Chicago Rat Academy Workshop 3: Making a plan

Now that you have learned all about control methods, it's time to recruit volunteers for your garden's 'Rat Pack'. Participants will work through the logistics of communicating about rats, identifying tasks, and formatting a request for volunteers. The second portion of the workshop will include an walk through of different of rat abatement methods. This is the third and final workshop in the Chicago Rat Academy series and will apply what you've learned about rat control and garden design to set your garden up for success.

In Part 1, learn how to balance leaving resources for pollinators while preventing rats. In Part 2, learn about the different abatement methods you can practice in your community garden with live demonstrations. In Part 3, take what you've learned and plan to create a rat control program for your garden.

Name: Chicago Rat Academy Workshop 3: Making a plan

Date: Sunday, February 15th, 2026

Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM CST

Location: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

Registration required. Light refreshments will be provided. Parking is provided on-site.

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