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Good Food Festival Helps Community Build Healthier, More Sustainable Food System

Mar 18, 2015

The three-day showcase for local and sustainably produced food  — presented by the nonprofit group FamilyFarmed — culminates on Saturday, Ma...

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GRAZE Release Party ~ October 18

Oct 09, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Graze, the Chicago-based, food-focused literary magazine, will be releasing its sixth issue on October 18. If you’re not familiar with the magazine, head to your favorite local indie bookshop and grab a copy. Unlike traditional food print magazine, this one is more about the art of food ~ from long narratives, poetry to illustrations.

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URBAN PopUp comes to Pritzker Park: October 2

Sep 24, 2014

Seeds, soil and containers provided during workshops on sustainable growing techniques during Urban Plant Pop-Up on October 2 in Chicago.

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Celebrate Archeology Day & Art in Nature ~ This Weekend two Forest Preserves

Sep 19, 2014

Archaeology Day at Sand Ridge Nature Center: Saturday, September 20, 2014 & Art in Nature at Crabtree Nature Center: Sunday, September 21, 2014 ~ both free events in Cook County

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Take a Hike at a Nearby State Park

Aug 29, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Finding hills to hike, mountains to climb, caves to explore, bluffs, cliffs and waterfalls to enjoy isn’t easy around Chicago but just outside the city’s borders there are actually plenty of places to enjoy these types of outdoor experiences. Some are within an hour driving distance while others are located farther south and west throughout Illinois.

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Safe Cycling in Chicago - Dos and Don'ts of Cycling

Aug 15, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Wonder what the rules of the road are in Chicago? Is wearing a helmet while riding a bike in Chicago a requirement? Can you lock your bike anywhere or only in designated areas? The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) just released its 2014 Safe Cycling Guide which answers these questions and more, including what do in case you’re in an accident with your bicycle.

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After School Matters Fall Registration Opens Today

Jul 28, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

After School Matters, the non-profit organization founded in 1991 by former Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley, is designed to offer Chicago high school teens innovative out-of-school activities through science, sports, technology, words and nationally-recognized gallery programs. Registration for Fall 2014 opens July 28, 2014.

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How to Create a Village on Your Block

Jul 26, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Front Porch Fridays (or Front Yard Fridays) is a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors simply by deciding on date and time to meet in someone's front yard and porch.

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Free Food Preservation Class in Chicago - August 14

Jul 25, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Many of us wish we could bottle up all of this fresh and beautiful tasting produce to enjoy year round but don’t know how. If you’re interested in learning how to preserve foods by canning, dehydration, fermentation and other methods. Tim Heppner will be leading a FREE session at the Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) on August 14, from 6-8 pm.

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How to Make an Eco-Friendly All-Purpose Cleaner

Jul 24, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

How to make an eco-friendly all-purpose with just two ingredients (and water).

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Outdoor Festivals Turn Up the Family Fun This Summer

Jun 25, 2014

Summertime in Chicago means it’s time to have some fun outdoors and festivals rank high on many lists. Whether it’s listening to a band at Ravinia or Millennium Park, picnicking at a nearby forest preserve or attending a festival, the goal is to maximize our time outdoors over these warm months.

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9 Vegetables You Can Still Plant in July in Chicago

Jun 23, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Is it too late to plant any vegetables if you live in the Chicago area? Is July too late in the season? Not at all. Here are 9 vegetables you can plant during the summer and still produce a bounty.

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Celebrate Earth Month With These Earth-Friendly Products

Apr 22, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

It’s Earth Month and that means breaking out that “eco chic” look. This morning, Natural Awakenings magazine Editor and Publisher Peggy Malecki shared these great finds on Good Day Chicago Fox 32 television this morning.

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Chicago Public Library Sports a Rocking New Website

Apr 10, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

The Chicago Public Library (CPL) has a new website and it is full of new and interactive features worth checking out.

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3 Tips to Help You Start Your Garden Now

Mar 20, 2014

Paula Fraser knows we’re ALL itching to get out in our gardens. Today is the first day of Spring (on the calendar, anyway) so we took thi...

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Don't Miss the Good Food Festival & Conference: March 13-15

Mar 10, 2014 ● By By: Grant Kessler

If you are making thoughtful food choices, love shopping at farmers markets and want to know where your food comes from, then the Good Food Festival is for you. Celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary, the Good Food Festival & Conference is the oldest sustainable, local food festival, trade show, and conference in the country - and it happens right here in your city!

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Cure Cabin Fever: Head to the Woods

Feb 24, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

With the threat of Polar Vortex III imminent, it’s hard to believe spring will ever arrive. Many of us are suffering from major cabin fever already but supposedly spring will be here soon. In the meantime, let’s just embrace and head outdoors (bundled up, of course). The Forest Preserves of Cook County has several daily programs and events at many of its locations, many of which are family-friendly and free.

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