Edgewater
Environmental
Coalition

We are a coalition of community members and environmental stewards,

rooted in Edgewater, empowering people to build and maintain a more sustainable future

through action, organizing, education, and advocacy.

Featured Projects

Beach Natural Area Stewardship

Edgewater Parks Improvement Coalition

Vedgewater Community Garden

Parkways for Pollinators

Latest News

October Newsletter

Hello EEC friends, community members, and environmental stewards! In our last meeting, we discussed how we can reimagine EEC meetings (any ideas?!), transit initiatives and ordinances, zoning and housing ordinances, the AFGE Council 238, and upcoming events. Transit systems across Illinois are at risk of losing funding, and you can push for solutions via your alderperson and lawmakers . Want to learn more about Parkways for Pollinators and seed saving? RSVP to our P4P Bike

8 minutes ago

We need YOU to help save transit!

6 days ago

September Newsletter

Hello EEC friends, community members, and environmental stewards! In our last meeting, we discussed ways to improve community gardens,...

Oct 8

Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
Sat, Nov 01
Berger Park Monthly Volunteer Day
RSVP
Nov 01, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Berger Park, 6205 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Get involved in gardening and community activities!
Sat, Nov 01
Parkways for Pollinators Bike Ride Garden Tour
RSVP
Nov 01, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Horst & Anna WEAR Garden, 5820 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
A biking tour to visit Parkways for Pollinators gardens in Edgewater! Have fun and build skills of plant ID and seed collection!
Sun, Nov 02
Putting Your Bed to Bed Workshop
RSVP
Nov 02, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Vedgewater, 6300 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Learn how to care for your soil and future garden by taking some simple steps to prepare your garden for winter. Your garden will thank you!
Sat, Nov 08
Parkways for Pollinators Seed Saving
RSVP
Nov 08, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Loyola School of Sustainability, #218, 6349 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Learn about seed saving and help us process, organize, and save seeds for the Parkways for Pollinators project!
Multiple Dates
Sun, Nov 09
Park 559 Monthly Volunteer Days
RSVP
Nov 09, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Park 559, 6151 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Multiple Dates
Thu, Nov 13
EEC Monthly Meeting
RSVP
Nov 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST
Hybrid - Zoom & at 6018 N Kenmore, 6018 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
EEC meets on the second Thursday of every month, so members of the group and the public can share action items, project updates, and other announcements. It's a friendly space to introduce yourself and get connected!
Multiple Dates
Sat, Nov 15
Vedgewater Community Garden Work Day
RSVP
Nov 15, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST
Vedgewater Community Garden, 6300 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Join us for another Vedgewater Volunteer Day promoting ecological resilience and and community led outdoor systems!

Featured Resources

Friends of the Edgewater Library EEC Resource list

The Edgewater Library is supporting EEC with environmental education resources for children.

Edgewater Environmental Coalition

Jul 8, 20231 min read

How to Carry Out Your Own Heritage Tree Survey

EHS (Edgewater Historical Society) & EGA (Edgewater Glen Association) have partnered to launch the 1st block club guided tree survey!

Edgewater Environmental Coalition

May 17, 20232 min read

Compost Compliance Toolkit

Read Chicago's compost ordinance and the toolkit created by Johnathan Jackson.

Edgewater Environmental Coalition

Apr 16, 20234 min read

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We are an all-volunteer group and 501(c)(3)
nonprofit through our fiscal sponsor. Donations help us put on events, provide grants for local sustainability projects, develop and share educational resources,
advocate for environmental policy, and more.

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