Event

AUA Virtual Grown in Chicago Soirée

Join us for the annual AUA Grown in Chicago Soiree!

This years virtual event will highlight the cycle of urban agriculture though three workshops, followed by a round-table discussion about Chicago urban agriculture and the ...

Tickets will include AUA totes, each providing all materials necessary to participate in the following workshops:
Grow : An introduction to mushroom harvesting with Full Circle Fungi
Harvest : Karla Morales, Chicago Chef & owner of Amor Y Sofrito, teaches us how to cook Vegan Sancocho, a Chicago garden root veggie stew inspired by traditional Puerto Rican stew.
Celebrate : Dia de los Muertas pumpkin painting with Pilsen Arts & Community House
Connect : A round table discussion featuring members Chicago urban agriculture, including Mekazin Alexander of EGMK, Selma Sims of Gardeneers, Dr. Saria Lofton of UIC, Apologue Liquors, Rumi Spice, and more!

Totes will include:
Mushroom growing kit // Produce & spices from Chicago farms // Pumpkins and painting supplies // Your choice of pre-made cocktails from Apologue Liquors // Saffron tea from Rumi Spice // & an AUA thank you surprise.

AUA Totes will be available for pickup on October 22 & 23 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM:
Back of the Yards Coffee ( 2059 W 47th Street, Chicago )
El Paseo Community Garden ( 944 W 21st Street, Chicago )
Dill Pickle Co-Op ( 2746 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago )
Sweet Beet Co-Op ( 812 Madison St, Oak Park )