In 1837, the City of Chicago adopted the motto "Urbs in Horto" translating to "City in a Garden" - come along as I venture into its 188 years of growth and community.
Sharing the natural history of Chicago's environmental movement - from all of the amazing community led projects, current conversations organizations, businesses, hot topics, events to the people behind the work! Hopefully supporting those visiting to feel a sense of belonging and/or understanding of the natural world around them.
In exploring and understanding the entire landscape of "The City in a Garden" you'll encounter stories of the underlying racial justice work that has been done in efforts to rectify the environmental disinvestment/harm enacted on marginalized communities.
Explore the stories and place emphasis on the emotions they've brought others and you when entering green spaces. Consider the locational history when engaging with the space and the various parties sharing the space.
What is Community?
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Do I belong in a Community?
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What is available to my Community?
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How can I support my Community?
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These are all insightful questions people wonder when encountering the broad range of groups organizing. Explore the running list of environmental community connections, find like-minded individuals, join new conversations you may not encounter on an everyday basis, create art within a safe environment, and more!
Engage with an interactive map overviewing the real/potential locations in part of the exploration over at @wearethecityinagardens Instagram page that explores the 187 years of "Urbs and Horto" growth from farms, EJ orgs, food resources, medicinal garden spaces, etc.
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Take the time to view our Instagram Resource Spreadsheet, listing Instagram post-specific details (w/ hyperlinks) to locations, music played, local artists, and more!