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Top 10 Ways to be an Eco-Friendly Pet Owner

Mar 31, 2021 ● By Gina Saka

With these 10 easy steps, pet parents can become more eco-conscious and reduce their carbon footprint. By adopting sustainable pet care habits, there can be a greener, safer future for all the furbabies of the world.

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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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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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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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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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