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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Someone looks at a garden plot behind the garden entrance. Nearby is a sign reading, “Community Gardens City of Evanston.”

‘You can create your own beauty’: Evanston gardeners find community and connection

May 12, 2022

At gardens throughout Evanston, residents do more than just grow plants— they find beauty, community and a space for connecting to the Earth. From Norris University Center’s Wild Roots garden to the...

A tan shed with signage reading “Edible Evanston, Eggleston Park Food Forest” with more details. There are wooden beams and trees in the background.

Edible Evanston promotes food growing and sharing, education in community with Food Forest

April 17, 2022

To Co-Leader Tim Sonder (Medill ’83), Edible Evanston is all about connection.  By connecting residents to food sources, the earth and Evanston, the nonprofit aims to promote community through food...

A brown bag with a green recycling symbol stands with two cans, one with a blue label and one with a brown label, as well as a tomato. There are cucumbers and celery in the bag, which casts a shadow on the green background of the illustration.

Evanston organizations work to fight food insecurity, foster community during pandemic

February 23, 2022

As inflation rises and the pandemic continues to heighten health inequities, Jean Fies is working to make a four dollar head of lettuce more accessible for Evanston residents. Fies leads Evanston Grows,...

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