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SUMMARY:Climate Change & Food Security Conference
DESCRIPTION:Loyola University’s School of Environmental Sustainability is hosting their annual Climate Change Conference on March 14-15\, 2024. The conference theme is “Feeding a Changing World: Climate Change and Food Security.” \n\n\n\nConference admission is FREE! Link to registration: luc.edu/ies \n\n\n\nThursday\, March 14th: -Keynote Speaker Amanda Little\, author of “The Fate of Food\,” 6-8pm\, Damen Hall MPR (Online streaming available). \n\n\n\nFriday\, March 15th:  -3 panels (9am\, 11am\, 2pm)\, Exhibition Hall\, Poster Presentations -Panelists include: Rodger Cooley (CFPAC)\, Fred Carter (Black Oaks)\, Nyabweza “Bweza” Itaagi (Sistas in the Village)\, Mecca Bey (Sistas in the Village)\, Ruby Freeman (Greater Chicago Food Depository)\, Alex Poltorak (Urban Canopy)\, Dennis Todey (USDA Climate Hub)\, Will Glazik (Silver Tree Beer and Spirits)\, Nicole Tautges (Michael Fields Agriculture Institute)\, Elisabeth Kago Ilboudo Nébié (University of Arizona)\, Jonas Jägermeyr (Columbia Climate School) \, Paris Collingsworth (Purdue University)\, and Asher Seibert (Climate Scientist).
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/climate-change-food-security-conference/
LOCATION:Loyola University Chicago\, 6349 N. Kenmore Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660
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SUMMARY:Beginning Beekeeping Class
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Beekeeping Class \nSaturday 3/16; 9am-2pm \nCost: $70 general public; $56 member/volunteers \nSpend the day with our Head Beekeeper\, Marcin Matelski\, to learn the basics of beekeeping: equipment\, bee biology and behavior\, colony management\, and hive products. This comprehensive lecture-based class is a prerequisite for joining the GPCA volunteer beekeeper program. Please note: the class does not involve a hands-on component with the hives. \nScholarships are available! Please contact Bendi at bqian@garfieldpark.org for more information. \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/beginning-beekeeping-class/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Conservatory\, 300 N. Central Park Ave. \, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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SUMMARY:March 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/march-ccga-coordinating-meeting-3/
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SUMMARY:Pollinators for Planting  Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Workshop Event Flyer 3-23-2024
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/pollinators-for-planting-workshop/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room\,  300 N. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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SUMMARY:MidFex Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:http://midfex.org/2024/01/17/2024-grafting-workshop-sunday-march-24/
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/midfex-grafting-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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SUMMARY:Humboldt Park Branch Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Want to grow some plants but not sure what? Have more seeds than you need? Come to our seed swap\, where you can pick up free seeds or drop off your extras! \nWe have a variety of seeds – vegetables\, herbs\, and flowers. The Field Museum has also kindly donated native seeds\, great for butterflies and other local wildlife. \nWe will also have guests from UIC Heritage Garden on hand to answer your questions as well!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/__trashed/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park Branch\, 1605 N Troy St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Public Library":MAILTO:humboldtpark@chipublib.org
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SUMMARY:Working with Native Seeds: A Seed Starting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Seeds are one of the cheapest and easiest ways to get native plants in your garden…and one of the most intimidating! Join North Branch Native’s expert horticulturists to demystify seed germination and learn techniques to grow native plants for your garden on a budget. We will talk about the function of various species that are good for bees and butterflies and that provide flowers from spring through fall. \nPlus\, each attendee with get free seeds\, soil\, growing tray and instructions will be provided to make it easy for you to get in on the native gardening fun. Let’s grow together! \nRegistration is required for this free workshop – click here to register!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/working-with-native-seeds-a-seed-starting-workshop/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park Branch\, 1605 N Troy St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Public Library":MAILTO:humboldtpark@chipublib.org
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