Guides

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!

Compost Compliance Toolkit

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

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...

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.

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.

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.

Climate Change, Explained

Overwhelming scientific evidence has confirmed that climate change is happening now, in all parts of the world, at an increasing rate.

How to Start a Native Garden

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

Composting as Landfill Diversion

Composting is a great example of landfill diversion — that is, diverting material away from the landfill for alternate use.

Light Pollution, Explained

"Light pollution" refers to the presence of inappropriate and/or excessive artificial lighting, during the day and especially at night.