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SUMMARY:Lurie Garden Spring Bulb Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with renowned landscape designer and plant specialist\, Jacqueline van der Kloet\, as she takes us on a trip around the world. \nJacqueline\, who is best known for her expert use of flowering bulbs in stunning combinations\, will share insights from five international garden projects she has worked on in the past five years. Highlights include Expo Floriade\, a 150-acre ‘garden city’ created once every ten years in Holland; Shinko Central Square\, a park in the center of Yokohama\, Japan\, celebrating the National Urban Greenery Fair; and Chicago’s very own Lurie Garden in Millennium Park. \nThrough stunning photographs and illustrations\, Jacqueline will showcase these exciting projects and share their creation stories. Her vibrant\, whimsical\, and innovative work will inspire you to create your own unique and beautiful garden space or at least stroll through the exquisite spring flowering bulb display next door in Lurie Garden.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/lurie-garden-spring-bulb-lecture/
LOCATION:Chicago Athletic Association\, 12 S Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Lurie Garden":MAILTO:info@luriegarden.org
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SUMMARY:How Does Your Garden Grow? @ Monarch Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 6 from 12-4pmMonarch Community Garden in Humboldt Park1050 North California Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60622\n \n\nOn Saturday\, May 6\, stop by the beautiful Monarch Community Garden from 12-4pm and tour the 100-plus plots where Monarch members will take visitors to various stations to learn about how they make their garden grow. \nEstablished in 2011\, the Monarch Community Garden is situated in Chicago’s vibrant Humboldt Park on land owned by Humboldt Park Health. Over the years\, the garden has grown to include a beehive\, extensive watering system\, herb garden\, perennial plot and other community spaces\, such as a pergola where gardeners find respite during Chicago’s hot summer months. \nDuring the tour\, visitors can ask questions about their bees\, composting efforts\, and the trials and tribulations of providing water to such a large group of gardeners. They’ll also discuss their commitment to donating fresh produce to local community groups and will touch on other aspects of the community that make their urban green space special. \n\nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ccga-how-does-your-garden-grow-2023-event-series-2124809 \n\nRainbow over Monarch Community Garden by Robin Russo. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/how-does-your-garden-grow-monarch-community-garden/
LOCATION:monarch community garden\, 1050 N. California Ave.\, Chicago\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour,Workday
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SUMMARY:Chicago – Garden and Compost Bin tour @ Maxwell Street Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful garden next door to University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) campus. Garden has bins and composts all of their trimmings. Information will be shared on processes used to compost community garden trimmings. Bins set up and you can see compost at various stages.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-garden-and-compost-bin-tour-maxwell-street-community-garden/
LOCATION:Maxwell Garden\, 1150 W 13th street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Teegen Compost Services":MAILTO:teegencompost@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:How Does Your Garden Grow? @ The Land
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 7 from 12 to 3 or 4pm\nThe Land in South Chicago\n2888 East 94th St\, Chicago IL 60617\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat could be better than spending time in nature and tamales? Come visit The Land in South Chicago this Sunday\, May 7th\, from 12pm to 3 or 4ish\, where Elijah and fellow gardeners will be giving away a few seedlings (lettuce\, basil\, tomatoes\, tree saplings) and will lead us on a walk to learn about some of the natural medicinal gifts growing on The Land. \nLearn about how this green space is cared for\, from cutting overgrowth to mulching\, to prepping the soil for growing vegetables. Stick around and enjoy homemade tamales\, and network with like minded peeps! A few speakers may roll thru (bee keeper\, herbalist\, Tree Ambassador\, chicken keeper) Feel free to bring a snack to share!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ccga-how-does-your-garden-grow-2023-event-series-2124809
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/how-does-your-garden-grow-the-land/
LOCATION:The Land\, 2888 E. 94th St.\, Chicago\, 60617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Tour
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SUMMARY:Compost 'Appy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join composting professionals for networking\, appetizers and the opportunity to win compost related prizes. Learn what was discussed at the Building a Culture of Composting in Greater Chicagoland Summit held earlier in the day. Celebrate International Compost Awareness week with compost enthusiasts from around the region on Friday May 12 at the UIC Forum 1213 S. Halstead St\, Chicago. FREE but RSVP required at go.illinois.edu/CompostMay12
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/compost-appy-hour/
LOCATION:UIC Forum\, 1213 S Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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SUMMARY:May CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) \n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery \n135 N. Kedzie \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/may-ccga-coordinating-meeting-3/
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SUMMARY:CCGA Resources May Distribution
DESCRIPTION:This is the May Distribution which includes vegetables\, summer annual and seeds. There will also be some cannas\, delphiniums\, dahlias and hanging baskets for modest prices. \nThis is for community gardens only. \nWhere: Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N. Sacramento Blvd \nTime: 9:30am \nRegister: RSVP the name and address of your community garden to: mamiegray2012@gmail.com \nCost: $10 registration donation (remit at check-in\, cash only) \n  \nCCGA May Distribution Flyer 2023
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-resources-may-distribution/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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