TREEmendous Lawndale

TREEmendous Lawndale is a project of the GROWSS committee that aims to increase the tree canopy of North Lawndale over the next ten years. We aim to plant enough trees and go from the current 17% tree canopy to a healthy 60%. Planting trees will bring us greener streets along with that a healthier community, cooler spaces that provide shade from a strong sun, and an overall better quality of life.

TREEmendous Lawndale has a teams of “tree ambassadors” that are working with the Chicago’s Our Roots as well at the Chicago Region Trees Initiative in order to have trees planted. Our four organizations

that are stewarding these ambassadors are I am Able, Stone Temple Baptist Church, YMEN and St. Agatha Catholic Church. Other organizations leading the TREEmendous effort are Trust for Public Land, Lincoln Park Zoo, the Morton Arboretum, and Homan Grown.

Over the next year, we will have a number of workshops and field trips that highlight the benefits of

trees, from biological to social to therapeutic. Come and join us in our field trips listed below! Questions

about events and getting involved? Email us at atreemendouslanwndale@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events:

October 4 - November 2, 2024

ReCovered: Chicago's Urban Tree Canopy exhibition at Lawndale Pop-Up Spot, 3601 W. Douglas Blvd. Open hours are Wednesdays through Saturdays, 3:00-6:00 p.m. and by appointment. Field trips welcome!

Thursday, October 10, 2024: Douglas Boulevard Tree Walk

Led by Trinity Pierce of Morton Arboretum and the Chicago Regional Tree Initiative, 3:30-5:00pm

Meet at Lawndale Pop-Up Spot, 3601 W. Douglas Blvd.

FREE! Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/douglas-boulevard-tree-walk-tickets-1038172821857

Saturday, October 26, 2024: Morton Arboretum Fall Foliage

Details to come

Previous Events:

TREEmendous Lawndale 2023 community walks & field trips

TREEmendous Lawndale had a series of FREE community walks and field trips during 2023. 

Saturday, June 3: Douglas Blvd. Tree Therapy Walk

Join us for a special tree therapy walk on Douglas Blvd., 12:00-2:00pm

Meet at Stone Temple Peace Garden, 3616 W Douglas Blvd.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/douglas-blvd-tree-therapy-walk-tickets-634923191357

Saturday, June 10th: Bemis Woods Zip-lining and Nature Walk

Enjoy a guided nature walk as well as zip-lining through the trees! (Limited seats) Bus transportation provided, 11:30am-3:00pm

Meet at YMEN, 1241 S. Pulaski Road

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/treemendous-lawndale-field-trip-to-bemis-woods-tickets-634914575587

Saturday, July 22: Douglass Park Tree Celebration!

Come out for family activities, performances and a tree walk.  10:00am-2:00pm

Meet at Douglass Park Cultural Center, 1401 S. Sacramento Blvd.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/douglass-park-tree-celebration-tickets-638798181557

Saturday, September 9: Chicago Architecture Center + Lincoln Park Zoo

Double Field Trip! 1st stop: Chicago Architecture Center to view their tree canopy exhibition. 2nd stop: Lincoln Park Zoo to learn about horticulture and tree conservation. Bus transportation provided.

Meet at St. Agatha Catholic Church, 3147 W. Douglas Blvd.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/field-trip-to-the-chicago-architecture-center-and-the-lincoln-park-zoo-tickets-638807248677

Saturday, October 14th: Morton Arboretum Fall Foliage

Head out with us to the Morton Arboretum to look at their beautiful fall foliage! 10:00am-2:00pm,

Meet at Stone Temple Church, 3622 W. Douglas Blvd.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/field-trip-to-the-morton-arboretum-tickets-638817830327