Fri., April 30, 9:00am- 11:00am--Third Annual 10th Ward Green Summit 2010 Partner Kickoff Event. 9:00am Breakfast, 9:30-11:00am--Program. By invitation only (Green Summit Partners).

Sat., May 1, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.--Beaubien Woods Stewardship Workday.

Sponsored by Field Museum and Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

Help remove brush and restore this prairie for native plants and animals. Tools and gloves provided.

Meet at the preserve’s only picnic shelter, adjacent to Flatfoot Lake (take the Bishop Ford [I-94] to the Beaubien Woods Exit #69 just south of 130th St.).

For more information and to RSVP, contact Laura Milkert at (312) 665-7444 or lmilkert@fieldmuseum.org.

Sat, May 1, 9am – 2pm--Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Program Goes Green. At Bessemer Park, 8930 S. Muskegon Avenue. Leaders of Tomorrow will be showcasing their garden that was started in April by their youth program. They will be celebrating, having live music, face painting, arts & crafts, and much, much more! Everyone is invited!

Sat., May 1, 9:00am – 12:00pm May Day Clean Up on Avenue G. 11400 Block of Avenue G.

Presented by the 11400 Block Club of Avenue G

Block club residents will help beautify the lawns, streets and Burnham Greenway behind their homes. Picnic lunch will be provided.

Sat. May 1, 10am – 11am--Family Wellness Day. At Russell Park Square, 3045 E. 83rd Street.

Presented by Chicago Park District & Kraft Great Kids Program.

Families will rotate through activities which include: a presentation by the Major Taylor Cycling Club about Major Taylor at a glance, safe bicycling in Illinois, health benefit of cycling, they will assist with bicycle maintenance and lead a neighborhood riding historical tour. Family art, literacy, and gardening activities will also take place. Composting information and weatherization kits will be distributed and there will be opportunities for bird walks as well.

Sat., May 1, 10am - 2pm--Native Habitat Restoration. At Bowen Campus, 2710 E. 89th Street, and Arnold Mireles Academy, 9000 S. Exchange

Presented by Bowen’s BEST High School & Arnold Mireles Academy

Students & staff from the Bowen High School and Arnold Mireles Elementary will be installing native plants in garden and landscape sites on their land laboratories (school campuses). There will also be an installation of vegetables in raised beds on the Bowen Campus.

Sat., May 1, 10am – 2pm--Bar-BQ Make Some Noise. At 8300 S. Saginaw (Intergenerational Growing Project).

Sat., May 1. 10am - 1pm--10th Ward Green Summit Tour (Calumet Stewardship Initiative). Starts at Villa Guadalupe, 3201 E. 91st Street, Chicago, Illinois.

The 10th Ward Green Summit tour is designed to inform people who live and work in the 10th Ward about existing and proposed green initiatives in this part of Chicago, environmentally one of the greenest cities in the world.

Calumet Stewardship Chairperson Joann Podkul and CSI Secretary, Kevin Murphy, will be the tour guides.

Approximately 3 hours.

Sat., May 1, 11am – 2pm--God's Gang. At Urban Farm, 2622 E. 83rd Street.

Presented by God's Gang

Our target audience is family/community in general, and youth, in particular. Activity that God's Gang will feature at its Urban Farm South location this date is: Seed Starting.

Sun., May 2, 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.--Spring Wildflower Walk. At Eggers Grove Forest Preserve, East 112th Street and Avenue E, Chicago, IL.

Sponsored by Calumet Ecological Park Association and Trees “R“ Beautiful.

Everyone is welcome to take a leisurely walk and enjoy the many spring wildflowers.

Meet at the caretakers house.

For more information, call John Pastirik, CEPA Tours and Restoration Chairman, at (773) 991-0613 or Judy at (773) 646-4773.

Mon., May 3, 6pm-7pm--Garlic Mustard Mondays. At Eggers Grove Forest Preserve, East 112th Street and Avenue E. Presented by Calumet Ecological Park Association (CEPA).

Join us for one hour after work on Mondays in May to pull garlic mustard, and invasive species. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, bring gloves and dress for the weather.

Volunteers should meet John Pastirik near the caretaker's house. For more information call John at 773-991-0613, or Judy, at 773-646-4773.

Tue., May 4, 3:30pm – 4pm--Green Day Activities. At Bessemer Park/Garden, 8930 S. Muskegon, Chicago.

Presented by La Causa Community Committee

After school participants will participate in a gardening workshop which includes maintaining your garden and how to recycle at the Bessemer Park Garden.

Thu., May 6, 11am and 7pm--Showing of "Zooman & the Sign" play by Harlem Theatre Company. At Olive Harvey College 10001 South Woodlawn.

Turn off the Tube & Go see some Live Theatre!! This powerful play is about gang violence and how this is affecting our neighborhoods!

Thu., May 6, 3:30pm – 4:30pm--Green Day Activities. At Bessemer Park/Garden, 8630 S. Muskegon.

Presented by La Causa Community Committee

After school participants will participate in a gardening workshop which includes maintaining your garden and how to recycle at the Bessemer Park Garden.

Fri., May 7, 10am - 2pm--“Cinco de Mayo” Senior Health & Resource Fair. At Villa Guadalupe Senior Services, 3201 E. 91st Street.

Presented by the Senior Service Coalition of Southeast Chicago & Villa Guadalupe Senior Services

The Cinco de Mayo Senior Health & Resource Fair will celebrate their 14th annual fair. This event draws over 400 seniors from near & far. There is live entertainment, raffles & prizes. Each senior participant will receive a free lunch and there will be a host of vital free screenings including PSA screenings, blood pressure, diabetes, vision, cholesterol, memory screenings, bone density, and state id renewals.

Friday, May 7 11am and 7pm--Showing of "Zooman & the Sign" play by Harlem Theatre Company. At Olive Harvey College 10001 South Woodlawn.

Turn off the Tube & Go see some Live Theatre!! This powerful play is about gang violence and how this is affecting our neighborhoods!

Sat., May 8, 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.--Eggers Woods Stewardship Workday.

Sponsored by the Calumet Stewardship Initiative, Friends of the Forest Preserves, and Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

We invite you to come and help beautify the local forest preserves and learn about the importance of volunteers to habitat restoration. We work to improve habitat for native plants and animals by removing invasive species. Trained leaders will show you how to identify and remove plants that don't belong, and all the necessary tools and work gloves are provided. Please dress for work and for the weather. Meet near the caretaker’s house at Eggers Grove (East 112th Street and Ave. E).

For more information and to RSVP (as there is limited space available), contact John Pastirik at (773) 991-0613.

Sat., May 8, 10am – 2pm--Bar-B-Q Make Some Noise. At Community Garden at 8817 S. Exchange.

Presented by Intergenerational Growing Project

The 63rd Street Drummers will entertain participants of all ages. A healthy cooking demonstration for teenagers and adults by the Jr. Gardeners and Camilla Alfred ND, CT, MH of Heal Thyself Juice Bar. Free samples of cooked vegetables, juice, and ice cream will be distributed. All ages will learn “container gardening."

Sat., May 8, 10am – 12pm--Recycled Art Workshop. At South Chicago Art Center, 3217 E. 91st Street.

Presented by South Chicago Art Center

Local artist, Maria Villarreal, will teach an art class that is free and open to the first 20 participants of all ages. Bring a piece of your trash (toilet paper roll, cereal box, or oatmeal canister to name a few trash items) and transform it into a creative piece of art! Most of the Art Center’s classes are for children so please take advantage of this opportunity for children to work alongside their parents and grandparents in a creative setting!

Sat., May 8, 11am – 2pm--God's Gang--Planting. At Urban Farm, 2622 E. 83rd Street.

Presented by God's Gang

Our target audience is family/community in general, and youth, in particular. Activity that God's Gang will feature at its Urban Farm South location this date is: Planting.

Sat., May 8, 11am only--Showing of "Zooman & the Sign" play by Harlem Theatre Company. At Olive Harvey College 10001 South Woodlawn.

Turn off the Tube & Go see some Live Theatre!! This powerful play is about gang violence and how this is affecting our neighborhoods!

Mon., May 10, 6pm-7pm--Garlic Mustard Mondays. At Eggers Grove Forest Preserve, East 112th Street and Avenue E.

Presented by Calumet Ecological Park Association (CEPA).

Join us for one hour after work on Mondays in May to pull garlic mustard, and invasive species. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, bring gloves and dress for the weather.

Volunteers should meet John Pastirik near the caretaker's house. For more information call John at 773-991-0613, or Judy, at 773-646-4773.

Tue., May 11, 3:30pm – 4:00pm--Green Day Activities. At Bessemer Park/Garden, 8630 S. Muskegon.

Presented by La Causa Community Committee

After school participants will participate in a gardening workshop which includes maintaining your garden and how to recycle at the Bessemer Park Garden.

Tue., May 11, 6pm - 7:30pm--Healthy Block Clubs. At Villa Guadalupe Senior Center, 3201 E. 91st Street.

Presented by Claretian Associates & Active Transportation Alliance

Lead members of existing block clubs or groups should attend to learn about local resources that they can present to their blocks. There will be a presentation by Active Transportation Alliance about their “Better Blocks Workshop”. This workshop will educate & empower residents to make their community safer and much more. Attendees must register by May 4th by calling Claretian Associates at 773.734.9181 Ext. 14.

Thu., May 13, 3:30pm – 4:00pm--Green Day Activities. At Bessemer Park/Garden, 8630 S. Muskegon.

Presented by La Causa Community Committee

After school participants will participate in a gardening workshop which includes maintaining your garden and how to recycle at the Bessemer Park Garden.

Sat., May 15, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.--Powderhorn Prairie Volunteer Environmental Restoration Workday. At Powderhorn Prairie Nature Preserve--meet in the Powderhorn Lake parking lot on the east side of Brainard Ave. just south of Burnham Ave.

Sponsored by Calumet Stewardship Initiative, Friends of the Forest Preserve, and Forest Preserve District of County.

We invite you to come and help beautify the local forest preserves and learn about the importance of volunteers in habitat restoration. We work to improve habitat for native plants and animals by removing invasive species. Trained leaders will show you how to identify and remove plants that don’t belong and all the necessary tools and work gloves are provided. Please dress for work and for the weather,

For more information and to RSVP (as there is limited space available) contact Alice Brandon at 312-356-9990.

Sat., May 15, 9am - 2pm--Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Program Goes Green. At Bessemer Park, 8930 S. Muskegon Avenue. Leaders of Tomorrow will be showcasing their garden that was started in April by their youth program. They will be celebrating, having live music, face painting, arts & crafts, and much, much more! Everyone is invited!

Sat., May 15, 10am – 1pm--Green Summit Tour. Starts at Villa Guadalupe Senior Center, 3201 E. 91st Street.

We’ll look at examples of existing and proposed energy-efficient buildings. But because being green means more than buildings, our tour includes community gardens, recreational and stewardship sites, as well as other points of interest. Calumet Stewardship Chairperson Joann Podkul and CSI Secretary, Kevin Murphy, will be the tour guides.

Approximately 3 hours.

Sat., May 15, 10am - 2pm--Native Habitat Restoration. At Bowen Campus, 2710 E. 89th Street, and Arnold Mireles Academy, 9000 S. Exchange

Presented by Bowen’s BEST High School & Arnold Mireles Academy

Sat., May 15, 11am - 2pm--God's Gang--Verma-composting. At Urban Farm, 2622 E. 83rd Street.

Presented by God's Gang

Our target audience is family/community in general, and youth, in particular. Activity that God's Gang will feature at its Urban Farm South location this date is: Verma-composting.

Sat., May 15, 11am - 4pm--Bar-B-Q Make Some Noise. At Community Garden at 8250 S. Buffalo.

Presented by Intergenerational Growing Project

Sat., May 15, 1:30 P.M.--Open House and Presentation. At Southeast Environmental Task Force Office, 13300 S. Baltimore Avenue, Chicago, IL.

Sponsored by Southeast Environmental Task Force and Calumet Ecological Park Association.

Everyone is welcome to an open house at the Southeast Environmental Task Force Office. Come in and find out all the opportunities for education and stewardship in the Calumet. At 2:00 P.M., see a special presentation on the Marian Byrnes Natural Area (the Van Vlissingen Prairie).

Mon., May 17, 6pm-7pm--Garlic Mustard Mondays. At Eggers Grove Forest Preserve, East 112th Street and Avenue E. Presented by Calumet Ecological Park Association (CEPA).

Join us for one hour after work on Mondays in May to pull garlic mustard, and invasive species. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, bring gloves and dress for the weather.

Volunteers should meet John Pastirik near the caretaker's house. For more information call John at 773-991-0613, or Judy, at 773-646-4773.

Tue., May 18, 10am-12pm--New Parks & New Connections in the 10th Ward. At Knowledge Hook-Up 3457 E. 106th Street.

Presented by Friends of The Parks.

All are welcomed to hear a presentation and then join a discussion about new parks and new greenways in the 10th Ward. The Last Four Miles: A Plan to Complete Chicago’s Lakefront Parks proposes 400 acres of new parks and beaches on the south lakefront. Join us to find out more!!

Tue., May 18, 3:30pm – 4:00pm--Green Day Activities. At Bessemer Park/Garden, 8630 S. Muskegon.

Presented by La Causa Community Committee

After school participants will participate in a gardening workshop which includes maintaining your garden and how to recycle at the Bessemer Park Garden.

Wed., May 19, 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.--Indian Ridge Marsh Hike.

Sponsored by Chicago Department of Environment.

Join us for a hike through Indian Ridge Marsh to hear about proposed plans for the 130-acre ecological restoration effort. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the lead on this project with DOE as the local sponsor. Funding is expected to be allocated later this year. If so, the project will begin in October 2010 and run through 2012.

Dress for the weather - clothing and shoes may get wet and muddy. Call Jerry Attere at (312) 744-9136 to RSVP and get parking information.

Wed., May 19, 6pm - 7:30pm--Major Taylor History & Cycling Basics. At South Chicago Public Library, 9055 S. Houston Avenue.

Presented by Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago.

Presentation will include:

•Major Taylor biography at a glance
•Safe bicycling in Illinois (street, path and trail riding)
•Health benefits of cycling
•Basic bicycle maintenance

Thu., May 20, 3:30pm – 4:00pm--Green Day Activities. At Bessemer Park/Garden, 8630 S. Muskegon.

Presented by La Causa Community Committee

After school participants will participate in a gardening workshop which includes maintaining your garden and how to recycle at the Bessemer Park Garden.

Fri., May 21--Recycle Drop Off. At 10th Ward Office of Alderman John A. Pope.

The 10th Ward will take electronics, batteries, computers, etc. that people will like to recycle and we will make sure to dispose of it correctly.

Sat., May 22, 11am - 1pm--Planting Workshop. At Artists Garden 89th & Brandon.

Presented by South Chicago Art Center.

South Chicago Art Center's Executive Director, Sarah Ward, will lead a workshop on planting seedlings. Sarah is a longtime gardener, and started the Artist's Garden in 2004. This important session will help community members learn the skills to start their own gardens. Participants will participate in the planting, so please dress in clothes that can get dirty!

Sat., May 22, 9am - 2pm--Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Program Goes Green. At Bessemer Park, 8930 S. Muskegon Avenue. Leaders of Tomorrow will be showcasing their garden that was started in April by their youth program. They will be celebrating, having live music, face painting, arts & crafts, and much, much more! Everyone is invited!

Sat., May 22, 10am--State Representative Marlow Colvin’s Youth “Safe & Fun”Summer Activities Fair. At Olive-Harvey College, 10001 South Woodlawn.

This year let’s make every effort to steer our youth into fun, productive activities to encourage a safe summer. The purpose of this fair is to inform youth and their parents of the various activities available to them during the summer months. The fair will spotlight sports, educational and performing arts groups that service pre-teens and teenagers, ages 10 through 19.

Sat., May 22, 10pm - 5pm--Green Health Day. At Bessemer Park, 8930 S. Muskegon Avenue.

Presented by the Chicago Park District, TRACE Program, & Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago, the TRACE (Teens Re-imagining Art Community & Environment) Program will host a park and garden clean-up 10 A.M. -12 P.M.. All are welcome to come out and make the park look great for the beginning of summer, from 12 to 3 P.M.. The Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago will make a presentation about the history of Major Taylor and the health benefits of bicycle riding, followed by free bike repairs and how-to about bike maintenance, followed by a bike ride through the community; from 3 to 5 P.M., TRACE will show a movie, "The Future of Food," a fascinating and alarming account of how genetically modified grains impact our food supply, inside the field house.

Sat., May 22, 10am – 2pm--Bar-B-Q Make Some Noise. At Community Garden, 8300 S. Saginaw.

Presented by Intergenerational Growing Project

Sat., May 22, 11am – 1pm--Planting Workshop. At Artist's Garden, 8939 S. Brandon.

Presented by South Chicago Art Center

South Chicago Art Center’s Executive Director, Sarah Ward, will lead a workshop on planting seedlings. Sarah is a longtime gardener and started the Artists’ Garden in 2004. This important skill will help community members learn how to start their own gardens. Participants will participate in the planting, so please dress in clothes that can get dirty!

Sat., May 22, 12pm-3pm--Bessemer Park Ride and Tour. At Bessemer Park, 8930 South Muskegon Avenue.

Presented by Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago.

The Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago will make a presentation about the biography of Major Taylor and the health benefits of bicycle riding, basic bicycle maintenance, and a Neighborhood Riding Historical Tour.

Sat., May 22, 2:00pm - 6:00pm--Growing and Preparing Your Own Food Presented by Southeast HD Health Ambassador Program (Pilgrim Baptist Church and SEDCOM). At Pilgrim Baptist Church 3235 E. 91st Street.

Children, Teenagers, and Adults will participate in age-appropriate activities involving growing and preparing food. A hands-on gardening workshop will teach backyard (or small-size) gardening techniques to all ages. Afterwards, cooking demonstrations leave with seeds or seedlings and healthy recipe.

Mon., May 24, 6pm-7pm--Garlic Mustard Mondays. At Eggers Grove Forest Preserve, East 112th Street and Avenue E. Presented by Calumet Ecological Park Association (CEPA).

Join us for one hour after work on Mondays in May to pull garlic mustard, and invasive species. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, bring gloves and dress for the weather.

Volunteers should meet John Pastirik near the caretaker's house. For more information call John at 773-991-0613, or Judy, at 773-646-4773.

Tue., May 25, 3:30pm – 4:00pm--Green Day Activities. At Bessemer Park/Garden, 8630 S. Muskegon.

Presented by La Causa Community Committee

After school participants will participate in a gardening workshop which includes maintaining your garden and how to recycle at the Bessemer Park Garden.

Wed., May 26, 6:00pm--"Swamp Gravy...Scrap Metal...Plain & Fancy...Feast" Play. At Chicago Public Library South Chicago Branch, 9055 S. Houston.

Presented by Naomi Davis, Blacks In Green.

How BIG's 5th Principle of Green-Village-Building Can Help Build Community Bonds, Generate Cash Flow & Spark Pride Through Economic Development Community performance features neighbors who write, produce and perform in a celebration of their culture - past, present, and future - in theatrical form. American Girl Theatre may be the most well-known example of "heritage theater," the highest grossing theater per square foot in the country. Plain & Fancy could be the longest-running version of a culture-based show, the Joseph Stein musical now in its 22nd season at Amish Acres. Feast, the newest play by the youth of Albany Park Theater Project uses old country/new country food stories and had such demand it extended its run on opening night. But whether small engagements like Uptown's Scrap Metal Soul or village empires like Colquitt, Georgia's Annual Swamp Gravy show...community performance is a practice that can bring out the best in any neighborhood. If you're aiming for a self-sustaining community, come hear how the model which Kevin Iega Jeff, (Deeply Rooted founder and "Juliard 100") and Richard Geer (Director of Community Performance Inc.) helped make famous can help your "village" find its voice...and economic epicenter.

Thu., May 27, 3:30pm – 4:00pm--Green Day Activities. At Bessemer Park/Garden, 8630 S. Muskegon.

Presented by La Causa Community Committee

After school participants will participate in a gardening workshop which includes maintaining your garden and how to recycle at the Bessemer Park Garden.

Fri., May 28--Recycle Drop Off. At 10th Ward Office of Alderman John A. Pope.

The 10th Ward will take electronics, batteries, computers, etc. that people will like to recycle and we will make sure to dispose of it correctly.

Sat., May 29, 9am - 4pm--10th Annual Wolf Lake Bi-State Wetlands, Wind & Water Festival. At William Powers Conservation Area, 12949 Avenue O.

10th Annual Wolf Lake Bi-State Wetlands, Wind & Water Festival

Presented by Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative

The festival showcases Wolf Lake and surrounding natural areas as a resource for recreation, family fun, and helps foster bi-state cooperation. Fishing clinic, kite flying, face painting, canoeing, birding, hiking/nature walk, wind surfing instructions, bike tour of Wolf Lake, student demonstrations, picnic lunch, sunrise service, tours, poster contest and campfires. For further info, call 312.220.0120 or 219.933.7149 or www.wolflakeinitiative.org.

Sat., May 29, 9am - 2pm--Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Program Goes Green. At Bessemer Park, 8930 S. Muskegon Avenue. Leaders of Tomorrow will be showcasing their garden that was started in April by their youth program. They will be celebrating, having live music, face painting, arts & crafts, and much, much more! Everyone is invited!

Sat., May 29, 9am - 12pm--Green Summit Tour. Starts at Villa Guadalupe Senior Center, 3201 E. 91st Street.

We’ll look at examples of existing and proposed energy-efficient buildings. But because being green means more than buildings, our tour includes community gardens, recreational and stewardship sites, as well as other points of interest. 10th Ward Alderman John A. Pope will conduct this tour.

Tour runs approximately 3 hours.

Sun., May 30, 6am – 12pm--10th annual Wolf Lake Wetlands, Wind & Water Festival. At William Powers Conservation Area, 12949 Avenue O--and Wolf Lake Park, Hammond.

10th Annual Wolf Lake Bi-State Wetlands, Wind & Water Festival

Presented by Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative

Sun., May 30, 8am - 12pm--Bike Tour of the Wolf Lake Watershed. Tour begins at Shelter #2, William Powers Conservation Area, 126th Street and Wolf Lake. Tour led by John Pastirik in collaboration with the Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago (MTC3), Active Transportation Alliance, and the Calumet Ecological Park Association. Picnic lunch will follow, at Shelter #2.