordia will inform you of any changes as soon as they are known. \nFull schedule of planned Hermitage work days: \n\n29-Apr 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n06-May 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n09-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM \n16-May 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/hermitage-street-community-garden-workday-3/
LOCATION:Hermitage St Community Garden\, 5643 S Hermitage Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cordia Pugh":MAILTO:cordia.pugh@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185003
CREATED:20150424T202435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T174939Z
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SUMMARY:CCGA Seedling Distribution
DESCRIPTION:The CCGA Resources Committee has grown hundreds of vegetable and flower seedlings for community gardeners\, and we will have two plant distribution days this month. For a $5 donation\, you will receive tomato/basil/kale/pepper plants and summer annual flowers\, as well as participation in the raffle for beautiful house plants and miscellaneous donated garden stuff. \nIf you have a sheltered location to acclimate these seedlings (they will be fresh out of the greenhouse)\, please come to 445 N. Sacramento at 9:00 next Saturday\, May 9. We will check everyone in starting at nine\, and will distribute the plants at 9:30. Bring a box to carry your plants home\, please! \nOn Saturday May 16\, we will distribute the rest of the seedlings at Embassy Church\, 5848 S. Princeton (go to the parking lot on the southwest side of the church). Same time\, same donation. \nPlease register here so we know how many gardeners to expect.  \nQuestions? Call Ellen Newcomer at 224 522 1255. See you soon!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-summer-plant-distribution/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen Newcomer":MAILTO:enewcomer334@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185003
CREATED:20150424T153450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T153737Z
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SUMMARY:Paseo Prairie Garden's Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:All proceeds go for maintenance and support of the Paseo Prairie Garden \nSponsored by Friends of the Paseo Prairie Garden \n\nNative Illinois Perennials\nOther Perennials\nAnnual Flowers\nMontalbano Farms\nOrganic Vegetables and Herbs
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/paseo-prairie-gardens-annual-mothers-day-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185003
CREATED:20150508T191537Z
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Service: A Day of Service to Support Community Gardens in Humboldt Park
DESCRIPTION:Registration: 9:30am-10:00am \nEvent: 10:00am – 2:30pm \nBreakfast and Lunch Provided \nWe will garden rain or shine! \nGarden opportunities include: Composting\, Planting Seedlings and Perennials\, Participating in an Educational Workshop \nREGISTER HERE\nBILINGUAL FLYER
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seeds-of-service-a-day-of-service-to-support-community-gardens-in-humboldt-park/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park Field House\, 1440 N. Sacramento Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.,Workday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Unger":MAILTO:cunger@nush.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185003
CREATED:20150501T203416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T174939Z
UID:17498-1431766800-1431772200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:CCGA Seedling Distribution
DESCRIPTION:The CCGA Resources Committee has grown hundreds of vegetable and flower seedlings for community gardeners\, and we will have two plant distribution days this month. For a $5 donation\, you will receive tomato/basil/kale/pepper plants and summer annual flowers\, as well as participation in the raffle for beautiful house plants and miscellaneous donated garden stuff. \nIf you have a sheltered location to acclimate these seedlings (they will be fresh out of the greenhouse)\, please come to 445 N. Sacramento at 9:00 next Saturday\, May 9. We will check everyone in starting at nine\, and will distribute the plants at 9:30. Bring a box to carry your plants home\, please! \nOn Saturday May 16\, we will distribute the rest of the seedlings at Embassy Church\, 5848 S. Princeton (go to the parking lot on the southwest side of the church). Same time\, same donation. \nPlease register here so we know how many gardeners to expect.  \nQuestions? Call Ellen Newcomer at 224 522 1255. See you soon!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-seedling-distribution/
LOCATION:Embassy Church\,  5848 S. Princeton\, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen Newcomer":MAILTO:enewcomer334@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185003
CREATED:20150209T182441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T182441Z
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SUMMARY:Windy City Harvest: Pest & Disease Control
DESCRIPTION:Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse\nRosario Maldonado\, Sales Coordinator\, WCH Apprenticeship & Corps\n$39\nHave you had troubles with pests getting to your crops before you can? Learn how to take preventative measures to make sure you do not invite pests or disease in the first place. This workshop will also cover: common vegetable pests in Chicago\, their life cycle and how to use sustainable sprays or barriers to control. Common diseases will also be identified. Everyone will do a “scouting” pest and disease walk of the AVI farm site.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/windy-city-harvest-pest-disease-control/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185003
CREATED:20150501T222208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150501T222208Z
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Seeds of Service
DESCRIPTION:Join AmeriCorps Project YES! for our 11th Annual Seeds of Service community garden project! Seeds of Service is a day of service to support local community gardens in Humboldt Park. The purpose of Seeds of Service is to raise awareness about community gardening and to mobilize community members in volunteerism. Through this day of service\, we hope to support the important work that gardens and organizations in Humboldt Park are doing to build community and fight hunger.\nOver the past 10 years\, Seeds of Service has organized over 500 volunteers. This year we have established partnerships with 9 community gardens and hope to work with over 100 volunteers. We welcome members of the Humboldt Park community and beyond to support this day of service.\nWe are looking for adult volunteers (18 years or older) to prepare community gardens for the spring and summer. Tasks may include constructing garden beds\, planting\, weeding\, and more. No experience is necessary to participate.\nThe event will take place from 9:30am-2:30pm on Saturday\, May 16th. Registration will begin promptly at 9:30am at the Humboldt Park Fieldhouse (1440 N Sacramento Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60622). Participants will then attend a 30-minute educational gardening workshop before heading out to the gardens. To register online\, please visit http://goo.gl/Fc8SDc.\nVolunteers should wear comfortable clothing. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. We will be gardening rain or shine!\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Claire Unger at cunger@nush.org or (773) 969-5539.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/11th-annual-seeds-of-service/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park Field House\, 1440 N. Sacramento Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Unger":MAILTO:cunger@nush.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185003
CREATED:20150518T155421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150518T155421Z
UID:17700-1432836000-1432841400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Youth Centers ABC Polk Bros. Garden Peace Party
DESCRIPTION:“Peace”\nEnd of School Year Garden Party\nRSVP  773-762-5655 \n-CYC Sunshine Youth Garden Tours\n-Poster Exhibit\n-2nd Annual Garden Hat Contest\n-Lawn Games\n-Safe Summer Resources\n-Summer Program Sign Up
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-youth-centers-abc-polk-bros-garden-peace-party/
LOCATION:Chicago Youth Centers ABC Polk Bros.\, 3415 W. 13th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Youth Centers":MAILTO:kimberly.george@chicagoyouthcenters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185003
CREATED:20150520T203416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T174939Z
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SUMMARY:Montrose Metra Community Gardens - Spring Plant Exchange
DESCRIPTION:(rain or shine – we are gardeners\, after-all) \nBring a Plant – Take a Plant – and leave happy! Exchange as many plants as you like. \nPlease note the name of the plant and whether it does best in sun or shade; trade extra seedlings\, too. \nClean out your garage! Bring tools or garden accessories\, or whatever else you think someone would benefit from. \nCome out to see the creation of our new  community gardens. \nToo many native plants in your garden? Bring a piece of your garden to this new space. \nMMCG will gladly plant them in the gardens.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/montrose-metra-community-gardens-spring-plant-exchange/
LOCATION:Montrose Metra Community Gardens\, 4400 N Ravenswood\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Sale
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ORGANIZER;CN="D%C3%A4ra Salk":MAILTO:dara@chicago47.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185003
CREATED:20150518T144125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150518T144149Z
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SUMMARY:Garage Sale Fundraiser for Mozart’s Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:The Mozart Gardeners are seeking donations for the 3rd Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser. Donate your old\, toys\, tools\, clothing —anything that isn’t broken—to our garage sale and all proceeds will go directly to fund the cost of lumber\, landscaping cloth\, paint\, soil\, seeds\, tools\, and more. \nTo arrange your donation\, please contact Jess at jrbader43@yahoo.com. \nThanks for having pride in your community and helping us grow!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garage-sale-fundraiser-for-mozarts-community-garden/
LOCATION:The Parkway at Sacramento Blvd and Augusta St\, Sacramento Blvd and Augusta St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Sale
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mozart's Community Garden":MAILTO:jrbader43@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185003
CREATED:20150416T152856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150416T153204Z
UID:17169-1433010600-1433017800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Xochiquetzal Peace Garden and Whittier School - Spring Fundraising Gala
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Whittier School with Music\, Art\, Short Stories\, and Vegetables Starts from Xochiquetzal Peace Garden.  \nVisit the National Museum of Mexican Art’s display\, ‘The House on Mango Street\,’ by Mexican-American author Susan Cisneros from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nHear Whittier choristers and violinists\, meet short story writers from Whittier’s community\, purchase vegetable and flower plants from Xochiquetzal Community Gardeners \, and enjoy appetizers\, drinks\, and music for dancing.   \nBring friends and make new ones!  Funds raised support Whittier’s three school choirs and the Xochiquetzal Peace Garden\, where all Whittier’s children do spring planting.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/xochiquetzal-peace-garden-and-whittier-school-spring-fundraising-gala/
LOCATION:National Museum of Mexican Arts\, 1852 W. 19th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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