Calendar of Events

Stone Soup Ashland Coop

Curious but baffled by the thought of growing mushrooms? Learn the stages of growth and methods of cultivation. Mushroom cultivation is fascinating and becoming a growing trend. Fungi are becoming more respected as a food source and natural medicine. Certain varieties can be grown in gardens and compost piles or even on coffee grounds or indoors in apartments.

Class cost: $15 in advance $20 at the door If cost is a discouragement, please email me for an alternative arrangement.

There will be a presentation, resource sharing and a brief demonstration followed by conversation. Bring something to take notes with as well as all your questions.

The Lincoln Square Presbyterian Church gathers volunteers at a mobile food pantry each month.

47th Ward Plant Exchange: Bring a plant — Take a plant at Courtenay Elementary: May 12, 2012 Hosted by Courtenay Elementary 1726 W Berteau (Parking Lot)

Bring a Plant — Take a Plant — and leave happy! Exchange as many plants as you want. Please try to note the name of the plant and whether it does best in sun or shade. Trade extra seedlings too.

Clean out your garage! Bring tools, garden accessories, or whatever else you think someone would benefit from.

For questions, contact Dara Salk at 773-549-2735 or dara@chicago47.org

The Big 20th Annual River (Rescue) Day

Gather at Berteau landing.  You can register at the official Friends of Chicago River website at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3112163565?ref=ebtn.

If anyone can help in grilling-up some post-workday food for the River Day volunteers, contact Pete at 463-8968 or petelekisan@gmail.com.