Earth Day is Just Around the Corner, but You Can Celebrate Every Day

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 . . . → Read More: Earth Day is Just Around the Corner, but You Can Celebrate Every Day

Chicago Community Climate Action Toolkit from the Field Museum

Over the past two years, ECCo (Environment, Culture, and Conservation,  a division of the Field museum) staff have been working with partner organizations in four neighborhoods–Forest Glen, Bronzeville, South Chicago, and Pilsen–and across the Chicago Region (including us!) to turn their research on community assets into local projects and tools for education and action that . . . → Read More: Chicago Community Climate Action Toolkit from the Field Museum

Volunteers Needed for Energy Impact Illinois

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 . . . → Read More: Volunteers Needed for Energy Impact Illinois

Check out Earth Day Stewardship Events Across Chicago this April!

The Chicago Conservation Corps Six-Year Report

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 . . . → Read More: The Chicago Conservation Corps Six-Year Report

Where to find C3 Leaders on Twitter & Facebook

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. . . . → Read More: Where to find C3 Leaders on Twitter & Facebook

Chicago Department of Transportation Releases Request for Proposals for the Chicago Conservation Corps Program

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 . . . → Read More: Chicago Department of Transportation Releases Request for Proposals for the Chicago Conservation Corps Program

Teachers, Join the C3 Student Clubs Program – Register for an Orientation Today

Register Today for a Spring 2012 Environmental Leadership Training Series Orientation!

Join C3 Trainee, Brittany for an Environmental Film Screening: Black Diamonds, Wed 2/22 5:30PM

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

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

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

Snow Much Fun at the Nature Museum, Jan 21st, 11AM

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 . . . → Read More: Snow Much Fun at the Nature Museum, Jan 21st, 11AM

Happy New Year! Check Out Our January Featured Events

Join C3 Leader Susan Casey for a Weatherization Workshop at North Park Village Nature Center

Join C3 Leader Paul Eggers for West Town Bikes Home Weatherization

Check out our December Featured Events!

C3 Thanks Magid Glove & Safety for Their Donation!

Chicago-based company, Magid Glove & Safety, donated dozens of work gloves to C3 so that our volunteers can continue to work hard to beautify Chicago and improve our environment. Many thanks to Magid for their generous support.  You can find more information on their website: http://www.magidglove.com/about/

. . . → Read More: C3 Thanks Magid Glove & Safety for Their Donation!

Featured Event! Chicago Center for Green Technology’s Energy Savings Fair, Nov 19th, 9 a.m.

Check out CCGT’s new website! www.chicagogreentech.org