Comments for Chicago Conservation Corps Blog http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog You Care. Do Something. We'll Help. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:32:16 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Treat Yourself to a Rain Barrel and Compost Bin at the next Sustainable Backyard Workshop, July 26 by Chicago lawn service http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2011/07/15/treat-yourself-to-a-rain-barrel-and-compost-bin-the-next-sustainable-backyard-workshop-july-26/comment-page-1/#comment-236053 Chicago lawn service Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:32:16 +0000 http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=3654#comment-236053 Hi There Chicagoconservationcorps, Cool Post, Rain barrels are also referred to as rainwater tanks or water butts. They are used for storing water. They are one of the ways to minimize the effects of drought and water crisis. Even in ancient times when drought and water crisis are not yet as prevalent as they are in these times, collecting rainwater is already a practice. History reveals that rain water has been collected in Thailand as far as 2,000 years ago. Kindest Regards Hi There Chicagoconservationcorps,
Cool Post, Rain barrels are also referred to as rainwater tanks or water butts. They are used for storing water. They are one of the ways to minimize the effects of drought and water crisis. Even in ancient times when drought and water crisis are not yet as prevalent as they are in these times, collecting rainwater is already a practice. History reveals that rain water has been collected in Thailand as far as 2,000 years ago.
Kindest Regards

]]> Comment on Independence Park Farmer’s Market + E-waste Collection, 8/28 by garbage disposal http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2011/08/24/independence-park-farmer%e2%80%99s-market-e-waste-collection-828/comment-page-1/#comment-235889 garbage disposal Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:14:34 +0000 http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=3764#comment-235889 Dear Chicagoconservationcorps, Neat Post, As the worldwide recognition of Farmers Markets continues to mature - the USDA estimats there are around seven,175 markets in 2010 - farmers industry associations and industry supervisors are starting up to insist that all participants have a business common liability insurance policy. Sad to say, not a large amount of insurance plan providers focus in this coverage, and farmers market supervisors and distributors do not learn a whole lot of the insurance plan industry's jargon. I look forward to your next post Dear Chicagoconservationcorps,
Neat Post, As the worldwide recognition of Farmers Markets continues to mature – the USDA estimats there are around seven,175 markets in 2010 – farmers industry associations and industry supervisors are starting up to insist that all participants have a business common liability insurance policy. Sad to say, not a large amount of insurance plan providers focus in this coverage, and farmers market supervisors and distributors do not learn a whole lot of the insurance plan industry’s jargon.
I look forward to your next post

]]> Comment on Indoor Water Conservation Tips by This is your home, where there’s not as much water as you think (NASA image of the day) « letUbeU http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2011/11/07/indoor-water-conservation-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-234681 This is your home, where there’s not as much water as you think (NASA image of the day) « letUbeU Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:38:25 +0000 http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=4173#comment-234681 [...] Indoor Water Conservation Tips [...] [...] Indoor Water Conservation Tips [...]

]]> Comment on Working Bikes Cooperative Volunteer Night, Jan 31st, 5PM by Chicago Science & Conservation Events in January 2012 « letUbeU http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/05/working-bikes-cooperative-volunteer-night-jan-31-5pm/comment-page-1/#comment-231527 Chicago Science & Conservation Events in January 2012 « letUbeU Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:10:59 +0000 http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=4352#comment-231527 [...] Working Bikes Collective Volunteer Night - 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. [...] [...] Working Bikes Collective Volunteer Night - 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. [...]

]]> Comment on Buy tickets for Shrek the Musical and support C3 by Denita Clunes http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2010/08/12/buy-your-tickets-for-shrek-the-musical-and-support-c3/comment-page-1/#comment-231350 Denita Clunes Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:52:35 +0000 http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=1693#comment-231350 Cool post. Keep it comin'... :) Cool post. Keep it comin’… :)

]]> Comment on Snow Much Fun at the Nature Museum, Jan 21st, 11AM by Chicago Science & Conservation Events in January 2012 « letUbeU http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/05/snow-much-fun-at-the-nature-museum-jan-21st-11am/comment-page-1/#comment-230650 Chicago Science & Conservation Events in January 2012 « letUbeU Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:01:02 +0000 http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=4346#comment-230650 [...] Snow Much Fun at the Nature Museum - Snow is everywhere, but where does it come from?  Learn how these frozen flakes are formed and make your own snowflake catcher. This is a free, family-friendly event. [...] [...] Snow Much Fun at the Nature Museum - Snow is everywhere, but where does it come from?  Learn how these frozen flakes are formed and make your own snowflake catcher. This is a free, family-friendly event. [...]

]]> Comment on Indoor Water Conservation Tips by Samantha Adams http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2011/11/07/indoor-water-conservation-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-227887 Samantha Adams Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:27:55 +0000 http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=4173#comment-227887 Eco Vets! Our country has a real fresh water problem, in many areas the water shortage is critical. A low flush toilets will save 20 gallons of water per day, 7,000 gallons of water year for one person, 9000 gallons in the average home. Help Mother Earth! Install low flush toilets now! Check this for more details http://www.indiegogo.com/Eco-Vets-We-Will-Hire-Vets-To-Install-Low-Flush-Toilets Eco Vets!
Our country has a real fresh water problem, in many areas the water shortage is critical. A low flush toilets will save 20 gallons of water per day, 7,000 gallons of water year for one person, 9000 gallons in the average home.

Help Mother Earth! Install low flush toilets now!

Check this for more details
http://www.indiegogo.com/Eco-Vets-We-Will-Hire-Vets-To-Install-Low-Flush-Toilets

]]> Comment on Join C3 Leader Bernadette for a Weatherization Workshop in South Chicago, Saturday, Jan 14th, 10am by Chicago Science & Conservation Events in January 2012 « letUbeU http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2011/12/30/join-c3-leader-bernadette-for-a-weatherization-workshop-in-south-chicago-saturday-jan-14th-10am/comment-page-1/#comment-226737 Chicago Science & Conservation Events in January 2012 « letUbeU Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:27:32 +0000 http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=4318#comment-226737 [...] Weatherization Workshop with the Chicago Conservation Corps – Join C3 for an informative discussion on how to reduce your carbon footprint in your home. Weatherize your home and save money in the process. Receive a FREE weatherization kit for attending. [...] [...] Weatherization Workshop with the Chicago Conservation Corps – Join C3 for an informative discussion on how to reduce your carbon footprint in your home. Weatherize your home and save money in the process. Receive a FREE weatherization kit for attending. [...]

]]> Comment on Illinois Native Seed Bank, Sustainable Backyards and Mayor Daley’s Landscape Awards by Colby Gonseth http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2010/06/21/illinois-native-seed-bank-sustainable-backyards-and-mayor-daleys-landscape-awards/comment-page-1/#comment-225667 Colby Gonseth Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:33:05 +0000 http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=1418#comment-225667 Simply wanna say thanks for this information. This is definitely the kind of thing I was looking around for. Simply wanna say thanks for this information. This is definitely the kind of thing I was looking around for.

]]> Comment on C3 Partner, Faith in Place, will sponsor Winter Farmers Markets Throughout Chicagoland by Chicago Science & Conservation Social Events in December 2011 « letUbeU http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2011/11/08/c3-partner-faith-in-place-will-sponsor-winter-farmers-markets-throughout-chicagoland/comment-page-1/#comment-219803 Chicago Science & Conservation Social Events in December 2011 « letUbeU Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:08:17 +0000 http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/?p=4209#comment-219803 [...] *Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market – This market offers consumers an opportunity to purchase cheese, meat and poultry, soap, syrup, honey, wool, raw fibers, vinegars, dried fruits, milled flours, sauces and salsas, preserves, cider, and fresh produce as available from small, local producers. @ChiConservation [...] [...] *Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market – This market offers consumers an opportunity to purchase cheese, meat and poultry, soap, syrup, honey, wool, raw fibers, vinegars, dried fruits, milled flours, sauces and salsas, preserves, cider, and fresh produce as available from small, local producers. @ChiConservation [...]

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