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Les Kniskern
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  • Chicago, IL
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Neighborhood Nutrition Centers Community Meeting

  JOIN US on Monday, May 21, 20126:30pm – 7:45pm“Building a Local Food System”Community Meeting PREPARE for the new seasonLEARN about safe food handlingVOLUNTEER for one shift or several Ravenswood Community Services1757 West Wilson Avenue (at All Saint’s Episcopal Church)enter the west doors on Wilson - stairs down to the kitchenRSVP your attendance to Les@NNCenters.org,or 773-339-5915www.NNCenters.orgGROW LOCAL – EAT LOCAL – FEED YOUR NEIGHBORSee More
May 14, 2012
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Les Kniskern replied to Erin's discussion 'Spruce tree dropping needles' in the group Chainlink Gardeners
"An arborist might be best, but a quick search on the interwebby-thingy resulted in finding an article from the Iowa State University/University Extension entitled "Two New Spruce Diseases?"  Don't know the type of Spruce you…"
Aug 24, 2011
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For cycling topics in and around the Chicago's 47th ward.
Aug 23, 2011
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Les Kniskern and Michael B are now friends
Aug 23, 2011
Julie Hochstadter replied to Les Kniskern's discussion 'Building a Local Food System meeting' in the group Chainlink Gardeners
"Good work Les!  Thanks for helping make the world a better place."
Aug 23, 2011
Les Kniskern added a discussion to the group Chainlink Gardeners
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Building a Local Food System meeting

http://neighborhoodnutritioncenters.org/building-a-local-food-system-session-ii/ Building a Local Food SystemSession II THURSDAY, August 25 @ 6:30pmBeans & Bagels, 2601 West Leland (at Rockwell) Les Kniskern will be leading the second in a monthly series of meetings to discuss Building a Local Food System. We will discuss next steps in distributing food to people who need…See More
Aug 23, 2011
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Les Kniskern commented on h' 1.0's group 'Chainlink Gardeners'
"Building a Local Food System Session II Thursday, August 25 @ 6:30pm http://neighborhoodnutritioncenters.org/building-a-local-food-system-session-ii/"
Aug 21, 2011
Les Kniskern commented on h' 1.0's group 'Chainlink Gardeners'
"I found an article on Yellow Cone Flowers, which suggests  Establishes easily from seed. Seed can be sown in the fall or spring. Best results can be reached by stratifying seed at 33-38o F for 30 days, but this is not essential for…"
Aug 20, 2011
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Building a Local Food System - part deux

If you missed Neighborhood Nutritional Centers' community informational meeting on Building a Local Food System, Executive Director Les Kniskern will be speaking at the Greater Rockwell Organization meeting on Tuesday, August 2. The meeting takes place at 7:30pm at Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W Wilson (at Campbell). Enter through the red doors to the left of the main entrance. All are welcome.Like us on FaceBook:…See More
Jul 29, 2011
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Les Kniskern commented on h' 1.0's group 'Chainlink Gardeners'
"Perhaps a tad off topic, but do you know of any free source for stones and gravel? Looking for about 3 cu ft to set up a fire pit (outside of Chicago) to serve an organic garden.  "
Jul 23, 2011
Les Kniskern is now friends with Anne and Anne B.
Jul 19, 2011
Les Kniskern and igz are now friends
Jul 18, 2011
igz left a comment for Les Kniskern
"how much? "
Jul 18, 2011
Les Kniskern left a comment for igz
"iggi - I need mint. By Wednesday. Can you accommodate?"
Jul 17, 2011
Les Kniskern commented on h' 1.0's group 'Chainlink Gardeners'
"Hey Iggi - I always air dry, and put in jars as soon as completely dry.      Does anyone have experience storing herbs in the "seal-a-meal" pouches?"
Jul 15, 2011
Monica Louise replied to Les Kniskern's discussion 'Building a Local Food System' in the group Chainlink Gardeners
"Wow.  I have had a backyard garden for over 20 yrs.  This year, I started a community garden at the university I work for, and our goal is to be partners in gardening with one another, sharing the harvest amongst ourselves and the local…"
Jul 14, 2011

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What I ride:
Road
The kind of riding I do:
Commuting, Around Town
About me:
Executive Director, Neighborhood Nutrition Centers, launching "Building a Local Food System" in Lincoln Square. Community neighbor gardeners donate one square foot of back yard space to grow one crop. Produce is used by NNC for cooking and tasting demonstrations, encouraging home growing, home cooking and shopping at the farmers' market. Produce is also distributed to lower income families through local service agencies. Need more info? Les@NNCenters.org
My other websites (myspace, facebook, blogs, etc.):
http://www.NNCenters.org

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At 8:37am on July 18, 2011, igz said…

how much? 

 
 
 

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