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Free Presentation: Intro to Edible Landscaping & Food Forests using Permaculture Principles with William Faith

Posted on February 10, 2017 by cityofevanston

This presentation will discuss the some fundamentals of Permaculture and then show how all of us might apply some of these principles of edible landscaping to our orchards, gardens and yards, and Edible Evanston’s conversion of the Eggleston Anniversary Orchard … Continue reading →

Constructing a Food Computer with the MIT OpenAG Project

Posted on February 10, 2017 by cityofevanston

Food Computers, the brainchild of Caleb Harper of MIT are small-scale open source environments designed to encourage discovery-based learning in biology, botany, environment, programming, and engineering. Chiaravalle Middle School students are creating a sensor-controlled hydroponic and aeroponic agriculture system roughly … Continue reading →

Environment Board Hosts – Public Input About Composting

Posted on October 3, 2016 by cityofevanston

The Evanston Environment Board and the Human Services Committee is seeking community input about composting guidelines, vis-a-vis rodent control. There is some conflict between rodent control and composting, particularly open, on-ground composting: • It is clear that rodents, if present, … Continue reading →

How Is Evanston Addressing Food Waste? A Discussion on Sept. 28

Posted on September 23, 2016 by cityofevanston

The EPA estimates that at least 30 percent of food in the U.S. goes uneaten. Evanston alone produces an estimate 270 tons of food waste each week. All that uneaten food rots in landfills where it accounts for a major … Continue reading →

Migratory Birds in the Fall

Posted on July 18, 2016 by cityofevanston

Although summer is in full swing, some species of birds, particularly shorebirds, are already migrating south in preparation for cooler weather. August through October, however, is the most popular time for migratory birds to move south for the winter. Birds … Continue reading →

Evanston Residents Receive Early Registration for TreeKeeper Training Program

Posted on July 8, 2016 by cityofevanston

Openlands, an organization dedicated to protecting the natural and open spaces of northeastern Illinois, is bringing its popular TreeKeeper Training Program to Evanston in September. The course aims to inform how trees function to sustain urban environments, while educating about the … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk Pests, Pesticides, and People: A Green Drinks Discussion

Posted on June 24, 2016 by cityofevanston

Let’s Talk Pests, Pesticides, and People: A Green Drinks Discussion When: Wednesday, June 29, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Where: The Celtic Knot, 626 Church St. Mosquitoes carry disease, but the chemicals used to combat them carry their own significant health risks. … Continue reading →

Pace and CTA Conducting North Shore Survey to Improve Service

Posted on June 15, 2016 by cityofevanston

Pace, in partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), has initiated the North Shore Coordination Plan. This study will include a review of existing Pace and CTA routes in the North Shore area, including portions of the City of Evanston, … Continue reading →

Home improvement/Weatherization Workshops: More comfort. Savings. Greener

Posted on May 18, 2016 by cityofevanston

Find out how you can reduce drafts at home, save on utility bills and be greener. Demonstrations of easy do-it-yourself steps, Smart Meters, Peak Time Rebates, and City resources to help you. The demonstration is scheduled to run three times: … Continue reading →

What About Water?” – A Green Drinks Discussion

Posted on April 25, 2016 by cityofevanston

What About Water?” – A Green Drinks Discussion When: Wednesday, May 4, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Where: The Celtic Knot, 626 Church St. Climate change, aging infrastructure, and big agriculture are making water a more precious commodity. In observance of … Continue reading →

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