Food
The Woodlawn Community Greenhouse
Seed to Table
The Woodlawn Community Greenhouse, an initiative by the community and for the community, is the lynchpin for a vision of a resilient local food system where fresh, healthy produce is available for everyone.
Many community gardeners struggle to find space to grow seedlings in their own homes and Chicago winters provide limited options for growing during the colder months. The Woodlawn Community Greenhouse and its passive solar design give us the resources to do just that. With every seed planted, we’re fighting food insecurity and creating a space where neighbors can come together to share knowledge, celebrate the joys of gardening, and cultivate a future that feeds our bodies and minds.
A 2021 rendering by Ayesha Riaz
OPENING IN 2025
Our greenhouse will be opening soon for growing.
Stay tuned and join our mailing list to receive updates!
Our greenhouse will be opening soon this Fall for growing. Stay tuned and join our mailing list to receive updates!
Get Involved – Be a Part of the Growth!
It takes a community to keep our greenhouse thriving, and your support makes all the diffence. Whether you’re passionate about gardening, excited to lend a hand, or looking for ways to make an impact, there are many ways to contribute:
● Volunteer Your Time– From planting to helping at events, volunteers are the heartbeat of our greenhouse. Every second you spend not only supports local food production but helps create a greener, more connected community. Please email foodsystem@chicagofirstchurch.org or subscribe to receive volunteering opportunities that aid the success of our greenhouse.
● Donate– Your contributions ensure we can keep the greenhouse running and provide vital supplies for growing, workshops, and events. Every dollar brings us closer to a more sustainable system that keeps us fed.
Click here and specify that your donation is “FOR THE GREENHOUSE”
● Join our Efforts– We are currently looking for individuals knowledgeable on gardening, horticulture, cooking, greenhouse maintenance and related areas willing to help in maximizing our ability for production and generating well being in the greenhouse. If you'd like to bring your expertise or education to our space, please contact us at foodsystem@chicagofirstchurch.org to collaborate!
This is our greenhouse, and together we can make it something incredible. Thank you for being a part of this journey!