Chicago Grows Food (Gardeneers)
Chicago Grows Food (Gardeneers)
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BYOB - Build Your Own Bouquet: A Floral Fundraiser for Chicago Grows Food


Celebrate Mother’s Day, friendship, spring, date night, or simply yourself at BYOB, a hands-on floral arranging and gardening fundraiser benefiting Chicago Grows Food! Whether you have 30 minutes or want to stay and mingle, this flexible event lets you drop in, build a beautiful bouquet, plant a seedling, and enjoy the season at your own pace. This special event is the perfect way to welcome the season of renewal while supporting food security and urban gardening in Chicago.


What to Expect:

  • A DIY bouquet-building experience with fresh flowers with support from a floral designer—create a beautiful arrangement to gift or keep!
  • The option to plant a seedling or seeds in a Grow Kit fabric bag with soil, starting your own journey to growing fresh food at home.
  • Light refreshments and drinks to enjoy while you craft and connect.
  • A joyful atmosphere to celebrate Mother’s Day, friendship, love, and the beauty of spring.
  • Raffles, giveaways, and a message from the Chicago Grows Food team.


Why Attend?Your participation supports our Grow Your Groceries initiative, providing gardening resources to food insecure families, empowering more Chicagoans to grow their own fresh food.


Other Helpful Information:

  • Street parking available
  • The entrance to The Roof Crop is on N Justine St (west side of the building)
  • Feel free to bring a small or medium sized vase to put your bouquet in!
  • Floral attire encouraged


Drop in for a bit or stay and soak in the spring vibes. — either way, you’ll leave with a bouquet, a plant, and the joy of giving back!    


For questions or concerns please email chicagogrowsfood@gmail.com.

Add a donation for Chicago Grows Food (Gardeneers)

$

General admission
$50
Includes one bouquet created with support from designers, snacks & drinks (alcoholic & nonalcoholic).
Child (under 18)
$20
Includes a bouquet created with support from designers, snacks, and drinks (nonalcoholic). Note: kids are free if they are not making their own bouquet.
Child (under 18) - No Bouquet
Free
Includes snacks, and drinks (nonalcoholic). Please include the total number of kids so we have an accurate count of attendees.
Grow Kit
$10
Plant your own seedling or seeds into a Grow Kit fabric pot to take home.
General admission (Pay in person)
Free
If you prefer to pay in person with a check or cash, please register this option and we will be prepared to receive your payment at the event. Includes one bouquet created with support from designers, snacks & drinks (alcoholic & nonalcoholic).

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