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By Sameera, on April 20th, 2012 Growing Forward Insight Sessions at the 2012 Green & Growing Fair
Saturday, April 28th, 12-4pm
Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave.
 On behalf of GreenNet and all the community gardens that are so important to Chicago’s neighborhoods, you are invited to attend a special Insight Session for community garden leaders at this year’s Green and Growing Fair. At this 45-minute session, GreenNet wants to hear your thoughts on how together, we can make all of our community gardens more vibrant and sustainable.
The Insight Sessions are part of a larger initiative sponsored by GreenNet called Growing Forward, which is a year-long collaboration between gardens, gardeners, and garden support organizations across the City.
Diverse voices are wanted. To lend yours to this effort, please RSVP at http://growingforwardchicago.eventbrite.com
to share your insight about issues and opportunities facing Chicago’s gardens (and afterwards enjoy the fun at the annual Green and Growing Fair!).
The Insight Sessions are 45 minutes each and will be held at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm at the Green and Growing Fair on Saturday, April 28th at the Garfield Park Conservatory.
For more information about Growing Forward, please visit http://www.greennetchicago.org/growing-forward.
By Sameera, on April 19th, 2012 Celebrate Earth Day by attending one of the many upcoming stewardship events coming up soon! Can’t make it? Check out our Event Calendar, which will be updated with exciting opportunities from stewardship events to festivals and everything in between to celebrate Earth Day all year long.
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Explore Stewardship Across Chicago
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to get outside and clean up Chicago? Events occur all month long. Register, if requested, with the event host and send any questions to the event contact. Most sites offer gloves, bags and other necessary materials. Please bring your own snacks and water bottle. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and activity. Comfortable shoes that can get dirty are recommended. All events are kid-friendly – feel free to bring the whole family!
Saturday, April 21st
9 a.m. – Noon
Locations Across Chicago
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Saturday, April 21st
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Humboldt Park & Little Village
Saturday, April 21st
9 a.m. – Noon
5531 S. King
Contact wpconservancy@gmail.com
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Saturday, April 21st
Times Vary
Locations Across Chicago
Contact 311 to Register
Saturday, April 28th
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Halsted and 144th
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Saturday, April 28th
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
4055 N. Kenmore
Contact adelorenzo@chicagocares.org
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Saturday, April 28th
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
6401 N. Stony Island
Contact Jerry at 773-955-6384
By Sameera, on April 9th, 2012 Join Center for Neighborhood Technology to help spread the word about Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) in your neighborhood and make every home more energy efficient. We are looking for volunteers to help host neighborhood events, connect EI2 with local organizations, and help EI2 have a face at events in your community. Become a part of the team, and start making your impact today.
Energy Impact Illinois is a federally funded program that will assist homeowners in making significant energy efficiency improvements to their homes, putting money back in their pockets and reducing their environmental impact. Through EI2, homeowners will be able to take advantage of rebates and low interests loans to improve the value of their homes. Some homes could be eligible for the Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® certificate, which can be included in real estate listings should owners their homes in the future.
They are looking for Impact Team leaders who can commit three to five hours per week, and Impact Team members who can commit one to two hours per week, in helping to support energy efficiency. No experience in energy efficiency is required. We will provide free training in both the home improvements available to increase efficiency and the rebates and programs available to assist homeowners.
For more information contact Anna Markowski at CNT Energy: 773-328-7045 or sign up here (http://bit.ly/HP8S0J).
By Sameera, on April 5th, 2012 Check out the Chicago Conservation Corps’ six-year report here. We have come a long way since 2006 and we want to share the memories and impacts with you.
It has been an amazing 6 years and we look forward to many more years of grassroots community development and environmental stewardship throughout Chicago.
Want to join our environmental leadership network? There is still space available for our Spring 2012 Environmental Leadership Training Series. During the training, you’ll learn from community and environmental leaders about urban environmental challenges and opportunities for change; then you’ll lead an environmental service project in your community with C3 support and resources.
To apply for the C3 Leadership Training Series, you must be a City of Chicago resident and attend one orientation. The Spring 2012 training will be held at the Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd, on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. on April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Attend an orientation in April to learn more.
- Tuesday, April 10, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N Sacramento Blvd
- Wednesday, April 11, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., City Hall, 121 N La Salle St
- Thursday, April 12, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., Washington Park Fieldhouse, 5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
To sign up for an orientation or for more information, visit www.conservationcorps.org or contact C3 at (312) 743-9283 or conservation@cityofchicago.org. A $75 fee covers course participation and project support. Financial assistance is available upon request.
We are now accepting applications! www.surveymonkey.com/spring2012leaderapplication Remember that you must also attend an orientation listed above to participate.
Are you a teacher or know a teacher at a CPS School? Then consider our Student Clubs program!
Club projects include recycling, worm composting, water conservation, and anti-idling campaigns. Teachers involved receive a stipend, materials, project guides, training and other resources. Learn more about the program here.
Attend one of the orientation dates below to learn more:
Tuesday, April 10th
Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd (near Sacramento and Lake)
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Accessible by #94 bus; near California Green Line.
Parking in back lot.
Wednesday, April 11th
Amundsen High School
5110 N. Damen (near Damen and Foster), Room 321
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Accessible by buses #92 and #50; near Damen Brown Line.
Parking in back lot.
Thursday, April 12th
University of Chicago Lab Schools
5823 S. Kenwood Ave., Sunny Gym
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Metra Electric Line
Parking available.
For questions or to reserve a seat, please contact (312) 743-9283 or conservation@cityofchicago.org.
To apply you must be a Chicago Public School teacher (6th – 12th grades) and attend an orientation. If you are accepted into the program, you must attend three workshops in the 2012-2013 school year, held on Tuesday evenings at the Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612.
We hope you will join us!
By Tom R., on March 28th, 2012 Thank you for joining us. Let this be your guide to finding, liking, and following leaders from the Chicago Conservation Corps. If your name needs to be added, leave your twitter handle or facebook page in the comments below. Thank you!
 Twitter:
@ChiConservation – our Twitter account
@CariMclean – Manager, Social Media @HIMSS & @mHIMSS. Self-proclaimed green nerd. Former ballerina. Loves vegetables and goat cheese.
@DanaMcKenzieLee – healthy food blogger- vegetarian & pescitarian
@ecoactivista – I’m a mom of 2, sharing my experiences and info on living a non-toxic, sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle in Chicago!
@JennyJeronimo – Time Travel Agent. Creative Director Designer. Singer Songwriter. Leader of new Chicago chapter of @SheSaysUs. #changetheratio
@katinchicago -
@lafleen – Conservation, laughter, compassion.
@letUbeU – Blogging & fighting for your future. My weapons: Science, Conservation, & Happiness. Doing it w/ chronic arthritis pain.#letUbeU
@LivCohn -
@martinmaciasjr - Writer/journal-activist at @radioarte/@AREAchicago – working towards immigrant/environmental/social/economic justice – FC Barca fan. Organizer at @chicagofair
@MegMatthews – Environmental communications and urban EE leader. Sustainability newsmonger, green chronicler, social justice advocate, bird stalker and self-confessed ecogeek.
@RobWestPlumbing - Full service plumbing shop. 773-290-8232 Chicago and Chicagoland area. specializing in flood control, furnace and boiler repair. Green Plumber.
 Facebook:
Chicago Conservation Corps
Elsa Jacobson
Jake Williams – Adopt-A-Beach page
JenEvansDesign
Mark Brouwer
Olivia Cohn
Kristen Pratt
Rob West Plumbing
By Sameera, on March 20th, 2012 
Earth Hour
Saturday, March 31st
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Around the World
Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments around the world unite each year to support the largest environmental event in history – Earth Hour.
More than 5,200 cities and towns (including Chicago) in 135 countries worldwide switched off their lights for Earth Hour 2011 alone, sending a powerful message for action on climate change. It also ushered in a new era with members going Beyond the Hour to commit to lasting action for the planet. Check out the website for additional information, local events, photos, educator resources, and how to go beyond Earth Hour to make a year-round commitment to reduce energy use. It can be as simple as flipping a switch.
By Tom R., on March 18th, 2012 Content Creator, including photographs: C3 Blogger Tom from www.letUbeU.com
The word ‘conservation’ can be confusing. It is defined as the prevention of injury or waste. When we refer to conservation from an environmental viewpoint, we are talking about not injuring animals & insects and their homes, and not wasting natural resources–energy, land, and water.
Informally I’ve asked “What is conservation?” to scientists, conservationists, and those who have no interest in the topic. There is a general theme that appears–taking care of our planet–but the answers are all different, which makes me think the topic of ‘conservation’ is confusing to everyday people. So I’m here to make it simple for you. As a volunteer with the Chicago Conservation Corps, I’ve learned that if conservation is anything, it is
#SoSimple
Think: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. We’ll show you 3 #sosimple ways for each. Conservation can take place at home with many simple actions. At the bottom there is a checklist to save or print and post on your wall as a reminder that conservation is #sosimple. Pass this on to your friends & family as well. Thank you.
Reduce:
- water consumption by turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth or shaving.
- waste by purchasing a reusable grocery bag.
- energy consumption by turning off the light in a room you’re not using.
Reuse:
- dryer sheets with 20 uses for a used dryer sheet.
- drink containers. Buy a reuseable water bottle or coffee mug to bring to work or refill at Starbucks.
- somebody’s previous belongings by shopping at a thrift store (Brown Elephant or Salvation Army in Chicago).
Recycle:
- all plastic, but NOT #6. Look on the container and bag for the symbol (right).
- junk mail.
- wine bottles & beer cans.
A tweetable definition of ‘conservation:
Conservation is improving our quality of life for the future by living in collaboration with nature
Please print or save the JPEG below as a reminder. Thank you for reading.
By Sameera, on March 16th, 2012 Interested in the C3 program and think it would be a good fit for your organization? Consider submitting a proposal to run the C3 program in partnership with the City of Chicago. Read on for details.
 The Chicago Department of Transportation is seeking a partner or partners to run the Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) program. Founded in the spring of 2006 at the former Chicago Department of Environment, the Chicago Conservation Corps recruits, trains and supports a network of volunteers who work together to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods and schools through environmental service projects that protect our water, clean our air, restore our land and save energy. C3 is run in collaboration with seventeen non-profit and municipal partner organizations across Chicago. C3 volunteers include Chicago residents of all ages and backgrounds engaged in grassroots environmental action in Chicago’s communities.
You can find the request for proposals for the C3 program here.
Please note that a mandatory respondents’ pre-submittal conference will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Chicago City Hall, Room 1103 (121 N. LaSalle Street). If you wish to submit a proposal for the C3 program, you or a member of your team must attend the meeting on March 22, 2012. All those interested in attending should RSVP to sean.wiedel@cityofchicago.org by Tuesday, March 20, 2012 and write “Chicago Conservation Corps Respondents Conference” in the subject line. Please feel free to pass this information to your networks.
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