Year: 2012

Hoxie Prairie Garden

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View NeighborSpace in a larger map The Hoxie Prairie Garden is located in the South Deering Neighborhood of the 10th Ward, on the corner of 106th and Hoxie Avenue, and specializes in prairie plants, flowers and native grasses.. The garden was founded in 2003 by the Barriga family, Openlands, Thank Heavens Church, and other neighbors… Read more Hoxie Prairie Garden

El Yunque

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View NeighborSpace in a larger map External site El Yunque looks to provide a safe green space for edibles, ornamentals, and people to grow and prosper. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or a member, or are seeking a host site for youth/environmental/school volunteer group please contact ElYunqueGarden@gmail.com for information.

Eagle Park

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View NeighborSpace in a larger map Eagle Park was founded in 2001 by the Boy Scouts of America Troop 957. There was unused land that was an eyesore, and the troop wanted to clean it up. In collaboration with NeighborSpace and the City of Chicago they were able to use the lot to build a… Read more Eagle Park

Brickyard Garden

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View NeighborSpace in a larger map The garden was founded in 1978 by members of the block working with the block club. They sought to clean up a vacant lot and turn it into a garden to beautify the block. There are 25 families from Woodlawn and South Hyde Park that garden at this allotment… Read more Brickyard Garden

Pullman Gateway Garden

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View NeighborSpace in a larger map External site This land, the “front door” of the Pullman Historic Landmark district, was overgrown with weed trees, used by vagrants, and full of trash when, in 2001, plans were first made for the garden. The lot is owned by US Bank (formerly Park National Bank), which kindly leases it for $2… Read more Pullman Gateway Garden