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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


At its Earth Day Fest, the Evanston Ecology Center had a birthday table set up to celebrate its 50th birthday.

Evanston Ecology Center celebrates 50th birthday at Earth Day Fest

April 21, 2024

Tents lined the field of Ingraham Park from 12 to 3 p.m. Saturday for the Evanston Ecology Center’s Earth Day and 50th birthday celebration.  The Ecology Center has held Earth Day Fests for more...

Evanston residents and their families picked pumpkins, made s’mores and tasted apple cider at Saturday’s Harvest Festival.

Evanston Harvest Festival leaves residents falling for autumnal celebrations

October 1, 2023

As Evanston residents strolled into Eggleston Park on Saturday, they were met with a range of autumn games, refreshments and activities at the city’s first Evanston Harvest Festival. Presented by...

Stefan Markov of The Naked Truffle and Todd Allison of River Valley Ranch and Kitchens converse beside their tables, containing, respectively, truffles and mushrooms.

‘See what smaller vendors have to show’: Evanston indoor farmers market offers mushrooms, vegan soaps

January 30, 2023

Despite wintry weather, local vendors converge at the Evanston Ecology Center on select Saturday mornings for the city’s indoor farmers market.  “We as small businesses are always looking to promote...

A white sign with an arrow pointing to an Earth Day celebration.

Evanston environmental groups educate and engage at the Ecology Center Celebration

April 24, 2022

With attendees gathered outside, white booths lined the grass. At one, visitors made art out of shells and stones. At another, they swapped out seeds and picked up new ones. Next to the booths, another...

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