GreenNet Is...

A coalition of non-profit organizations and public agencies committed to sharing information and resources serving as a clearinghouse for information about greening in Chicago and developing joint efforts to improve the quality, amount, use, and wide geographic distribution of sustainable, green open space in the City of Chicago.

What we do...

• Provide opportunities for members and their constituencies to exchange ideas and share upcoming projects
• Increase public awareness of community gardening in Chicago
• Advocate for environmentally sound management of urban open space
• Address current issues in urban greening such as: food security, soil contamination, water conservation, ecological restoration and resource access
• Sponsor events, speakers and special events including the annual Green and Growing Fair
• Collaborate on issues across agency and organizational boundaries on community managed open space during quarterly membership meetings
• Provide a calendar and newsletter for events of interest around community greening, including Green Pages, contact information of the green industry for community gardeners.

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