2019 Presentations,Events & Actions

Events & Activities - 2019
Waste Reduction / The New EESP Strategic Initiative:
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
     *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 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 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,  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, 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 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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