The Resource Center, a non-profit environment educational organization in Chicago, IL is involved in innovative techniques for recycling and reusing materials. Their office is located in East Chicago.

Their recovery work aims in reversing waste so that the quality of life of people staying in urban parts of the city is improved. They are involved in developing the economic and educational revitalization of the neighborhood areas of Chicago, IL through urban gardening, recycling, composting. There are other programs as well for reclaiming and reusing the resources.

There are lots of events which are organized by the Resource Center like Green Box Project, Perishable Food Recovery Van, panel discussions and others.

http://www.resourcecenterchicago.org/

One who has the passion of doing camping in Chicago, IL doesn't have to wait for a long time. The reason for this is there are number of campgrounds in Chicago, IL. They are located near the places which are ideally suited for camping.

Some of the campgrounds are listed below:

1. Camp Nageela-Midwest- This campground is located near West Peterson Avenue in Chicago, IL. It is located on over 500 acres of field and forest.

2. RLT Campground- This campground is located near North Elston Avenue in Chicago, IL. It offers service learning, adventure expeditions, and leadership training.

http://www.theroadlesstraveled.com/

http://www.campnageelamidwest.org/index.php