Associations

GreenNet
GreenNet is a coalition of non-profit organizations and public agencies committed to sharing information and resources; to serving as a clearinghouse for information about greening in Chicago; and to developing joint efforts to improve the quality, amount, use, and wide geographic distribution of sustainable, green open space in the City of Chicago. If you want to read more about the coalition, click here.

Ecological Landscaping Association
The Ecological Landscaping Association (ELA), through education and networking, advocates environmentally responsible landscaping and horticultural practices to professionals and the public. This national group was the inspiration for the Midwest Ecological Landscaping Association

Openlands Project
Openlands is one of the nation's oldest and most successful urban conservation organizations. In its forty-year life it has helped to secure more than 45,000 acres of public parks, forest preserves, land and water greenway corridors and urban gardens in the Chicago area.

Chicago Wilderness
The Chicago Wilderness coalition is an unprecedented alliance of more than 160 public and private organizations working together to protect, restore, study and manage the precious natural ecosystems of the Chicago region for the benefit of the public.

Chicago Recycling Coalition
The Chicago Recycling Coalition is a not-for-profit organization that promotes source-separated recycling and composting for Chicago's residents, businesses and schools. It serves the community in an educational and advisory capacity through its newsletter, website and special events.

Organic Food Network
The Organic Food Network is a social, educational and activism organization emphasizing support of people and systems that produce organic and sustainable food. The website contains an organic-based discussion forum, organic-related events, links, and even a Guide to Eating Organic In and Around Chicago

American Community Gardening Association
The American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) is a national nonprofit membership organization of professionals, volunteers and supporters of community greening in urban and rural communities.

MELA Member