Our sincere apologies for these technical difficulties, our google calendar has been down for weeks– but have no fear, we want to help you get involved in any way possible. Please find this week’s volunteer event and opportunities below.
Tonight—-Tuesday, February 23, 2010
River Day Site Captain Meeting
Put your leadership skills to work and manage volunteer [...]
You Care. Do Something. We’ll Help.
The Chicago Conservation Corps is heading into it’s ninth Environmental Leadership Training Session. Since 2006, C3 has trained over 250 Chicago residents on conservation issues. Upon completion of this 20 hour training, Chicagoan like you and me, continue on to implement [...]
Your Resource Guide to Energy Savings
The American Recovery and Investment Act issued federal funding for energy efficiency upgrades and appliance rebates this week. Specifically, Illinois will recieve $12 million to provide residents with incentives and purchasing power for energy efficient products and appliances. Starting January 31, 2010 citizens will be able to [...]
A Forest For Earth Day
You can help protect one of the worlds most beautiful and diverse rainforest habitats when you participate and recycle with public schools in Chicago just in time for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. Recycle Tech Solutions (RTS), a local cell phone & electronics recycler, is working with individual Chicago [...]
As 2010 commences, C3 looks forward to yet another year of creative conservation projects made possible by grassroots environmental leaders, teachers, and student clubs.
Featured in this edition
-City of Chicago Holiday Tree Recycling Program
-Year to Date Impacts of our Hardworking C3 Volunteers
-Save the Date: Upcoming Leader Orientations and Trainings
City of Chicago Holiday Tree Recycling [...]
October is Fair Trade Month
Fair trade is a growing movement across the globe – and it’s growing here in Chicago too. Buying food you’d purchase regularly, but choosing those that are fair trade certified ensures healthier labor conditions, increased worker wages and improved environmental standards in developing countries around the globe. Here are five [...]
Last week the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act was released in the U.S. Senate.
This week, Green for all hosted a National Briefing Call and prepared a summary to help supporters and allies understand the bill and its significance.
Now with the Environment and Public Works Committee preparing to edit the bill, it is up [...]
From December 7th to December 18th, world leaders will gather in Copenhagen for the U.N. Climate Change Conference and will work to negotiate a treaty to reign in global warming. Climate change organizations 1 Sky and 350.Org are finding ways for individuals to make a difference by hosting an International Day of Climate Action.
On [...]
At the end of David O’Donnell’s presentation on the Chicago Climate Action Plan, he gave a big plug to a guy named Doug Mckenzie-Mohr on his Community Based Social Marketing, and his success bringing impact to sustainable projects. He wrote a book called Fostering Sustainable Behavior, and it is free to download the pdf at [...]
You Care. Do Something. We’ll Help.
The following is a list of events coordinated by our C3 Leaders, as well as volunteer opportunities facilitated by our C3 Partners. For a full listing of events, visit the C3 Calendar.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
- September 10, 12, 14: C3 Environmental Leadership Training Orientation Sessions
- September 12: Chicago [...]
You Care. Do Something. We’ll Help.
The following is a list of events coordinated by our C3 Leaders, as well as volunteer opportunities facilitated by our C3 Partners. For a full listing of events, visit the C3 Calendar.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
- August 1: Environmental Awareness Fun Booth at the Hope Festival
- August 8: Winnemac Park [...]
You care. Do something. We’ll help.
The following is a list of events coordinated by our C3 Leaders and Trainees, as well as volunteer opportunities facilitated by our C3 Partners. For a full listing of events, visit the C3 Calendar.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
- July 11: Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale in Lawndale/Pilsen
- July [...]
Visit Fall 2009 C3 Leadership Training for full details.
It is time to start planning for our 2009-2010 C3 Student Clubs!
You Care. C3 is seeking passionate teachers (CPS 8th – 12th grades) who want to make a difference in their school community.
Do Something. Start an after-school environmental service club with your students.
We’ll Help. Access curriculum, materials, training workshops, and more from the Chicago Department [...]
Someone in class mentioned the work of Van Jones, author of The Green Collar Economy, and formerly the head of Green Jobs for All (a post he left to take a position in the Obama administration). I just read an excellent interview with him that is insightful and full of advice that could be [...]
Hey there fellow C3 Trainees,
For those of you who are interested in learning more about energy efficiency, please feel free to check out my organization’s website at www.mwalliance.org. We are currently working on a new HVAC Certification Training Course with Peoples Gas, and we also administer the Change a Light, Change the World, Lights [...]
I apologize in advance if this sound extra sentimental or trite.
I feel really lucky to be a part of C3’s largest class. There is obviously an overwhelming urge from everyone to learn as much as they can and bring it back to their communities, and to share information is the greatest form of education we [...]
You care. Do Something. We’ll Help. The Chicago Conservation Corps is now recruiting for its Spring 2009 Leadership Training Course. During the training, you’ll learn from community and environmental leaders about urban environmental challenges and opportunities for change; then you’ll lead an environmental service project in your community with C3 support and resources. For more [...]
The holidays come but once a year, but it’s not just their memories that can last a lifetime. Unfortunately, the season of generosity and merriment can leave a lasting impact on the environment too. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Americans discard 25% more trash than they do during the rest of the year. This totals 2 [...]
Indoor Farmers Market & Café (Sunday, Dec 7)
Most outdoor farmers markets are closed for the season, but the
opportunity for buying fresh, locally grown food and wares from
regional farmers has been extended at an indoor farmers market Sunday,
December 7, from 12 – 3 pm at 5255 N. Ashland Avenue. The First
Evangelical Free Church’s Green [...]