Hello EEC friends, community members, and environmental stewards. Below in this message you will find the 1/12 agenda with associated materials, community connections, save the dates, and in case you missed it.
On Wednesday the 12th for our 9am monthly meeting, we'll have discussion on focus areas of housing, energy with the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition, and transportation regarding the N Clark St bike lanes.
We are welcoming our new intern, Rachel! As well as, Tania Schusler & Dr. Ping Jing from Loyola to kick off the Community Air Research Experience we are doing together!
We'll also give an update on our journey to federal non-profit status, plus ongoing and new projects. Including a new Indigenous Art and Space Service Learning Project and the upcoming One Earth Film Festival!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
2021 HIGHLIGHTS
View the agenda below for our monthly meeting on Zoom. We strive to keep the meetings to an hour and sometimes the conversation extends us to an hour and a half.
Meeting ID: 829 1770 2982
By Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82917702982
By Phone: +13126266799,,82917702982# US
We look forward to seeing you!
VIEW AGENDA AT THIS LINK
SIGN IN SHEET
Upcoming Happenings
FEB EEC MORNING MEETING: 2/9 9AM
ONE EARTH FILM FEST
Mark your calendars for One Earth Film Fest: March 4 to 13, 2022! EEC & The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce are hosting an event! www.oneearthfilmfest.org
Community Connections
YOU'RE INVITED - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SURVEY
If you haven't already, make sure to fill out the chamber's survey, took me about 5 minutes to complete. Participate in Destination: Edgewater, a research project aimed at helping us better define the essence of Edgewater. Your input in this online survey will help us continue to build our community’s brand as a unique Chicago destination.
SHARE MY PERSPECTIVE AT THIS SURVEY LINK
In Case You Missed It
NEW BLOG POSTS AND WEBPAGES
EDGEWATER MUTUAL AID NETWORK
Community Tool Sharing & Free Food Distributions & Help Neighbors Out
edgewatermutualaid.org
LET’S CREATE WALKABLE WINTERS IN CHICAGO
Information & Petition
www.betterstreetschicago.org/walkable-winters
JOIN ONE NORTHSIDE IN DEMANDING MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEAR PUBLIC TRANSIT!
The new redline is bringing high rent development that is pushing us out of the area. Demand Chicago City Council to make zoning and other changes to increase the amount of low income housing near transit!
Sign petition here.
THANKS FOR THE SOLSTICE PARTY!
Huge thanks to Sarah from Pyrite Sun and Colvin House, Tricia with 6018N for co-hosting, and Brian with Green Element Resale for our 2021 holiday party. Check out the recap blog post for more pictures.
On Wednesday the 12th for our 9am monthly meeting, we'll have discussion on focus areas of housing, energy with the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition, and transportation regarding the N Clark St bike lanes.
We are welcoming our new intern, Rachel! As well as, Tania Schusler & Dr. Ping Jing from Loyola to kick off the Community Air Research Experience we are doing together!
We'll also give an update on our journey to federal non-profit status, plus ongoing and new projects. Including a new Indigenous Art and Space Service Learning Project and the upcoming One Earth Film Festival!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
2021 HIGHLIGHTS
- - New name, brand, mission, vision, and strategic intentions!
- - Awarded an Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELCP) that produced four virtual town halls. Welcomed in hundreds of participants and new partnerships!
- - Worked in collaboration with key stakeholders to re-open the Vedgewater Community Garden! Volunteered and hosted multiple events during the season!
- - Granted Chamber of Commerce Grant and created a pilot composting project with ten storefront restaurants
- - Joined 500 individuals and 70 organizations urging the mayor halt the permitting of General Iron!
- - Second annual Pumpkin Smash & Holiday Lights Collection Events. Awarded Big Blue Stem Award for Environmental Impact for EEC Pumpkin Smash!
- - 166 volunteer hours over 6 workdays with thousands of plants planted at the Kathy Osterman Beach Natural Area!
- - Joined new coalitions: Save the Ash Tree Coalition (STATC) and Indigenous People's Day Coalition!
- - 27 trees planted with Openland's Treekeepers Program!
- - Advocated for city, county, and state ordinances and resolutions; such as Native Garden's Ordinance and the Clean Energy Jobs Act!
- Many thanks to Killian for compiling, full 2021 summary coming soon!
- MEETING AGENDA
View the agenda below for our monthly meeting on Zoom. We strive to keep the meetings to an hour and sometimes the conversation extends us to an hour and a half.
Meeting ID: 829 1770 2982
By Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82917702982
By Phone: +13126266799,,82917702982# US
We look forward to seeing you!
VIEW AGENDA AT THIS LINK
SIGN IN SHEET
Upcoming Happenings
FEB EEC MORNING MEETING: 2/9 9AM
ONE EARTH FILM FEST
Mark your calendars for One Earth Film Fest: March 4 to 13, 2022! EEC & The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce are hosting an event! www.oneearthfilmfest.org
Community Connections
YOU'RE INVITED - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SURVEY
If you haven't already, make sure to fill out the chamber's survey, took me about 5 minutes to complete. Participate in Destination: Edgewater, a research project aimed at helping us better define the essence of Edgewater. Your input in this online survey will help us continue to build our community’s brand as a unique Chicago destination.
SHARE MY PERSPECTIVE AT THIS SURVEY LINK
In Case You Missed It
NEW BLOG POSTS AND WEBPAGES
- SOLSTICE RECAP W/ PICTURES!
- JULIE'S FARWELL POST
- BLOG & WEBPAGE ON COMPOSTING AS LANDFILL DIVERSION
- PLASTICS INITIATIVE NOW ON WEBSITE
- NATIVE PLANT DISTRIBUTION INFO & SIGN UP
- NEW MAP OF EDGEWATER TREE AND GARDEN PLANTING LOCATIONS
- NEW WEBSITE INFO ON SUSTAINABILITY REGULATIONS FOR CHICAGO BUILDINGS
EDGEWATER MUTUAL AID NETWORK
Community Tool Sharing & Free Food Distributions & Help Neighbors Out
edgewatermutualaid.org
LET’S CREATE WALKABLE WINTERS IN CHICAGO
Information & Petition
www.betterstreetschicago.org/walkable-winters
JOIN ONE NORTHSIDE IN DEMANDING MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEAR PUBLIC TRANSIT!
The new redline is bringing high rent development that is pushing us out of the area. Demand Chicago City Council to make zoning and other changes to increase the amount of low income housing near transit!
Sign petition here.
THANKS FOR THE SOLSTICE PARTY!
Huge thanks to Sarah from Pyrite Sun and Colvin House, Tricia with 6018N for co-hosting, and Brian with Green Element Resale for our 2021 holiday party. Check out the recap blog post for more pictures.
