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
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
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
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
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
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 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, 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
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 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