Read up on the August meeting agenda and July post-meeting news and updates: coalition good news, a new composting project initiated, and more!
Hello EEC friends, community members, and environmental stewards! It's a full summer and we are enjoying everything our neighborhoods and environment offer to us. While we've been doing summer hours to enjoy the outdoors, we're basking in the ongoing work on EEC - being out caring for the community and land as well as talking to many of you wonderful volunteers! At our hybrid July meeting, we discussed a new Edgewater pact idea ad formation and shared a new resource sheet from Edgewater Library. We also shared updates from our meetings with the new 48th Ward office and our current shoreline project. Thank you to everyone who has filled out surveys at the lake and Monday Market on the shoreline! There will be more to come for that project. There was good news shared from the Save our Ash and Water for All coalitions. Review the meeting summary and highlights below to get more details! Our August monthly meeting is Thursday 8/10, hybrid again. In-person at 6018 N Kenmore and on Zoom. Check out the agenda to see all the topics to be covered, including our Shoreline work and several new exciting initiatives we are working on - from water to compost! We look forward to seeing you soon! Our monthly meetings take place at 6:30 PM every second Thursday of the month, and they are all posted on the Events webpage. Our next meeting will take place on 8/10 from 6:30-8pm at 6018N Kenmore and Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7639616511 Meeting ID: 763 961 6511 +13126266799,,7639616511#
July Meeting Highlights
Coalition Updates
Water for All Ordinance Fact Sheet which as been reintroduced in city council!
Clean and Affordable Building Fact Sheet (Building Decarb) which is working towards an introduction.
We have started the beginnings of a plan for Ward-Wide Composting.
Green Buildings and How to Consume Less Energy at Home
As we continue to monitor new developments and advocate for building decarbonization, sharing our guide on How to Consume Less Energy at Home and Green Buildings topic page.
Upcoming Events
EEC Save the Dates, View Info + RSVP
2023 EEC Monthly Meetings Remaining: 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9
Hollywood Beach Stewardship: Sundays, 10:30am-12:30pm: August 27, September 24, October 29
Scrap in Sand Transform trash with us at Osterman Beach
Sunday, Aug. 27 – 10:30am to 12:30pm
Vedgewater Work Days: 15th of the month every month through November
Vedgewater Garden Commons Volunteer Orientation: 8/15, 9/15 at 6pm
Community Happenings
Monday Market at Broadway Armory, Mondays 3-7pm
EHS Music in the Garden, Summer Nights in Edgewater, 7/12 - 8/23, every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m
2023 Montrose Dunes Stewardship, Saturdays 9-12p: September 30, October 21
West Andersonville Gardens working days April - October, from 9 - 12PM
Andersonville Arts Weekend - September 29 - Sun Oct 1
1st Wed of the Month: Electronics recycling @ 6441 N. Ravenswood Ave
Edgewater Mutual Aid Food Distribution: Saturdays 12-1:30pm at Edgewater Presbyterian Church (1020 W Bryn Mawr)
Community Connections
It’s Time to Get Fossil Fuels out of Chicago’s Buildings It's time for Chicago to shift to newer, more affordable, and more efficient all-electric technologies. Mayor Johnson and Chicago City Council members must prioritize clean buildings legislation and phase out fossil fuels in Chicago’s buildings.
Community Stewardship Report The latest Chicago Park District Natural Areas Community Stewardship Report is now available highlighting people, partners, and projects that make up our stewardship community. This edition is posted online on the stewardship website for you to peruse. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available at CPD natural areas: • Workday volunteer: No formal role or application required, just show up. • Lead/Assistant Steward: Work with Park District staff to schedule and conduct volunteer workdays, contributing to the ecologically sound management of the natural area. • Apprentice Steward: Assist the Lead Steward with workdays. • Greeter: Welcome and orient volunteers. • Nature Ambassador: Collaborate with Lead Steward to offer nature walks or other nature-based learning opportunities. For more information about the Community Stewardship Program or to volunteer, email stewardship@chicagoparkdistrict.com.