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SUMMARY:NRCS Conservation Practices Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Reimbursable conservation practices like cover crops\, pest management conservation systems\, irrigation\, soil carbon amendments\, raised beds\, high tunnels\, and stormwater runoff management are now available to small scale urban growers.\nExtension educators Zack Grant and Kathryn Pereira\, along with Growing Home Farm Manager Ezra Lee\,  will discuss the conservation practices implemented on Growing Home’s diversified vegetable farm; and speak of their contract experience with the NRCS program. \nHigh Tunnel Management\nVendors and Equipment\nStructures like High tunnels\, caterpillar tunnels \nWe’re thrilled to welcome Joseph Bridges and Alicia Lozano\, the USDA NRCS field agents for Cook County who will be on site to meet farmers and answer your questions about applying for these reimbursement programs. \nLearn more about the event.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/nrcs-conservation-practices-field-day-2/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Pruning Workshop at Shelly Kibbler's in Cary IL
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://midfex.org/event/pruning-workshop-at-shelly-kibblers-in-cary-il/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T014716Z
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SUMMARY:Orchard Walk and Seminar: Defending Your Orchard from Four-legged Pests
DESCRIPTION:See event details HERE.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/orchard-walk-and-seminar-defending-your-orchard-from-four-legged-pests/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T150652Z
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SUMMARY:Orchard Walk with Deb Graham
DESCRIPTION:See event details HERE.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/orchard-walk-with-deb-graham/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20240717T031005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T031005Z
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SUMMARY:NRCS Conservation Practices Field Day
DESCRIPTION:For information\,  go.illinois.edu/NRCSFieldDay \nhttps://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/nrcs-conservation-practices-field-day \nIllinois Extension\, University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign \nYou will learn about: \nComposting Facility\nConservation Plans\nEQIP high tunnel program\nCover Crops\nMulch\nRaised beds\nPollinator Strips\nBee Hives \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Sarah Batka at 217-300-8636 or sbatka@illinois.edu
URL:https://midfex.org/event/nrcs-conservation-practices-field-day/
LOCATION:Star Farm\, 5156 S. Carpenter\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20240611T053457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T003552Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:See all details HERE.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/2024-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20240620T002455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T002455Z
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SUMMARY:What's New in the World of Pawpaws - Zoom Lecture
DESCRIPTION:NAFEX is hosting a Zoom lecture about What’s New in the World of Pawpaws on June 25 at 6:30 pm CST. \n  \nNAFEX membership ($19 per year) is required. NAFEX members receive access to current and past Zoom lectures\, annual meeting conference videos\, and the quarterly Pomona journal. \n  \nFor details see:   https://nafex.org/index.php/event/pawpaw-101-and-ksu-pawpaw-program-update-a-virtual-interest-group-meeting/
URL:https://midfex.org/event/whats-new-in-the-world-of-pawpaws-zoom-lecture/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20240321T001814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T002256Z
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SUMMARY:NAFEX Zoom Lecture - Breeding Future Apples and Pears
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about what’s going on in the world of apple breeding besides crispy apples? Maybe the future releases of a 100 year old pear breeding program peak your interest? Either way join NAFEX on March 26th as Christopher Gottschalk\, Ph.D. of the USDA ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station discusses these topics and more. \n  The meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Interest Group meeting is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us! \nNAFEX members receive access to current and past Zoom lectures\, annual meeting conference videos\, and the quarterly Pomona journal. \nFor details click HERE.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/nafex-zoom-lecture-breeding-future-apples-and-pears/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20231221T015207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T013443Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:2024 Grafting Workshop Sunday March 24
URL:https://midfex.org/event/2024-grafting-workshop/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20240223T213414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T213414Z
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SUMMARY:Fruit Trees And Brambles Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:PRUNING: FRUIT TREES AND BRAMBLES \nMcHenry County College\,  Center for Agrarian Learning \nSaturday March 16\n9 a.m.–Noon\nBuilding A\, Room A229\n$20\nInstructor: Rich Tobiasz \n  \nThis workshop includes a lecture followed by hands-on activity outdoors on the MCC Student Farm. You’ll learn about pruning both fruit trees and raspberries and blackberries. Systems covered will be best practices on standard and semi-dwarf orchard-style trees\, training dwarf pear and apple trees on high density trellised systems\, and bramble care based on varietal. Learn in-class and then head out to the Farm for demonstrations on our 2022 plantings\, including hands-on opportunities. Dress for outdoor\, possibly wet/cold conditions.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/fruit-trees-and-brambles-pruning-workshop/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 U.S. 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="McHenry County College Center for Agrarian Learning":MAILTO:james.wesley.glass@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20240222T022253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T022326Z
UID:2329-1709058600-1709062200@midfex.org
SUMMARY:NAFEX Lecture: The Best Apples and Pears for Cider Making
DESCRIPTION:NAFEX is hosting a Zoom lecture about “The Best Apples and Pears for Cider Making” on February 27 at 6:30 pm CST. \nNAFEX membership ($19 per year) is required. NAFEX members receive access to current and past Zoom lectures\, annual meeting conference videos\, and the quarterly Pomona journal. \nFor details see: \nWhich are the best apples and pears for making cider and perry?
URL:https://midfex.org/event/lecture-the-best-apples-and-pears-for-cider-making/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20240118T015141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T015141Z
UID:2299-1707656400-1707663600@midfex.org
SUMMARY:Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pruning Workshop – Sunday February 11th
URL:https://midfex.org/event/pruning-workshop/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20231221T020539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T020539Z
UID:2277-1707292800-1707325200@midfex.org
SUMMARY:2024 Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://midfex.org/event/2024-southern-illinois-fruit-and-vegetable-school/
LOCATION:Doubletree Meeting & Event Center\, 222 Potomac Boulevard\, Mt. Vernon\, IL\, 62864
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20240131T132931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T133024Z
UID:2308-1707051600-1707057000@midfex.org
SUMMARY:2024 Kurle Memorial Lecture - Deirdre Birmingham\, The Cider Farm
DESCRIPTION:Session #1. Deirdre Birmingham\, The Cider Farm\n \nDeirdre Birmingham is an owner and orchard manager of The Cider Farm\, a certified organic cider orchard in Mineral Point Wisconsin growing cider apples for cider and brandy production. \n \nThey started with hand-grafted varieties of French and English cider apples. The Cider Farm now includes a Cidery and Tasting Room on Madison’s west side. Deirdre is excited to talk to our group about the challenges (and many rewards!) of nearly two decades of learning to grow these varieties organically in our Midwest conditions. \n \nDate: Sunday\, February 4\, 2024\nTime: 1:00 p.m. CST\nZoom Meeting ID: See Grapevine Update notice or Members Only page.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/2024-kurle-memorial-lecture-deirdre-birmingham-the-cider-farm/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20231221T012102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T013004Z
UID:2260-1705237200-1705249800@midfex.org
SUMMARY:2024 Annual Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Club’s annual potluck business meeting day is Sunday\, January 14\, 2024. What better way to chase away the winter chill than with a steaming bowl of homemade soup? Our annual business meeting will begin with our annual Soup Bowl Luncheon. Potluck hot lunch will be followed by election of officers\, other club business\, and much gabbing about fruit growing as usual. \n\nDate: Sunday January 14\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime: 1:00pm – 4:30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: See Grapevine or Members Only page \n\n\n\nDirections: See Grapevine or Members Only page \n\n\n\nEvent Details: This is a member only event.  See your Grapevine newsletter or the Members Only page for additional details. \n\n 
URL:https://midfex.org/event/annual-potluck-business-meeting/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20230727T002701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T002717Z
UID:2037-1699520400-1699722000@midfex.org
SUMMARY:NAFEX Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:North American Fruit Explorers will hold their annual meeting via Zoom on November 9-11\, 2023.  Free for NAFEX members. Check their website for the latest details:  https://nafex.org/ \n  \n 
URL:https://midfex.org/event/nafex-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20231019T005543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T005606Z
UID:2183-1699174800-1699200000@midfex.org
SUMMARY:Apple Cider Social
DESCRIPTION:Event Description: Do you have more apples than you know what to do with? Do some have blemishes or minor insect damage that would prevent you from eating them raw? Instead of tossing them into the compost heap bring then to the cider social and take home your own handmade cider! \n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll have the club’s own cider presses in-play and running all day. We typically have this event two weeks after Harvest Festival and apples may be available to purchase if leftover from Harvest Festival. \n\n\n\nMembers are encouraged to bring their own apples\, homegrown or store bought to press into cider. Bring your own containers large enough to hold the cider from your apples. Clean gallon milk jugs work great! Pulp from the cider press will be available for composting as well. It is typically chilly that time of the year so dress accordingly. \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Sunday November 5\, 2023 \n\n\n\nTime: 9am – until 4pm \n\n\n\nLocation: See Grapevine or Members Only page \n\n\n\nDirections: See Grapevine or Members Only page \n\n\n\nEvent Details: This event is for members and guests of members.  See your Grapevine newsletter or the Members Only page for additional details.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/apple-cider-social/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20230727T004816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T004912Z
UID:2049-1697882400-1697992200@midfex.org
SUMMARY:2023 MidFex Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Event Description: The Fall Harvest Festival at the Chicago Botanic Gardens is our largest public event\, fund raiser\, and membership drive all rolled into one.  It’s a fun exciting experience and a great opportunity to socialize and network with MidFExers while learning the virtues of growing your own fruit.  Members take great pride in our home grown fruit display showing all that can be grown in an urban or suburban yard.  More details about Harvest Festival are HERE. \n\n\n\nShow Date & Time: Saturday October 21\, 2023 10am – 4:30pm \n\n\n\nShow Date & Time: Sunday October 22\, 2023 10am – 4:30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Chicago Botanic Garden \n\n\n\nDirections: 1000 Lake Cook Road\, Glencoe\, Illinois. \n\n\n\nParking: Parking and entrance fee are free for Chicago Botanic Garden members and members of gardens with reciprocal privileges.  Visit Chicago Botanic Garden’s web pages for details on parking and membership. Chicago Botanic Garden \n\n\n\nEvent Details: This event is open to the public.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/2023-midfex-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20230727T002957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T002957Z
UID:2041-1697878800-1697994000@midfex.org
SUMMARY:MidFex Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Save the date.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/midfex-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20230705T021254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T133636Z
UID:2018-1695560400-1695564000@midfex.org
SUMMARY:Orchard Walk: Apples on Oak
DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION: This event has been rescheduled\, the new date is Sunday September 24\, 2023.\n\n \n\nEvent Description: Join us for an Orchard Walk: Apples on Oak. Larry Peceniak\, one of our Kurle Memorial Lecture speakers this year\, has generously agreed to take us on a tour of his orchard\, Apples on Oak. The orchard consists of about 4 acres of apple and Asian pear trees and uses some innovative organic methods.\n\n \n\nRead more about their orchard and regenerative agricultural practices here.\n\n \n\nDate: Sunday\, September 24th\, 2023\n\n \n\nTime:  1:00 pm start. This is a working orchard\, so please wear appropriate shoes & clothing.\n\n \n\nLocation: Check the member’s only page for event location.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/orchard-walk-apples-on-oak/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20230705T014758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T015032Z
UID:2013-1691229600-1691236800@midfex.org
SUMMARY:Followup Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This event is a followup summer pruning session on 25 young fruit trees planted as an edible trail in 2019. They were pruned is last March\, with the club’s help. \nFurther summer pruning will be performed at this event on Saturday\, August 5th at 10am. Meet at 199 Boat Club Road\, Aroma Park\, IL. See this post for more information.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/followup-pruning-workshop/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20230630T005526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T014730Z
UID:2004-1689505200-1689521400@midfex.org
SUMMARY:MidFex 2023 Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Picnic is a time for MidFEx to come together for a fun afternoon. This year our host is an innovative urban farm that is educating the community about the environment\, agriculture\, biodiversity\, permaculture\, horticulture\, gardening\, and social justice and health issues. \nAlso on the agenda for the picnic: silent auction\, budding demonstration and budwood exchange \nSetup is at 11am and lunch is at noon. \nCheck the Members Only page for event location. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://midfex.org/event/midfex-2023-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20230323T005805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T005805Z
UID:1674-1686488400-1686502800@midfex.org
SUMMARY:Orchard Seminar: Defending Your Orchard From Four-legged Pests (Chipmunks to Deer): Planning and Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Event Description: Just because you plant a fruit tree doesn’t mean you get to eat the fruit when you have to contend with nature. Kevin learned the hard way that planning is a large part of adequately defending your orchard from four-legged pests.\n\n \n\nWhat you plant\, where\, how to prune\, fruit thinning\, branch support and more all affect whether or not you get eat the fruit. Kevin will discuss these factors and also demonstrate many barrier and deterrence methods along with trapping.\n\n \n\n \n\nDate: Sunday\, June 11\, 2023\nTime: 1:00 pm\nLocation: See Grapevine or Members Only page.\nDirections: See Grapevine or Members Only page.\n\n \n\n \n\nEvent Details: This event is reserved for members and guests of members. See your Grapevine newsletter or the Members Only page for additional details.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/orchard-seminar-defending-your-orchard-from-four-legged-pests-chipmunks-to-deer-planning-and-techniques/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20230209T025352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T025352Z
UID:350-1682859600-1682863200@midfex.org
SUMMARY:2023 Kurle Memorial Lecture - Session 3 Amy Irish-Brown
DESCRIPTION:Amy Irish-Brown\, retired Extension Commercial Tree Fruit IPM Educator\, at Michigan State University reprises her participation in the Kurle lecture series to discuss research-based growing techniques and options for conventional and organic growers. With 32 years of experience advising growers\, Amy provides important insights about the 2023 growing calendar as well as relevant academic projects underway at the University. Mechanical\, chemical\, and biological strategies for fruit diseases and pests for home-based orchardists are all on the menu. \nDate: Sunday\, April 30\, 2023\nTime: 1:00 p.m. CST\nZoom Meeting ID: See Grapevine Update notice or Members Only page. \n 
URL:https://midfex.org/event/2023-kurle-memorial-lecture-session-3-amy-irish-brown/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20230209T023153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T025653Z
UID:348-1682254800-1682258400@midfex.org
SUMMARY:2023 Kurle Memorial Lecture - Session 2 Christy Wilhelmi
DESCRIPTION:Christy Wilhelmi is the driving force behind Gardenerd. Her obsession with gardening began in 1996 on the balcony of her Los Angeles\, California apartment. She specializes in small-space\, organic fruit and vegetable garden design\, consulting\, and classes. Between 70-80 percent of her family’s produce comes from her garden of less than 300 square feet. She is the author of several books\, including Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden (Cool Springs Press\, April 2021). \nDate: Sunday\, April 23\, 2023\nTime: 1:00 p.m. CST\nZoom Meeting ID: See Grapevine Update notice or Members Only page.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/2023-kurle-memorial-lecture-session-2-christy-wilhelmi/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20230323T002748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T002917Z
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SUMMARY:The Bee & The Flower - Apple Pollination
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christelle Guedot University of Wisconsin-Madison \nThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting a free series of online webinars focused on growing apples. \nAll of the Zoom registration links are on the following website: https://fruit.wisc.edu/webinars/apples/ \nUW-M is also running a berry webinar series\, available here: https://fruit.wisc.edu/webinars/berries/ \nIn addition to the webinars\, a substantial list of online resources for apple growing has been assembled here: \nhttps://fruit.wisc.edu/tree-fruit/apples/apple-resources/
URL:https://midfex.org/event/the-bee-the-flower-apple-pollination/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20230323T003041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T003041Z
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SUMMARY:Designing a Spray Program for Disease Control
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Leslie Holland University of Wisconsin-Madison \n  \nThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting a free series of online webinars focused on growing apples. \nAll of the Zoom registration links are on the following website: https://fruit.wisc.edu/webinars/apples/ \nUW-M is also running a berry webinar series\, available here: https://fruit.wisc.edu/webinars/berries/ \nIn addition to the webinars\, a substantial list of online resources for apple growing has been assembled here: \nhttps://fruit.wisc.edu/tree-fruit/apples/apple-resources/
URL:https://midfex.org/event/designing-a-spray-program-for-disease-control/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20230210T023650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T022654Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Event Description: Find out what grafting fruit trees is all about.  Learn the whys and hows with experienced grafters.  A variety of member donated scion wood will be available.  The purpose of the grafting workshop is to learn how to graft. Nonmember beginners will learn how to graft selected apple varieties on apple rootstock.  If you’d like more information about grafting see the Grafting Page. \nDate: Sunday March 26\, 2023 \nTime:  1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. THIS SESSION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and the less experienced or novice grafter. Please arrive on time. Lecture begins at 1:00 sharp. \nLocation: 1000 Lake Cook Road\, Glencoe\, Illinois.  Go to the Linnaeus Room in the Regenstein Center building. \nParking: Parking is free for Chicago Botanic Garden members and members of gardens with reciprocal privileges. If you are not a member of the Botanic Gardens you will have to pay the parking fee.  Visit Chicago Botanic Garden’s web pages for details on parking and membership. Chicago Botanic Garden \nEvent Details: THE AFTERNOON EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\, but only the individuals actually grafting fruit trees will be allowed in the grafting classroom.  Friends\, spouses\, and children are welcome to explore the grounds during the sessions. \nCosts:  Our workshop and guidance are free. However you will need to buy rootstock if you want to take home a tree. We will have a limited quantity of dwarfing apple rootstock available to lecture attendees at a cost of $5 each. Grafting requires a very sharp knife with a 2-3 inch blade. Bring your own medium-size pocket knife–we can sharpen it for you if needed\, or purchase one at the workshop. Other supplies are available for purchase if you would like to continue honing your grafting skills after the workshop is over. \nMap to workshop
URL:https://midfex.org/event/2023-grafting-workshop-sunday-march-26/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20230218T152447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T153236Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Event Set-up and Advanced Grafting
DESCRIPTION:Setup Time:  9:00 am to 12 noon. \n\n\n\nAdvanced Grafting: 11:00-12:00 noon. \n\n\n\nFor MidFEx members if you’ve had any problems with your past grafts or grafting techniques\, then let us help. We will have some of our most skilled members on hand to assist you. \n\n\n\nScion drop-off\, Scion and Rootstock Pick up: 10:00 AM to 4:00PM
URL:https://midfex.org/event/2023-event-set-up-and-advanced-grafting/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T162025
CREATED:20230210T020051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T012014Z
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SUMMARY:Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Event Description: MidFEx pruning workshops provide a unique opportunity to hear varying pruning techniques and philosophies discussed and see them demonstrated.  We will be pruning 3 year old fruit trees planted along a public edible trail. \nMany new fruit growers are perplexed about when and how to prune their young fruit trees.  We will discuss and demonstrate strategies appropriate for each fruit type. \nDate: Saturday\,  March 11\, 2023\nTime: 10 am\nLocation: See Grapevine or Members Only page\nDirections: See Grapevine or Members Only page \nEvent Details: This event is reserved for members and guests of members.  See your Grapevine newsletter or the Members Only page for additional details and map to the event.
URL:https://midfex.org/event/pruning-workshop-saturday-march-4th/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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