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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

Evanston holds cleanup events across city in celebration of Earth Day

April 22, 2018

The city hosted “Clean Up, Evanston!” at various sites on Saturday to celebrate Earth Day. Volunteers cleaned litter, planted trees and interacted with community organizations also in attendance.

Evanston artist Melissa Blount at a February event. Blount is a collaborator on a project sponsored by the city’s Arts Council.

Collaborative art project connects Evanston residents

February 18, 2018

Community artist and organizer Jason Brown launched a collaborative art project Sunday in a shared effort to bring residents together during the “cold, isolating” winter months. The “unCovered”...

A woman peruses different vegetable options. Some vendors at the indoor winter farmers’ market in Evanston are using sustainable technology to grow plants during the cold months.

Sustainable gardener finds success selling at Evanston farmers’ market

February 6, 2018

Every Saturday morning, Ed Kugler stands at his booth at the indoor winter farmers’ market in Evanston, selling microgreens he helped grow using sustainable methods. Kugler said his microgreens —...

The Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. The center has recently purchased four beehives, which it plans to fill with 40,000 honeybees.

Evanston set to welcome 40,000 honeybees next month

April 28, 2017

Staff at the Evanston Ecology Center are abuzz with excitement as they plan to welcome 40,000 honeybees to Eggleston Orchard in northwest Evanston next month. The center will set up four new beehives,...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) at a meeting. Revelle, city officials and members of nonprofit developer Evanston Lakehouse & Gardens presented a proposal to restore and enhance landmark buildings and gardens, create experiential environmental education supplemented by outdoor recreation and host community events at the estate.

Officials present plans to turn Harley Clarke into environmental educational center

April 27, 2017

Nearly 100 community members gathered Wednesday at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center to consider an operating and financial plan to turn the Harley Clarke Mansion property into a year-round environmental...

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