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Our Mission

Edible Evanston creates community centered around places of local food production throughout Evanston. We encourage and support food growers and provide opportunities for education and sharing food.

Our Vision

Inspiring and supporting a culture of sustainable food growing and sharing throughout the Evanston community.

Our Initiatives

  • Eggleston Park Food Forest
  • Produce Sharing
  • Growing New Gardeners
  • Education & Outreach

Who We Are

Edible Evanston originated in 2011 as one of Evanston150's top 10 ideas, part of Evanston’s 150th anniversary’s celebration to look at how to improve the next 150 years. Beginning as a grassroots volunteer group, in 2016 Edible Evanston became a program of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Citizens’ Greener Evanston. We encourage people to grow and share food in the community and believe that gardening is a universal truth, people can connect through their successes, struggles, and finally through the food we grow and share.

Get Involved

We are a volunteer non-profit organization. We welcome individuals in the community to join us with their physical, mental and financial support.

Upcoming Events

 

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.