Hello EEC friends, community members, and environmental stewards!
Summer may be winding down, but EEC is preparing for an action-packed month!
Join us for a Beach Stewardship Day later this month to help maintain our beautiful natural areas and lakefront. Watch for our upcoming workday at Park 559, where we’ll work toward the new butterfly garden. Check out our latest meeting summary to stay informed about all EEC news.
Check out the full newsletter with meeting highlights and more events by clicking the button below!
Meeting Highlights
In our last meeting, we discussed the Redefine the Drive Opposition, celebrated the success of the Save Our Lakefront Rally at Truman College, and explored ways you can get involved in the future of North Lake Shore Drive. We also covered important legislation and policy updates, including the new Chicago Shoreline Advisory Board and the Data Centers ordinance.
Check out the highlights below and read the full meeting summary for more details!
Upcoming Events
Monthly Meetings: 9/12, 10/10, 11/14
9/14: Dig In: Bioswales – Perennial Solutions and Tunnels for Stormwater Runoff RSVP
10/15: Dig In: Seed Saving To Reduce Costs, Share, Grow From Seeds RSVP
10/26: Dig In: Putting Your Bed to Bed RSVP
Vedgewater Volunteer Days: 15th of the month April - Nov
Natural Area Stewardship: Last Sunday (mostly) of the Month April-October
Litter Free Edgewater Clean Up: Last Saturday of the month
Make Sure to check out the rest of the Newsletter to see what is going on in the community and more!
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