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SUMMARY:2024 National Children and Youth Gardening Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The American Horticultural Society’s 32nd annual National Children and Youth Garden Symposium will be held on Chicago’s North Shore from Monday\, July 8 to Thursday\, July 11\, 2024\, in partnership with the Chicago Botanic Garden. Registration for this event will open in mid-March. \nReinvigorate your passion to educate a new generation about the importance of gardening. Network\, engage\, collaborate\, and learn from like-minded peers across the country. Explore the vibrant Chicago North Shore with its numerous green spaces and innovative\, citizen-driven gardening projects. Find out why NCYGS is one of the country’s longest-running\, most prestigious gardening conferences for youth educators!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/2024-national-children-and-youth-gardening-symposium/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="American Horticultural Society":MAILTO:webmaster@ahsgardening.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T120000
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SUMMARY:Edgewater Glen Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Your chance to see beautiful outdoor spaces created by our talented gardeners! Held rain-or-shine\, this compact\, easily-walkable event features the gardens of East Edgewater Glen this year in the 1200 & 1300 blocks of Edgewater Glen. Plenty of street parking available.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/edgewater-glen-garden-walk-5/
LOCATION:Edgewater Glen Garden Walk\, Starting PointMapRegistration at 1354 W. Norwood St. (6034N) & Glenwood (1400W)\, Chicago\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Edgewater Glen Association":MAILTO:egachicago@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Garden Walk: Buena Blooms for Brennemann
DESCRIPTION:This self-guided tour invites you to view some of the most beautiful gardens in our historic community. Support Friends of Brennemann and enjoy a memorable day\, strolling through the heart of Buena Park. All proceeds from Buena Blooms for Brennemann will benefit Friends of Brennemann\, a 501C-3 dedicated to supporting our local Chicago public elementary school. \nThis event is held rain or shine. You may visit gardens in any order. Check in and tour start at\nBrennemann Elementary School\, 4251 N Clarendon. \nTickets are $30 each in advance\, $35 at the door and include refreshments afterwards at Haymarket House. \nGardens are open on Sunday\, July 21st from 1-3pm. Refreshments and Silent Auction at Haymarket House (800 W Buena) from 3-5pm.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-walk-buena-blooms-for-brennemann/
LOCATION:Buena Elementary School\, 4251 N Clarendon\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brennemann":MAILTO:friendsofbrennemann@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T090000
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SUMMARY:Break It Down: Decomposer Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Green Teacher Network (GTN) to explore the transformative magic of decomposition! Particpants will take part in 3 workshops and learn about how to grow mushrooms in the classroom\, how to build and maintain a classroom worm bin\, and take a walk in the forest to find the small animals and organisims that help break down organic materials. \n\n3 CPDU’s will be provided\nChildcare is available for children 3 years and up (register your child here)\nTiered ticket pricing\nAll participants will take home a mini-worm bin and other resources for their classrooms.\nA light breakfast will also be provided.\n\nThe event begins at 9:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm. Reserve your tickets now! \nAbout the Green Teacher Network (GTN) \nSince 2005\, the GTN has supported teachers’ efforts to create school gardens and use green spaces as multidisciplinary teaching tools\, enhancing the curriculum of all students. Members of the network have access to educator workshops and special events that champion nature-based learning in Chicago-area schools. The GTN is a coalition made up of Chicago Botanic Garden\, Forest Preserves of Cook County\, Garfield Park Conservatory\, and Openlands.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/break-it-down-decomposer-exploration/
ORGANIZER;CN="Openlands":MAILTO:drussell@openlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T130000
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SUMMARY:Garden Walk: Ravenswood Manor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 68th annual Ravenswood Manor Garden Walk. Pick up your map at Ravenswood Manor Park (4626 N Manor Ave\, Chicago IL 60625). $5 suggested donation. Stay for our FREE LIVE CONCERT 4:30-5:30 at Ravenswood Manor Park!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-walk-ravenswood-manor/
LOCATION:Ravenswood Manor Park\, 4626 N Manor Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:NRCS Conservation Practices Field Day - Back of the Yards
DESCRIPTION:Join the U of I Extension Local Foods Small Farms team\, NRCS field agents and Star Farmers to learn how you can implement conservation practices at your urban ag site. NRCS offers cost share programs for raised beds\, mulching\, compost facilities\, high tunnels\, pollinator strips and more. The minimum farm size to participate  is 1/100 acre.  \nNRCS Conservation Practices Field Day \n\nWednesday July 31\, 2024\, 5:30 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: Star Farm\, 5156 S. Carpenter\, Chicago\n\ngo.illinois.edu/NRCSFieldDay \nThis program is free to attend\, but pre-registration is required. If you have any questions\, or need a reasonable accommodation to participate\, please contact Sarah Batka at 217-300-8636. 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/nrcs-conservation-practices-field-day-back-of-the-yards/
LOCATION:Star Farm\, 5156 S Carpenter\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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