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Comment on individual action on car idling by Going Green Science » Go Green by Turning your car off

Going Green Science » Go Green by Turning your car off — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:36:31 +0000

[...] individual action on car idling [...]

Comment on Please Join Us! by Ashe Park Revitalization & Clean Up Day « The Empirical Opera

Ashe Park Revitalization & Clean Up Day « The Empirical Opera — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:37:18 +0000

[...] If you are interested in organizing a similar revitalization project in your neighborhood, contact the Chicago Conservation Corps or to specifically develop community garden projects, contact the Chicago Green Corps. Also Neighbor Space supports local green neighborhood initiatives. [...]

Comment on Please Join Us! by Upcoming Green Events and Opportunities « The Empirical Opera

Upcoming Green Events and Opportunities « The Empirical Opera — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:26:26 +0000

[...] and Opportunities Posted by Jason Greenberg under Announcements, Green Event, Opportunities Leave a Comment The Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) trains citizens to take green advocacy andleadership roles within their communities. They sponsor and help individuals develop and promote many types of workshops to spread the word about environmentalism and energy efficiency & conservation efforts in Chicagoland. These events are a great way to both get involved in your community and meet motivated, active, and committed members of our city who are making a difference by promoting awareness and educating their communities about greener ways we can live and work together. [...]

Comment on C3 Calendar by Chicago Conservation Corps Blog » C3 Events and Opportunities: September 2009

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:30:12 +0000

[...] 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 Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Distribution – September 12: Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse Harvest Fest – September 13: Faith In Place Conservation Cafe – September 19: Adopt-A-Beach Annual Clean Up Day C3 Environmental Leadership Training Orientation Sessions – Orientations in the next two weeks [...]

Comment on C3 Calendar by Chicago Conservation Corps Blog » C3 Events and Opportunities: August 2009

Chicago Conservation Corps Blog » C3 Events and Opportunities: August 2009 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:56:12 +0000

[...] 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 Stewardship Day – August 15: Green Games – August 22: Garden in the Sky – C3 Leadership Application online! Environmental Awareness Fun Booth at the Hope Festival – Saturday, August 1, 11am – 2pm – Robichaux Park, 9247 S Eggleston Ave. [...]

Comment on C3 Calendar by Chicago Conservation Corps Blog » C3 Events and Opportunities: July 2009

Chicago Conservation Corps Blog » C3 Events and Opportunities: July 2009 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:24:05 +0000

[...] 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 11: Earth, Water, Fire and Air Workshop at the Life Force Arts Center – July 11: Pedal Party in the Park in Rogers Park – July 16: Green Families Adopt-A-Beach at Hartigan Beach – July 18: Ecological Restoration at Powderhorn Woods – July 19: Worm Composting in Logan Square Pat Marshall: Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Distribution in Lawndale/Pilsen – Saturday, July 11, 9am – 5pm – Thomas Chalmers School, 2745 W. Roosevelt Rd. [...]

Comment on Other World Consulting by OWC Grant

OWC Grant — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:52:38 +0000

A follow up to this post…OWC (Other World Computing) corporate headquarters in Woodstock, IL will soon be awarded “Platinum” level certification, the highest level given by the United States Green Building Council’s LEED program, for compliance with environmentally sound building methods which incorporate innovative use of “green” systems and materials. Later this year, OWC will again take a leadership role in environmental stewardship by installing a clean power source wind turbine that will generate more than double the amount of power required by OWC’s operations.

Comment on Make Your Own Rainbarrel — FREE BARRELS by Elegant rain barrels

Elegant rain barrels — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:19:36 +0000

Be sure to find rain barrels which offer a mesh mosquito guard, and also look for barrels which have an overflow valve function to allow the excess water to flow out of the rain barrel and away from your foundation. Hooking a drip hose to this valve is a great way to give your garden or flower bed a constant source of moisture.

Comment on Plastic Bottle Awareness by Marissa Furey

Marissa Furey — Sat, 17 May 2008 20:24:22 +0000

I’m a high schooler in LA county and my evironmental science class has actually formed a coalition against single-use plastic bottles. We’re going to have a rally and benefit concert at my school to raise awareness. You’re not alone!

Comment on Free Furniture by cathy

cathy — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:53:45 +0000

Would they happen to have any office furniture (desks, chairs, bookshelves) that they also need to get dispose of? I work for a nonprofit, and we’re looking for furniture for our office. Thanks!