Guides

Hello EEC friends and environmental stewards! If you're interested in seed saving, check out our handout that overviews the process. Seed saving is a fun, hands-on and sustainable way to contribute to the spread of native plants! See previous blog posts about native plants and how to be a native seed steward for even more information!

What is Light Pollution "Artificial light at night has revolutionized the way we live and work outdoors, but it has come at a price. When...

Learn how to compost outside and in your yard.

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

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

Hello EEC friends, Parkway for Pollinator members, and environmental stewards! We’re excited to help you collect and store your garden...

Using less energy at home can save consumers money, improve their health, reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources, and more.

Reducing food waste is an impactful and direct way to conserve energy and resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save money.

Native gardening is the use of native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees to create functional, attractive landscapes.

Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. The ubiquity of plastics in our environment poses...