Citizens' Climate Chicago

It's a new year and a new growing season!

Come join us as we volunteer with Just Roots, an urban farm on the near South side that works in collaboration with communities to develop and expand access to local, sustainably grown food.

We'll be helping support their farm directly with our hands in the dirt, with such tasks as program support, infrastructure work, seeding & transplanting, pruning & harvesting, and composting. Tools and equipment will be provided.

Just Roots works rain or shine. There is limited waterproof gear available on-site and covered storage for personal belongings. Make sure to bring sunscreen, with shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. The following items are required: a filled water bottle, sunscreen, a snack, and a place to put your trash.

Join us as we kick off our volunteer season with Ginkgo Organic Gardens to support their growing season and help feed our neighbors in need. We’ll have several volunteer days with Ginkgo this spring and summer, so come out and get to know the team!

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.

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. ***