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Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative
The Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative generates community wealth and amplifies local culture through shared pride, power, and investment for Chicago's mid-South Side.
Sunflower Planting 2025
Sunflower Planting 2025

Emerald South and Sunflower City invite you to a morning of sunflower planting in the Washington Park neighborhood!

Saturday, May 31, 2025
9 am - 1 pm
54th St & S Prairie Ave

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Alice McLeanMay 21, 2025
Earth Day on the South Side 2025
Earth Day on the South Side 2025

Join Emerald South and the Obama Foundation for community service projects
in honor of Earth Day!

Saturday, April 19, 2025
10 am - 1 pm
Hyde Park Academy High School

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Alice McLeanMarch 27, 2025Hyde Park Academy High School
Sunflower Planting in Washington Park
Sunflower Planting in Washington Park

Join Emerald South and Sunflower City for a sunflower planting in the Washington Park neighborhood.

Saturday, May 13
9 am - 1 pm
54th St & S Prairie Ave

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Alice McLeanMay 3, 2023
Redefining Redlining: Blooming in Bronzeville Celebration
Redefining Redlining: Blooming in Bronzeville Celebration

Celebrate the bloom of 100,000 red tulips on Chicago’s South Side!

Saturday, April 29th, 2023
11:00am - 3:00pm
53rd St & S Prairie Ave

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Alice McLeanApril 14, 2023
Earth Day 2023 Clean Up and Celebration
Earth Day 2023 Clean Up and Celebration

Join Emerald South and the Obama Foundation for a community clean up and celebration in honor of Earth Day 2023!

April 22
11 am - 2 pm
Washington Park Refectory

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Alice McLeanApril 12, 2023Washington Park Refectory

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South Side, let’s RIDE! 🚴🏾‍♀️🎶

This Saturday, we’re back for our 5th annual community bike ride in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood!

Join us as we roll through the South Side with Streets Calling Bike Club and Black Joy Ride
LET'S RIDE THE SOUTH SIDE! 

Calling all urban garden enthusiasts and bike riders—all ages, beginner to advanced!

🚴🏾‍♀️🚴🏽‍♂️ Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative, Obama Foundation @obamafoundation , Black Joy Ride @blac
LET'S RIDE THE SOUTH SIDE! 

Calling all urban garden enthusiasts and bike riders—all ages, beginner to advanced!

🚴🏾‍♀️🚴🏽‍♂️ Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative, Obama Foundation @obamafoundation , Black Joy Ride @blac
🌧️ Have you experienced flooding in your neighborhood? We want to hear from you!

Take our quick 5-question survey about flooding and green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) for a chance to win a Starbucks or Amazon gift card! 🎁

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503 East 61st Street
Box #147
Chicago, IL 60637