A school garden links classroom learning with the creation, maintenance, and study of a garden. The type of garden, its size, shape, material composition and symbolism can become part of the school’s image and the community’s sense of place. Through this process, schools will develop a vision for their garden’s development that will provide
meaning for students, their families, the community, faculty and the curriculum.

WECAN worked very hard to get buildings on the southside energy efficient; Also is associated with EAN (Energy Action Network) an organization comprise of churches, community organizers, and membersof WECAN who try to conserve energy such as LIHEAP, CEDA, and Weatherization

PTSA Collect non- expired foods can from students and serve to Harbour Institute- homeless center in Park Ridge The PTSA also collects the empty cartridge, Ink from students and send them for recycling.

This school is committed to sustainability and offers many programs, from an innovative bio diesel club, an Eco club responsible for the school’s greenhouse, and the Mycelia project, which commits student community service hours to green projects.

Community Garden

The Green Building Council inspects buildings to determine whether or not they have obtained any kind of LEED certification.