Take Action For A Greener Chicago!Nature reminds us that we’re all connected—and responsible for protecting our shared home.
Honeycomb is committed to protecting our planet—not just during Earth Month, but all year long. Through our programs, Honeycomb kids learn how to restore beaches, parks, and playgrounds across our city. They engage in upcycling, recycling, and growing fresh food for neighbors in need.
Whether you’ve volunteered with us for years or are looking to get involved for the first time, it’s up to all of us to keep our world green. Explore dozens of volunteer projects, at-home activities, and Green Bee eco-missions that will help us take the first step toward a healthy planet, together.
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We’re in this together
Nonprofits across Chicago are facing a huge surge in demand, with limited resources. Honeycomb helps fill the gap by providing the leadership, volunteers, and resources needed to sustain their work.
You make this possible. In 2025, we’re rolling out 80+ hands-on environmental projects, engaging over 2,500 volunteers to create lasting impact. Your donation keeps these programs free for the nonprofits and families we serve.
Every $35 you donate mobilizes one new volunteer — $100 mobilizes a whole family.
The Green Bee Challenge
Step up as an everyday environmentalist and incorporate "green" practices into your daily life this Earth Month with Honeycomb’s 5th Annual Green Bee Challenge!
By signing up for this month-long initiative, you will gain access to 50+ missions that can be done at home or around your neighborhood. Together, we will explore concepts such as sustainability, carbon footprints, waste reduction, and more.
For the month of April, you and your team will complete this project independently on your own schedule. Missions go live on our interactive app on April 1st—log your progress and find inspiration from the other Green Bee teams! Stand out submissions will be shared on Honeycomb social media platforms.
Teams of families, friends, classrooms, clubs, sports teams, scout groups, or corporate groups… ALL are welcome!
With dozens of environmental volunteer projects to choose from, your family can make a real, tangible impact across Chicago all Earth Month long! Sort recycled items and materials, maintain our city’s natural habitats, and more—get outside and make a difference this April!
Featured Projects
See a sample of our environmental projects below:
ENvironment + CommunityRe-Box, Reuse, Recycle
April 6th, 12pm - 2pm
Let’s get organized at EcoShip! Sort and organize shipping materials to help combat waste and support business owners by providing them with free, reused materials.
Environment + EducationBuild Better Classrooms
April 12th, 10am - 12pm
Let’s get organized at Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange! Sort and organize donations to help teachers get needed supplies for their classrooms.
environment + EducationWork in a Nature Preserve
April 13th, 10am - 12pm
Let's get outside! Enjoy the great outdoors with us at a nature preserve along the Chicago River. Help with conservation efforts and learn about protecting native habitats.
ENvironment + EducationSchool Route Cleanup
On your own time!
Join Honeycomb families from across Chicagoland as you grab some gloves and head out on your normal journey to school to pick up trash and collect recyclables.
Environment + housingFurnish Homes for Families
April 26th, 10am - 12pm
Let’s get organized at Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange! Sort and organize donations to help teachers get needed supplies for their classrooms.
environment + EducationStock a Little Free Library
April 12th, On Your Own Time
Help promote literacy in Chicago! Stocking a Little Free Library provides free books, encourages reading, and enhances community education.
Family FUNdraising
We believe that giving back is a family affair, and kids of all ages have the power to support environmental causes they're passionate about. Our family-friendly fundraising initiatives empower youth to rally their friends, family, and local community to support of their favorite environmental programs.
Reduce, reuse, recycle!Hive Drives
Participate in one of this month’s featured supply drives to provide vital resources to our network of nonprofit partners. With unlimited capacity, these drives are perfect for corporate groups, small businesses, schools, social clubs, and sports teams. You can collect supplies on your own time and drop-off at your convenience. Most Hive Drives include in-person volunteer opportunities, allowing you to witness the impact of your efforts firsthand.
Housing + ENvironmentPass the Plate: Kitchenware Drive
April 21st - April 26th
Give your kitchenware a second life to reduce landfill waste while helping local families facing poverty turn their house into a home!
Environment + Community Reuse Recycle: EcoShip Drive
April 8th - April 17th
Give your used packaging a second life! By donating clean, reusable shipping supplies, you help reduce landfill waste while supporting local businesses, small organizations, and community reuse programs.
Corporate opportunitiesA Perfect Partnership
Go green at your workplace this Earth Month with The Honeycomb Project!
Teambuilding
Get some friendly workplace competition going with the Green Bee Challenge! Rally a team and take on our 50+ eco-missions together, at work or at home.
Impact
Practice sustainability, waste reduction, and eco-friendly habits in your office and make a tangible, lasting impact in Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Visibility
Introduce your brand to values-aligned families and groups through repeat recognition, media exposure, and branded content.
VirTUAL ENVIRONMENTAL ProjectsHoneycomb at Home
Take action for the planet—right from home! Honeycomb at Home is a free online program that empowers kids to explore the connections between social, economic, and environmental issues while making a real impact. Featuring inspiring videos, thought-provoking dinner discussions, and hands-on volunteer activities, the program focuses on sustainability, conservation, and climate action. With over 50 engaging topics to choose from, families can dive into upcycling, food waste, habitat restoration, and more—anytime, anywhere. Start exploring today!
honeycomb programsSpark change anytime, anywhere
Since 2011, The Honeycomb Project has served as Chicago’s go-to organization for family volunteering and civic engagement. Through a range of programs, resources, and strategic partnerships, Honeycomb families drive social change.