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Joann Podkul of CSI Check out this great coverage of C3 and Calumet Stewardship Initiative volunteers working in vernal pools at Hegewisch Marsh over the weekend. Michael Puente from WBEZ joined us to help uncover the great restoration and open space preservation work happening in the area. Greencorps Calumet This work . . . → Read More: C3 and CSI talk with WBEZ about Hegewisch Marsh Join the City of Chicago Department of Environment for the first installment of the Sustainable Backyard Workshop series highlighting the many ways residents can create more environmentally-friendly landscapes in their back, front, and side yards. June 14, 2011 28 E. Jackson, Suite 1800 6:00-8:00 pm RSVP: 312-743-9283 or rainbarrel@cityofchicago.org Learn more about the program . . . → Read More: Rain Barrels, Compost Bins, Native Plants -Oh my! Sustainable Backyard Workshop, June 14
Photo credit: Ryan Wilson Saturday, June 11 9:00 am -12:00 pm Meet at 13250 S. Torrence RSVP: Jerry Attere, 312-744-9136 Dress in work clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit soggy and muddy. Did you know that the Calumet Region is one of the most bio-diverse locations in our region . . . → Read More: Featured Event! Restoration Workday at Hegewisch Marsh-Saturday, June 11 Photo courtesy of NHS Chicago Volunteer for a NeighborWorks Day project on Saturday, June 4! Join in the fun during NHS’ 24th Annual NeighborWorks Day on Saturday, June 4. Volunteers are needed to paint, plant, clean vacant lots, landscape and garden. During National NeighborWorks® Week, tens of thousands of volunteers, businesspeople, neighbors and . . . → Read More: Featured Event! NHS Chicago NeighborWorks Day tomorrow. Come out to Humboldt Park for an added bonus- Sustainable Backyard Demos! Garlic Mustard is one of the most aggressive invasive plants in our region. Support the ecological health and diversity of our open lands and green space by getting involved in Garlic Mustard Pull Challenge! Join in the Garlic Mustard Pull Mondays at Eggers Woods each Monday until May 23 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Contact . . . → Read More: Garlic Mustard Pull Mondays in Eggers Woods Throughout the Month of May We want to give a big shout out to Crust Organic Pizzeria and Blue City Cycles for their support of the C3 River Day Challenge! C3 volunteers and supporters are encouraged to sign for Chicago River Day this Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at riverside locations throughout Chicago. C3 will be participating . . . → Read More: Blue City Cycles and Crust Organic Pizzeria Support C3ers on Chicago River Day Last week’s blizzard has left everyone drowning in snow. Severe weather can be a stark reminder of the importance of weatherization and winter preparedness. If you have not yet attended a weatherization workshop this year, this may be one of your last opportunities to learn about low-cost weatherization and go home with a free kit . . . → Read More: Featured Event This Weekend at Little Black Pearl Saturday, February 19th 9:00am-1:00pm Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W. Wilson RSVP: EwasteWorkshop@gmail.com or (773) 539-3018 A computer is a terrible thing to e-waste! Technology changes rapidly, but one thing remains the same, the toxic trail it leaves behind when it is trashed. Do you know what’s in your computer? Do you know . . . → Read More: C3 Leader Andres Hernandez Computer Recycling Drop Off Day, 2.19.11 Download the flier for your corkboard . . . → Read More: C3 Leader Andres Hernandez E-Waste Workshop 2.10.11 Calumet Stewardship Initiative Workday Don’t worry, you can volunteer next month at Beaubien. We will make sure you have all the details.
Photo Credit: Naomi Davis . . . → Read More: Canceled: Volunteer at Beaubien Forest Preserve this Saturday, 2.5.11. Download the flier so you don’t forget Wylanda and her project team will encourage Woodlawn residents to use their blue carts for recyclables to reduce the amount of waste entering landfills from the neighborhood. Reusable canvas bags and water bottles will be distributed as well as blue cart recycling brochures and magnets, recycling drop off center maps, and guides to recycling . . . → Read More: Join C3 Community Leader Wylanda Harris at Woodlawn Recycles! 1.8.11
Photo Credit: The Examiner Join Chicago Conservation Corps Partner, Friends of the Forest Preserves for a winter wonderland restoration workday at Dan Ryan Woods. Take the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the winter forest and find some respite from . . . → Read More: Special Invitation to join Friends of the Forest Preserves at Dan Ryan Woods, 12.11.10 Photo credit: Windy City Harvest Kenneth Street Farm Lecture Tonight:Food from Your Backyard: Sustainable Farming in Illinois Panelists: Lindsay Record, Illinois Stewardship Program LaDonna Redmond, Institute for Community Resource Development Angela Mason, Director, Community Gardening and Green Youth Farm, Chicago Botanic Garden Moderator: Laurel Ross, Urban Conservation Director, ECCo, The Field Museum Join local . . . → Read More: The Field Museum presents a FREE lecture 10.21.10 Join Washington Park Conservancy and the Chicago Park District for a seed collection and restoration workday Saturday October 16 9 am-12 pm Meet at the Fountain of Time (near Cottage Grove and Midway Plaisance). Please register in advance by contacting sunshine0711@gmail.com Fall in an important time in Chicago’s parks, forest preserves and natural . . . → Read More: Explore Community Conservation at the Washington Park Seed Collection Workday 10/16 @ 9 am Fall is an important time for seed collection, planning and planting in natural areas. Come out and get your hands dirty with Friends of the Parks on Saturday October 9 at 9:00 am- 12:00 pm Why should you join us? The Dunning Read Conservation Area is one of two conservation areas within Chicago’s limits. The . . . → Read More: Explore Stewardship with the Friends of the Parks Dunning Read Conservation Area Workday Composting Workshop! Sunday, August 8 2010 at 2pm Roots and Rays Community Garden 1513-1519 W Cullerton Composting your kitchen scraps and yard trimmings is an easy, low maintenance way to reduce your household waste by up to 30%. Join C3 (Chicago Conservation Corps) Trainee and Roots and Rays Gardener Christine Ferriter to learn how to . . . → Read More: C3 Leader Christine Ferriter Composting Workshop in Pilsen |
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