Gage Park C3 Club building a vermicompost bin
The Chicago Conservation Corps is now recruiting CPS teachers to attend our Spring 2010 orientations in anticipation of the 2010-2011 school year. At the orientation, you will learn how to start and run an after-school environmental service club for 8th-12th grade CPS Students through the Chicago Conservation Corps (C3). Club projects include recycling, worm composting, water conservation, and anti-idling campaigns. Teachers involved receive a stipend, materials, project guides, training and other resources from the Chicago Department of Environment.
Attend one of the orientations listed below to learn more. To reserve your seat now, please contact (312) 743-9283 or conservation@cityofchicago.org.
Tuesday, April 13- 5pm-6pm
Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Chicago, IL 60612
Wednesday, April 14- 4:30pm-5:30pm
Vaughn High School
4355 N. Linder, Chicago, IL 60641
Thursday, April 15- 4:30pm-5:30pm
Neil Elementary School
8555 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60620
To apply you must be a Chicago Public School teacher (8th – 12th grades) and attend an orientation. Three 2010 – 2011 workshops will be held on Tuesday evenings at the Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612.
For more information about the Chicago Conservation Corps Leadership Training Course, the Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) Student Clubs, or to learn about other volunteer opportunities, visit www.chicagoconservationcorps.org.
[...] The Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) is now recruiting teachers to attend one of three orientations in anticipation of the 2010-2011 school year. At the orientation, you will learn how you can start and run an after-school environmental service club for 8th-12th grade CPS students through the C3 program. Club projects include recycling, worm composting, water conservation, and anti-idling campaigns. Teachers receive a stipend, materials, project guides, training and other resources from the Chicago Department of Environment. To apply you must be a Chicago Public School teacher (8th-12th grades) and attend an orientation. More information is listed here. [...]