OUR MISSION
Wood St. Collective is dedicated to environmental efforts so that Chicagoans may benefit from local food, urban tree cover, and clean rivers & lakes.
OUR STORY & PROGRAMS
Our story: Wood St. Collective began as a community garden on Wood St. and 65th St. on the South Side of Chicago, and during our first year in 2019, we planned events such as Open Mics, Community Conversations, Garden Actions, and Neighborhood Market days, all taking place at the Wood St. Garden. Our hyper-local approach was very visible to the neighborhood, and the community engagement was tremendous. One resident, in their front yard that borders the garden, built a “take a book, leave a book” library. After just one summer, it was obvious to the community and our team; the garden was more than a green space; it was a hub for activity. Over the past years, we have grown into an established nonprofit which hosts mutual-aid, educational, and leadership development programs.
In 2023, the City of Chicago announced that Wood St. Collective was a winner of the inaugural Community Growers Award!
In 2023, the City of Chicago announced that Wood St. Collective was a winner of the inaugural Community Growers Award!
Wood St. Collective Urban Farm
Opening in March 2025! Follow our story here!
Wood St. Collective Market Stand
Wood St. Collective owns and operates a half-acre urban farm, growing USDA Organic produce for both free, community distributions and for sale at the various Englewood street fests, farmer's markets, and events. We accept cash, credit + debit, and LINK.
Block Beauty Projects
Block Beauty Projects are a platform for people to build and maintain green spaces. In our efforts to organize a garden network and promote local food, we transform lawns, back yards, and empty lots into arable land. Get inspired and activate green space at your residence, school, business or organization today!
Plant 1,000 Trees Campaign
Wood St. Collective is partnering with residents, schools, churches, youth centers, and community stakeholders to plant 1,000 trees in multiple South and West Side Chicago communities.
Improved tree cover is sorely needed to reduce the health harms caused by environmental racism.
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Peer reviewed studies report a desperate environmental situation on the South and West Sides of Chicago:
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Family Garden Days
Once a month from May-October, the garden is activated with programming and activities for community members. Food, music, games, raffles, prizes, and conversations; the garden is a space to relax and voice your love for the community. See our gallery for all our past events.
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First Annual Summer Englewood Book Fest
About Us
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