Ecology Center

Ecology Center

The Ecology Center strives to foster a greater appreciation, awareness and knowledge of the natural environment and our interdependence with it through educational programs and services.

The Evanston Ecology Center is a City of Evanston facility. The Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) helps supports the Evanston Ecology Center, the Center's educational programs, and the Ladd Arboretum. Learn more by clicking here>>>.

Some mid- and late-summer camp sessions still have openings! Please call the Ecology Center at 847-448-8256 to see what's still available.

Evanston Green Ball May 31

Green Ball 2013-thumb-200x184-15819.pngThe Chicago-based "orchestral folk" group Jonas Friddle and the Majority will headline the 2nd Annual 2013 Evanston Green Ball, which will be held from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31. The Green Ball, a brainchild of the EEA and the City of Evanston, benefits the Evanston Ecology Center. It will take place at the Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave. Tickets, priced at $65, may be purchased here. Tickets include food, soft drinks, beer and entertainment.

Leaf Blower Regulations

Click here>>> for the Leaf Blower Regulation brochure (English and Spanish)

Access to Fishing

In 2013, this free program for youth age 5-15 will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Saturday at Lovelace Park from May through September. Equipment, bait and fishing expertise is provided free of charge! 

greenlivinglogoforweb.gifEvanston Green Living Festival

The Seventh Annual Evanston Green Living Festival will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Evanston Ecology Center. It will be presented by: Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and the City of Evanston. Click here for details.

Programs

Classes are offered year-'round for children, adults, families, schools, and organized groups such as scouts. To learn more about this season's classes, click here.
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Ecology Center staff oversee

  • four community gardens
  • several very popular summer camp programs
  • canoeing on the North Shore Channel
  • programming at Lighthouse Park
  • access to fishing (sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources)
  • natural history programs

Master Plan
Ladd Arboretum Master Plan

This project includes development of a facility management and long range master plan for the Ladd Arboretum by professional design consultants.