Brownberry Oroweat Organic Spring Planting Grant 2021 SeedMoney and the makers of Arnold/Brownberry/Oroweat Organic Breads are sponsoring a grant opportunity for community garden projects in Chicago to provide resources for public food gardens to thrive. You can learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/spring-planting-grants-2021 Applications are…
Because of the increasing interest in growing/gardening related to the pandemic, seeds may be harder to come by this year. We wanted to let everyone know that some seed companies are restricting home orders this year. Both Baker Creek and Johnny’s have recently been limiting…
Most community gardeners have been challenged by water access issues at some point and now there is a new opportunity to access city water with a special Hydrant Access Permit. AUA & NeighborSpace have led the way in coordination and input to the Department of…
Calling all teachers! There is still time to apply for the Biodiversity Field Trip Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.If you are teacher – or know someone who is – in any grade level from Pre-K to high school, you can apply to…
Join the North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council GROWSS Committee in reimagining the historic Historic Sears Sunken Garden for a vibrant future! Share your ideas and sign up for free workshops Jan. 20 and 27 via Eventbrite here: linktr.ee/searssunkengarden. Follow the project on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/searssunkengarden
We’ve all experienced a deeply challenging year that has tested our resilience and strengthened our connections beyond measure. This year our gardens flourished despite lockdowns, and with guidelines, served as vital resources in our communities for good nutrition, physical activity, social connections, and environmental stewardship…
Note: registration is closed for the workshop, thanks to all who registered! Want to savor the flavors of your favorite herbs all year long and add some life to your home with an indoor herb garden? Join Kasey Eaves, owner of Vivant Gardening Services, for…
Chicago Architecture Center Tour Highlights 2 North Lawndale NeighborSpace Community Gardens Discover the stories behind empty North Lawndale lots that have become beautiful havens for residents to share gardening skills and gather outdoors for peace circles, storytelling, art and music events and outdoor recess. This…
CCGA Resources Perennial Distribution Friday September 25th starting at Noon New Horizons Community Garden, 425 S. Central Park Blvd. Chicago, IL 60624 Presented By: CCGA Resources Committee
El Paseo Community Garden enhances the quality of life for Pilsen residents through community building, stewardship, conservation, placemaking, partnerships, programming, and community gardening. The converted brownfield site provides opportunities to socialize with each other, plant and grow food, play, or simply be outside and enjoy…