As this year’s Earth Day approaches, people are more eager than ever to find meaningful ways to help, with the effects of climate change becoming more and more immediate. At Seven Generations Ahead (SGA), we believe firmly in the power of local action. For 20 years, we’ve worked throughout Chicagoland and northern Illinois to build […]
Village of Broadview Launches Renewable ...
Broadview, IL – On Wednesday, February 16, business and municipal leaders came together in the Village of Broadview to commit to building out local renewable energy, advancing the village’s sustainability goals and creating a healthier and greener community. An official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing event for the formal Launch of the Broadview Renewable Energy […]
Illinois Farm to School Coalition Bridge...
Seven Generations Ahead and the Illinois Farm to School Network are pleased to announce the formation of a new working group, the Illinois Farm to School Coalition. The coalition will engage in critical work to advance farm to school programs throughout Illinois, bringing healthier meals to school children, strengthening local economies and food systems, and […]
This New Year Resolve to Reduce Food Was...
What is the connection between food and the climate crisis? When we hear concern about the rising surface temperature of the planet, what does this actually mean? What are some of the impacts we are experiencing in the United States? And what does the food in your refrigerator have to do with the climate crisis? […]
New Year, New Decade: Reflecting on 20 Y...
IOF students at COP26 2021 Micro Brew Review The SGA team celebrates Apple Crunch Gary Cuneen and Darnell Johnson at GreenTown Rockford As you may know, Seven Generations Ahead celebrated our 20th anniversary this year. Although the pandemic continued to disrupt daily life in 2021, SGA remained steadfast in its work to build sustainable communities. […]
Getting Back on Track with Zero Waste
Determined to overcome pandemic challenges and interruptions, schools in SGA’s Zero Waste Schools-Lake County Program have made it a priority to get their zero waste lunchrooms back up and running. The Zero Waste Schools team at SGA created a 15-minute education video to teach/re-teach students the How & Why of going for zero waste to […]
SGA Celebrates 20 Years of Advocacy, Hea...
Oak Park – Oak Park-based environmental nonprofit, Seven Generations Ahead (SGA), celebrates its 20th anniversary on November 1st, 2021. For two decades, it has been a leader in environmental sustainability initiatives and advocacy throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond. SGA has helped launch composting and zero waste programs across numerous schools and municipalities in Illinois. […]
Mooseheart School HOTM program sows seed...
At Mooseheart Child & City School, the young residents and the adults who care for them take the Illinois Harvest of the Month program to heart. From cabbage to Brussels sprouts, all kinds of vegetables end up on the menu at the Kane County residential childcare campus. And that’s not by accident. Mary Zupke, the […]
SGA builds support for green infrastruct...
There are many social and ecological benefits of green infrastructure: studies have shown that greenery reduces stress and improves well-being (1), and stormwater management projects can reduce flooding (2). In Illinois, many municipalities and private entities are investing in such projects to improve the sustainability of their region. On March 20, over 60 professionals, students, […]
Big Idea Prizewinner
SGA is proud to announce that It’s Our Future was the Big Idea winner at this year’s event! We look forward to getting this project off the ground and helping mobilize young people passionate about working toward a sustainable future. Stay tuned for project updates. IN THE NEWS This year’s ‘Big Idea’ winner aims to […]