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Media Coverage

The Daily Northwestern, April 18, 2022:
Evanston environmental groups educate and engage at the Ecology Center Celebration

The Daily Northwestern, April 18, 2022:
Edible Evanston promotes food growing and sharing, education in community with Food Forest

The Daily Northwestern, April 14, 2022:
Evanston restaurants and food vendors focus on local, sustainable sourcing

Evanston Roundtable, March 1, 2022
Guest essay: Bill aims to improve school lunches for those who need them most

The Daily Northwestern, February 23, 2022:
Evanston organizations work to fight food insecurity, foster community during pandemic

Evanston Roundtable, June 6, 2021
Food Forest Yields Edibles and Environmental Insights

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers wanted and a green thumb is not needed!

Edible Evanston and its associated projects can use your help.

Two waivers are required to participate: one for Edible Evanston, and one for the City of Evanston. You can sign it on-site, but if you are under 18 years old a parent or guardian must sign.

It's easiest to sign using the online versions

- City of Evanston waiver form
- Edible Evanston and Climate Action Evanston form

The Edible Evanston/Climate Action Evanston release is also available here if you prefer to print it and bring a copy with you.

If you have questions, email our volunteer coordinator.

Watch this space for details on all our other opportunities, dates and requirements or contact us.

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Volunteers wanted and a green thumb is not needed!