Puentes Latinx Mercadito & Plant Swap

Mercadito & Plant Swap

📅 October 15th 2026🕛 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

📍 Adler University - 17 N Dearborn Chicago, IL 60602

This event is FREE and open to the community

🚗 Parking: 20 E. Randolph Street $15 all day with an Adler University validation sticker upon arrival.

🚇 CTA Blue Line: Exit at Washington. Adler University is a short walk from the station.

Spend the afternoon connecting with colleagues, downtown planters, and community partners while celebrating culture, sustainability, and local businesses.

Bring a plant, cutting, seedling, or propagation to exchange. Share gardening tips, discover new plants, and grow your collection. Take home tree care resources.

Browse unique goods, crafts, and handmade items while supporting local vendors and entrepreneurs.

Meet colleagues, expand your network, and engage with organizations dedicated to education, culture, and community empowerment.

Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast, looking to support local vendors, or simply interested in meeting new people, we invite you to join us in celebrating community, connection, and collective care.

Adler University - Latinx Employee Resource Group

Illinois Coalition for Higher Education in Pr*son, The Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative, and Binational Institute of Human Development

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Adler University, 17 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, United States

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