2019 Presentations, Events & Actions


Events & Activities - 2019
     Walking tour, 6 PM on Monday, August 5. Tour included: Loyola’s award-winning “Institute of Environmental Sustainability” at 6349 North Kenmore; their biodiesel lab, their geothermal capabilities, their urban agriculture area – and environmentally sustainable landscape features on the campus. 
     Later the tour walked three city blocks west to Uncommon Ground at 1401 W. Devon for a presentation on their organic rooftop farm. 

EdfgeFest:     Saturday, August 3; 12Noon to 10 PM and Sunday, August 4, 12 Noon to 9 PM.   EESP member Linda Gaddis once again helped with recycling cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles at the event.  Over 10,000 items were collected. Thanks Linda & her crew of volunteers.  
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Sunday, July 14, 2019 from 12:00-5:00 pm, Gardens in the 1200 & 1300 blocks of Edgewater Glen were on display for the 46th Annual EGA Garden Walk 
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Saturday, June 8, 2019; at the Edgewater Library, 6200 Broadway, 2nd Floor Betty Barclay Room, EESP general co-chair Tricia Van Eck was one of the recipients of the Edgewater Historical Society “Living Treasure Award” for 2019.

​Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Osterman Beach (also known as Hollywood/Ardmore Beach), Renee Patten coordinated the second of six “Stewardship Days” focusing on cleaning and restoring the natural areas of this beach. Volunteers meet just east of Ardmore and Sheridan turnaround entrance. For info on future stewardship days, contact Renee Patten at ostermanbeachnaturalarea@gmail.com ​

Corner Garden Grants for 2019 Awarded:  Several $100 grants were awarded to gardeners who will plant & maintain corners on streets within Edgewater. The aim is to beautify the neighborhood areas and encourage volunteer community action. Kim Kaulus, a professional landscaper, will provide support for the gardeners. 
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Waste Reduction / The New EESP Strategic Initiative for 2019:
On Tuesday, May 14th EESP hosted a discussion at 6018|North (6018 N. Kenmore) with respect to Recycling. Brian Haag of EESP led the group in the talk for On The Table as they create Memos for the Mayor. The Chicago Community Trust developed this City-wide event to bring people together to discuss community issues. This meeting was focused on recycling and composting. (FYI - Waste Dive is a great site for recycling and waste information.)

Earth Week - April 22 thru April 28th, 2019
     *Earth Day: Monday, April 22nd; Do your green thing in your own space or with a neighbor;  6:30 pm. go to Loyola's           screening of an Earth Day Special "The Happening" at Damien Center Cinema. Seating starts at 6:00 pm. 
     *Arbor Day, Friday April 26th; Senn High School will host two free tree plantings 9:00 am Front Lawn 
     *Spring Green & Clean: Saturday, April 27th 9 to Noon. Volunteer with 48th Ward Alderman  At 1:00 pm Senn High                School -Fun & interactive Arts Pageant; 2:30 pm. Citizens Climate Lobby presentation at Edgewater Library;
      *Kathy Osterman Beach - Sunday, April 28th native plantings 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Volunteers needed. Plants, tools,        gloves supplied.  Volunteer via ​Face Book Post: Kathy Osterman Beach Stewardship Day

Spring 2019 Yard Waste Pick-Up:  Department of Streets & Sanitation coordinates dedicated bagged leaf and other yard waste collection trucks to assist residents in clearing their yards, parkways, and storm drains of leaf debris. Call 311 to request separate yard waste collection. Trucks will collect the bags and take them to be composted. 
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Friday, Jan 18, 2019; Zoning – EHS and EESP at City Hall zoning board variance meeting regarding Loyola / 6300 Winthrop.  Meeting with the Zoning Board was unsuccessful in deterring the demolition of the buildings, but a good education.

​Wednesday, January 23, 2019; 1:30 pm at the Broadway Armory – Linda Gaddis partnered with the Edgewater Village senior group to present “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” sharing information on energy tips and efficiencies.  Shared heat loss testing.

Thursday, January 24, 2019 10 am Alderman Osterman gathered representatives from EHS, ECRA, ONE Northside and EESP to meet with Loyola to begin discussions about the university’s short-term and long-term developments in Edgewater. 

Thursday, January 24 2019 6pm a Lake Shoe Drive Planning Update meeting was held at Truman College, sponsored by IDOT, with CDOT participation. EESP volunteers attended.
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