ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Education

Event Overview

We will be learning what it takes to be part of the growing local agriculture movement from the experts leading the charge. We will begin with a detailed tour of the Uncommon Ground rooftop farm, the first certified organic rooftop farm in the country.

Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to learn and participate in a panel discussion led by Chicago urban agriculture leaders, including:

- Helen Cameron - Co-Founder of Uncommon Ground
- Alex Poltorak - Urban Canopy
- Ramon Gonzalez - Garden blogger at My Brown Thumb and Publicist for One Seed Chicago
- Fritze Roberts - Member of the Rogers Park Garden Group's Organizing Committee
- Michael Thompson- The Chicago Honey Co-op
- Breanne Heath - Growing Home
- Moderated By Todd Jones of Every Last Morsel

You will walk away knowing how to start or join your own community garden, as well as pick-up gardening tips and tricks. Stick around after the discussion for food, drinks, and connecting!

Minimum age

All ages welcome

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