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Community Greener Resources
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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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