Green Organizations

Aspiring organic farmers can receive help to build their farm - and their farming business - from The Liberty Prairie Foundation's Farm Business Development Center.

We provide an incubator setting with affordable access to certified-organic land near Chicago, basic resources, infrastructure and access to experienced mentor farmers.

We're headquartered near Chicago at the Prairie Crossing Farm, our working organic farm nestled inside Prairie Crossing, the nationally-recognized conservation community.

Please visit our website to learn about the Foundation’s:

The Green Earth Institute promotes nutritional health and environmental sustainability through organic farming, education, and Community Supported Agriculture.

Using our organic farm as a demonstration and learning center, we grow healthful vegetables in an earth-friendly way and educate about nature, nutrition, and caring for the earth.

Dream in Green’s mission is to empower individuals to respond to climate change and other environmental challenges.

We assist diverse organizations, including schools, households, local governments and businesses, to reduce their environmental footprint. Through establishing partnerships, we develop, implement and oversee educational programs and workshops that promote environmentally sustainable behaviors among all age groups, with an emphasis on K-12 students.

Tropical Audubon Society (TAS) is an environmental organization that endeavors to conserve and restore natural South Florida ecosystems, focusing on wildlife and its habitats, through advocacy and education for the benefit of biological diversity and humanity itself.

The Lakewood Sustainability Cooperative, also known as "The Scoop," is a network of Lakewood residents, businesses, and other community partners who are passionate about creating a more sustainable Lakewood. Participants volunteer their knowledge, experience and skills to support sustainability efforts in the community.

The Department of Sustainability leads the implementation of the City’s Climate Action and promotes climate equity in City projects and outreach efforts.

In 2015, the City Council approved San Diego’s Climate Action Plan, which calls for the City to cut half of all greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. The Plan's strategies include 100 percent renewable electricity; water and energy efficiency; zero waste; bicycling, walking, transit and land use; and resiliency measures.

The Climate Action Plan will:

The California Business Alliance for a Clean Economy was created to amplify the business voice in support of policies to help move us toward cleaner energy, less dependence on petroleum, and to help us avoid the economic and social disruptions associated with climate change.

As an Alliance supporter, you will receive a monthly e-newsletter that includes relevant news, member profiles, and upcoming events of interest.

~ GARDENING IN HARMONY WITH NATURE ~

Since 1945, our members have shared information about successfully raising vegetables and ornamentals without using harsh fertilizers that harm soil and toxic pesticides that disturb ecological balance. We meet the second Monday of each month (except December) at the Zilker Botanical Gardens.

In addition to an educational presentation, there is a question-and-answer session and plenty of informative conversation.

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