Citizens' Climate Chicago

Curious how you can impact climate change? Join us to learn more about how we're organizing at a local level to drive national climate policy!

New members are invited to join us at 10:30 am CT for an introduction to the chapter and our organizing principles.

The general meeting starts at 11:00 am: we'll share updates on chapter activities and training topics until 12:00 pm.

*** Email cclchicagocitywide@gmail.com for the Zoom passcode. ***

Long story, short: Whether you're an experienced or first time voter, come start your sample ballot in great company and share the resources we all use to help inform our decisions. Study hall, but for the election!

We've all heard that voting is the most important thing that we can do as a citizen, but it's not always the most straightforward. How do I register? How do I find my sample ballot? What's a comptroller do, anyway? Why are there so many judges? What are good resources that'll help me find candidates that align with my values? Are there any new resources that I've missed?

Join us for a ballot research party to help us answer these questions together and learn from one another! All you need to bring is something to take notes on and to do research with. This can be a phone and a notepad or a laptop. Whatever works best for you!

Not one of us has a perfect answer to all of these questions, whether you've voted once or in every election you can. Wouldn't it be great if we can find the answers together?

CCL Chicago provides a safe and inclusive space for us all to become better voters, together.

Join CCL at Ginkgo Organic Gardens! As the growing season must come to a close, this will be our last trip to the garden for the year. Whether you went to every outing or this'll be your first, come check out all the amazing work Ginkgo has done in 2026! There's especially a lot to do to wrap up at the end of the year, so your help is doubly appreciated for this session.

NOTE: Please bring water and close-toed shoes. All equipment will be provided on-site.

Ginkgo Organic Gardens is a community pantry garden in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. They employ sustainable agricultural practices to grow heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables. They donate their produce to organizations that serve people who struggle with poverty and illness.

Through volunteer work days, Ginkgo provides opportunities for individuals and groups to contribute to the organization’s mission of being stewards of the land while serving others with high-quality food.