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Creating and maintaining beautiful, sustainable landscapes along Chicago's major expressways.

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Transforming vacant land into tree-filled green spaces throughout Chicago's neighborhoods.

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Enhancing Chicago's expressways and gateways through large-scale art from 25 sister cities.

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JerryRoper

Save the Date: An Event Honoring Gerald J. Roper

Gerald J. Roper: A Force of Nature Presented by A. Finkl & Sons Co. Help us honor Gerald J. Roper, for 25 years with Chicago Gateway Green. Wednesday, January 25, 2012 5:30pm-8:00pm Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago (151 East Wacker Drive) Individual Ticket - $150 Purchase Tickets and Sponsorships Here   On January 25, - Read more

Chicago Gateway Green Turns Over Another Leaf in 2012

CHICAGO, Ill. (Dec. 6, 2011) – After celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2011, Chicago Gateway Green is moving into its next generation through a variety of programs and events aimed at greening and beautifying Chicago’s metropolitan landscape at a pivotal time, both environmentally and economically. Through its approach of using public/private partnerships - Read more
Coloring sheet Gateway Green and Garrett Popcorn for Radio Disney

Help us give even MORE color to Chicago’s Expressways

How would you decorate Chicago’s beautiful roadways and gateways? This coloring sheet of the Garrett Popcorn expressway garden site is not only a great way for your child to get an idea of Chicago's unique expressway gardens but also a chance to display his or her artistic talent. Once your child has - Read more
SaveDaPlanet

The Chicago Bears and Chicago Gateway Green Team Up to “Save Da Planet”

CHICAGO (November 2011) -- Nonprofit Chicago Gateway Green is teaming up with the environmentally-minded Chicago Bears Football Club to "Save Da Planet”, a new initiative that encourages fans to engage in environmentally-friendly practices and adopt proactive ways to reuse, recycle and reduce their environmental footprint. Most notable, fans can help Chicago Gateway - Read more

Upcoming Events

May 1, 2012

A Slice of the Urban Forrest

May 4, 2012

Tree Planting with the Chicago Bears

June 14, 2012

Tree-K 5K Run/3K Walk

July 12, 2012

Gaming for Green

September 15, 2012

Green Tie Ball XXI

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