SSG Events

Special Visit from SSG Guatemalan Partner - Don't miss these events!

Join SSG for one of the following opportunities  to learn firsthand from Veronica Girón, AFOPADI  Guatemala Coordinating Team Leader.

Join SSG for one of the following opportunities
to learn firsthand from Veronica Girón, AFOPADI
Guatemala Coordinating Team Leader.

Saturday, February 9, 2019, 11 am – 3 pm
Advocates for Urban Agriculture Livestock Expo
Southside Occupational Academy
7342 S. Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60636

At 1:00pm visiting SSG Guatemalan partner, Veronica Girón, will present on Composting & Chickens as part of the Spanish track.

Sponsored by Advocates for Urban Agriculture

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Monday, February 11, 7:00 – 8:30pm
Using Global Permaculture Methods to Enhance Local Stewardship
Kilbourn Park
3501 N. Kilbourn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60641

Informational presentation about SSG and the work of our partner group in Guatemala. Presented by Veronica Girón.

Sponsored by Friends of Kilbourn Park Greenhouse

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Saturday, February 16, 2:00 – 5:00pm
SSG Special Event – Climate Resilience Panel
NeighborSpace
445 N Sacramento Blvd, Suite 204
Chicago, IL 60612

Join SSG for the unique opportunity to learn firsthand from one of our Guatemalan partners, Veronica Girón, AFOPADI Coordinating Team Leader. Veronica will share her personal field experience with Climate Resilience Permaculture practices that span borders. Other panel participants include Permaculture Institute Chicago, Citizens Greener Evanston, and Rain Ready. Bring a snack to share during the social portion.

Sponsored by NeighborSpace and Permaculture Chicago Teaching Institute

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Celebrate International Women's Day with SSG

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Come by and visit with SSG founder, Julie Siegel at Marie Parie Boutique in Evanston.

You’ll find a treasury of unique, hand-picked clothing, jewelry, and accessories. Spring is just around the corner, brighten up your day and your wardrobe!

The owner of Marie Parie has generously agreed to donate 10% of all sales on International Women’s Day, March 8, to SSG to fund our ongoing programs in Guatemala.

Marie Parie Boutique
508 Main St • Evanston 847.492.9094
Special shopping hours 11a until 8p

Julie will be on hand from 5 – 8p. Stop in to shop and share a glass of wine.

10% of all sales on March 8th will go to further the work of SSG in Guatemala