Join us for a spectacular and “soil-ful” evening of stories, songs, snippets and serenades. It’s all in honor of International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) and the wonder of compost and caring for our beautiful planet. Our “scrappy” group of entertainers and artists are digging up scoopfuls of fun to delight you with a special selection […]
Nearly a trillion red-eyed flying cicadas will hatch in the U.S. this spring as two adjacent broods emerge from the ground. This double hit of cicadas hasn't occurred since 1803 and Illinois will witness the action. Presented by cicada expert Dr. Gene Kritsky, professor emeritus of biology at Mount St. Joseph University and the author […]
Vernon Area Public Library is hosting Go Green Highland Park member Jay Futterman, who will be presenting a talk about electric vehicles. EVs are rapidly moving from a niche product to the mass market. They are more fun to drive, better for the planet and can free you from pain at the pump and gas […]
The University of Illinois networks with national and international universities and organizations to gather data about plastic in the environment. Visible plastic, like straws, bags, and wrappers, are only part of the problem. Join this virtual program to hear university scientist John Scott share research from the U of I’s Illinois Sustainable Technology Center on […]