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Explore Energy Savings C3 Leader, Amy Talbot leads a Winter Wonderland Energy Savings Workshop Saturday, February 25th 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy (IHSCA), Community Room 2520 S. Western Ave. Contact winterenergyc3@gmail.com to register.
Join Amy and her C3 team to hear about actions you can take to not only help the environment but also save money. Workshop topics include properly caring for outdoors plants in the winter; improving your snow salting techniques with the right products and methods; installing high efficiency showerheads to save on water and energy costs; replacing old light bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs; and changing furnace filters to improve air quality and save money on energy costs. The first 40 families to arrive will receive energy saving kits and additional items will be raffled off at the close of the workshop. Lunch will be provided and Spanish language translation will be available.
Explore Green Cleaning C3 Leader, Stephanie Douglass leads Adventures in Green Cleaning Wednesday, February 22nd 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Uncommon Ground 1401 W. Devon Ave For more information, contact 260-ALL-GROW.
Indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Come learn the best ways to prepare non-toxic cleaning solutions for your home at America’s Greenest Restaurant. Lessons on air issues affecting our health and green cleaning supplies are provided. There will also be raffles, dinner discounts, and lots of recipe resources.
Explore Plant Education Tropical Treat Night at Garfield Park Conservatory Wednesday, February 15th 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (stop by anytime) 300 N. Central Park For more information, contact 312-746-5100.
Enjoy a tasty treat while learning about the “sweet plants” of the Conservatory. Fact and flavor stations will be staffed by educators throughout the Conservatory, featuring chocolate, chicle, vanilla, cinnamon, chewing gum, banana and more. Come taste your way through the tropical paradise. Hands-on activities, including homemade paper ukuleles, Valentine’s day cards and more.
Explore Garden Stewardship Chicago Cares Workday at Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse Saturday, February 11th 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse 3501 N. Kilbourn For more information, contact 773-685-3359. Kilbourn Park is home to the Park District’s only organic facility. There is a large greenhouse and a variety of gardens to work in. You will help plant, create new beds, and maintain the indoor and outdoor areas. Projects are held inside of the greenhouse during inclement weather. All necessary tools will be provided.
Explore Sustainable Seafood Shedd’s Sustainable Seafood Cooking Class for Kids Thursday, February 9th 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop 2070 N Clybourn For more information, contact bhavlik@sheddaquarium.org.
Did you know your seafood choices can have a big impact on the health of our waters? Everyone can make a difference for the health of our oceans. Choosing the right seafood is perhaps the easiest, the most meaningful – and, of course, the most delicious – action you can take. Join Shedd Aquarium and Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop to learn how to make sustainable seafood choices and a delicious pole-caught tuna sushi roll. Class is appropriate for ages 7 and up, with a suggested $5.00 donation.
We are in the heart of winter, and most likely, your windows are closed and fresh air is at a premium. So don’t pollute the air in your home with cleaning products that contain hazardous chemicals and volatile organic compounds. We will make it easy for you to find another option. Here is a recipe for making your own air-friendly cleaning products. A friendly mixture of science, conservation, and cooking skills. Basic All-Purpose Cleaner Formula1/2 teaspoon baking soda or 2 teaspoons borax 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap detergent 2 cups hot water spray bottle Combine everything into the spray bottle and shake to blend.Content Creator: C3 Trainee Tom from www.letUbeU.com
Turning off the sink, while brushing teeth or shaving, is one of our Indoor Water Conservation Tips. Here’s why (a 46-second video from Sesame Street on YouTube): Indoor Water Conservation Video Content Creator: C3 Trainee Tom from www.letUbeU.com When you check your mail later and the box is jammed with catalogs and other miscallaneous junk mail, don’t trash paper, RECYCLE PAPER. According to the Draft Waste Characterization Study, 29.5% of what Chicago residents & businesses throw away is paper. Paper is recyclable.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle PAPER. Thanks for reading! Content Creator: C3 Trainee Tom from www.letUbeU.com
Explore Bike Maintenance Tuesday, January 31st 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Working Bikes, 2434 S. Western Ave No registration necessary. For more information, contact volunteer@workingbikes.org. Come out and learn about bike maintenance at Working Bikes, a local non-profit that diverts bicycles from the waste stream by repairing them for sale and charity. Have a fun-filled night and learn how to keep any bike running smoothly.
Explore Family Fun with Snowflakes
Saturday, January 21st 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive No registration necessary. For more information, contact (773) 755-5100. Snow is everywhere, but where does it come from? Learn how these frozen flakes are formed and make your own snowflake catcher. After the workshop, be sure to explore the wonderful exhibits at the nature museum that highlight our natural world. This is a free, family-friendly event.
Explore Outdoor Stewardship Monday, January 16th Whistler Woods, S Halsted St & W 134th St. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. RSVP to Mary Eileen Sullivan at sullivanme@fotp.org. Join Friends of the Parks and Calumet Is My Backyard (C.I.M.B.Y.) at Whistler Woods to celebrate Martin Luther King Day by providing stewardship work. Volunteers will be doing various outdoor stewardship activities to restore the woods. Dress in layers and be prepared to get your hands dirty.
Saturday, December 10th 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 87th and Western meet at the parking lot on the north side of 87th St. two blocks east of S. Western Ave. Register at 773-398-1178 or benjamin@fotfp.org
Join the Friends of the Forest Preserves for an exciting workday tomorrow! Get some fresh air as trained leaders show you how to identify invasive plants that don’t belong in Chicago and demonstrate how to safely use hand tools to remove them. All the necessary tools and work gloves are provided. Worried that you will be cold? No problem. Volunteers will be burning large brush piles and staying active – you will be warm in no time. Work days have also been known to end with some tasty treats. All participants should be dressed for a day of outdoor work. Please wear covered shoes (hiking boots or tennis shoes). Clothing should be made of natural fibers such as cotton or wool (no synthetic clothing) as workdays often have brush pile burns and stray embers can “burn” synthetic clothing and melt through to your skin – ouch. Please wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty and dress in layers. Please bring your own drinking water. Don’t be discouraged by the weather – this is an excellent time to see these woods in their winter glory. We hope you can make it!
Free Class: Save $ by Greening Your Bathroom
When: Sunday, December 11, 10am-Noon
Where: 1102 N. California ave. Chicago
More Info: 773-290-8232, 773-640-7083
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You’re invited to a free home plumbing class, this Sunday at 10am in Humboldt Park. This class series, “Green Plumbing 101″, is sponsored by the Chicago Conservation Corps. Each month, there will be a focus on an area in the home, teaching individuals how to save money and our environment by conserving water and power. All classes are led by Rob West, Master Plumber. This December Green Plumbing 101 class will teach you how to save money on your water bill by installing easy and affordable retrofits for your bathroom that can save a single household up to 100 gallons a day. He will also demonstrate affordable tools that residents can use to clear clogged drains without using toxic chemicals (or plumbers!).
Content Creator: C3 Trainee Tom from www.letUbeU.com Chicagoans are fortunate to have a large source of fresh water as our neighbor. Over 5.4 million people—44% of the Illinois population—depend on the Chicago Department of Water Management to provide a reliable supply of drinking water from Lake Michigan. Chicago is working hard to avoid situations similar to what is happening to the Colorado River and Aral Sea in Russia where the fresh water supply is being depleted.
To avoid a similar situation, Chicago is preparing by providing citizens with convenient options to conserve water. MeterSave is a new program offered by the City of Chicago Department of Water Management (DWM). Non-metered Chicago homeowners can volunteer to have a water meter installed. Water meters help to save water and save money. In Chicago, water charges in non-metered homes are tied to factors such as building size, lot-size and the number of plumbing fixtures. However, metered homes are billed according to actual water usage. This means that with minimal effort, participating homeowners could save money on their water bills. Signing up is completely FREE. The DWM will install your water meter, free of charge, and a wireless radio technology will report your water usage to the DWM. There are 3 ways to sign up:
ALSO, by signing up for a Water Meter, you will qualify for one of these additional incentives (while supplies last): A rain barrel – for more details: rain barrels or An outdoor water conservation kit
or An indoor water conservation kit
or A water meter monitor (a refrigerator magnet that shows water usage) Watch this video to learn more about the MeterSave program: Testimonials about the program: Neighborhood Testimonials Our previous post: Indoor Water Conservation Tips |
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