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>>>.

Summer Camps 2012

May 9 update: Some camps still have openings! Click here for more info.

Community Day to Benefit EEA

Click here for more information and click here for a flyer to print and bring to the Central Street stores.

Access to Fishing

In 2012, 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 5 through September 29. Equipment, bait and fishing expertise is provided free of charge! Click here>>> for details. 

greenlivinglogoforweb.gifEvanston Green Living Festival

The Sixth Annual Evanston Green Living Festival will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2012 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.