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OPA Earth Day

Happy Earth Day! OPA is taking part in another beach cleanup on Saturday, April 27, 10am-12pm, at Foster Beach. For more info and to sign up, please click. We hope to see you there!

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April 10, 2024 How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change

Join us for a Green Council event this Thursday, April 18, 6-7:30 p.m. at Sulzer Regional Library for a discussion about talking to the children in your life about climate change. You’ll receive age-appropriate guidance and practical tips to help … Continue reading

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47th Ward Green Council Panel on Environmental Justice Feb 15, 2024

The Green Council will be hosting a panel on Environmental Justice with some incredible leaders. Please help to spread the word! Coalition leaders will meet after for a private dinner and discussion with featured guests, to thank and honor them for their work … Continue reading

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Feb 3rd 2024 Singing in the Garden

Waters Garden.. Sat Feb 3rd Singing in the Garden: Mark your calendars! All interested gardeners and neighbors are invited to a song circle at the Waters Garden fire pit next Saturday Feb. 3 from 1:00–2:00 p.m. We’ll get together to … Continue reading

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Green New Deal for Schools Launch!

Feb 4th, 2024 Sunrise Chicago: Green New Deal for Schools Launch! We are invited to support.

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IEC Climate Action Town Hall with Ald. Martin

Join Ald. Martin and Ald. Daniel La Spata of the 1st Ward for a conversation about some of the upcoming climate solutions that are being worked on in City Council. The discussion will include the decarbonization of buildings, electric vehicle infrastructure, … Continue reading

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December Newsletter

The December newsletter is at this link: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/December-2020-Newsletter.html?soid=1132690428543&aid=dCBo8cX_gms&fbclid=IwAR2bwMmdTAQY24cKueSu2kjzfOhK8dQWvEnWgN_Jszvzl4ZrSZKOiSsjquI

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Events

Next Green Council Meeting Dec. 2 Save the date for our next 47th Ward Green Council meeting from 7-8:30PM Monday, Dec. 2 at Sulzer Library. We’ll have a presentation by Melissa Custic of the Chicago Region Trees Initiative, based at … Continue reading

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Announcing the Repair Cafe!

We are thrilled to be a part of a worldwide movement (www.repaircafe.org) and start our very own Repair Cafe in the 47th Ward! We have two generally handy-people, two seamstresses (with sewing machines), a knitter and jewelry-repair person. Do you … Continue reading

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Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) Spring Leadership Training

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