The C3 North West Side Regional Network is a collection of C3 leaders and teachers working to improve the quality of life in the neighborhoods represented in the region. The North West Region includes the following neighborhoods (neighborhoods with the most active members are in bold):
Logan Square
Lincoln Square
Albany Park
Portage Park
Avondale
Hermosa
Belmont Cragin
Dunning
Irving Park
North Park
Forest Glen
Jefferson Park
Norwood Park
Active Members
Serena Larkin, Reporter and Outreach Contact Person,
Liz and Martin Dyrst, C3 leader
Taryn Kurth, C3 trainee
Kathleen Boyle, C3 leader
Kevin Anderson, C3 leader
Sameera Savarala, C3 staff
Rekha Rao, C3 teacher at Foreman High School
Meetings
When: January 8 at Liz Dyrst’s home
Where: Contact Serena Larkin for meeting location
Frequency: Every two months
Want to get involved in the C3 Regional Network? Learn about what C3 leaders, teachers and students are doing to improve your neighborhood at the next Regional Network Meeting. Get in touch with the Outreach Contact Person, Serena Larkin slarkinenvt@gmail.com
Check out the North West Regional Network Google Page for regular updates and upcoming events. If you would like to post on the website, please email Serena Larkin at slarkinenvt@gmail.com and she will register you.
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Regional Strengths (as defined by the members)
CROP Orchard Project to be installed in Logan Square
Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse
Portage Park Farmers Market
Humboldt Park Restoration
Boulevard Systems
Parks Stewardship
Neighborhood Cultural Diversity
Issues in Focus
Recycling disconnect; limited use, education and access to recycling information
Composting education, skills and installation
Parks Stewardship
Weatherization
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Current Projects
C3 Leaders Serena Larkin and Thomas Berbas: Logan Square Weatherization Workshops November 23 and December 4
C3 Leader Taryn Kurth: Horner Park Weatherization Workshop, December 12
C3 Leader Kevin Anderson: Horner Park Neighbors Weatherization Workshop, December 18
C3 Trainee Anna Singh: Parks and Boulevard Stewardship Project coming this Spring
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Future Actions
Learning more about the Clean Power Ordinance
Increasing outreach and involvement in the C3 Regional Network