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February with the Edgewater Environmental Coalition (2/18/21 Newsletter)

3/4/2021

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Hello Friends and Neighbors! 

Last week, we discussed the terrific win of both Alder Vasquez and Alder Osterman cosigning the Native Gardens Registry Ordinance, thank you again to both Alders.

We dove into new conversations about the Parkways for Pollinators project and heard from Amy about the #CutOutCutlery campaign.
We can't wait to continue these projects, and many more, with you all.
We hope you will join us for our Housing Town Hall on Tuesday, the Democratize ComEd Week of Action all next week, and our next coalition meeting on Wednesday March 10th.

VIEW THE MEETING SUMMARY HERE
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Highlights
  • Initiated a new project, Parkways for Pollinators. 
  • We had a successful Holiday Light Collection, thanks to Killian and Rewired Cafe!
  • Burton is looking for individuals to help with resource building, writing how-to guides, and writing about environmental topics for the new website. If you are interested in helping research or write reach out to him!
  • Amy told us about a plastics and restaurants campaign, with Cut Out Cutlery, more information forthcoming.
  • Discussed finalizing strategic intentions in time for Q3 and Q4, as it will be our guiding document.


Town Hall Tuesdays

Please join us for a series of Town Hall discussions with community experts and innovators to explore Chicago's most pressing issues to create a sustainable future. 

The second town hall is on February 23rd at 7:00pm on zoom on the topic of Housing. Our first speaker will be Bob Remer from Edgewater Historical Society! 
Click on this link to register and get more information!


To join use: ​https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82125674211?pwd=MXhBc3NobXJ6U2RZSUhaNjhXRzhHUT09
Meeting ID: 821 2567 4211 / Passcode: 612083

Community Connections
Tickets for the One Earth Film Festival are now available here. The event will take place from March 5th-14th!

Loyola University Chicago is hosting their annual climate conference virtually this year. The conference is March 15th-18th. Find more information and register using this link.

Thursday, Feb 18th @ 12pm Plant Chicago Roundtable: Composting & Waste reduction. More info here. Link to register here. 


In Case You Missed It
Dem ComEd Week of Action: 2/22-2/26. Check out our Instagram for more info next week!
Spring 2021 Sustainability Training Series: The Chicago Conservation Corps is now recruiting for its Spring 2021 Sustainability Leadership Training Series. Learn from community and environmental leaders about urban sustainability challenges and opportunities for change, then lead a sustainability service project in your community with support and resources from the Nature Museum. More information using this link.
Request a tree here​.
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Donations are welcome. Here are a few of our activities & projects:
  • Town Hall Meetings with Presentations on Current Topics 
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  • Energy efficiency assistance; ​
  • Spring Clean & Green events;
  • Tree audits & trimming events;
  •  Waste/Recycling Initiatives 
  • Social Media Outreach
  • ​Renewable Energy projects
  • Earth Day & Arbor Day Events 
  • Collaboration with local block clubs, schools & religious groups  
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