Chicago Botanic Garden

The grant enabled the Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG) to establish the North Lawndale Green Youth Farm. Garden staff wanted to expand on what they saw was a proven model developed at a farm 40 miles outside of Chicago. The North Lawndale program offered an opportunity to expand to an urban area with high needs. North Lawndale was selected because of the potential for the Farm to become an integral part of the community.