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.

Work cooperatively to build and sustain gardens on the south side of Chicago.

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

Peterman has used recycled materials to produce starkly minimal works that function as elegant sculpture, functional objects, and critiques of environmental waste and neglect.

Restaurant creating economic development and working locally.

Policy and advocacy for Blacks working in the green industry.

Building Independent Cultural Infrastructure

Community Garden

Community Garden