In 1991, Waters School’s grounds were barren: solid asphalt for nearly an entire city block. But encased in the pavement at the south end of the lot were four colossal bur oak trees that predate the city of Chicago’s founding. Inspired by the grandfather oaks, the community—students, parents, teachers, and neighbors—steadily began chipping away at the asphalt and planting gardens in its place.
After more than 30 years of hard restoration and stewardship work, Waters Garden now boasts more than 150 species of native plants and dozens of vegetable beds tended by students and community members. We stand in awe of the space created by our community and Mother Earth, an oasis in the middle of a bustling city neighborhood filled with berries, peace, beauty, friendship, and joy.
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- Regular Stewardship Days Are Back!Join us tomorrow (Sat. 4/13) for garden stewardship! Now that spring has truly sprung, we’re resuming our usual cadence of stewardship days: Wednesday evenings 5pm-sunset and Saturday mornings 10am-lunchtime, weather permitting. Come through to chat with neighbors, do a little … Continue reading Regular Stewardship Days Are Back!
- Vote! Then come to the garden for friendship, music, food, and moreTomorrow (April 10) is our first Wednesday garden night of 2024. It is also election day for the Local School Council. Please vote in this important election, and afterwards come join us in the garden. As usual, from 5pm to … Continue reading Vote! Then come to the garden for friendship, music, food, and more
- Pete Leki endorses candidates for Waters Local School CouncilLSC Endorsements from Pete Leki Link here for the main page for the April 2024 Waters School LSC election including additional flyers from endorsed candidates, voting info, and more. Click here —-> add voting to your google calendar and rsvp … Continue reading Pete Leki endorses candidates for Waters Local School Council
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