Edgewater
Environmental
Coalition

We are a coalition of community members and environmental stewards,

rooted in Edgewater, empowering people to build and maintain a more sustainable future

through action, organizing, education, and advocacy.

Featured Projects

Beach Natural Area Stewardship

Edgewater Parks Improvement Coalition

Vedgewater Community Garden

Parkways for Pollinators

Latest News

Seed Saving Event this Saturday (11/8)!

LEARN ABOUT SEED SAVING AND HELP US PROCESS, ORGANIZE, AND SAVE SEEDS FOR THE PARKWAYS FOR POLLINATORS PROJECT!

Nov 4

PARKWAYS FOR POLLINATORS BIKE RIDE: NOV 1 @ 10:30AM

A BIKING TOUR TO VISIT PARKWAYS FOR POLLINATORS GARDENS IN EDGEWATER! HAVE FUN AND BUILD SKILLS OF PLANT ID AND SEED COLLECTION!

Oct 30

October Newsletter

Hello EEC friends, community members, and environmental stewards! In our last meeting, we discussed how we can reimagine EEC meetings (any ideas?!), transit initiatives and ordinances, zoning and housing ordinances, the AFGE Council 238, and upcoming events. Transit systems across Illinois are at risk of losing funding, and you can push for solutions via your alderperson and lawmakers . Want to learn more about Parkways for Pollinators and seed saving? RSVP to our P4P Bike

Oct 28

Upcoming Events

Sat, Nov 29
Lakefront Litter Free Edgewater Clean Up
RSVP
Nov 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Hollywood/Osterman Beach House, 5800 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Join EEC and the 48th Ward Green Council in a post-Thanksgiving group litter free Edgewater clean up at the lakefront.
Thu, Dec 11
Holiday Party!
RSVP
Dec 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
6018|North, 6018 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Seasons greetings, celebrating the year, and cheering to 2026!
Sat, Dec 13
Seed Sharing & Saving Workshop
RSVP
Dec 13, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Loyola School of Sustainability, #218, 6349 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Learn about seed saving, bring to swap and share, plus help us process, organize, and save seeds for the Parkways for Pollinators project!
Multiple Dates
Sat, Apr 04
Berger Park Monthly Volunteer Day
RSVP
Apr 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Berger Park, 6205 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Get involved in gardening and community activities!

Featured Resources

Friends of the Edgewater Library EEC Resource list

The Edgewater Library is supporting EEC with environmental education resources for children.

Edgewater Environmental Coalition

Jul 8, 20231 min read

How to Carry Out Your Own Heritage Tree Survey

EHS (Edgewater Historical Society) & EGA (Edgewater Glen Association) have partnered to launch the 1st block club guided tree survey!

Edgewater Environmental Coalition

May 17, 20232 min read

Compost Compliance Toolkit

Read Chicago's compost ordinance and the toolkit created by Johnathan Jackson.

Edgewater Environmental Coalition

Apr 16, 20234 min read

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We are an all-volunteer group and 501(c)(3)
nonprofit through our fiscal sponsor. Donations help us put on events, provide grants for local sustainability projects, develop and share educational resources,
advocate for environmental policy, and more.

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