Reflecting on Our 2026 Annual Kickoff: Celebrating Growth, Partnerships, and Community
Category: CMGT News, Inspiration, Interesting Read
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for our Second Annual Chicago Muslims Green Team (CMGT) Kickoff on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Hilton Hotel in Oak
By Ibrahim Ozdemir, Muslim Environmentalist, Philosopher, and CMGT Board Member First Khutbah Alhamdulillahi Rabb il-’alamin. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all worlds — the One who raised the
Trees Matter! Then Plant It
Category: CMGT News, Inspiration, Interesting Read, News
By Ibrahim Ozdemir, Muslim Environmentalist, Philosopher, and CMGT Board Member This morning, I attended a great breakfast hosted by the Chicago Region Tree Initiative at the South Shore Cultural Center.
Let’s Celebrate October with Stamps!
Category: Info, Inspiration, News
Oaktober October is the month to celebrate Oaktober in the state of Illinois. It was established in 2015 after Governor Bruce Rauner declared October as Oak Awareness Month to honor
A Stir-fry Veggie, Baby Papayas, Monarchs, and Bees
Category: Close to Nature, Green Idea, Inspiration
Earlier this year, I picked up neglected plants from the street and got free plants from a nearby community garden for my backyard. However, my schedule was full of activities