Friends of the Edgewater Library EEC Resource list
The Edgewater Library is supporting EEC with environmental education resources for children.
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Guides
- 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!
- 4 min
Compost Compliance Toolkit
Read Chicago's compost ordinance and the toolkit created by Johnathan Jackson.
- 2 min
How to be a Native Seed Steward
Hello EEC friends, Parkway for Pollinator members, and environmental stewards! We’re excited to help you collect and store your garden...
- 3 min
Gas-powered Landscaping Equipment, Explained
One aspect of lawn maintenance is particularly harmful: the use of gas-powered landscaping equipment for mowing, trimming, and blowing.
- 8 min
How to Consume Less Energy at Home
Using less energy at home can save consumers money, improve their health, reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources, and more.
- 3 min
How to Reduce Food Waste at Home
Reducing food waste is an impactful and direct way to conserve energy and resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save money.
- 7 min
Climate Change, Explained
Overwhelming scientific evidence has confirmed that climate change is happening now, in all parts of the world, at an increasing rate.
- 10 min
How to Start a Native Garden
Native gardening is the use of native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees to create functional, attractive landscapes.
- 2 min
Composting as Landfill Diversion
Composting is a great example of landfill diversion — that is, diverting material away from the landfill for alternate use.
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