Neighbors For Environmental Justice

Today!
04/10/2026

Today!

Come and check out N4EJ’s table at the UIC Heritage Garden’s Spring Seed Spring! Learn about the work we do, how do you ...
04/08/2026

Come and check out N4EJ’s table at the UIC Heritage Garden’s Spring Seed Spring! Learn about the work we do, how do you get involved and grab some seeds

We’re nearing the date of our annual Heritage Garden Seed Swap!!
The 2026 HG Seed Swap will take place on Saturday, April 11th, from 2 PM - 4 PM at the UIC Latino Cultural Center in Lecture Center B2. o
Join us to meet various organizations, learn more about environmental sustainability, and get free seeds!
To RSVP for the seed swap, you can use the QR Code or the link: https://forms.gle/tNb6t3Z2wzRxs2wZ6

 staff will be taking a collective wellness week ✨we hope to come back rejuvenated ✨
03/31/2026

staff will be taking a collective wellness week ✨we hope to come back rejuvenated ✨

Earth Day in McKinley Park is around the corner! Join us April 18th from 10 am - 12pm 🌱🌱🌱
03/31/2026

Earth Day in McKinley Park is around the corner! Join us April 18th from 10 am - 12pm 🌱🌱🌱

Last Wednesday N4EJ’s working group - Chicago’s Coalition to End Sacrifice Zones (CCESZ) - held a pop-up coffee chat at ...
03/26/2026

Last Wednesday N4EJ’s working group - Chicago’s Coalition to End Sacrifice Zones (CCESZ) - held a pop-up coffee chat at Base Community Cafe in Bridgeport.
We got to chat with folks from the neighborhood about the different environmental areas we focus on, the current state and city-level campaigns intending to make environmental improvements, ano how they can take action in their communities!
We’d like to thank our friends at Base Community Cafe for hosting our team for this event. Thank you also to our amazing partners at LVEJO, ASE, CEJN, and lEC for helping to plan and lead this event.
Visit this link to learn more about our campaigns and how you can get involved and make a
difference: https://linktr.ee/n4ej

Immigration Justice is Environmental Justice.
03/24/2026

Immigration Justice is Environmental Justice.

On March 18th we will host a community coffee chat at Base Cafe (1200 w 35th st) coffee will be on us!                  ...
03/16/2026

On March 18th we will host a community coffee chat at Base Cafe (1200 w 35th st) coffee will be on us! El 18 de marzo desde las 10 - 2pm los invitamos a una charla ambiental y cafecito en Base Cafe!

✨ Info en español en los comentarios ✨We’ve been busy flyering in McKinley Park, Back of the Yards, and Pilsen for this ...
02/19/2026

✨ Info en español en los comentarios ✨

We’ve been busy flyering in McKinley Park, Back of the Yards, and Pilsen for this exciting teach-in TOMORROW!

Join us Thursday evening for a hybrid teach-in to discuss the health impacts of pollution in our community. In-person attendees enjoy free dinner from El Campestre Pollo Asado and Zaytune Mediterranean Grill!

🗓️Thursday, February 19th
⌚️ 6-8pm
📍N4EJ’s office building - 3700 S Iron St.

🌐 Zoom Registration and optional in-person RSVP can be found here: https://bit.ly/4rcY0Vq

We hope to see you there!

We thank the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for participating in a meaningful Environmental Justice walking tou...
02/17/2026

We thank the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for participating in a meaningful Environmental Justice walking tour of McKinley Park last week.

During the visit, we introduced students to N4EJ’s history, current campaigns, and main priorities. They examined the neighborhood in person during a site visit, identifying both challenges and opportunities.

Participants from Little Village, Bridgeport, and other parts of the City and State saw firsthand how residents deal with daily exposure to polluted air near MAT Asphalt and along three major truck routes. They also gained awareness of N4EJ’s crucial air monitoring work on the southwest side.

Want to bring this impactful tour to your class or organization? Reach out to us at [email protected] to arrange an inspiring Environmental Justice experience.

Do you ever smell bad fumes in your neighborhood and wonder what you’re smelling and how it’s impacting your health? N4E...
02/12/2026

Do you ever smell bad fumes in your neighborhood and wonder what you’re smelling and how it’s impacting your health? N4EJ is co-hosting a health teach-in where you will be able to learn about what is in the air from environmental health scientists.

In collaboration with UIC CACHET and Stand up for Science, N4EJ is hosting a hybrid Stand up for Science environmental health teach-in on Thursday, February 19th from 6-8pm at N4EJ's office building - 3700 S Iron st and via Zoom.

This event will feature environmental health scientists discussing the health impacts of pollution from nearby facilities, like MAT Asphalt, and what we can do about these pollutants.

You can join us in person or on Zoom. Spanish interpretation will be offered and dinner will be provided! We hope to see you there!

Zoom Registration and optional in person RSVP can be found here: https://bit.ly/4rcY0Vq

Let’s stand up for science, health, and community!

In this series, let’s breakdown what is air quality and why it’s an important.
02/11/2026

In this series, let’s breakdown what is air quality and why it’s an important.

🎉Happy Holidays from N4EJ! 🎉✨Our collective Holiday break will be from December 22nd - January 5th ✨ We wish a you and y...
12/22/2025

🎉Happy Holidays from N4EJ! 🎉✨Our collective Holiday break will be from December 22nd - January 5th ✨
We wish a you and your loved ones a time of rest and replenishment!
Photo is from our holiday dinner
See you in the new year! 🌱

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