Our flagship program, Eco.Crew, is recruiting its next cohort!

This program is designed to give you a dedicated space to talk and learn about environmental issues and help you take action through the support of a community. If you want to learn more about how you fit into the environmental movement, this program is perfect for you!

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Details:

Dates: Wednesdays: August 5 - November 11, 2026 (every other week)
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: 332 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL (Degrowth Institute’s Office)
Registration: Available on a sliding scale

Whether you are climate curious or an environmental expert, this program has something for everyone!

Meet Elise, our Chicago Eco.Crew facilitator

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Elise was a 2023 Eco.Crew participant and loved the program so much that she’s back as a facilitator. Elise is a Sustainability Manager at Rheaply, a circular economy enthusiast, and lover of all things compost-related!

Other Announcements:

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Eco.Art Silent Auction

Check out our virtual gallery / silent auction showcasing incredible artwork inviting you to reflect on our current environmental state. View the gallery and place a bid on your favorite piece. Money will go to the participating artist and proceeds will go to Eco.Logic to support our creative environmental programming. View the gallery here.

Ice Cream Social

Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Time: Anytime between 4 - 9pm

Location: Bartleby’s, 1943 W. Byron St., Chicago, IL

RSVP: https://luma.com/719lyuac

More information: Celebrating Chicago Climate Week with a laid-back ice cream social. Come hang out, learn about our upcoming Eco.Crew program, and chat with other environmental enthusiasts! There will be door prizes so come and bring a friend!

Eco.Logic Happy Hour

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: 5:30-8:30pm

Location: Pilot Project - Logan Square, 2140 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

RSVP: https://luma.com/70sucj8x

More information: Our second social during Chicago Climate Week will be an opportunity to meet with Eco.Crew alumni and other environmental enthusiasts.

Eco.Art Extravaganza

Join us Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Chicago Climate Week's Marketplace of the Future!

Some artwork will be on display and we'll be on the mainstage speaking about art's role in the environmental movement from 4-5pm.

Get your tickets here: https://luma.com/hkwr6pq5

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Climate Ride

For the fourth year in a row, Eco.Logic has gathered a team of Eco.Cyclers! 9 cyclers will be biking for a weekend and are fundraising to support Eco.Logic's environmental education programming. Please donate to support these cyclers: https://support.climateride.org/participants/14268