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.

Latest Posts

Sep 8

Early September Newsletter

The monthly meeting agenda, new education topics, composting, volunteering, and more! Hello EEC friends, community members, and...

Sep 7

Announcing Nature-Based Solutions Resources and Upcoming Event!

A new webpage, survey, and event on 9/21. ------ Sandy beaches and dunes or concrete walls ? Water, wind and wave action all erode our...

Aug 22

You're Invited! Nature-Based Solutions Walking Tour 8/27

Learn about shoreline erosion and how dunes can prevent it. W Ardmore Ave & Lakefront Trl, Chicago, IL 60660, USA August 27, 2023 1pm....

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Featured Events

Sun 15 Oct
Vedgewater Community Garden Work Day
Vedgewater Community Garden
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Oct 15, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
Vedgewater Community Garden, 6314 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
The Vedgewater Community Garden at Rosemont and Broadway is back for 2023!
Sun 29 Oct
Beach Stewardship Day + Tree Planting with Chicago Region Trees Initiative
South of the Osterman Beach House
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Oct 29, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM CDT
South of the Osterman Beach House, 5800 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60660
Join friends and neighbors to help plant 15 native species trees, plus clean up and restore the natural area at Kathy Osterman Beach Dunes (also known as Hollywood/Ardmore).
Sat 04 Nov
Pumpkin Smash
Location is TBD
Details
Nov 04, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location is TBD
Come one, come all to compost your pumpkins and learn how to compost at home to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food waste.

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Since 2008

50+

corner gardens tended

50+

public events hosted

150+

new trees planted

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Make a difference

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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