U of I Extension
4th Annual Southside Seed Swap
U of I Extension Chicago office 8753 S Greenwood #100, Chicago, IL, United StatesInterested in growing something new? Have a whole lot of one type of seed? Want more variety in your garden this growing season? Come to this year's Southside Seed Swap hosted by the U of I extension office at 9415 S Western. Meet other gardeners…
18th Annual Bowmanville Garden Walk
GreenSpace 5384 North Bowmanville, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe18th Anniversary Bowmanville Garden Walk will be held on Saturday July 9, 2016. Rain or Shine, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Welcome table at Bowmanville & Bell on the BCO GreenSpace, $4.00 suggested donation. This is one of Chicago’s best Garden Walk events! Bowmanville residents…
2019 Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism, and Organic Conference and Trade Show
Crowne Plaza 160 E Huron, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe 2019 Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism, and Organic Conference and Trade Show is scheduled for Jan. 9-11, 2019, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, Springfield, Illinois.The Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism, and Organic Conference (ISCAOC) will be held January 9-11, 2019. The conference, which…
Pumpkin Smash – Composting Collection
Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences 3857 W 111th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesAll area residents are invited to drop off their jack-o-lanterns at this one day only composting collection. We're also collecting gourds, corn stalks and straw bales to keep them out of the landfill. Natural materials only please! That means no googly eyes, yarn, stickers, candles, etc. There…
Grow Your Own Microgreens and Baby Greens Workshop
U of I Extension Chicago office 8753 S Greenwood #100, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Local Foods & Small Farms Educator Zack Grant for an in-depth workshop on curing the winter blues with indoor greens production. You will learn how to grow nutrient packed microgreens safely indoors. You'll leave with a seeded 1010 tray and seeds to start your next planting. …
Advanced Business Analysis for Urban Farms
U of I Extension Chicago office 8753 S Greenwood #100, Chicago, IL, United StatesFarm profitability is crucial for sustainability whether your farm is a commercial-focused business or a non-profit venture. Learn how to utilize Veggie Compass in this season-long, hands-on program that includes 2.5 days of in-person group training and 6 individual phone check-ins. Veggie Compass is a free tool developed by…
Community Compost Collection
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. , Chicago, IL, United StatesGarfield Park Conservatory Sat April 16, 10 am – 2 pm 300 N Central Park Ave, South Parking Lot, Chicago https://go.illinois.edu/CompostGPCA Residents can drop off kitchen waste to be composted and pick up a bucket of finished compost. Please BYOB (bring your own bucket). Finished compost is…
Community Compost Collection – Park Forest
Village of Park Forest 297 Liberty Drive, Park Forest, ILUniversity of Illinois Extension in Cook County and The Village of Park Forest have teamed up to keep food scraps out of landfills this summer. Residents can drop off kitchen waste to be composted and pick up a bucket of finished compost. Please BYOB (bring your own bucket). Finished…