PAST ACTIVITIES
HIKING AT INDIANA SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK
CMGT had a successful hike at Indiana Dunes on May 19 facilitated and supported by SUM.FUN crews. Thank you to all who participated in our event. We started by having breakfast and a short hike to learn about birds and wild flowers. After lunch, participants can choose multiple activities to enjoy. At the long hike activity, we did a serious workout hiking on sandy trail, enjoyed fresh air in the woods, and finished our hike at a beautiful beach where we can see the Chicago skyline.
2024 InterFAITh TREE AMBASSADOR TRAINING
Welcome our new Tree Ambassadors! Thank you for joining us at the 2024 Interfaith Tree Ambassador Training on May 11 to work together in creating resilient and sustainable communities across the city by equitably expanding Chicago’s Tree Canopy. Thank you, Mayfield Community garden, Third Unitarian Church for hosting our training. We started with touring the garden, had a delicious lunch, had a discussion about OUR ROOTS CHICAGO program, trees from our spiritual and religious views, how to engage with residents, how to request trees using the CHI311 App. We then walked around the neighborhood to talk and listen to residents and went home with free plants from the Garden. Stay tuned for more trainings in the next couple months!
CMGT AT TREE PLANTING CEREMONY – ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
CMGT’s CEO, Dr. Layalee Beirat, a Palestinian-American attended the tree planting ceremony in celebration of the National Arab American Heritage Month on April 30. This event is organized by the City of Chicago‘s Director of Environmental Innovation Department of Health, Raed Mansour. April is also the month we celebrate Earth Day and Arbor (Tree Planting) Day. We are grateful to be included and invited to this first year event to show our diversity and passion for the environment. We look forward to participating again next year.
CMGT AT ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
CMGT participated at Arab American Heritage Month Celebration on April 28 located at Rubio Woods. At our table, we proudly displayed a Palestinian Olive Tree art created by our very talented member, Maria Zaragoza. We would like to thank organizers, Running Refugees, MSA (Muslim Student Association) Moraine Valley College, the host Forest Preserve of Cook County for including us. We’d love to participate again in the future to celebrate our diversity.
CMGT AT EARTH-A-PALOOZA
CMGT participated at Earth-a-Palooza on April 14, at Morton Grove’s Linne Woods hosted by 13th District Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita, in celebration of Earth Month. We enjoyed the great event and always love to connect with diverse community members to exchange knowledge, skills, and share our passion for the Environment.
ABOUT US
Chicago Muslims Green Team is a 501(c)(3) organization, EIN: 85-2049059
CMGT connects Chicago Muslims and the greater community to issues of environmental justice and spreads awareness about an Eco-friendly lifestyle based on Islamic teachings.
CMGT inspires Chicago Muslims to lead in building an environmentally friendly city that restores balance and connection between nature and people.
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