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About SHA’s
Environment & Beautification Committee
 (Click on Blue Highlighted Links Below
for Information on Specific Projects.)

Committee Goals:

Identifies, advocates for and develops environmental projects relevant to the Summit Hill neighborhood;

Promotes greater environmental awareness and increased citizen participation in these efforts – including: recycling; waste reduction; rain gardens & rain barrels; home energy efficiency; greening projects along Grand Avenue; an Annual Neighborhood Cleanup; and maintenance of the Sam Morgan Native Prairie.
 

 

Meeting  Location:

Meetings held at the Linwood Community Center, 860 St. Clair Ave.


Next Meeting Date and Topics:

Mon., Jan. 11, 2010
7 p.m.
Linwood Community Center,
Sr. Lounge

Discussion Items: 

  • HourCar
  • All About Plastics Workshop
  • Recycling on Grand
  • Linwood Rain Garden
  • Community Gardens

 

 

Accomplishments
(1992-present)

         (*Ongoing Projects)
 

  • *Established and maintains the Sam Morgan Prairie at Linwood Park
  • *April 2007 & 2009 Sam Morgan Prairie restoration burns and Sept. 2007 Replanting Project
  • *Established and maintains the Linwood Park upper gardens
  • Installed underground watering system for maintainence of Linwood Park upper gardens
  • *Coordinates Annual Spring Neighborhood Clean Up
  • *Promotes weekly curbside recycling
  • *Spring/Fall Garage Sales
  • *Spring Plant Exchange
  • 2009 Raingarden Workshop
  • 2009 Collaborative transportation project with Grand Ave. Business Association to install over 100 bike racks at 15 Grand Avenue locations.
  • *Promotes neighborhood environmental stewardship through new "green" column in The Summit newsletter

Future Projects:

  • Work with Grand Avenue Business Association to promote reducing/recycling on Grand Avenue  
  • Planning quarterly public information sessions on environmental issues: i.e.: All About Plastics Workshop, etc.
  • Promoting the successful expansion and regeneration of the Sam Morgan Prairie at Linwood Rec Center

Further info? Contact:

Call Kate at 612-703-3674

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