"To make the modern city livable is the task of our times."
The Mission
Jens Jensen Gardens in Evanston, Inc., will restore and maintain the Lighthouse Landing Jens Jensen garden in Evanston, Illinois, and educate the public about Jensen's philosophy of using native plants.
The Vision
Jens Jensen Gardens in Evanston will lead restoration and maintenance of the Jens Jensen garden in the Lighthouse Landings/Harley Clarke complex in Evanston, Illinois, by providing a botanic garden that demonstrates the use of native plants, trees and shrubs in a residential setting and a living laboratory to facilitate an understanding of the relationship between native plants, birds and insects.
The Living Green
The Living Green is an award-winning film by director, Carey Lundin, that explores the work and philosophy of Jens Jensen and examines his importance in American history.
Thank you to all those who donated to make this possible and to Sunrise Tree Service for their generous contribution
to SAVE the OAKS!
(Click here to watch the video)
"We all need the living green or we'll shrivel up inside. To make the modern city livable is the task of our times."
Jens Jensen
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