Where do you go when you care about the natural world and want to get more involved? Maybe you already recycle but want to do more. Or perhaps you’re a teacher and you want your students to understand—and help protect—the natural resources around them. Possibly you work for an environmental…
The Lurie Garden in Millennium Park is an urban oasis emerging from a harmonious blend of symbolism, landscape design and ecological sensitivity. Its design pays homage to Chicago’s transformation from flat marshland to innovative green city, or “Urbs in Horto” (City in a Garden). Visitors find respite and inspiration in…
Urban Agriculture FAQ City of Chicago Rahm Emanuel, Mayor Interested in growing food for sale in the City of Chicago? Thinking about starting a community garden? Proposed changes to the Chicago Zoning Ordinance would allow agricultural uses like community gardens and urban farms in many parts of the city. Below is a…
to increase community involvement in the planning, design and operation of neighborhood parks and open spaces, empowering individuals and their neighbors…
Two world-class conservatories, award-winning Millennium Park, innovative Chicago Center for Green Technology, and a whole network of Green certified museums…
Offering research, education, and hands-on projects supporting sustainable practices in urban environments…
An invaluable tool for those interested in learning about sustainability, green technology and green building…
Aug. 26 - Meaningful, cost-effective strategies to green your operations and make a lasting impact on your triple bottom line…
FREE materials offered by Greencorps Chicago: seeds, annuals and vegetables, perennials and bulbs…
Bring your lunch and/or goodies to share and eat at noon then get to work in the Joy Garden until 4pm…
