Add a Green-Themed Activity to Your Block Party

Mindy Agnew explains how to plant milkweed at a Green Block Party.

Mindy Agnew explains how to plant milkweed at a Green Block Party.

By Sally Stovall

Planning a block party in Oak Park for July, Aug or Sept? Check out these green-themed “show & tell” activities offered by Green Community Connections and partners.

  • Mobilizing for monarchs: Stories of the amazing monarch butterfly and how we can help them survive and thrive! (with: West Cook Wild Ones)

  • Tips for a beautiful, family friendly lawn: Get tips on solving common lawn-care problems without toxic chemicals. (with: The Deep Roots Project)

  • Strategies for making eating more sustainable: Enjoy tasting yummy plant-rich dishes and share ideas for reducing food waste.

Click here to request one of the above show & tell events – FREE for your block party. tiny.cc@2018GBP (case sensitive). Two weeks advance notice is required. Capacity is limited to next 30 block parties requested. For info: http://www.greencommunityconnections.org/green-guides/  Or contact sally@greencommunityconnections.org or 773-315-1109.