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Lend a helping hand at an Austin community garden

By AustinTalks | June 6, 2019

Stop by most Saturdays this summer at gardens to pitch in. The next events will be held June 8 at the Veterans Peace Garden, 5413 W. Madison St., and PCC Austin Farm, 330 N. Lotus Ave. Refreshments will be served.

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Christmas tree recycling program begins

By AustinTalks | January 4, 2019

The city’s annual holiday tree recycling program will run from Saturday, Jan. 5 through Saturday, Jan. 19. Garfield Park and Riis are two of the 25 parks participating.

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Central and Lake receives Earth Day makeover

By Terry Dean | April 30, 2017

Austin residents mark annual holiday by cleaning up neighborhood.

Community

Celebrate Earth Day in Austin

By AustinTalks | April 20, 2017

Join state Rep. La Shawn Ford and others from 1 to 3 p.m. April 22 at Central and Austin.

News

New project has Austin school growing green

By T.J. Kremer III | October 28, 2014

The Space to Grow initiative at George Leland Elementary creates outdoor space that benefits West Siders’ health and the environment.

News

Leland School gets new outdoor space

By Keyanna Johnson | June 26, 2014

It’s one of four citywide that’s a Space to Grow pilot project, sponsored by Openlands and the Healthy Schools Campaign.

Community

Douglass students and Exelon volunteers clean up the school’s urban garden

By AustinTalks | May 7, 2012

The National Volunteer Week event was part of the company’s ongoing involvement with students who participate in the Stay in School Initiative.

Community

Stand up for climate justice

By Elce Redmond | February 6, 2012

Community groups will unite on the West Side Wednesday for an unprecedented summit to mobilize Chicago neighborhoods against climate change.

Community

Asian Carp to feed hungry Chicagoans

By AustinTalks | September 21, 2011

The Target Hunger Now! program will serve meals Sept. 22, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Christ the King Prep School.

Community

Is Austin ready to go green?

By Sarah Ostman | September 21, 2011

Field Museum anthropologists spent time this summer learning how some residents are already engaging in practices that can prevent climate change.

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