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The Greater Rockwell Organization (GRO) is a community-based nonprofit serving the Greater Rockwell neighborhood since 1979.

We promote civic pride and community care by supporting corner/parkway gardens, neighborhood events, and volunteer opportunities.

05/28/2026

The map is live! 🗺️✨

Planning your route for the Greater Rockwell Organization Neighborhood Yard Sale on June 7 just got easier.

The full map of homes hosting yard sales within the GRO area is now available at the link in our bio on the GRO website so you can start scouting out your must-visit stops ahead of time 👀🛍️

We’re also excited that the Heart of Lincoln Square Neighbors Association sales are happening the same day, making it a great weekend to explore the neighborhood, shop local, and hunt for treasures.

Happy planning, neighbors 💚

05/27/2026

♣️♥️ Shuffle up and join us for Euchre+ Game Night! ♥️♠️

Good cards. Great people. A fun, casual night out in the neighborhood. Whether you’re a seasoned euchre player or have never played before, all skill levels are welcome.

Bring a friend, grab a drink from the bar, and join us for an evening of cards, laughs, and community connection.

📅 Fourth Thursday of every month
🕖 7–8:30 PM
📍 Dank Haus (4740 N. Western Ave.) 6th Floor
🍻 Drinks available for purchase at the bar

Not into euchre? Bring another game to share and teach others!

05/21/2026

🌿✨ The Garden Walk is coming back to the neighborhood! ✨🌿

Mark your calendars for the Greater Rockwell Organization Garden Walk on Saturday, July 18 from 11AM–3PM!

Whether you’ve created a lush front yard oasis, planted a few flowers in your parkway, built a rooftop retreat, or transformed a cozy patio, we’d love to celebrate your space. 🌸🌱

This year, gardens within 0.25 miles of GRO boundaries are eligible to participate, and all kinds of gardens are welcome!

🏡 Front Yards
🌼 Parkway Gardens
🪴 Patios & Balconies
🌿 Shared Courtyards
☀️ Rooftops & More

Every garden tells a story and we can’t wait to share yours with the neighborhood. 💜

📅 Register your garden by July 1
🔗 Learn more + sign up at the link in bio!

05/16/2026

What’s GRO-ing this spring and summer in Greater Rockwell? 🌱☀️

We’re coming together to support our neighbors, strengthen our blocks, and celebrate the community that makes this neighborhood special. Here are a few ways to get involved this season:

💚 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 (𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑–𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟑)
Help us collect essential non-food items for the Friendship Center! We’re looking for neighbors, businesses, and apartment buildings willing to host donation drop-off sites. GRO volunteers will help collect and deliver donations.

🎉 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 (𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑–𝟐𝟒)
Join Begyle Brewing + Dovetail Brewery for a weekend of music, community, and giving back as they work toward 4 million meals donated to the Friendship Center.

🛍️ 𝐆𝐑𝐎 𝐘𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 (𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟕)
Register your sale with GRO and we’ll include you on the neighborhood map and help coordinate permits.

🌸 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 (𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟖)
Celebrate local gardens, pollinators, and community while supporting GRO corner gardens and local nonprofits.

🤝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬 (𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠)
Meet your neighbors and build community through low-pressure monthly block meetups.

Links to register, volunteer, donate, and learn more are in our bio! 🌿

05/05/2026

Find us at EcoFest on May 30th at Welles
Park! If you’re ready to build a more
sustainable Chicago, this event is for you.

♻Recycle more than 80 hard-to-recycle items
🪴Take away native plants, sunflowers, and
learn to plant parkway gardens
🔌 Try out e-bikes, e-mowers and learn about
home solar.

With more than 60 organizations participating,
this will be the biggest year yet! You can learn
more about the hands-on activities and
organizations at aldermanmartin.com/ecofest.

04/29/2026

Shuffle up, GRO Neighbors ♠️

Queens Euchre Night is back, where the cards are flying, the drinks are flowing, and the snacks are dangerously good.

Whether you’re calling trump or just here for the vibes, this is one of those nights that always delivers:
👯‍♀️ Friendly competition
🍷 Drinks + great snacks
😂 Laughs guaranteed

All skill levels welcome, seriously.

💵 $50 per person
📍 Mission Hall
🗓 Friday, May 1 | 6:30 PM

Grab a seat at the table, we’ll see you there.

🔗Link in our bio to purchase your ticket(s).

04/28/2026

It’s back! 🏡✨
The GRO Annual Yard Sale is almost here and we’d love for you to be part of it.

Whether you’re clearing out closets or hunting for hidden gems, this is one of our favorite ways to bring the neighborhood together 💛

✔️ FREE for current GRO members to participate as sellers
✔️ $10 for non-members
🗓️ Register by Tuesday, May 26

sign up today and join the fun!

🔗 sign up link in bio

04/26/2026

🪱 Kids’ Corner: Worm Watch

Did you know earthworms are garden helpers? They dig tunnels that help water and air reach plant roots!

Activity:
After it rains, go outside and look for worms in the soil.

* How many can you find?
* Are they big or small?

04/07/2026

Wild Columbine is a quiet overachiever 🌸
It thrives in sun or shade, adapts to different soils, and shows up early to feed bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds 🐝🦋✨

A small plant making a big impact for pollinators 💛

Address

4646 N Rockwell
Chicago, IL
60625

Website

http://www.thegreaterrockwell.org/, https://www.instagram.com/greaterrockwellorg, https://www.thegreaterrockwell.org/spr

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