Ditch the wasted paper this year and learn to wrap gifts with upcycled materials. Find out how much waste really goes into a "happy holiday" and learn how you can reduce waste and increase joy. We'll share tips on transforming regular stuff into unique wrapping and embellishments. Give new purpose to discarded items, your wrapping […]
Join Trajectory Energy Partners live out at a pollinator-friendly local community solar farm in Illinois. Learn about how community solar works and how these farms will be planted with a mix of native grasses and wildflowers. If you can’t put solar panels on your own home, but want to support new renewable energy in Illinois […]
Community solar is possible in Illinois because of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA). Join Trajectory Energy Partners for a discussion about community solar and what we can expect for future solar policy here in Illinois and across the country. If you can’t put solar panels on your own home, but want to support new […]
Join Dr. Jonathan Foley, Executive Director of Project Drawdown, for a LIVE presentation of the Project Drawdown Climate Solutions Framework. This webinar is free
Topic: Getting your suburb ready for Electric Vehicles The meeting will focus on how your group can help get your suburb ready for the transition to electric vehicles. The Metropolitan Mayors' Caucus EV Ready program provides tools to help put in place the policy and infrastructure for electrification. Electric car shows provide a good opportunity […]
This is a three-week virtual workshop series regarding environmental inequality in local green space and how participants can build an anti-racism practice. Session #1 ("Equity & the Environment") features award-winning educator and artist Jose Gonzalez, founder of Latino Outdoors, who will discuss the impact of racism on access to green space, the response of environmental […]
This is a three-week virtual workshop series regarding environmental inequality in local green space and how participants can build an anti-racism practice. Session #1 ("Equity & the Environment") on January 14 featured award-winning educator and artist Jose Gonzalez, founder of Latino Outdoors, who discussed the impact of racism on access to green space, the response […]
This is the third session in a virtual workshop series regarding environmental inequity in local green space and how participants can build an anti-racism practice. This session ("Owning Anti-Racism Work") will include a collective discussion by participants on how to build and sustain their own anti-racism practice. Session #1 ("Equity & the Environment") featured award-winning […]
There’s snowplace like home! When the days are short and the nights are cold, how can homeowners keep energy bills down? Learn about free energy assessment programs and much more. Free virtual event at the Glencoe Public Library.
Get a head start to Spring and join us to help up your gardening game! You'll receive a variety of tips, tricks, resources, and techniques to lead you to success in the garden. The University of Illinois Extension, Lake County and SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) are happy to present the 2021 Garden […]
