Tag: Advocates for Urban Agriculture

AUA’s 6th Annual Urban Livestock Expo

On February 3rd, 2018, 11am-2pm, AUA and Southside Occupational Academy warmly invite you to the 6th Annual Urban Livestock Expo: FREE, fun, family-friendly workshops on raising bees, goats, chickens, ducks and more in your yard! All levels of expertise and interest welcome, from the experienced…

Grown in Chicago: Summer Soireé & Showcase – Thursday August 10th

Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA) invites you to the 3rd annual Grown in Chicago: Summer Soirée & Showcase! This unique evening features an urban farm-to-table dinner incorporating produce grown right here in Chicago, including from the fields of Gardeneers, The Urban Canopy, Cedillo’s Fresh Produce,…

AUA’s Cultural Heritage Spring Gathering in Little Village – Saturday May 20th

Cultural heritage panel! Seed swap! Community slideshow of urban farms and gardens! Potluck! Chicken care workshop! Know Your Rights Resource Table! Come together with us to enjoy all this and more at AUA’s Cultural Heritage Spring Gathering! We hope you can join us for this…

AUA’s Cultural Heritage Spring Gathering in Little Village – Saturday May 20th

Cultural heritage panel! Seed swap! Community slideshow of urban farms and gardens! Potluck! Chicken care workshop! Know Your Rights Resource Table! Come together with us to enjoy all this and more at AUA’s Cultural Heritage Spring Gathering! We hope you can join us for this…

AUA New Years Resolutions Party 1/7/17

Join AUA as we start the new year right – our resolutions are to grow sustainable urban agriculture and its community in our city!   Here’s a great way to kick off a big year – a gathering of Chicago’s Advocates for Urban Agriculture at one…

Advocates for Urban Agriculture Fall Gathering!

Advocates for Urban Agriculture Fall Gathering!

You’re invited to our Autumn Gathering! Join old and new friends and colleagues for: 6-6:45PM: Potluck and urban agriculture community networking: please bring a dish! 6:45-6:50PM: Welcome and AUA overview 6:50-7:10PM: Community slideshow — gardeners and farmers are invited to send 1-4 photos to info@auachicago.org…

Advocates for Urban Agriculture Urban Farm Field Day!

Support one of East Garfield Park’s most exciting urban agriculture projects by getting your hands dirty and learning about composting benefits and best practices in action! 10-10:15: Intro and overview of Chicago FarmWorks’ history and program with Heartland Alliance Urban Agriculture Coordinator Jessica Surma 10:15-10:25:…

Advocates for Urban Agriculture’s 2nd Annual Grown in Chicago: Summer Soiree & Showcase – Thursday August 11th

Tickets are now on sale for Advocates for Urban Agriculture’s 2nd Annual Grown in Chicago: Summer Soiree & Showcase!  This is a unique event to celebrate the urban agriculture community and continue to propel it forward.   Live Music, Local Beverages, and Beautiful Scenery!  Enjoy this…

AUA Movie & Mingle Night at Lagunitas

AUA Movie & Mingle Night at Lagunitas

The Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA) will be screening Can You Dig This, winner of the Los Angeles Film Festival. This film, from producer John Legend, “follows the inspirational journeys of four unlikely gardeners, discovering what happens when they put their hands in the soil.…

Pilsen Urban Agriculture Field Day

Pilsen Urban Agriculture Field Day

Join us as we tour Pilsen urban agriculture sites. Community members will be on hand to discuss practices that can be applied to your growing site! 11:00AM: Meet at Xochiquetzal Peace Garden – 1901 W. 23rd St. – Learn more about school gardening at this…