Throughout the Spring and Summer the Citizens Utility Board will be hosting 50+ free solar educational events as part of Solarize Chicagoland. Solarize Chicagoland is a grassroots community education program. We aim to empower consumers to make informed choices regarding solar energy for their homes, and make solar more accessible. Join us for a […]
Find out about the interesting connection between the monarch butterfly and tequila as we celebrate the monarchs’ return journey to Mexico and enjoy the last weekend of Brushwood Center’s Keeping the Bees exhibition. This program will discuss the incredible journey of the migration of monarchs from the US and Canada to the highlands of Central […]
at Gillson Beach Join the global beach clean up movement right here at Gillson Park. Small pieces of plastic have washed up on our beaches – dangerous for kids, dogs and us! Bring a hand-held sifter if possible, a bucket and reusable gloves. (Plastic gloves and bags will not be supplied!) Meet near the dog beach.
When: Sunday, August 25 Where: The Parson’s home at 422 Lake, Park Ridge Time: 3-4:30pm rain or shine What: Learn how to grow a sustainable vegetable or rain garden in your yard Join us as we explore a neighbor’s unique community garden in Park Ridge. Nan and Chris Parson are generously opening up their yard […]
Thinking about going solar? Residents through out Cook, Kane, DuPage and Will counties have an opportunity to participate in Solarize Chicagoland, a grassroots program combining volume purchasing with community education to make solar more accessible and affordable. You’ll learn about the basics of solar, its financial implications for a household and how the solar group […]
at Gillson Beach Join the global beach clean up movement right here at Gillson Park. Small pieces of plastic have washed up on our beaches – dangerous for kids, dogs and us! Bring a hand-held sifter if possible, a bucket and reusable gloves. (Plastic gloves and bags will not be supplied!) Meet near the dog beach.
On September 8, 2019, Streets Alive will take place on a mile of Main Street, from Chicago Avenue to Crown Park. The street will be open for walking, biking, playing, art and community. For this one day, Main Street becomes a mile-long public park for all to enjoy. We promote public health, environmental awareness, arts and culture, and […]
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On this lovely evening, join green homeowner Dana Pearl, Julia Bunn of the Spirited Gardener, an eco-functional Landscape Designer, and Debbie Saad, LEED AP architect who organized, collected, and submitted the LEED documentation for the project. We will enjoy some vegan treats from Curt’s Café and Koi. Because of limited space, attendance will be capped […]
Bring your lawn chair and bring the whole family for fun, music, food, and information about EVs, EV Charging Stations, E-Bikes, Solar Energy, Local Non-profits, Sustainability Community Leaders. Kids' Games * Music * Free Hourly Raffle Drawing * Food by Tammy's Piggly Wiggly. Learn how EVs are more fun, more convenient and less expensive than […]
