How to Backyard Compost
Learn how to compost outside and in your yard.
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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...
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.
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
How to use less plastic at home
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. The ubiquity of plastics in our environment poses...
4 min
How to prevent bird strikes
Birds are vital for healthy ecosystems: they pollinate flowers and disperse seeds, manage pest populations, and often act as “keystone”...
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