By Sameera, on April 20th, 2012%
Growing Forward Insight Sessions at the 2012 Green & Growing Fair
Saturday, April 28th, 12-4pm
Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave. On behalf of GreenNet and all the community gardens that are so important to Chicago’s neighborhoods, you are invited to attend a special Insight Session for community garden leaders at this year’s . . . → Read More: Growing Forward Insight Sessions at the 2012 Green & Growing Fair
By Sameera, on March 5th, 2012%
The HomeGrown Chicago community food garden network, sponsored by Openlands, is a training program that focuses on fostering neighborhood groups to assess, plan for, and build long-term stewardship for community-managed green spaces.
The objectives of the program are to promote increased growing and consumption of healthy and affordable local food, establish productive uses for vacant . . . → Read More: Homegrown Chicago Accepting Applications
By Sameera, on February 3rd, 2012%
Explore Garden Stewardship
Chicago Cares Workday at Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse
Saturday, February 11th
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse
3501 N. Kilbourn
For more information, contact 773-685-3359.
Kilbourn Park is home to . . . → Read More: Chicago Cares Workday at Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse, February 11th, 9AM
By Sameera, on November 8th, 2011%
By Britt, on June 17th, 2011%
By Britt, on June 3rd, 2011%
Photo courtesy of NHS Chicago
Volunteer for a NeighborWorks Day project on Saturday, June 4! Join in the fun during NHS’ 24th Annual NeighborWorks Day on Saturday, June 4. Volunteers are needed to paint, plant, clean vacant lots, landscape and garden.
During National NeighborWorks® Week, tens of thousands of volunteers, businesspeople, neighbors and . . . → Read More: Featured Event! NHS Chicago NeighborWorks Day tomorrow. Come out to Humboldt Park for an added bonus- Sustainable Backyard Demos!
By Britt, on February 7th, 2011%
Last week’s blizzard has left everyone drowning in snow. Severe weather can be a stark reminder of the importance of weatherization and winter preparedness. If you have not yet attended a weatherization workshop this year, this may be one of your last opportunities to learn about low-cost weatherization and go home with a free kit . . . → Read More: Featured Event This Weekend at Little Black Pearl