For 36 years, Chicago Gateway Green has worked to beautify our City and improve the quality of life of its residents. We rely entirely on… Read more
Author: Gateway Green
Is there a difference between a tree planting and a neighborhood cleanup day?
Yes. Both tree plantings and neighborhood cleanup days have the same goal of… Read more
Donald J. DePorter (1942-1996) founded and headed Chicago Gateway Green in 1986 on the belief that beauty and sustainability go hand-in-hand. The Chicago non-profit organization has… Read more
When the average person thinks Chicago, you think “urban.” You think of the skyscrapers of glass and steel that form that distinct skyline—the Hancock Center,… Read more
When you think of nature, your mental image may include deer calmly eating grass, or a flowing stream, or some blooming flowers and chirping birds,… Read more
There are few things more that provide more personal satisfaction than watching something grow entirely thanks to the care that you provide it. This applies… Read more
Though there’s a lot to love about Chicago, sometimes living in such a big city can get you feeling as grey as your concrete surroundings.… Read more
With the billions of people living in the world today we don’t quite realize how huge of an impact we leave on our environment from… Read more
Modern Americans live their days in three parts—8 hours of sleep, 8 hours or work, 8 hours of leisure. If you’ve been having trouble finding… Read more
Although the bottled water features images of sparkly mountains and states that it is fresh from the spring this is rarely true. It is important… Read more
Saturday, October 10th 2015 marked the 24th annual Green Tie Ball hosted by Chicago Gateway Green. The Green Tie Ball is an annual fundraising gala… Read more
Many of us don’t like insects and prefer not to have them in our yards and neighborhoods. While there are certainly unwanted insects, such as… Read more
With baseball season well underway, let’s take a minute to learn some history about possibly the most famous plant in Chicago, the Wrigley Field ivy!… Read more
According to the EPA, environmental justice is, “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with… Read more
Get lost in the grandeur of the anticipated March 14 preview event for one of the country's most famous and notable garden shows for a… Read more
As part of its global forestry initiative, UPS is working with organizations like The Nature Conservancy, Earth Day Network, Arbor Day Foundation, and the National… Read more