@FOTPChicago

Friends of the Parks, inspires, equips, and mobilizes a diverse Chicago to ensure an equitable park system for a healthy Chicago.

 Chicago, IL
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Joined October 2009
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We are thrilled to share that @ILAttyGeneral Kwame Raoul is taking a stand for environmental justice and our lakefront by filing an amicus brief in support of our lawsuit against expanding a toxic waste dump on Chicago's SE Side. @ASEChicago @ELPCenter conta.cc/3VVH5bE
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Chicago Park District
@ChicagoParks22 May 2023
Check out the 2023 @chicagoparks' #MoviesintheParks schedule at chicagoparkdistrict.com/movi…. Supported by @Sanpellegrino. #NightOutintheParks
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Lincoln Park Zoo@lincolnparkzoo22 May 2023
Let’s face it: this is THE daily dose of cuteness you needed. 🦁 Did you know you can visit the lions virtually even if you’re stuck at a desk this Monday afternoon? These clips came from @zoolifetv. Learn more at lpzoo.org/live-cams
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Howard Learner@HowardELPC23 Apr 2023
.@ELPCenter proud and effective of our successful litigation and effective advocacy with Midwest clients and partners to protect the #GreatLakes and safe, @cleanwater for all. #LakeErie, @A4GL, @ASEChicago, @FOTPChicago, @HEC, @HealthyLakes, @LucasCountyCmsn, @SaugatuckDunes
Environmental Law & Policy Center@ELPCenter23 Apr 2023
#ELPCTurns30 this year! Join us in celebrating 3 decades of impact. This April, we're proud to highlight our work protecting the #GreatLakes. Our 2022 report pinpointed 12 vulnerable areas of #LakeMichigan shoreline due to #ClimateChange. Learn more at elpc.org/risingwaters.
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TNC in Illinois@Nature_IL11 Oct 2022
TNC is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to provide a constant point of connection between assigned business units and the greater Marketing and Communications Division. Head to nature.ly/3CrcXLo and search for Job ID #52252 to learn more and apply! 💼
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Good evening! Nominations for this years Volunteers-in-the-Parks (VIP) Awards are open! Please follow the link and nominate someone you think is a VIP! forms.gle/DWCThXAtjf136mTh8

Friends of the Parks

Nomination Form 2022

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Join @N4EJchicago for a canvassing training and practice this Thursday, 9/29 from 5:30p - 7:30p as we spread the word about our fall event series!
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Andrea Guthmann@AndreaGuthmann27 Sep 2022
Loved hearing about hard work neighbors @merrymarwig & @DanPogoFC put into honoring #history at our local #Chicago park. My latest for @wttw @PBS. news.wttw.com/2022/09/26/par… @choosechicago #enjoyillinois @LoriLightfoot @ChiParksfdn @ChicagoParks @FOTPchicago #OIPA

Park on Northwest Side Now Named After Gertrud Kolmar, German-Jewish Poet Killed in Holocaust

Kolmar Park was originally named for the street it is on, Kolmar Avenue. After learning of Gertrud Kolmar’s life and work, a local campaign was spearheaded to have the park rededicated in honor of...

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S. Nicole Lane@snicolelane2 Sep 2020
I talked to "Southeast: A City Within a City" director, Steven J. Walsh about his upbringing in the community as well as @FOTPChicago about the environmental destruction of the neighborhoods nearby for my latest @Chicago_Reader article. chicagoreader.com/chicago/so…
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ChiCEDR@ChiCedr15 Sep 2022
Replying to @UneteLaVillita
@UneteLaVillita @FOTPChicago chicagobusiness.com/governme…

Park District proposes new permit approval process for events over 10,000 people

Under fire for how large events such as Lollapalooza, a NASCAR street race and Riot Fest tie up the city’s parks, the Chicago Park District is planning to adopt a new rule.

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WBBM Newsradio@WBBMNewsradio24 Sep 2022
The head of @FOTPChicago said a proposal to give Chicago alderpersons more say in contracting for big events, such as NASCAR and Lollapalooza, is very timely. @CraigDellimore has the story: audacy.com/wbbm780/news/loca…

Lolla, NASCAR contracts prove alders should weigh larger role in park district, advocate says

Juanita Irizarry, Executive Director of Friends of the Parks, said a proposal to give Chicago alderpersons more say in contracting for big events, such as NASCAR and Lollapalooza, is very timely....

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ASE Chicago@ASEChicago1 Apr 2022
🚨 🚨 📢 General Iron appeal April 21, 2pm, 400 W Superior, Room 112
Stop General Iron@stopgeneraliron1 Apr 2022
Alert! Proven polluter General Iron is back! A cloud of secrecy has been looming over this appeal. The hearing will take place on April 21. We demand transparency and public participation. No closed door or backroom deals w/ General Iron's lobbyists and lawyers. #denythepermit
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Stop General Iron@stopgeneraliron1 Apr 2022
Alert! Proven polluter General Iron is back! A cloud of secrecy has been looming over this appeal. The hearing will take place on April 21. We demand transparency and public participation. No closed door or backroom deals w/ General Iron's lobbyists and lawyers. #denythepermit
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Thank you Ald. Smith and Ald. Waguespack
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Rampant Magazine@rampantmag15 Mar 2022
A major polluter was dead set on opening a facility in a working-class neighborhood on Chicago’s Southeast Side. It looked like a done deal until community resistance forced the city to prioritize people over profit. @stopgeneraliron @CHIhungerstrike rampantmag.com/2022/03/how-t…

How the Southeast Side Fought Environmental Racism—and Won - Rampant Magazine

A major polluter was dead set on opening a metal shredding facility in the middle of a working class neighborhood on Chicago’s Southeast Side. It looked like a done deal until community resistance...

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Faith in Place@faithinplace11 Mar 2022
As a part of our upcoming #EarthMonth Vigil, we'll be featuring art that reflects what keeps us “deeply rooted” in our care for the Earth and each other. 🎨 🌎 We invite you to submit your artistic reflection as part of our celebration! Learn more: bit.ly/3t5Rkg8
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Are you a #Branding or #Communications whiz with #Nonprofit expertise? We need help positioning the #ChicagoWilderness brand and launching our new Green Vision this fall. Link to RFP in bio or at rb.gy/p7sy0y and submit by March 14.
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WillCoForestPreserve@WillCoForests11 Mar 2022
With spring bird migration in full swing, what bird are you most looking forward to seeing pop into the area? #CoffeeTalkFriday #BirdTwitter #TalkAmongYourselves
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Since it is such a sunny afternoon, may we suggest a walk in the park? We love this thread with many wonderful parks highlighted! Thanks Eric!
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TONIGHT @city_bureau is hosting a panel on the #StopGeneralIron fight Hear from hunger strikers @YayaThaBawse @oso_campeon and Jade Mazon as well as @GWHS_SVC member @trinityxac You won’t wanna miss this! Register at: citybureau.org/events/pn-143
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