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168 Elm Ave. - One Drop at a Time
This Web page describes the principles of innovative and responsible treatment of rain water in and around the home garden. The treatments are organized into seven subjects or stations: 1) the green roof, 2) the rain barrels, 3) the porous pavement, 4) the rain gardens, 5) the […]
OnTheCommons.org:
Paris’ (France) City Council has recently developed a policy in favour of shared gardens (jardins partagés) in the city. A charter has been produced that sets some conditions on governance and the balance between public access and the specific rights of the group that cares for the garden. Like many European countries we had a […]
Grace is a C3 leader and invites you to get involved in her project to make a difference:
The 49th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show shakes up the
lakefront August 18-19, 2007 for the “LARGEST” FREE show of it’s kind in the United States. The Chicago Air and Water Show is our city’s second most popular […]
From Nancy Johnson about her project event:
The Hollywood - North Park Community Association and the Chicago Conservation Corps invite Chicago Residents to a Free showing of the Movie “An Inconvenient Truth.”The Movie night is Friday February 16, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium at Northside College Preparatory High School, 5501 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, […]
Join hosts Mark Kleman and Charles Shaw as they introduce you to Chicago’s first eco-friendly social club, a beautiful creation by cob artist Miguel Elliot for the opening of the Butterfly Social Club! Also some pre-Valentine’s Day mischief making with aphrodisiac concoctions & live DJ sets by DJs Dojo & The Abominable Twitch.
Thurs, Feb 1st […]
From M. Grace Sielaff:
What you can do?
As a (C3) project team member, our project is to help recycle water bottles and to prevent them from entering the waste stream by collecting the water bottles, and encouraging others to do the same, for the 2007 Air and Water Show.
Project Title: Water Bottles
C3, Chicago Conservation Corp liaison: […]
From Chris Corrigan:
In the Netherlands, a group of kids has challenged a government minister to see who can reduce their power consumption the most.And guess who won? The kids reduced their energy consumption by 33% beating the minister’s 20% reduction.
From Gapers Block:
The Green Exchange, Logan Square’s proposed “green merchandise mart” has launched its website. Dedicated towards green living, the site offers building plans, an FAQ and a forum to discuss the building and issues surrounding its development.
Here’s a website about “Musings on Sustainable Urban Development & Design”: http://www.ecotectureblog.com/
Jean ~Nurture Girl~ Russell says:
work from home (don’t drive much at all).
radiate love at the people I interact with.
turn off lights, water, energy consumption, whenever possible.
assume the best in people (and thus avoid negativity and conflicts).
support and encourage people doing good.
nurture people building social purpose organizations.
avoid the news–twisted and spun as it is.
give money and […]
Maryam Y says:
“I try to remember to do lots of actions every day, albeit many could be considered small.”
I walk instead of drive or even take public transport
I smile at people I go past
I turn off water/lights when I leave the room
I give way to other people
I try to buy green or fair trade products […]
Urban Permaculture Applications: Food Production Plus
Wednesday, February 7th, 7-9 pm
Learn how to apply permaculture to urban living.
Even if you have limited indoor growing space, producing more of what you eat, may be increasingly valuable. Learn about home or apartment-scale growing systems for producing your own food and fertilizer, indoors or out. Featuring Bill Shores, a […]
Home tip from Living Gently Quarterly:
When the price of head lettuce climbs to $2.50 or more per head and the frigid arctic winds are rattling the windows, you can still enjoy freshly grown produce. And, you don’t even have to leave your home. It doesn’t require long-range transportation from warmer or tropical climes nor energy-intensive […]
Citing a Concious Choice interview, WorldChanging Chicago quotes Mayor Daley:
As the government cuts back on programs … that’s where the community has to step up and function.
The Chicago Conservation Corps is one example where a little bit of government effort (City of Chicago) leads to a whole lot of community stepping up and functioning.
From Cathy Becker: ‘City Testing Rubber Sidewalks, Solar Bus Shelters‘
drive less. live more.
It’s about providing you with information and real solutions regarding viable and safe travel alternatives to your existing daily commute.
It’s about easing congestion in northeastern Illinois by encouraging the use of public transportation and other alternative modes of travel.
From http://www.cnt.org/calendar:
Take part in this engaging town-hall style meeting about real solutions to curbing global warming, participate in Q & A with panelists, and connect with dozens of grassroots organizations.The event features Sadhu Johnston, Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Environment, with Rev. Calvin S. Morris Ph.D., Exec. Director of Community Renewal Society moderating, and […]
Greenmapping.org
Check out these online maps that you can use to search through 20 counties in the Chicago region, including Wisconsin and Indiana, and compile layer upon layer of useful information. The map is highly customizable, so you can choose an area by zip code, municipality, county, state or even watershed. Then you are able to […]
From http://www.cnt.org/calendar:
Join author Mark Swartz as he introduces his new novel H2O, set in Chicago in the year 2020. With the entire world facing a dire shortage of drinkable water, filters and drains, engineer Hayden Shivers stumbles upon a method for synthesizing fake water, but the new product may not be the miracle it’s cracked […]
Great Lakes Safe and Open for Now:
The Coast Guard’s plan to establish 34 permanent live-fire zones in the Great Lakes has been withdrawn due to citizen concerns.