Film Screening of ‘Sustainable’

Online IL, United States

Hosted by It’s Our Future youth environmental leadership program and One Earth Film Festival Youth Advisory Council. FILM DESCRIPTION: A vital investigation of the economic and environmental instability of America’s food system, from the agricultural issues we face—soil loss, water depletion, climate change, pesticide use—to the community of leaders who are determined to fix it. […]

Smith Nature Symposium: Environmental Justice in Lake County

Online IL, United States

Clean Power Lake County organizes within front-line environmental justice communities to shift Lake County to healthy, renewable energy and to achieve the self-determination of immigrant, low-income, and working-class families. This community-driven coalition is committed to local action to secure environmental, economic, and racial justice. Learn about the power of this effort from the leaders of […]

GreenTown: Climate Crisis Virtual Conference

Online IL, United States

Want to learn more about sustainable development in communities? Attend the 22nd Annual GreenTown Conference to explore a variety of topics ranging from 100% renewable energy and a just transition, to resilient regional food systems. This event will include webinars, film screenings,  panel discussions, and a keynote by Jacqueline Patterson, Director of the NAACP Environmental […]

Say Yes to Canning

Online IL, United States

​Chef Mike Koerner, owner of Chez Mikey, will demonstrate his delicious and nutritious side dishes as he unveils valuable tips on how to can your summer harvests for your winter and spring dinners. He also will provide hands-on advice on canning that can easily be done at home. Please RSVP by September 14 to evisteen@glencoeparkdistrict.com for the zoom […]

Community Solar Webinar

Online IL, United States

If you can’t put solar panels on your own home, but want to support 100% renewable energy in Illinois with no upfront investment, you can now subscribe to a community solar project. You can save money while also supporting local renewable energy. Learn more about community solar and what it means for you living in […]

Smith Nature Symposium: Renewable Energy Surges

Online IL, United States

During the COVID-19 crisis, the fossil fuel industry crashed while clean energy remained both economically and environmentally resilient. Transitioning to renewable energy is critical to solving the climate crisis and addressing environmental injustices linked to fossil fuel pollution. llinois ranks second in the Midwest for installed renewable power capacity. This roundtable will explore the future […]

Smith Nature Symposium: It’s Raining, It’s Pouring

Online IL, United States

It’s raining, it’s pouring, there’s no time for snoring. The global implications of climate change reverberate in our homes and communities in the form of floods, impacted ecosystems, and increased public health threats. Join this dynamic conversation to learn how we collectively address these challenges. Ticket prices are very affordable and designed to be “give […]

Zero Waste School Practices during Covid-19

Online IL, United States

SGA’s Zero Waste Schools program and school leaders from around the region will exchange ideas and discuss ways to creatively adapt zero waste practices to our new circumstances. The conversation will center around reducing waste from the classroom and food service by adapting prevention, recycling, composting, and food recovery strategies. We’ll also share ways students […]

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Recycling and Composting in the Time of Covid

Online IL, United States

Hear how school systems are proactively responding to the implications of Covid (e.g., increased packaging, eating in the classroom, PPE waste, limitations on partners coming to schools, etc.) by pivoting recycling education, food reuse programs, and collection systems to ensure their programs stay on track during Covid.

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Smith Nature Symposium: Essential Water

Online IL, United States

Join us for the second session in Brushwood Center's live-streamed 37th annual Smith Nature Symposium series. From biochemist Janet Angel’s powerful invention to transform oil spills into food for marine life, to artist Arica Hilton’s art advocacy for the oceans, you will not want to miss their underwater stories of life’s most critical resource. This […]