We invite you to join us to discuss the future of local climate action! Join local and statewide climate leaders to learn how recent policies are accelerating the transition to clean energy in our State and Village and learn how your household can take positive steps toward fighting climate change. All local elected officials have […]
Learn about practical steps for cleaning out areas in your digital world that generate carbon needlessly. Trim your digital footprint to reduce carbon to mitigate climate change. Rebecca Hedtler from Go Green HP provides practical steps for cleaning out areas in your digital world (photos, apps, text chains, and more) that generate carbon needlessly. Learn […]
Join attorney Katie Garvey from the Environmental Law and Policy Center and Elle Gadient, Delaware County Farmer and Iowa Farmers Union Beginning Farmer Representative for a discussion of a federal lawsuit aimed at abolishing Swampbuster provisions that protect wetlands on agricultural lands. This program, hosted by LWV Upper Mississippi River River Region, will look at […]
Learn from Kathy Ruttenberg, Multidisciplinary artist (sculpture, painting, and animation), about other perspectives on the environment. Kathy has become increasingly involved in learning about conservation which feeds the direction of her work . My ideas for sculptures blow around the mountain where she lives as she walks through the woods with her head full of […]
The Wild Things 2025 Conference invites nature enthusiasts from across Illinois and beyond to learn about the flora, fauna, and natural history of the Prairie State. Join a community of thousands of volunteers, conservationists, and natural resource professionals at Wild Things on March 1, 2025!
This is an opportunity to bring your soil ideas to the table and make Soil Health Week a powerful celebration that reaches even more audiences across the state. You, your idea, or your organization could be front and center at the upcoming annual Soil Health Week! Whether it’s a virtual presentation, a field day exploring […]
Climate change has dramatic implications for the world’s water resources. Communities worldwide face worsening droughts, more frequent flooding, and rising sea levels. Warmer waters harm aquatic ecosystems and damage fisheries, while more than half the world’s population faces water security challenges. Loyola University Chicago’s 2025 Climate Change Conference will explore strategies for developing just solutions […]
The Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition is excited to share a diverse lineup of activities during May 4 - 10, 2025 with local, state and international compost communities! You and your community can participate (Submit an event via the form linked on the IFSCC website). In addition to events, book displays, presentations, demos, expert […]
