Chicago Conservation Corps Blog http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog You Care. Do Something. We'll Help. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:05:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dirty Hands at Working Bikes Cooperative Content Creator, including photographs: C3 Blogger Tom from www.letUbeU.com

Working Bikes Cooperative is a non-profit organization in Chicago devoted to the motto: Reduce Reuse Recycle. They collect neglected bikes and tune them up to reuse & sell. The revenue is used to ship the remaining bikes to different corners of planet earth so that a poor person in . . . → Read More: Dirty Hands at Working Bikes Cooperative]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/05/dirty-hands-at-working-bikes-cooperative/ Register Today for a Spring 2012 Environmental Leadership Training Series Orientation! . . . → Read More: Register Today for a Spring 2012 Environmental Leadership Training Series Orientation!]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/register-today-for-the-spring-2012-environmental-leadership-training-series-orientations/ Check Out Our February Featured Events and the New Flyer! . . . → Read More: Check Out Our February Featured Events and the New Flyer!]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/check-out-our-feb-featured-events-and-the-new-flyer/ C3 Leader, Amy Talbot leads a Winter Wonderland Energy Savings Workshop, February 25th, 12PM

Explore Energy Savings

C3 Leader, Amy Talbot leads a Winter Wonderland Energy Savings Workshop

Saturday, February 25th

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy (IHSCA), Community Room

2520 S. Western Ave.

Contact winterenergyc3@gmail.com to register.

Join Amy and her . . . → Read More: C3 Leader, Amy Talbot leads a Winter Wonderland Energy Savings Workshop, February 25th, 12PM]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/c3-leader-amy-talbot-leads-a-winter-wonderland-energy-savings-workshop-february-25th-12pm/ C3 Leader, Stephanie Douglass leads Adventures in Green Cleaning, February 22nd, 5PM

Explore Green Cleaning

C3 Leader, Stephanie Douglass leads Adventures in Green Cleaning

Wednesday, February 22nd

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Uncommon Ground

1401 W. Devon Ave

For more information, contact 260-ALL-GROW.

Indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air.  Come learn the best ways to prepare non-toxic cleaning solutions for . . . → Read More: C3 Leader, Stephanie Douglass leads Adventures in Green Cleaning, February 22nd, 5PM]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/c3-leader-stephanie-douglass-leads-adventures-in-green-cleaning-february-22nd-5pm/ Tropical Treat Night at Garfield Park Conservatory, February 15th, 3PM

Explore Plant Education

Tropical Treat Night at Garfield Park Conservatory

Wednesday, February 15th

3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (stop by anytime)

300 N. Central Park

For more information, contact 312-746-5100.

Enjoy a tasty treat while learning about the “sweet plants” of the Conservatory. Fact and flavor stations will be staffed by educators . . . → Read More: Tropical Treat Night at Garfield Park Conservatory, February 15th, 3PM]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/tropical-treat-night-at-garfield-park-conservatory-february-15th-3pm/ Chicago Cares Workday at Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse, February 11th, 9AM

Explore Garden Stewardship

Chicago Cares Workday at Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse

Saturday, February 11th

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse

3501 N. Kilbourn

For more information, contact 773-685-3359.

Kilbourn Park is home to the Park District’s only organic facility. There . . . → Read More: Chicago Cares Workday at Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse, February 11th, 9AM]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/chicago-cares-workday-at-kilbourn-park-organic-greenhouse-february-11th-9am/ Shedd’s Sustainable Seafood Cooking Class for Kids, February 9th, 7:30PM

Explore Sustainable Seafood

Shedd’s Sustainable Seafood Cooking Class for Kids

Thursday, February 9th

7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop

2070 N Clybourn

For more information, contact bhavlik@sheddaquarium.org.

Did you know your seafood choices can have a big impact on the health of . . . → Read More: Shedd’s Sustainable Seafood Cooking Class for Kids, February 9th, 7:30PM]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/02/03/shedds-sustainable-seafood-cooking-class-for-kids-february-9th-730pm/ How To Make Air-friendly Cleaning Products

We are in the heart of winter, and most likely, your windows are closed and fresh air is at a premium. So don’t pollute the air in your home with cleaning products that contain hazardous chemicals and volatile organic compounds. We will make it easy for you to find another option. Here is a recipe for . . . → Read More: How To Make Air-friendly Cleaning Products]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/25/how-to-make-air-friendly-cleaning-products/ Learn About Green Living and Saving Money at the Chance for Change Resource Fair in Calumet, Jan 21st, 10AM . . . → Read More: Learn About Green Living and Saving Money at the Chance for Change Resource Fair in Calumet, Jan 21st, 10AM]]> http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2012/01/18/learn-about-green-living-and-saving-money-at-the-chance-for-change-resource-fair-in-calumet-sat-121-10am/