Transit Electrification Townhall

online IL, United States

Pace Suburban Bus, dragging its feet on transitioning to electric buses, plans to add 78 damaging diesel buses to its fleet. To learn what you can do to help push Pace toward the electrification of its bus fleet, attend the virtual Town Hall, co-sponsored by Climate Reality Chicago and the Illinois Chapter of the Sierra […]

What’s that Bird?

online IL, United States

Identifying birds is a fun way to connect with nature in your back yard and beyond. Join us to learn about birds commonly found on the North Shore and basic approaches to bird ID, including some helpful tools. Presented by Refugio Mariscal, conservation data coordinator for Audubon Great Lakes. Presented in partnership with the Glencoe […]

Beyond the Green New Deal webinar

online IL, United States

Register here for this great opportunity to hear an important, truthful view of the Climate Crisis. This will be a discussion of the current state of the crisis and what steps we must take now to avoid global temperature rise beyond 1.5 degrees. Stanley Cox, author of The Green New Deal and Beyond will be […]

IL Farm to School Virtual Summer Institute

online IL, United States

This free, virtual institute opens on June 1 and closes on August 15, 2021, allowing participants to discover tools, review resources and receive training on the topics they need to move their programming forward. This training opportunity is open to child feeding, garden, and education site teams across Illinois. Check out the opportunities available as a registered […]

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Environmental Forum

online IL, United States

Panel discussion on what can be done to hold polluters responsible for harm caused to the local communities. To register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/environmental-forum-a-conversation-on-environmental-accountability-tickets-143455347807    

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Earth Week for Everyone

online IL, United States

Citizens’ Greener Evanston is thrilled to host Earth Month for Everyone, a series of virtual events on April 22-24 intended to show how climate justice and environment affect everyone, and how we can change the world - together. During the three days you can choose from lunch and learn sessions and late afternoon/ early evening sessions. Learn about actions […]

Waste Reduction & Recycling Right

online IL, United States

Hear Kate Carney of Cook County Dept. of Environment and Sustainability on ways to reduce waste and proper paths to recycling.   This virtual educational program is cohosted by Go Green Barrington and the Barrington Area Library.

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Lunch+Learn Why Native Plants?

online IL, United States

Which native plants absorb the most stormwater? Which are best for songbirds and caterpillars? Which feed the most wildlife? Bring your questions about native plants to Natural Habitat Evanston leads Leslie Shad and Allison Sloan. Register https://evanston.libnet.info/event/4817978

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Youth V. Gov

online IL, United States

Please plan to attend the One Earth Film Festival’s watch party of the film “YOUTH v GOV” with Go Green Park Ridge.  It is a documentary about a lawsuit filed by 21 children defending the constitutional right to a safe, life-sustaining environment.  There will be a panel discussion following the film. Here is the link […]

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Native Plants for Birds and Insects

online IL, United States

What native plants does Possibility Place recommend to rewild your garden?  Kelsay Shaw, Botanist from the native plants nursery, will share. Register and Get Link Here  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemLYAf9zLeNVtw1Yudeh7o5UmWmJ5_Az01keUGg_sX2XqDwg/viewform?usp=sf_link

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