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 […]
Channel your inner eco-critic. Seventh Generation, Inc. and TreeHugger.com asked citizens to share their solutions to climate change. Help out our expert judges by watching and rating the submissions.
I submitted two videos to the Convenient Truths: a green video contest.
My first film asks “What can regular people do about global warming? This film […]
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 […]
Here’s a great way to help the River from home – add a rain barrel to your house. Rain barrels help you conserve water, reduce the amount of water going directly to the sewer system and provide water for your garden.
Friends of the Chicago River board member Grant Crowley has a great […]
While contemplating project possibilities, the energy and water use audits our C3 class were asked to do for homework came to mind. In trying to find more comprehensive do-it-yourself plans for greening a space I have come across a few resources that may be of help to y’all!
Recall from C3:
www.civicfootprint.org/
www.h2ouse.org
I strongly recommend checking these out:
www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/
www.energysavers.gov
I […]
Here are some useful resources to keep in mind when you’re developing your project proposal:
Project Proposal Worksheet: Please fill out this form by hand or type it up and submit it to your C3 liason by Friday, June 30.
12 Step Project Process Document: The steps to follow as you work with your C3 liason to […]
Thanks to everyone for another great class Saturday. Who knew water could be so fun? Here are the materials and info you need to prepare for our last class, Community Organizing, on June 17.
Class To Do’s
- Self Test and Water Audit homework
Project To Do’s
- Contact and meet with potential partners from your asset map. Use […]