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

Edgewater Parks Improvement Coalition

Vedgewater Community Garden

Parkways for Pollinators

Beach Natural Area Stewardship

Latest News

Sep 4

Remembering Mary Ann Smith

The Edgewater Environmental Coalition would like to express our condolences on the loss of Mary Ann Smith, one of our former alderwomen....

Aug 30

New Additions To Edgewater's Streets

Edgewater has seen new aspects added to the roadway to ensure pedestrian and biker safety. Here is everything you need to know:...

Aug 20

Discover the Latest EEC Updates

Hello EEC friends, community members, and environmental stewards! Summer may be winding down, but EEC is preparing for an...

Upcoming Events

Sun, Sep 29
Beach Stewardship Day
South of the Osterman Beach House
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Sep 29, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
South of the Osterman Beach House, 5800 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60660
Join friends and neighbors to help clean up and restore the natural area at Kathy Osterman Beach Dunes (also known as Hollywood/Ardmore).
Thu, Oct 10
EEC Monthly Meeting
Hybrid - Zoom & at 6018 N Kenmore
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Oct 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
Hybrid - Zoom & at 6018 N Kenmore
EEC meets on the second Thursday of every month, so members of the group and the public can share action items, project updates, and other announcements. It's a friendly space to introduce yourself and get connected!
Tue, Oct 15
Dig In: Seed Saving To Reduce Costs, Share, Grow From Seeds
Vedgewater
RSVP
Oct 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Vedgewater, 6300 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Join our monthly Dig-In Workshops at Vedgewater Community Garden.
Tue, Oct 15
Vedgewater Community Garden
Vedgewater Community Garden
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Oct 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Vedgewater Community Garden, 6300 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Join us for a fun-filled day of volunteering at Vedgewater Volunteer Day and make a positive impact in our community!
Sat, Oct 26
Dig In: Putting Your Bed to Bed
Vedgewater
RSVP
Oct 26, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Vedgewater, 6300 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Join our monthly Dig-In Workshops at Vedgewater Community Garden.

Featured Resources

Friends of the Edgewater Library EEC Resource list

Edgewater Environmental Coalition

Jul 8, 2023
1 min

Friends of the Edgewater Library EEC Resource list

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

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How to Carry Out Your Own Heritage Tree Survey

Edgewater Environmental Coalition

May 17, 2023
2 min

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!

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Edgewater Environmental Coalition

Apr 16, 2023
4 min

Compost Compliance Toolkit

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

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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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