Ecolibrium3

06/18/2026

Unlock the secret to a thriving garden by looking beneath the surface and transforming “dirt” into a living ecosystem at our free, at-home soil health workshop on Saturday, June 20, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Eco3 Urban Farm. This interactive session will teach you how to identify your soil type through hands-on testing. Whether you’re starting a small veggie patch or tending to indoor pots, you’ll walk away with confidence to build a living foundation for your own garden to flourish. Please come wearing gardening-friendly clothes and closed-toe shoes. Sun protection is recommended. Registration is required; sign up at the link in the comments.

06/08/2026

We're doing another round of sidewalk samples at LNPK Grocery tomorrow! We hope to see you!

Missed out on last week’s produce? Come by the store tomorrow from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. to grab fresh produce samples picked the same day from the Eco3 Urban Farm!

Weather permitting, we are expecting the farm to deliver us arugula, chives, radish bunches, and more lettuce!

06/04/2026

We are currently seeking applicants for our LNPK Grocery Manager position! The deadline for applications is midnight tonight. The LNPK Grocery Manager role will be the heartbeat of our nonprofit grocery store, opening soon. The Store Manager will be responsible for leading all aspects of store operations, supervising store clerks, balancing limited storage with high-demand fresh inventory, representing the store and Ecolibrium3 to the public, ensuring health and safety in store operations, and employing an entrepreneurial mindset to grow and sustain operations. This is a hands-on role where time is split between the sales floor, the register, and the manager’s desk. To learn more about the position and apply, check out the link in the comments.

05/28/2026

Love our work? Come join our team! We are hiring a Store Manager for LNPK Grocery, our nonprofit grocery store opening soon.

The Store Manager is the heartbeat of the LNPK Grocery and will lead a lean team to serve Lincoln Park’s dual-demographic by ensuring affordable staples remain in stock for our transit-dependent neighbors, while curating appeal for the Craft District’s visitors and business district lunch crew. The Store Manager will be responsible for leading all aspects of store operations, supervising store clerks, balancing limited storage with high-demand fresh inventory, representing the store and Ecolibrium3 to the public, ensuring health and safety in store operations, and employing an entrepreneurial mindset to grow and sustain operations. This is a hands-on role where time is split between the sales floor, the register, and the manager’s desk.

To learn more about the position and apply, check out the link in the comments. Application materials are due by midnight on June 4.

05/27/2026

At Eco3, we talk a lot about building equitable, sustainable communities. What that actually looks like in practice is people of all ages coming together to learn and grow. Lifelong learning is about more than just taking a class. It’s also about staying curious, trying something new, and meeting people you wouldn’t have otherwise met. Learn more about the importance of lifelong learning at the link in the comments.

05/27/2026

Join us this Saturday for an age-friendly workshop at the Urban Farm!

05/21/2026

The Urban Farm has been busy these last few weeks, launching our work into the growing season. We’ve completed projects to prep our perennial plants for producing, improved our infrastructure, and received our new walk-in cooler for storing produce. Read more about how we’re preparing for the season at the link below.

05/20/2026

Our Energy team worked closely with a local resident to make some home energy improvements. We were able to support her with our full range of services, including an energy assessment and two rounds of weatherization, at no cost. Read more at the link in the comments to hear her experience and learn more about what’s possible with the Eco3 Energy program.

05/19/2026

Our LNPK Grocery Open House last month was a success! We want to thank everyone who stopped in to support the grocery store and helped shape what will be going on the shelves! Over the last few weeks, we’ve gotten a lot of questions about when we are opening and if we will accept SNAP/WIC/EBT. Check out the link below to learn more about where we are in our opening timeline, including benefit certifications.