Edens Lost and Found

In 2006, CNT was featured in the book and PBS series, Eden’s Lost & Found, a special four-part PBS series. The series highlighted practical solutions and models for urban transformation in four U.S. cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Seattle. One of the goals of the project was to encourage residents to get involved whether at home, at work, at school or in the neighborhood in endeavors that promote more sustainable development.

As part of the series, CNT and partners produced an Action Guide highlighting the work of a handful of notable organizations that play a role in making sure that the Chicago region provides a nurturing environment to all species. The Action Guide helps individuals learn about what they can do to make the Chicago region more sustainable by connecting them to a diverse set of organizations working across the region to advance urban sustainability.

The online Action Guide provides a list and map of organization in the Chicago area. Visit it at http://edens.cnt.org/.

This Action Guide was made possible through a generous grant from Edens Lost & Found. The following organizations collaborated on its development: Chicago Park District, Chicago Wilderness, Congress for the New Urbanism, The Field Museum, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, and Openlands Project.

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Publications

Water: From Trouble to Treasure

A short booklet that provides easy to apply tips on incorporating low cost Green Infrastructure features into your private or public landscapes. (.pdf, 2.1MB)


News

October 25th, 2007 Green Blessings: From Pavement to Green Open Space

CNT helps create natural open space and promote community greening at the Saint Margaret Mary Church and School on Chicago’s north side.

September 25th, 2007 Bridging the Gap Between Chicago and Nairobi

At an intimate gathering at the Al Raby School for Community and Environment, Dr. Wangari Maathai presided over the dedication of a native garden planted in her name.

September 12th, 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate to Attend Garden Dedication

On Saturday, September 22, 2007 at the Al Raby School for Community and Environment, Dr. Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, joined students, teachers, and community members to preside over the dedication of the Wangari Maathai Natural Garden.


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Natural Resources

Projects

Natural Connections

This information system, developed in partnership with the Openlands Project, maps the interconnected network of Green infrastructure from Wisconsin to Indiana.

Green Values®

A tool that allows developers, regulators or property owners to assess the economic and hydrological impact of green vs. conventional stormwater management.

Green Solutions for the MWRD

A collaboration with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) to identify best practices in stormwater management

Green Insfrastructure Demonstration Projects

Projects to construct and monitor the performance of varied green infrastructure BMPs in providing in-ground and surface storage and infiltration that reduces stormwater runoff entering the sewer system.

Tools

Natural Connections Interactive Map

This information system, developed in partnership with the Openlands Project, maps the interconnected network of Green infrastructure from Wisconsin to Indiana.

Green Values® Stormwater Calculator

A tool that allows developers, regulators or property owners to assess the economic and hydrological impact of green vs. conventional stormwater management.

Edens Lost & Found Action Guide

A guide to put you in touch with a diverse set of organizations working across the Chicago region to advance urban sustainability.