Posts by The Honeycomb Project

63rd Street Beach

Posted by The Honeycomb Project on May 18, 2013 in Honeycomb Past Events | 0 comments

May, 2013 Volunteers joined us at 63rd Street Beach to test the water quality of Lake Michigan, measure beach health and remove trash from our shoreline. We also helped rebuild the boardwalk to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

Indian Road Woods

Posted by The Honeycomb Project on May 5, 2013 in Honeycomb Past Events | 0 comments

May, 2013 Families joined us for a beautiful spring day at Indian Road Woods. We rebuilt a nature trail along the Chicago River to prevent erosion and protect native species. We watched a deer walk our trail and found a snake that was thought by some to resemble a boa.

Work in an Organic Greenhouse

Posted by The Honeycomb Project on Apr 30, 2013 in Honeycomb Upcoming Events | 3 comments

June 15 10:00 am – 11:30 am Register now Join us at Kilbourn Greenhouse to learn about organic gardening. We’ll weed, water, plant and compost table scraps from...

Clean Up a City Beach

Posted by The Honeycomb Project on Apr 30, 2013 in Honeycomb Upcoming Events | 3 comments

July 14 9:30 am – 11:30 am Beach bums wanted. Spend the morning with us at Foster Beach to test the water quality of Lake Michigan and collect garbage and recyclables. We’ll learn about keeping our coastline clean and...

Make Sleeping Mats

Posted by The Honeycomb Project on Apr 30, 2013 in Honeycomb Upcoming Events | 2 comments

June 8 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Register now! Did you know that more than 100,000 people were homeless in Chicago this year? Help support Cornerstone’s emergency outreach efforts by making sleeping mats for the homeless. We’ll make yarn from recycled plastic bags to weave into...