To work collaboratively to create an infrastructure of sustainable resouces, systems, and networks that provide economic and educational opportunities that improve the quality of life with Austin community.

The Messiah and St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church plants and maintains a vegetable garden of 20 raised beds. Families from the church help care for the garden and the food is given to people in need.

8/29 Told Karen that school had green initiatives and would call back after her meeting.

Focuses on keeping the parks clean. Offers activities for the community to engage in such as movies in the park, senior craft days and “Pick Up the Parkways� clean-ups. Advocating for a new playground and water feature.

Perspectives Charter School Middle Academy has a large garden in their courtyard which students take an active role in managing. Fresh healthy food is the reward for the students who actively participate in the schools green curriculum.

Works to connect and empower members of the Native American community across Chicago. They offer wellness, arts and educational opportunities

Students participate in planting, digging wetland areas, learning about invasive species in the school area, using environmentally friendly wood boxes for their gardening, recycling tree debris to weave fencing, and organize “Reduced Carbon Day.�

This high school will be LEED certified at the silver level for schools. The school will have a green and reflective roof as well as a reading garden.