Friends of the Chicago River is a long-time C3 partner organization. We have recently been made aware of an upcoming opportunity for citizens to share their concerns about the health of the Chicago River and the ecosystem which it supports. Please read on and be sure to take action.

Recently, the Illinois Pollution . . . → Read More: It’s Time To Speak Up For Clean Water]]>

Friends of the Chicago River is a long-time C3 partner organization. We have recently been made aware of an upcoming opportunity for citizens to share their concerns about the health of the Chicago River and the ecosystem which it supports. Please read on and be sure to take action.

Recently, the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) issued a First Notice that confirms that recreation IS taking place throughout the Chicago Area Waterways System. As you read this kayakers, canoeists, anglers, and crew teams are all on, and in, the water. You can help people continue to enjoy the Chicago River by thanking the IPCB for taking this first step and urging them to take the next step to require MRWD to disinfect their wastewater.

The window to submit a public comment on this issue is closing so be sure to let the IPCB know that you believe it is important for Chicagoans to have access to a river that is not only beautiful and recreational but healthy and functional.

For information on how to ensure that your concerns are heard, check out information from the Friends of the Chicago River

Event Details:

Don’t Feed the Bag Monster!

Date:                     Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Time:                     1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:              Richard J Daley Center

50 W. Washington St.

Chicago, IL 60602

Come out and see the . . . → Read More: Don’t Feed the Bag Monster]]> Andy Keller, environmental activist, is on a nationwide tour to create awareness about the waste and pollution caused by plastic bags. The tour is coming to Chicago next week!

Event Details:

Don’t Feed the Bag Monster!

Date:                     Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Time:                     1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:              Richard J Daley Center

50 W. Washington St.

Chicago, IL 60602

Come out and see the Bag Monster and his giant nest of 45,000 single-use disposable plastic bags, what the average American uses in a lifetime. The Bag Monster will try to convince you and 70 or so of your friends to dress up and become a Bag Monster too. Come on out and help the Bag Monster with his goal to cover the world with plastic bags – or kick him out of your town! This is a highly interactive traveling exhibit and should not be missed. Visit www.bagmonster.com for full details, or contact Wes at wes@chicobag.com for a press release.

Thank you for your time and your efforts to raise awareness about environmental issues.

There is currently a lot of talk about the fate of the coal-fired power plants in Chicago, but where does coal actually come from? Black Diamonds: Mountaintop Removal and the Fight for Coalfield Justice takes an in-depth look at one of America’s dirtiest coal extraction methods, mountaintop removal . . . → Read More: Free Screening and Discussion of Environmental Documentary in Logan Square]]> Mountaintop Removal Mining Site in West Virginia

There is currently a lot of talk about the fate of the coal-fired power plants in Chicago, but where does coal actually come from? Black Diamonds: Mountaintop Removal and the Fight for Coalfield Justice takes an in-depth look at one of America’s dirtiest coal extraction methods, mountaintop removal mining. This practice is considered to be one of the biggest environmental and social justice issues of our time. Black Diamonds will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s director, Catherine Pancake, as well as a discussion on YOUR connection to this issue and what you can do to help.

Event Details:

FREE ADMISSION

Thursday, September 2nd, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Logan Square Library, 3030 W. Fullerton

Snacks and give-aways provided.

RSVP to mountainsinchicago@gmail.com.
(Seating is limited to the first 25 reservations so sign up soon!)

Black Diamonds flyer

For more information, visit mountainsinchicago.wordpress.com.

If the answer is yes, then register for the Fall 2010 . . . → Read More: Environmental Leadership Training Orientations begin this week! Are you registered?]]> Do you want to clean up your neighborhood but feel like it is too much to tackle by yourself?
Do want to improve recycling and and encourage waste reduction with your neighbors?
Are you interested in learning hands-on conservation techniques that you can share with your community?

If the answer is yes, then register for the Fall 2010 Environmental Leadership Training Series. To get started, you must attend ONE of the orientation dates below:

Thursday, August 26 – 7pm – 8pm
Washington Park, Senior Room
5531 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60637

Saturday, August 28 – 10am – 11am
Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612

Monday, August 30 – 12pm – 1pm
City Hall, 11th Floor
121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602

To participate in the training course, you must attend one of the orientations above. The Fall 2010 training will be held at the Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd, Saturdays, September 11, 25, October 2, and 9 from 9:30am – 1:30pm. A mandatory field trip will take place on Saturday, October 16.

Water is arguably our planet’s most precious resource. Less than 1% of Earth’s freshwater is readily accessible for direct human use. Water managers in 36 U.S. states expect water shortages by 2013.

Learn how subtle lifestyle changes can really make a difference at this community workshop designed to educate, equip and empower.

When: . . . → Read More: Come for the info, stay for the beer! C3 trainee Bob Schwalb hosts a Water Workshop at Hopleaf on Sunday]]>

Water is arguably our planet’s most precious resource. Less than 1% of Earth’s freshwater is readily accessible for direct human use. Water managers in 36 U.S. states expect water shortages by 2013.

Learn how subtle lifestyle changes can really make a difference at this community workshop designed to educate, equip and empower.

When: Sunday, August 22

Where: Hopleaf Bar, 5148 N Clark St.

Time: 2:30 – 4:00pm

Register at: www.ThreeNeighbors.org

Attend our workshop and receive absolutely FREE:

(1) a faucet aerator

(2) a low-flow showerhead

(3) a reusable water bottle (BPA-free)!

Stick around after the workshop to chat with workshop presenters and enjoy a refreshing Green Line Beer, part of Goose Island’s environmental sustainability initiative.

For more information or to register, contact: info@ThreeNeighbors.org

Go with the flow workshop flyer

Scientists have found that the air within homes and other buildings is often more seriously polluted . . . → Read More: C3 Trainee Mandy Kisala hosts a Clean Air Counts workshop at the Lincoln Belmont Library TONIGHT]]> Interested in saving money, improving your health and helping the planet? Attend the Clean Air Counts Workshop and learn how to improve the air quality in your home by making your own green cleaners and taking other easy steps.

Scientists have found that the air within homes and other buildings is often more seriously polluted than outdoor air even in large, industrialized cities. Poor indoor air quality can cause a variety of health problems. Luckily, there is something you can do about it.

Participants in the Clean Air Counts Workshop will learn about the common sources of air pollution in homes and what simple steps they can take to improve their indoor air quality. During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to make their own healthier cleaners that they can take home and will be provided with recipes for several easy-to-make homemade cleaners.

Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Lincoln-Belmont Public Library, 1659 W. Melrose St.

Cost: Free

RSVP: mandy.kisala@gmail.com

RSVP will be accepted until the day of the event. Please RSVP immediately-space is limited.

Clean Air Workshop Flyer

Water is arguably our planet’s most precious resource.  Less than 1% of Earth’s freshwater is readily accessible for direct human use. Water managers in 36 U.S. states expect water shortages by 2013.

Learn how subtle lifestyle changes can really make a difference at this community workshop designed to educate, equip and empower.

When:      Sunday, August 22

Where:   . . . → Read More: C3 Trainee Bob Schwalb and Three Neighbors present: Go With the Flow Water Workshop]]>

Water is arguably our planet’s most precious resource.  Less than 1% of Earth’s freshwater is readily accessible for direct human use. Water managers in 36 U.S. states expect water shortages by 2013.

Learn how subtle lifestyle changes can really make a difference at this community workshop designed to educate, equip and empower.

When:      Sunday, August 22

Where:    Hopleaf Bar,  5148 N Clark St.

Time:       2:30 – 4:00pm

Register at: www.ThreeNeighbors.org

Attend our workshop and receive absolutely FREE:

(1) a faucet aerator

(2) a low-flow showerhead

 (3) a reusable water bottle (BPA-free)!

 Stick around after the workshop to chat with workshop presenters and enjoy a refreshing Green Line Beer, part of Goose Island’s environmental sustainability initiative.

For more information or to register, contact:  info@ThreeNeighbors.org

Go with the flow workshop flyer

Tired of avoiding puddles on the way to your front door? Interested in an easy way to conserve more water?

If the answer is YES, then be sure to attend the Sustainable Backyards workshop this weekend!

When: Saturday, August 14 Where: Hegewisch Library, 3048 E. 130th street Time: 10am-12pm

The Chicago Department of Environment and C3 trainee Bernadette Taylor have teamed up . . . → Read More: Hegewisch Sustainable Backyards Workshop, Saturday August 14]]>

Tired of avoiding puddles on the way to your front door?
Interested in an easy way to conserve more water?

If the answer is YES, then be sure to attend the Sustainable Backyards workshop this weekend!

When: Saturday, August 14
Where: Hegewisch Library, 3048 E. 130th street
Time: 10am-12pm

The Chicago Department of Environment and C3 trainee Bernadette Taylor have teamed up for the final installment of the Sustainable Backyards workshop series.

The Sustainable Backyards workshop series offer practical solutions for disconnecting your downspout, installing and using rain barrels and the ways that these simple actions can benefit your entire neighborhood.

Be sure to RSVP at www.cityofchicago.org/rainbarrel

Find more information here

August 18th, 7:30pm showing of Shrek the Musical at the Cadillac Palace Theater (151 W. Randolph Street)

The Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) is teaming up with Broadway in Chicago and Dreamworks’ Shrek the Musical for a special night of “fun”draising in support of C3.

We invite you to attend this special event in support . . . → Read More: Buy tickets for Shrek the Musical and support C3]]>

August 18th, 7:30pm showing of Shrek the Musical at the Cadillac Palace Theater (151 W. Randolph Street)

The Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) is teaming up with Broadway in Chicago and Dreamworks’ Shrek the Musical for a special night of “fun”draising in support of C3.

We invite you to attend this special event in support environmental education. 20% of the proceeds from your ticket purchase will be donated to the C3 Student Clubs program, a program that support environmental education for CPS students. Be sure to use the promotion code CORPS when purchasing your tickets.

Note: C3 will ONLY be eligible for funds purchased using the code CORPS when you select your seats.
For more information view the OFFICIAL FLYER.

Email contact C3 with further inquiries at conservation@cityofchicago.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday, August 26 – 7pm – 8pm Washington Park, Senior Room 5531 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60637

Saturday, August 28 – 10am – 11am Chicago Center for Green Technology 445 . . . → Read More: Register now for the Fall 2010 Environmental Leadership Training Series]]> Become an environmental leader in your community! Get involved in the Fall 2010 Environmental Leadership Training Series. To get started, you must attend ONE of the orientation dates below:

Thursday, August 26 – 7pm – 8pm
Washington Park, Senior Room
5531 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60637

Saturday, August 28 – 10am – 11am
Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612

Monday, August 30 – 12pm – 1pm
City Hall, 11th Floor
121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602

To participate in the training course, you must attend one of the orientations above. The Fall 2010 training will be held at the Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd, Saturdays, September 11, 25, October 2, and 9 from 9:30am – 1:30pm. A mandatory field trip will take place on Saturday, October 16.

A $75 fee covers course participation and project support. Financial assistance is available upon request.

Reserve your seat today! RSVP to conservation@cityofchicago.org.

Apply Now