Grasses for the Garden


The Natural Garden offers gardening classes.

Native and ornamental grasses are well suited to the needs of an environmentally concerned world. Learn why it’s important to plant grasses early, and how to create and maintain sustainable landscapes with the “hair of the earth”.

Enrollment Deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2009
Time: 9:00 am – 10: 00 am
Location: The Natural Garden
Fee: free
Instructor: Pat Hollingsworth

Chicago Green Festival


What:
Chicago Green Festival

When:
May 17 & 18, 2008
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Where:
Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Avenue, Chicago IL

Sponsor:
City of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Environment


Celebrating what’s working in our communities, green festival showcases more than 350 diverse local and national green businesses displaying and selling eco-friendly, fair trade and sustainable products. More than 150 visionary speakers appear for standing-room-only panel discussions, presentations and main stage speaking events.

You’ll also enjoy great how-to workshops, green films, a fair trade pavilion, yoga and movement classes, kids’ zone, delicious organic beer, wine and cuisine, and live music.

For more information visit www.greenfestivals.org