Liza Lehrer will introduce the bats of Chicago, discuss their conservation status, dispel some common myths, and dig into her research at at Lincoln Park Zoo's Urban Wildlife Institute that seeks to understand how habitat in the region can be designed to best support this at-risk taxa.
Enacted into law in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a landmark piece of legislation and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This historic law is the largest federal investment in clean energy in U.S. history and boldly addresses the pressing issue of climate change while empowering the public to contribute to a more resilient future through […]
Inviting birds into gardens by creating habitat is a joyful way to connect with nature and help support birds and pollinators. This presentation features Pam Karlson’s photos from her Chicago bird garden habitat she created, illustrating how it’s possible to attract over 100 bird species. Tips include landscape enhancements, practices and plant selection, with an […]
Lise Van Susteren, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University; Co-authored "The Psychological Effects of Global Warming on the U.S. - Why the US Mental Health System Is Not Prepared". Van Susteren is the expert witness on the psychological damages to young people from inaction on climate in Juliana v […]
Mark Clifton, Ph.D., Executive Director, North Shore Mosquito Abatement District Climate change is widely expected to increase the range and distribution of mosquito and tick vectors of disease as well as the viruses they carry with serious implications for the future of public health. Against this backdrop, the catalogue of materials capable of controlling mosquitoes […]
Grab your lunch and join IFSCC to learn about the status of soil health, food scrap, and compost-related policy in Illinois and beyond, including: • legislation that’s been introduced this year, • how you can support what’s been introduced, and • how to turn your ideas into initiatives no matter where you are. Speakers: Liz […]
It’s A Night Thing: How Dispelling the Dark has Altered our World Ken Walczak Board of Directors, DarkSky International, helped co-found the local DarkSky Chicago chapter Senior Manager, Adler Planetarium Associate. REGISTER for the first speaker https://evanston.libnet.info/event/10078035 The Full Series: https://climate-action-evanston.webflow.io/natural-habitat-initiatives/nurturing-nature-speaker-series Artificial lighting has chased away the dark with devastating effect on insects, birds, humans and other species. Fireflies simply stop blinking rather than compete with lights, giving up their breeding success for our artificial lights. With Ken Walczak of Adler Planetarium and DarkSky Chicago, […]
Best practices in reducing food waste in the kitchen with internationally-known pastry chef Gale Gand (host of the Food Network's "Sweet Dreams" and a founding partner of Tru) and Merleanne Rampale, the facilitator of recycling with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO).
Learn how to minimize your carbon footprint to save the planet and your pocketbook. Bruce Mainzer, vice chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Climate Reality Project, discusses how to minimize your carbon footprint to save the planet and your pocketbook. By switching your heating, cooling, water heating, laundry, and cooking appliances to all-electric power […]
"Decarbonization"—the transition away from burning fossil fuels—has become a buzzword in environmental circles. But what exactly does it entail, why is it crucial, and what immediate and long-term steps can we take to safeguard our families and communities? This webinar aims to offer insights into actionable strategies for both individual action and collective advocacy for […]
