Support Event

Community Garden Planting

July 16, 2016

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM CDT

Chicago Platoon

Event overview

The word ‘Ujima’ originates from Kwanzaa, meaning collective work and responsibility. The Ujima Community Garden stands for just that. Once a vacant lot, full of contaminated soil, it has finally transformed into a beautiful garden, thanks to the many partners and residents who have contributed to its development. This garden represents the life and beauty of the community in West Humboldt Park! We need your help! The garden is in need of some transformation and new flowers, as well as some cleanup around the perimeter. We will be planting and preparing the garden for harvest in the coming months. Come join us for some gardening, clean-up, and lunch! Look forward to seeing y'all out!

Type

Support Event

What To Wear

TMC shirt and some pants to get dirty

What to Bring

A friend and a positive attitude!

Event Contact

event contact
Sean Swallen
sean.swallen@gmail.com +15132849005

When and where

Date

July 16, 2016

Time

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM (CDT)

Location

Ujima Garden

549 N central park
Chicago, IL 60624

Parking Information

street parking as well as NHS parking lot at 3601 Chicago Ave

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