BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chicago Community Gardeners Association - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chicago Community Gardeners Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20140309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20141102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20150308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20151101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150909T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185951 CREATED:20150825T194657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150825T194657Z UID:18465-1441821600-1441832400@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:September Bike Ride: We Ride Juntos DESCRIPTION:Community partners from North and South Lawndale will be hosting a neighborhood bike ride as part of the Sustainable September Ride Series organized by Slow Roll Chicago and Chicago Sustainable Leaders Network! \nEveryone will be able to  ride along a route that will highlight assets and sustainable initiatives in both communities. \nThis ride is open to everyone regardless of biking skills or age. URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/september-bike-ride-we-ride-juntos/ LOCATION:Green tomato cafe – meeting place\, 3750 W. Ogden Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/slowrollridejuntos.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150912T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185951 CREATED:20150901T193217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150901T193217Z UID:18519-1442055600-1442059200@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:What's Happening in the Garden? - Peterson Garden Project DESCRIPTION:Join us for our free class\, What’s Happening in the Garden?\, taught in a different Peterson Garden Project community garden every month. For the month of September\, we’ll talk about: \n-adjusting the garden to cooler temperatures\n-fall pests and diseases and what to do about them\n-pulling spent plants and tidying\n-what to plant now for a fall harvest URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/whats-happening-in-the-garden-peterson-garden-project/ LOCATION:Global Garden\, 2974 W. Lawrence Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150912T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185951 CREATED:20150828T170922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T170922Z UID:18511-1442059200-1442073600@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Tomato Fest DESCRIPTION:Join local food and gardening advocates as we highlight the many ways you can enjoy your bountiful tomato harvest all year long. \nThe Chicago Park District\, Slow Food Midwest Ark of Taste Committee\, Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and the Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance will be on hand to highlight the many ways we can prepare and preserve a taste of summer throughout the year. \nJoin us for a day full of Tomato Love\, including a special guest lecture by Jennifer Jordan\, author of Edible Memory: The Lure of Heirloom Tomatoes and Other Forgotten Foods\, as well as tours\, tastings\, a cookbook swap\, workshops\, demos\, a salsa dance class and a homemade salsa contest! \nThis event is free and open to the public! URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/tomato-fest-2/ LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States CATEGORIES:Social,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TF2015.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150913T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185951 CREATED:20150901T193100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150901T193100Z UID:18521-1442134800-1442138400@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Yoga in the Garden at Vedgewater DESCRIPTION:What’s more peaceful than sun salutations in the garden? Come join us for a free yoga class at Vedgewater\, taught by an experienced professional instructor\, Mary Beth Johnson. The class will be geared toward gardeners and the ailments that can come with gardening (knees\, wrists\, low back\, etc). This class is open to students of all levels\, no previous yoga experience required! URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/yoga-in-the-garden-at-vedgewater/ LOCATION:Vedgewater\, 6300 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/yoga.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185951 CREATED:20150209T181610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T181610Z UID:15328-1442653200-1442667600@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Windy City Harvest: Home-Scale Aquaponics DESCRIPTION:Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse\nAndy McGhee\, Windy City Harvest aquaponics coordinator URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/windy-city-harvest-home-scale-aquaponics-2/ LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/chicagobotanicgardenlogo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150919T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150919T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185951 CREATED:20150901T192938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150901T192938Z UID:18516-1442671200-1442678400@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Community Tomato Tasting and Seed Saving Demonstration DESCRIPTION:Taste heirloom and open-pollinated tomatoes and collect the seeds from your favorites!\nChoosing tomatoes from pictures in seed catalogs just isn’t the same as choosing one tomato based on taste at a  tomato tasting/seed swap!  \n\nBring your best homegrown or farmers’ market heirloom or open-pollinated tomatoes to share for a tasting and discover new favorites! We’ll show you how to collect and ferment seeds from tomatoes at the tasting for planting next year\, and get deep into discussion on tomato reproduction for high-quality seed.\n\nDon’t have tomatoes? No problem! We’ll have different varieties on hand to share. URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-tomato-tasting-and-seed-saving-demonstration/ LOCATION:Global Garden\, 2974 W. Lawrence Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Screen-Shot-2015-08-06-at-2.06.36-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150926 DTSTAMP:20260406T185951 CREATED:20150908T160300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150908T181739Z UID:18532-1442966400-1443225599@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:2015 Growing Food and Justice for All Gathering DESCRIPTION:We are getting excited for our annual Growing Food and Justice Annual Gathering\, where we hope to see new faces as well as old friends! We hope to use the conference as an opportunity to strengthen relationships with community partners\, and to share food and knowledge with partners from across the country. \nEvent Details\nBuy Tickets Here – Limited Scholarships Available URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/2015-growing-food-and-justice-for-all-gathering/ CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/growing-food-and-justice-for-all-initiative.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150923T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150923T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185951 CREATED:20150828T021755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T021755Z UID:18485-1443029400-1443036600@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:CCGA Membership Meeting - Wednesday\, September 23rd - 5:30pm DESCRIPTION: URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-membership-meeting-wednesday-september-23rd-530pm/ LOCATION:Chicago Public Library Bee Branch\, 3647 South State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185951 CREATED:20150828T023640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T025444Z UID:18492-1443175200-1443189600@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Westside Perennial Distribution - Friday\, September 25\, 2015 DESCRIPTION:The CCGA Fall Perennial Distribution is Coming! \nIn September\, the CCGA Resources Committee will be distributing more perennials thanks to the efforts of Scott Byron Landscape Company. Here are the details: \nOn Friday\, September 25\, Scott Byron will DELIVER PLANTS to three locations: \nNew Horizons Community Garden\n401 S. Central Park\, Chicago – West \nNorth Park VILLAGE Nature Center\n5801 N. Pulaski Road\, Chicago – North \nEmbassy Church\n5848 S. Princeton Avenue\, Chicago – South \nOn Friday\, September25\, we need volunteers to SORT PLANTS at each of the three locations\, and to DISTRIBUTE PLANTS on Friday morning\, 09/25/15\, at the West location\, and Saturday morning\, 09/26/15\, at the North and South locations. \nTo volunteer\, please contact: \nEllen Newcomer (ecnewcomer334@gmail.com) – West\nJulie Samuels (jsamuels1966@gmail.com) – North\nPat Jackson (patjackson56@gmail.com) – South \n(Note: Volunteers who are representing a community garden will have the opportunity to load their allotment of perennials before the general distribution begins.) \nPerennial Plant DISTRIBUTION Information \nWest Perennial Distribution (New Horizons): Friday\, September 25 (ONLY)\nNorth Perennial Distribution (North Park Village): Saturday\, September 26 (ONLY)\nSouth Perennial Distribution (Embassy Church): Saturday\, September 26 (ONLY) \nEach Chicago Community Garden may register for ONE of the above three locations by emailing the following information to mamie@uic.edu: \n• Name and Address of community garden\n• Name of person who will pick up plants \nThere is a $5.00 registration fee per garden. \nQuestions? Contact Mamie Gray\, mamie@uic.edu. URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/westside-perennial-distribution-friday-september-25-2015/ LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185951 CREATED:20150828T024359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T025255Z UID:18495-1443261600-1443276000@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Northside Perennial Distribution - Saturday\, September 26\, 2015 DESCRIPTION:The CCGA Fall Perennial Distribution is Coming! \nIn September\, the CCGA Resources Committee will be distributing more perennials thanks to the efforts of Scott Byron Landscape Company. Here are the details: \nOn Friday\, September 25\, Scott Byron will DELIVER PLANTS to three locations: \nNew Horizons Community Garden\n401 S. Central Park\, Chicago – West \nNorth Park VILLAGE Nature Center\n5801 N. Pulaski Road\, Chicago – North \nEmbassy Church\n5848 S. Princeton Avenue\, Chicago – South \nOn Friday\, September25\, we need volunteers to SORT PLANTS at each of the three locations\, and to DISTRIBUTE PLANTS on Friday morning\, 09/25/15\, at the West location\, and Saturday morning\, 09/26/15\, at the North and South locations. \nTo volunteer\, please contact: \nEllen Newcomer (ecnewcomer334@gmail.com) – West\nJulie Samuels (jsamuels1966@gmail.com) – North\nPat Jackson (patjackson56@gmail.com) – South \n(Note: Volunteers who are representing a community garden will have the opportunity to load their allotment of perennials before the general distribution begins.) \nPerennial Plant DISTRIBUTION Information \nWest Perennial Distribution (New Horizons): Friday\, September 25 (ONLY)\nNorth Perennial Distribution (North Park Village): Saturday\, September 26 (ONLY)\nSouth Perennial Distribution (Embassy Church): Saturday\, September 26 (ONLY) \nEach Chicago Community Garden may register for ONE of the above three locations by emailing the following information to mamie@uic.edu: \n• Name and Address of community garden\n• Name of person who will pick up plants \nThere is a $5.00 registration fee per garden. \nQuestions? Contact Mamie Gray\, mamie@uic.edu. URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/northside-perennial-distribution-saturday-september-26-2015/ LOCATION:North Park Village Nature Center\, 5801 N. Pulaski Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185951 CREATED:20150828T024747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T025431Z UID:18497-1443261600-1443276000@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Southside Perennial Distribution - Saturday\, September 26\, 2015 DESCRIPTION:The CCGA Fall Perennial Distribution is Coming! \nIn September\, the CCGA Resources Committee will be distributing more perennials thanks to the efforts of Scott Byron Landscape Company. Here are the details: \nOn Friday\, September 25\, Scott Byron will DELIVER PLANTS to three locations: \nNew Horizons Community Garden\n401 S. Central Park\, Chicago – West \nNorth Park VILLAGE Nature Center\n5801 N. Pulaski Road\, Chicago – North \nEmbassy Church\n5848 S. Princeton Avenue\, Chicago – South \nOn Friday\, September25\, we need volunteers to SORT PLANTS at each of the three locations\, and to DISTRIBUTE PLANTS on Friday morning\, 09/25/15\, at the West location\, and Saturday morning\, 09/26/15\, at the North and South locations. \nTo volunteer\, please contact: \nEllen Newcomer (ecnewcomer334@gmail.com) – West\nJulie Samuels (jsamuels1966@gmail.com) – North\nPat Jackson (patjackson56@gmail.com) – South \n(Note: Volunteers who are representing a community garden will have the opportunity to load their allotment of perennials before the general distribution begins.) \nPerennial Plant DISTRIBUTION Information \nWest Perennial Distribution (New Horizons): Friday\, September 25 (ONLY)\nNorth Perennial Distribution (North Park Village): Saturday\, September 26 (ONLY)\nSouth Perennial Distribution (Embassy Church): Saturday\, September 26 (ONLY) \nEach Chicago Community Garden may register for ONE of the above three locations by emailing the following information to mamie@uic.edu: \n• Name and Address of community garden\n• Name of person who will pick up plants \nThere is a $5.00 registration fee per garden. \nQuestions? Contact Mamie Gray\, mamie@uic.edu. URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/southside-perennial-distribution-saturday-september-26-2015/ LOCATION:Embassy Church\, 5848 S. Princeton\, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150927T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185951 CREATED:20150921T223130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150921T223130Z UID:18567-1443351600-1443366000@chicagocommunitygardens.org SUMMARY:Pilsen Urban Agriculture Field Day DESCRIPTION:Join us as we tour Pilsen urban agriculture sites. Community members will be on hand to discuss practices that can be applied to your growing site! \n11:00AM: Meet at Xochiquetzal Peace Garden – 1901 W. 23rd St. – Learn more about school gardening at this site connected to Whittier School. Prepare to get dirty while we help with a volunteer project. \n1:00PM: El Paseo Community Garden – 966 W. 21st St. – Fall is approaching! Learn about season extension during a workshop offered by El Paseo’s leadership team. \nFree and open to all! \nPlease bring a sack lunch. URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/pilsen-urban-agriculture-field-day/ CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/11049637_970836739647829_4562811269543799938_o.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR