Green scene
A frequently updated calendar of events, workshops, seminars and other happenings related to urban agriculture and green living:
2011
Family Farmed Expo
March 17-19
UIC-Forum
FamilyFarmed EXPO is a three-day conference, trade show, and food festival for farmers, businesses, the trade, individuals, and families.
Community Gardening
and Gardening Basics:
A presentation by Debbie Kong
Saturday, March 12, 2011
1 – 2:30 p.m.
St. John Lutheran Church
305 Circle Ave.
Forest Park, IL 60130
708-366-3226
OCTOBER 2010
Wednesday, Nov. 10
5:30 -7:30 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
The Annual GreenNet Chicago Community Gardener Potluck and Community
Gardener of the Year Award Ceremony
This event honors community gardeners and allows gardeners from across the city to network and learn from each other. This flier has more information and a nomination form.
SEPTEMBER
NEW!
Monday, Sept. 20
Food Politics: What You Need to Know
Sponsored by Chicago Chapter
One Acre Fund Investment Council Lunch & Learn
Where: Blackie’s
755 South Clark Street
Chicago
Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
For more information, click here.
Sept. 10-12, 2010
Growing Power’s National and International Urban and Small Farm Conference
The conference will help participants plan, develop and grow small farms in urban and rural areas, as well as create markets for farms while building healthier and more closely knit communities. The conference will be held in conjunction with the Third Annual Growing Food and Justice gathering. Learn more about the conference.
Wisconsin Fair Grounds,
West Allis
AUGUST
The LISC Community Showcase Tours
Humboldt Park: Staking Our Claim
Friday, August 20
1 p.m.
North Lawndale: Promise of a Better Tomorrow
Friday, August 27
10 a.m.
East Garfield Park: A Neighborhood in Bloom
August 28
10 a.m
Sign up for a tour.
JULY
Washington Park Conservancy
Pole Pruning Master Class
Saturday, July 17
9 to 10:30 a.m.
Jerome Scott, Chicago Park District Forester
Meet at the Fountain of Time
Free to the public
ALSO:
10:30 to Noon
GreenSpace Workday
Prune Trees in Washington Park
57th & Payne Drive by the Lagoon
Washington Park Conservancy
Birds, Bees & Beets Lecture Series How Nature & Food Connects Worm Composting
Saturday, July 10, 2010
10:30 to 12:30
Rosemary Wyche, Master Composter
Washington Park Field House (5531 S. King Drive)
Come learn how to start and maintain a worm compost bin
Worm Compost is especially beneficial for rooted veggies, such as carrots and potatoes
FREE BUT DONATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED
RSVP by calling 773-203-3418
Root-Riot:Madison Community Garden Dedication Ceremony
July 10
10 AM
Oak Park Village President David Pope and the Root-Riot Urban Garden Network founders Amy Beltemacchi and Seamus Ford hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate the new community garden at 838 W. Madison Street (almost on the corner of Madison Street and Grove Ave, Oak Park IL.
JUNE
Will Allen, Growing Power, and the Chicago Avenue Urban Farm
Thursday, June 24, 2010
7 PM
Fourth Presbyterian Church (in the Sanctuary)
126 E. Chestnut, Chicago
DETAILS: Fourth Presbyterian Church invites you to hear Will Allen, nationally recognized founder of Growing Power, leader in the development of urban agriculture, and winner of MacArthur Fellowship. Growing Power helped Fourth Church establish the Chicago Avenue Community Garden. In 2010, that site is expanding to become an Urban Farm with year-round food production.
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LATEST!! Saturday, June 19, 2010
10 am -5:30pm
Join Fork and the Road in collaboration with Chicago Public Radio for this full day bike tour exploring urban agriculture.
20 miles
Starts & ends at Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch St.
First stop: Kendall College to see and taste first-hand how chefs-in-training draw from the school’s gardens to create the sumptuous dishes served at Kendall College’s Dining Room. Get a guided tour of the vegetable and herb gardens.
Next stop: Historic Ukrainian Village neighborhood. Learn how one chef is literally growing vegetables in his backyard. Meet Chef Daniel Bocik and sample some of his seasonal Italian fare. The tour ends with Chicago Public Radio Presents’ “Growing a Green, Healthy Neighborhood” event in Englewood, which includes a chef demonstration, farm tour, and delicious food and drinks. The Fork and the Road tour fee includes admission to the Chicago Public Radio event. For complete details, click here.
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2nd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration + Potluck
Saturday, June 19
1- 9 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
6400 S Kimbark Ave Chicago
773.288.5462
DETAILS: Sponsored by Angelic Organics Learning Center, the event includes garden-tending, cheese-making, bread-baking, biodynamics exploring, labyrinth walking, followed by an evening seasonal potluck meal. Solstice flyer
MAY
OAK PARK FARMERS MARKET
Opens Saturday, May 22
DETAILS: The Market is open the second to last Saturday of May through October. Market hours are 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pilgrim Church, right next door to where the market is held, offers fresh warm donuts, juice and coffee, with live bluegrass music nearby. The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is located at 460 Lake St., just one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
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SHABAZZ FOOD HUB MARKET DAY
Saturday, May 22, 2010
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Betty Shabazz International Charter School
7823 S. Ellis Ave.
DETAILS: The market includes produce from farmers in Pembroke Township, Illinois, organic food from area vendors and a cooking demonstration. This week, a USDA official will tour the food hub, co-sponsored by the Betty Shabazz International Charter School and the Black Oaks Center for Sustainable Renewable Living.
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Nice to have met you at TUC last Saturday. Thanks for the chicken information. Below is an email re: community gardens in Maywood that you might find interesting.
—– Forwarded Message —-
From: “Aeschleman, Paul E.”
To: Leah Fowler ; Paul Aeschleman ; kevincrowell@ gmail.com; betsy_f@comcast. net; steve.mrkvicta@ comcast.net; karen_e_waheed@ hotmail.com; Jesscragan@yahoo. com; henamonc@earthlink. net; bksdsgierl@comcast. net; Steeves Cathryn ; “Armstrong, Gene” ; oakparkcycleclub@ yahoogroups. com; owies@yahoogroups. com; Kip Robbins
Cc: Loretta Brown
Sent: Sat, May 8, 2010 6:39:42 AM
Subject: [OP Cycle Club] Illinois Prairie Path/ Maywood beautification and Green Projects
All,
The Illinois Prairie Path and Village of Maywood are sponsoring the installation of a native landscape at the 1st Avenue trailhead of IPP. We could really use some volunteers to assist with this project next Saturday, May 15th. If you or anyone you know might be available to assist even for an hour or two with this effort please contact either Paul Aeschleman (aeschlemanp@ sbcglobal. net) or Loretta Brown by email ljbrown243@comcast. net or call 865-8028.
We realize that everyone is very busy this time of year but if you could spare an hour or it would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Paul
Illinois Prairie Path Beautification
- 1st Avenue new landscape planting May 15, 2010 sign up for 8-noon or Noon-3pm
- 11th and 17th Avenues planting new flower beds May 22, 2010 sign up for 8-noon or noon-3pm
Community groups, Churches, schools, officials, families, adults and children are needed to sign-up to participate in planting and maintenance events, weeding, watering, litter pickup and avoiding vandalism. For more on event dates and details or to join the Prairie Path Association contact Loretta Brown by email ljbrown243@comcast. net or call 865-8028.
Community Garden still in the planning stage. All ages welcome. Help educate our children and young adults. Community Gardeners are welcome to sell their surplus produce at the Maywood Farmers Market. Hope to begin clearing the lot in April , planting May 2010. Sign up now! Ljbrown243@comcast. net or call Loretta Brown 708-865-8028 for more information.
Nice to have met you at TUC last Saturday. Thanks for the chicken information. Below is an email re: community gardens in Maywood that you might find interesting.
The Illinois Prairie Path and Village of Maywood are sponsoring the installation of a native landscape at the 1st Avenue trailhead of IPP. We could really use some volunteers to assist with this project next Saturday, May 15th. If you or anyone you know might be available to assist even for an hour or two with this effort please contact either Paul Aeschleman (aeschlemanp@ sbcglobal. net) or Loretta Brown by email ljbrown243@comcast. net or call 865-8028.
We realize that everyone is very busy this time of year but if you could spare an hour or it would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Paul
Illinois Prairie Path Beautification
- 1st Avenue new landscape planting May 15, 2010 sign up for 8-noon or Noon-3pm
- 11th and 17th Avenues planting new flower beds May 22, 2010 sign up for 8-noon or noon-3pm
Community groups, Churches, schools, officials, families, adults and children are needed to sign-up to participate in planting and maintenance events, weeding, watering, litter pickup and avoiding vandalism. For more on event dates and details or to join the Prairie Path Association contact Loretta Brown by email ljbrown243@comcast. net or call 865-8028.
Community Garden still in the planning stage. All ages welcome. Help educate our children and young adults. Community Gardeners are welcome to sell their surplus produce at the Maywood Farmers Market. Hope to begin clearing the lot in April , planting May 2010. Sign up now! Ljbrown243@comcast. net or call Loretta Brown 708-865-8028 for more information.