Archive for the Category ‘Urban Green’

Bike Chicago

Bike Chicago

Chicago has a national reputation as one of the best large cities in the United States for bicycling.  Mayor Daley has achieved this goal by investing in bicycling infrastructure and promoting education, awareness and advocacy.
Chicago currently has more than 110 miles of on-street bike lanes, more than 30 miles of marked shared lanes, many miles [...]

Peterson Garden Re-Dedication

Peterson Garden Re-Dedication

Join us to celebrate the successful launch of the Peterson Garden Project

Victory Garden is Underway

Victory Garden is Underway

Seeds are ready to be planted and the vegetables should be ready for the fall harvest

40th Ward Victory Garden Ground Breaking

40th Ward Victory Garden Ground Breaking

Residents who, like those gardeners almost 70 years ago, want to work with their neighbors to grow their own food.

Bank of America is Going Green

Bank of  America is Going Green

Mather High School students will be in attendance to view and learn about the future of eco-friendly buildings and the green movement.

Growing Retro in the 40th Ward!

Growing Retro in the 40th Ward!

Peterson Garden is an organic, community vegetable garden on the corner of Peterson and Campbell in Chicago’s 40th Ward.

Clean & Green Citywide Volunteer Clean-up

Clean & Green Citywide Volunteer Clean-up

On Saturday, April 17, 2010, you and community groups in your area can make an immediate difference in your neighborhood by volunteering your time and efforts to take part in Mayor Daley’s Spring Clean & Green Day.

Greencorps Plant Distribution Days

Greencorps Plant Distribution Days

More than 300 community groups across the City of Chicago take advantage of the FREE materials offered by Greencorps Chicago: seeds, annuals and vegetables, perennials and bulbs.

Green Family Festival

Green Family Festival

In response to families seeking healthy, natural ways to raise their children and positively impact their communities and the planet, Green Parents…

Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project

Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project

The EESP provides a flexible framework for implementation of one of the Edgewater Community Council’s (ECC) strategic goals…

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