Current Events

From Edgewater 2020

• Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project Meetings are regularly scheduled for the second Thursday of each month at the Edgewater Community Council (ECC) office; 6044 N. Broadway Ave.; Chicago, IL 60660 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Contact core committee members for more information.

(The Edgewater Environmental Project collaborates closely with Edgewater Beautiful, a committee of the Edgewater Community Council (ECC). A strategic plan goal approved by ECC's Board in December 2008 was - "Turn Edgewater into a model green community within Chicago." The EESP recognizes that ECC celebrates it's 50th Anniversary in 2010 and with the EESP Report now published, is confident that we are well on our way - with the community's support - to achieving that goal.)

• See the Main Page for navigation to the list of Core Committee members and chairs which includes email and phone contact information.

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2010: EESP Calendar Highlights and Events

• Edgewater Beautiful team of EESP Launches the Green & Clean Go To Volunteer Network - Block clubs and local neighborhood associations nominated one or more representatives to serve as a focus (or go to) person for their local greening (gardens, parks, playlots) and cleaning the neighborhood projects. The volunteers will share project ideas, solutions, promote events as well as serving as mentors for their neighbors. The network of EB volunteers will keep in touch via email, blogs, web etc as well as have quarterly meetings to placemark progress and discuss public involvement.

• Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project Report - First edition of printed hardcopy formally released and distributed to ECC Board, Block Club Presidents, Chambers and Development Corps, public officials, key support organizations and individual supporters of EESP. Report may be viewed on line at the main page of this site. For printed copies contact: Tom Murphy, Chair, EESP: tjm2040@rcn.com

• After School Matters Apprenticeship: Community, Garden & Landscape Program Now Year Round
  • EESP/EB Chair Sharon Metzger is instructing a group of Senn High School students regarding Community Building, Park & Garden Design, How to Start Beautification Projects, as well as involve them in Maintenance of the landscaping at the High School, and local parks and gardens. Guest lecturers provide instruction on Pruning, Planting techniques, correct mulching, Composting; Recycling; Loyola's Biodiesel Project and a historic perspective on Edgewater as an environmental community.

• Summer Green Projects - Various park and green activities
  • Greening of Ridge Avenue - annual project that cleans and plants flowers on Ridge.
  • Thorndale Community Garden awarded Parkways Foundation Grant: Plants, Shrubs and Tools purchased. Work completed
  • Block clubs may use funds for greening projects with monies raised by sale of collectible Edgewater 2010 poster. Posters were commissioned and donated by Rae Ann Cercle, a strong supporter of the Edgewater Community.

• May 23rd - Chicago Green Festival, Navy Pier, Sunday at 3 pm, Community Action Pavilion.
  • Tom Murphy made the Presentation and discussion of the Edgewater Sustainability Plan to the urban community.

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• ClaroVisa Windows - Broadway and Granville, an EESP display April through . . .
  • A changing display of topics and information on EESP Projects.

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• Uncommon Ground: Ongoing Green Room Sessions with Environmental themes - Second Thursdays, 7 PM, 1401 W. Devon

We seek increased collaboration to add to the quality of the plan while also encouraging increased commitment to its implementation. Note: Uncommon Ground houses a Green Roof, which includes solar panels, organically grown vegetables and bee hives and is one of the first organically certified businesses in Chicago's north side. Parking is available. For more information, visit www.uncommonground.com or call 773-465-9801. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Team members have met with neighborhood block clubs, faith groups, senior groups, community associations, and the Near North Shore Rotary Club. If your group or association is interested in learning more about the Edgewater Environmental Sustainability project and how they can participate, please call the Edgewater Community Council offices at 773.334.5609. __________________________________________________________________________________________________