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2019 Presentations, Events & Actions
Events & Activities - 2019
Habitat Preservation
Osterman Beach Clean Up on October 12th and Native Planting Follow Up on November 17th
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Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary: Letter to CPD
September 26, 2019
Avis LaVelle Michael Kelly James Cappleman
President General Supervisor and CEO Alderman 46th Ward
Chicago Park District Chicago Park District 4544 North Broadway
541 N Fairbanks 541 N. Fairbanks Court Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago, IL 60611
The Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project (EESP) supports and recommends a continuing moratorium of large-scale music venues at the Montrose section of Lincoln Park.
This section of Lincoln Park is home to the Chicago Park District’s gem, the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary (MPBS). This bird sanctuary is located just a mile south of our formal EESP boundary, and is deeply appreciated and enjoyed by many citizens in our Edgewater Community.
This section of Lincoln Park is very active and used for many family and citizen events throughout the summer. Other citizens with modest income use this park as the venue for their summer vacation.
MPBS is on its own timetable with migrating or mating bird species traveling through every year. Rare birds have flown to Chicago because of changing weather pattern, such as the Arctic Owl.
During the summer of 2019 our Chicago beaches experienced extreme high-water levels. Meanwhile, the birding community watched the dynamics of birds breeding during heavy rainstorms. It took over 100 volunteers, several of which were from Edgewater, to make sure the Piping Plovers, Monty and Rose, navigated the flooding and obstacles for their nest and fledglings.
As suddenly as the rain fell, the Mamby Festival was a speeding train from the July announcement to the day of event. These 4 weeks were a crucial time for the Plovers. After a flurry of conversations and articles it was determined that this was not an appropriate location. We are thankful for this decision.
EESP encourages you to examine the future of park use and the associated wildlife impacts. Ward offices typically are not staffed with scientists and several have shown that it is difficult for them to assess the impact of large-scale music events on the patches of wildlife in their community.
Please direct all EESP correspondence on this concern to Killian Walsh, 5231 North Winthrop, Apt 1S, Chicago, IL 60640. Phone 773-386-4565 email: killianwalsh@hotmail.com
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this request.
Allen Stryczek Tricia Van Eck Brian Haag
EESP General Co-Chairs
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GoEdgewater 2019 Tours:
We hope everyone who took advantage of these interesting & fun tours will join us again next year. Also, please keep track of other area bike events posted on the GoEdgewater facebook page. Keep safe as you bike!
Tuesday, Sept. 3rd: West Ridge Nature Preserve Biking Tour. This is a fairly new 23 acre pond & wildlife preserve, in the heart of the neighborhood so its wildlife, birds, plants and trees are still settling & evolving.
Wednesday, August 28 Biking tour with the Edgewater Historical Society, focused on turn-of-the-century buildings between the 5500 and 6100 blocks of Kenmore Avenue and Winthrop Avenue.
Sunday, August 25th; Water Music on the Beach 6018 North Avenue sponsored Water Music on the Beach walking tour which is an annual series of live performances that highlights Chicago’s proximity to Lake Michigan. It included a group of female artists who brought a collaboratively-made hourglass quilt to Lane Beach at Thorndale & Sheridan. Walkers joined them through the day to sew as various artists performed throughout the afternoon
Monday, August 19th; Lakefront Biking Tour - Touring the bike path along Lake Michigan with stops to view areas of interest
Walking tour, Monday, August 5. Toured Loyola’s award-winning “Institute of Environmental Sustainability” at 6349 North Kenmore; their biodiesel lab, their geothermal capabilities and the urban agriculture area. Later the group walked west to Uncommon Ground at 1401 W. Devon for a presentation on their organic rooftop farm.
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EdgeFest
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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EGA Garden Walk:
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 EESP has members who are part of EGA and we salute their efforts to plant native species as well as encouraging poison free gardening habits.
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EESPs Living Treasure:
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.
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Habitat Preservation
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
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Corner Garden Grants for 2019 Awarded: A limited number of $100 grants were approved for gardeners who plant & maintain corners or circles on streets within Edgewater. The aim is to beautify neighborhood areas with environmentally friendly plantings, including native species and encourage volunteer community action.
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Waste Reduction / The New EESP Strategic Initiative for 2019:
On Tuesday, May 14th at 6018|North (6018 N. Kenmore) regarding Recycling. EESP led the group in the talk for On The Table as they create Memos for the new 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.
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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 of 1500 species provided by the Chicago Park District.
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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.
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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.
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Thursday, January 24, 2019 10 am Alderman Osterman gathered representatives from EHS, ECRA, ONE Northside and EESP to meet with Loyola to get input & begin discussions on the University's short & long term plans for development
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Habitat Preservation
Osterman Beach Clean Up on October 12th and Native Planting Follow Up on November 17th
__________.
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary: Letter to CPD
September 26, 2019
Avis LaVelle Michael Kelly James Cappleman
President General Supervisor and CEO Alderman 46th Ward
Chicago Park District Chicago Park District 4544 North Broadway
541 N Fairbanks 541 N. Fairbanks Court Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago, IL 60611
The Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project (EESP) supports and recommends a continuing moratorium of large-scale music venues at the Montrose section of Lincoln Park.
This section of Lincoln Park is home to the Chicago Park District’s gem, the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary (MPBS). This bird sanctuary is located just a mile south of our formal EESP boundary, and is deeply appreciated and enjoyed by many citizens in our Edgewater Community.
This section of Lincoln Park is very active and used for many family and citizen events throughout the summer. Other citizens with modest income use this park as the venue for their summer vacation.
MPBS is on its own timetable with migrating or mating bird species traveling through every year. Rare birds have flown to Chicago because of changing weather pattern, such as the Arctic Owl.
During the summer of 2019 our Chicago beaches experienced extreme high-water levels. Meanwhile, the birding community watched the dynamics of birds breeding during heavy rainstorms. It took over 100 volunteers, several of which were from Edgewater, to make sure the Piping Plovers, Monty and Rose, navigated the flooding and obstacles for their nest and fledglings.
As suddenly as the rain fell, the Mamby Festival was a speeding train from the July announcement to the day of event. These 4 weeks were a crucial time for the Plovers. After a flurry of conversations and articles it was determined that this was not an appropriate location. We are thankful for this decision.
EESP encourages you to examine the future of park use and the associated wildlife impacts. Ward offices typically are not staffed with scientists and several have shown that it is difficult for them to assess the impact of large-scale music events on the patches of wildlife in their community.
Please direct all EESP correspondence on this concern to Killian Walsh, 5231 North Winthrop, Apt 1S, Chicago, IL 60640. Phone 773-386-4565 email: killianwalsh@hotmail.com
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this request.
Allen Stryczek Tricia Van Eck Brian Haag
EESP General Co-Chairs
____________
GoEdgewater 2019 Tours:
We hope everyone who took advantage of these interesting & fun tours will join us again next year. Also, please keep track of other area bike events posted on the GoEdgewater facebook page. Keep safe as you bike!
Tuesday, Sept. 3rd: West Ridge Nature Preserve Biking Tour. This is a fairly new 23 acre pond & wildlife preserve, in the heart of the neighborhood so its wildlife, birds, plants and trees are still settling & evolving.
Wednesday, August 28 Biking tour with the Edgewater Historical Society, focused on turn-of-the-century buildings between the 5500 and 6100 blocks of Kenmore Avenue and Winthrop Avenue.
Sunday, August 25th; Water Music on the Beach 6018 North Avenue sponsored Water Music on the Beach walking tour which is an annual series of live performances that highlights Chicago’s proximity to Lake Michigan. It included a group of female artists who brought a collaboratively-made hourglass quilt to Lane Beach at Thorndale & Sheridan. Walkers joined them through the day to sew as various artists performed throughout the afternoon
Monday, August 19th; Lakefront Biking Tour - Touring the bike path along Lake Michigan with stops to view areas of interest
Walking tour, Monday, August 5. Toured Loyola’s award-winning “Institute of Environmental Sustainability” at 6349 North Kenmore; their biodiesel lab, their geothermal capabilities and the urban agriculture area. Later the group walked west to Uncommon Ground at 1401 W. Devon for a presentation on their organic rooftop farm.
__________
EdgeFest
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.
__________
EGA Garden Walk:
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 EESP has members who are part of EGA and we salute their efforts to plant native species as well as encouraging poison free gardening habits.
__________
EESPs Living Treasure:
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.
__________
Habitat Preservation
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: A limited number of $100 grants were approved for gardeners who plant & maintain corners or circles on streets within Edgewater. The aim is to beautify neighborhood areas with environmentally friendly plantings, including native species and encourage volunteer community action.
__________
Waste Reduction / The New EESP Strategic Initiative for 2019:
On Tuesday, May 14th at 6018|North (6018 N. Kenmore) regarding Recycling. EESP led the group in the talk for On The Table as they create Memos for the new 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.
___________
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 of 1500 species provided by the Chicago Park District.
___________
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.
___________
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.
___________
Thursday, January 24, 2019 10 am Alderman Osterman gathered representatives from EHS, ECRA, ONE Northside and EESP to meet with Loyola to get input & begin discussions on the University's short & long term plans for development
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