Earth Day in Graceland West

Join members of GWCA to celebrate Earth Day and beautify the neighborhood.  We will be cleaning up litter on the Lake View High School Campus and surrounding streets, and cleaning leaves and other debris from storm drains at flood-prone intersections on Greenview. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.  Meet at Belle Plaine and Greenview.

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GWCA ECO-Green Committee | Earth Day 50

April 22nd, 2020  is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.  The GWCA ECO-Green committee has been working hard on greening the community for almost as long.  You can read about past projects here: https://gracelandwest.org/eco-gardens-green-space/.  As mentioned in the blog earlier this month, GWCA is looking for you to share your personal projects and teach others “how to” on Facebook and on Instagram (@graceland_west_gwca).

We may already be one of the greenest neighborhoods in Chicago, with our tree-landed streets, the tree count and park at the LVHS campus, Warner Park and Gardens, corner parkway plantings, pollinator pathways, the Berteau greenway and our Annual Garden Walk (this year will be the 38th edition).  But there is no denying that there is a lot to do to restore a safe and stable climate.


This year’s Earth Day theme is climate action.  No matter how small your contribution, we are asking everyone in the community to take action for our planet on Earth Day and every day.  If you are feeling discouraged, be sure to follow the Graceland West Community Association on Facebook.  We’ll be posting simple, hyper-local ideas and resources using the #GWCAGreens tag.

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