Edgewater 2020:Current events

From Edgewater 2020

• Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project (EESP) 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.
• Note: EESP's August meeting will be held at 1130 W. Thorndale, the Neighborhood Community Center.*

• The EESP was developed to fulfill a goal of the strategic plan approved by ECC's Board in December 2008: "Turn Edgewater into a model green community within Chicago." With the EESP Report now published, we are well on our way - with the community's support - to achieving that goal as ECC celebrates it's 50th Anniversary in 2010. Edgewater Beautiful, the long-established community action program to make Edgewater more attractive continues its efforts as and is merged with the Parks, Green and Natural Areas and Public Arts committee of the EESP.

• 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's Green & Clean Go To Volunteer Campaign is launched - Each block club or neighborhood organization is being asked to appoint a person that will serve as the key individual for green and clean projects and events in the neighborhood. The Green & Clean team will meet quarterly but exchange information, blogs, suggestions and help on an ongoing basis. Each neighborhood will have its own methods and ideas on keeping Edgewater Beautiful (Ornamental, Rain, Organic Gardens; Green Roof projects, Park land established, Maintenance of play and park land, etc.)

• 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.

• After School Matters Apprenticeship: Community, Garden & Landscape Program is ongoing - EESP Parks/Greening & Edgewater Beautiful and Senn High School sponsor the program
  • EESP/EB personnel(vetted by AFM)
  • Students hired have a work study course which includes presentations on the Edgewater community, its history (especially around Senn, environmental and sustainability issues. The course includes field trips and hands on learning indoors and outdoors - afer school. Information on Community Building, Park & Garden Design, How to Start Beautification Projects, and maintenance of local parks and gardens, and outside lecturers on similar topics is included. Team building is emphasized and students rank their learning experience after the course concludes.

• Ongoing - Various park and green & clean activities in local neighborhoods. Students from high schools and universities are included when possible.

• Uncommon Ground: Ongoing Green Room Sessions with Environmental themes - Thursdays, 7 PM, 1401 W. Devon
  • Uncommon Ground: Farmer Fridays: During summer months (June-October), each Friday farmers will bring in organic products and green groups will display products. The Edgewater Environmental Plan will intermittantly have a display featuring information and tips on sustainability topics.

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 Chicagos north side. Parking is available. For more information, visit www.uncommonground.com or call 773-465-9801.

• EESP also participates in the Andersonville Farmers Market and the Rogers Park Glenwood Farmers Market.

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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 Plan and how they can participate, please call the Edgewater Community Council offices at 773.334.5609.

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