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SUMMARY:FREE Compost Bins Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Would you like a free compost bin? \nThe CCGA Resources Committee will be giving compost bins to community gardeners this Saturday\, November 5\, 2016\, 10:00 a.m. to Noon\, on the east side of the Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento Boulevard. \nThere will also be a small selection of perennials for distribution. No fee or registration required. Distribution is a “first come\, first served” basis.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/free-compost-bins-distribution/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T090000
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SUMMARY:CCGA Coordinating Meeting - Saturday November 12th 2016 9:00am at Bethel Terrace Senior Residence
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 9:00am Saturday\, November 12th\, 2016 at the Bethel Terrace Senior Residence located at 900 W. 63rd Parkway. The meeting agenda includes: CCGA committee reports and update planning for the 2017 CCGA Annual Conference.  Bring a snack or drink to share if you can. The coordinating meeting notes are available for you to review HERE. See you there!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-coordinating-meeting-saturday-november-12th-2016-900am-at-bethel-terrace-senior-residence/
LOCATION:Bethel Terrace Senior Residence\, 900 W 63rd Parkway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advocates for Urban Agriculture Urban Farm Field Day!
DESCRIPTION:Support one of East Garfield Park’s most exciting urban agriculture projects by getting your hands dirty and learning about composting benefits and best practices in action! \n10-10:15: Intro and overview of Chicago FarmWorks’ history and program with Heartland Alliance Urban Agriculture Coordinator Jessica Surma\n10:15-10:25: Compost walk and talk\, delegate volunteer tasks\, round up tools\n10:25-11:40: Volunteer work turning and moving compost (and maybe planting some garlic!)\n11:40-12:00: Break with hot cider and snacks\n12:00-1:00: Volunteer work \nBe sure to dress in layers (something you can get dirty in) and bring water bottle! \nChildren 10 and up are invited to join. \nRSVP to info@auachicago.org by noon on Nov 11
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/advocates-for-urban-agriculture-urban-farm-field-day/
LOCATION:Chicago FarmWorks – Heartland Alliance\, 400 N. Albany\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T180000
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SUMMARY:Advocates for Urban Agriculture Fall Gathering!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our Autumn Gathering! Join old and new friends and colleagues for:\n \n\n6-6:45PM: Potluck and urban agriculture community networking: please bring a dish!\n6:45-6:50PM: Welcome and AUA overview\n6:50-7:10PM: Community slideshow — gardeners and farmers are invited to send 1-4 photos to info@auachicago.org by noon on 11/14 to showcase your work\, as well as opportunities to get involved\n7:10-8:05PM: Presentations on two current urban agriculture-related policy initiatives:\n\nGood Food Purchasing Policy: Proposed city ordinance directing city departments and agencies to purchase food in accordance with environmental\, nutritional\, local\, fair trade\, and animal welfare standards.\nUrban farm business licensing: Campaign to establish a clear and reasonable business licensing process for new urban farming businesses.\n\n\n\n\n\n8:05-9PM: AUA “Ward Ambassador” Project workshop: develop the skills and knowledge to effectively promote these kinds of policy proposals by becoming an urban agriculture “ambassador” to your alderman. The project seeks to train advocates in each of Chicago’s 50 wards to become knowledgeable representatives supporting sustainable urban agriculture in their community.\n\n\n Help us spread the word about this free and fun event: share this message with your network\, visit our Facebook event page and invite your friends! See you there!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/advocates-for-urban-agriculture-fall-gathering/
LOCATION:DePaul University\, 1110 W. Belden Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advocates For Urban Agriculture":MAILTO:info@auachicago.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161116
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SUMMARY:Chicago\, We Can Change the Food System - Food Tank Summit
DESCRIPTION:40+ Top Local\, National\, and Global Food and Agriculture Experts Coming to Chicago for Major 1-Day Summit \nThe 2016 Chicago Food Tank Summit will be coming to the University of Chicago – Booth School of Business on November 16th.  \nFood Tank (foodtank.com)\, in partnership with The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and University of Chicago Booth School of Business\, will be holding an upcoming food and agriculture focused one day conferenced entitled\, “Chicago\, We Can Change the Food System – the 2016 Food Tank Summit” on November 16th from 9:00AM-5PM CST at the Gleacher Center (450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive). \nThe event features more than 40 speakers including (in alphabetical order): Gene Baur\, Farm Sanctuary; Rick Bayless\, Frontera; Alesha Black\, Chicago Council on Global Affairs; Alexander Borschow\, Semillero Ventures\, LLC; Ben Burkett\, National Family Farm Coalition; Kevin Cleary\, Clif Bar & Company; Mel Coleman\, Niman Ranch; Bill Daley\, Chicago Tribune; Monica Eng\, WBEZ; Bruce Friedrich\, The Good Food Institute; Shayna Harris\, Farmer’s Fridge; Pamela Hess\, Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture; Greg Kearns\, Heifer International; Fred Kirschenmann\, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture\, Iowa State University; Stacey Kole\, University of Chicago Booth School of Business; Corby Kummer\, Atlantic Monthly; Karen Lehman\, Fresh Taste; Fred Lutzi\, The Land Institute; Cassandra Ly\, Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) Alumni Association; Juliette Majot\, IATP; Angela Mason\, Windy City Harvest; David MacLennan\, Cargill; Anuradha Mittal\, Oakland Institute; Lisa Moon\, The Global FoodBanking Network; Danielle Nierenberg\, Food Tank; Jonathan Pereira\, Plant Chicago; Harry Rhodes\, Growing Home; Jim Slama\, FamilyFarmed; Elanor Starmer\, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Roger Thurow\, Chicago Council on Global Affairs; Sarah Vared\, ReFED; William Warshauer\, TechnoServe; and Emily Zack\, LUREC. \nThe entire event will be livestream free at FoodTank.com with backstage interviews on Facebook Live. More than 15\,000 people from around the world streamed the last Food Tank Summit in Sacramento a few weeks ago. \nFollowing the event attendees are invited to a special reception held at Eataly (43 E Ohio St\, Chicago) along with a four-course dinner combined with wine-pairings specially curated by the executive chef. \nFor more information or to purchase tickets please click here: http://bit.ly/2eDlpyL.  \nWHO: The Food Tank Chicago Summit features an unprecedented collection of more than 40 different speakers\, journalists\, and experts from the food and agriculture field. For the complete agenda\, along with purchase opportunities\, please click here: http://bit.ly/2eDlpyL \nWHAT: Special 1-Day Conference: Chicago\, We Can Change the Food System – the 2016 Food Tank Summit followed by a special reception and dinner at Eataly.  \nWHEN/WHERE: The Food Tank Summit is being held at the Gleacher Center (450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive) on November 16th from 9:00AM-5:00PM and reception/dinner at Eataly (43 E Ohio St\, Chicago) from 6:00PM-9:00PM. \nAbout Food Tank \nFood Tank\, a global non-profit founded in Chicago\, is focused on building a global community for safe\, healthy\, nourished eaters. We spotlight environmentally\, socially\, and economically sustainable ways of alleviating hunger\, obesity\, and poverty and create networks of people\, organizations\, and content to push for food system change.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-we-can-change-the-food-system-food-tank-summit/
LOCATION:Gleacher Center\, 450 N Cityfront Plaza Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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SUMMARY:CCGA Adhoc Conference Planning Committee - Monday November 28 at 10am at Breakthrough FamilyPlex
DESCRIPTION:Please join us: \nCCGA Adhoc Conference Planning Committee \nMonday\, November 28th\, 2016\n10am to 12pm \nBreakthrough FamilyPlex\n3219 W. Carroll\nChicago\, IL 60624 \nsee you there!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga_planning_committee_11-28-16_breakthrough_familyplex/
LOCATION:Breakthrough Ministries Familyplex\, 3219 W. Carroll Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161130T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T003033Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Solutions Workshop Showcase - Wednesday\, November 30th at the Institue of Design
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Solutions Workshop Showcase \nWednesday\, November 30\, 2016\n9 AM – 11 AM CST \nIllinois Institute of Technology\nDowntown Campus\n565 W. Adams St\nInstitute of Design (7th floor)\nChciago \nBreakfast will be served \n\nDownload (PDF\, 2.33MB)
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/sustainable-solutions-workshop-showcase-wednesday-november-30th-at-the-institue-of-design/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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