Chicago Conservation Corps Blog » Community http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog You Care. Do Something. We'll Help. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:05:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Check Out Our February Featured Events and the New Flyer! http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/check-out-our-feb-featured-events-and-the-new-flyer/ http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/check-out-our-feb-featured-events-and-the-new-flyer/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:10:46 +0000 Sameera http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=4524 . . . → Read More: Check Out Our February Featured Events and the New Flyer!]]>

]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/check-out-our-feb-featured-events-and-the-new-flyer/feed/ 0 Tropical Treat Night at Garfield Park Conservatory, February 15th, 3PM http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/tropical-treat-night-at-garfield-park-conservatory-february-15th-3pm/ http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/tropical-treat-night-at-garfield-park-conservatory-february-15th-3pm/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:44:22 +0000 Sameera http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=4509

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 . . . → Read More: Tropical Treat Night at Garfield Park Conservatory, February 15th, 3PM]]>

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.
]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/tropical-treat-night-at-garfield-park-conservatory-february-15th-3pm/feed/ 0 Chicago Cares Workday at Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse, February 11th, 9AM http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/chicago-cares-workday-at-kilbourn-park-organic-greenhouse-february-11th-9am/ http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/chicago-cares-workday-at-kilbourn-park-organic-greenhouse-february-11th-9am/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:38:53 +0000 Sameera http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=4500

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 . . . → Read More: Chicago Cares Workday at Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse, February 11th, 9AM]]>

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.

]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/chicago-cares-workday-at-kilbourn-park-organic-greenhouse-february-11th-9am/feed/ 0 Shedd’s Sustainable Seafood Cooking Class for Kids, February 9th, 7:30PM http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/shedds-sustainable-seafood-cooking-class-for-kids-february-9th-730pm/ http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/shedds-sustainable-seafood-cooking-class-for-kids-february-9th-730pm/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:35:47 +0000 Sameera http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=4497

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 . . . → Read More: Shedd’s Sustainable Seafood Cooking Class for Kids, February 9th, 7:30PM]]>

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.

]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/shedds-sustainable-seafood-cooking-class-for-kids-february-9th-730pm/feed/ 0 Learn About Green Living and Saving Money at the Chance for Change Resource Fair in Calumet, Jan 21st, 10AM http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/18/learn-about-green-living-and-saving-money-at-the-chance-for-change-resource-fair-in-calumet-sat-121-10am/ http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/18/learn-about-green-living-and-saving-money-at-the-chance-for-change-resource-fair-in-calumet-sat-121-10am/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:44:56 +0000 Sameera http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=4388 . . . → Read More: Learn About Green Living and Saving Money at the Chance for Change Resource Fair in Calumet, Jan 21st, 10AM]]>

]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/18/learn-about-green-living-and-saving-money-at-the-chance-for-change-resource-fair-in-calumet-sat-121-10am/feed/ 0 Working Bikes Cooperative Volunteer Night, Jan 31st, 5PM http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/05/working-bikes-cooperative-volunteer-night-jan-31-5pm/ http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/05/working-bikes-cooperative-volunteer-night-jan-31-5pm/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:38:15 +0000 Sameera http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=4352

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 . . . → Read More: Working Bikes Cooperative Volunteer Night, Jan 31st, 5PM]]>

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.

]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/05/working-bikes-cooperative-volunteer-night-jan-31-5pm/feed/ 1 Featured Event! Friends of the Parks MLK Jr. Service Day at Whistler Woods, Jan 16th, 9AM http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/05/friends-of-the-parks-mlk-jr-service-day-at-whistler-woods-jan-16th-9am/ http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/05/friends-of-the-parks-mlk-jr-service-day-at-whistler-woods-jan-16th-9am/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:29:34 +0000 Sameera http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=4343

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 . . . → Read More: Featured Event! Friends of the Parks MLK Jr. Service Day at Whistler Woods, Jan 16th, 9AM]]>

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.

]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/05/friends-of-the-parks-mlk-jr-service-day-at-whistler-woods-jan-16th-9am/feed/ 0 Happy New Year! Check Out Our January Featured Events http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/05/happy-new-year-check-out-our-january-featured-events/ http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/05/happy-new-year-check-out-our-january-featured-events/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:20:21 +0000 Sameera http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=4334 . . . → Read More: Happy New Year! Check Out Our January Featured Events]]>

]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/05/happy-new-year-check-out-our-january-featured-events/feed/ 0 C3 Leader Tameka Flowers: Getting 2 Know Green 101- Clean Up and Workshop, July 30 http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2011/07/18/c3-leader-tameka-flowers-getting-2-know-green-101-clean-up-and-workshop-july-30/ http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2011/07/18/c3-leader-tameka-flowers-getting-2-know-green-101-clean-up-and-workshop-july-30/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:12:35 +0000 Britt http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=3678 Getting 2 Know Green Saturday, July 30 Meet at 13th and Homan 11:00-3:00 RSVP required: paperwerx4you@gmail.com Join neighbors and organizations from the North Lawndale Community for Getting 2 Know Green 101. Provide a clean up to the area near the Douglass Branch Library, 13th Street Play Lot, CYC Community Center, and Village West Housing Development. Win a free paper recycling bin designed by . . . → Read More: C3 Leader Tameka Flowers: Getting 2 Know Green 101- Clean Up and Workshop, July 30]]> Getting 2 Know Green
Saturday, July 30
Meet at 13th and Homan
11:00-3:00
RSVP required: paperwerx4you@gmail.com













































Join neighbors and organizations from the North Lawndale Community for Getting 2 Know Green 101.
Provide a clean up to the area near the Douglass Branch Library, 13th
Street Play Lot, CYC Community Center, and Village West Housing
Development. Win a free paper recycling bin designed by artists from Paperwerx Inc. and Neuro Kitchen Arts Collaborative.
Free Lunch and Discussion….All Ages Welcome!!!
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]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2011/07/18/c3-leader-tameka-flowers-getting-2-know-green-101-clean-up-and-workshop-july-30/feed/ 0 Join C3 Leader Moriam Williams for the West Englewood Green Fest; Sunday, July 17, 1:00-5:00 pm http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2011/07/15/join-c3-leader-moriam-williams-for-the-west-englewood-green-fest-sunday-july-17-100-500-pm/ http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2011/07/15/join-c3-leader-moriam-williams-for-the-west-englewood-green-fest-sunday-july-17-100-500-pm/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:59:06 +0000 Britt http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=3642

Download the . . . → Read More: Join C3 Leader Moriam Williams for the West Englewood Green Fest; Sunday, July 17, 1:00-5:00 pm]]>

Download the flyer

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