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Posts from Category "Environment"
- Environment
How Chicago Continues to Get Greener
eATLAS’ self-guided walking tours aren’t just great way to explore somewhere while on vacation. They’re also carbon-neutral! Check out all our adventures in Chicago and more than 40 other locations here.
April 17, 2025
- Environment
Where to Find Chicago’s Cherry Blossoms
eATLAS has three Adventures near the cherry blossoms in Jackson Park. Our free Hyde Park Art Walk takes you to eight murals, sculptures, and more. Will Quam’s Brick Architecture of Chicago
– Hyde Park walk takes you to nine stops, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House, where the brickwork is not only beautiful, but reveals information about the buildings. The third is the scavenger hunt created by the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club. Here you’ll learn about the neighborhood’s rich history, artwork, and famous residents
April 10, 2025
- Environment
Think Chicago isn’t the place for nature photos? Guess again!
Even though Chicago is a sprawling urban metropolitan area, there are still plenty of places throughout the region where you can set up shop with a camera or your phone and take some amazing photos of beautiful nature. Chicago’s acclaimed Lakefront Trail is filled with photogenic spaces, but there are a couple in particular that […]
June 23, 2022
- Celebration
- Environment
Earth Day in Chicago 2022
Since 1970, April 22 has been designated as Earth Day to promote the importance of protecting the environment. This weekend, Earth Day events are happening all over the Chicago area where people can do their part to help keep our city beautiful. The theme for Earth Day 2022 is Invest in Our Planet. The organizers […]
April 22, 2022
- Environment
Trek deep into the forests of Cook County Preserve District
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is a beautiful natural reserve located less than 30 minutes away from downtown Chicago. Take advantage of the season and check all the winter events they have now! For more than 100 years, some Americans have been conscious of their natural resources and the necessity to properly manage […]
January 24, 2022