By Kristen, on November 28th, 2011
By Kristen, on November 28th, 2011
By Sameera, on November 23rd, 2011
By Sameera, on November 22nd, 2011
By Sameera, on November 14th, 2011
Chicago-based company, Magid Glove & Safety, donated dozens of work gloves to C3 so that our volunteers can continue to work hard to beautify Chicago and improve our environment. Many thanks to Magid for their generous support. You can find more information on their website: http://www.magidglove.com/about/
By Sameera, on November 9th, 2011
C3 Trainee and Plumbing Expert, Rob West, invites you to a FREE class on Rain Barrels this Sunday, November 13th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at 1102 N. California, Chicago, IL, 60622.
Activities include: Hands-on demonstration of how to build a custom rain barrel from a recycled pickle barrel.
Topics will cover the general concepts you will need to design and manage a rain collection system that fits your buildings specific needs:
-Materials and tools you will need to install a complete rain barrel system for any structure (with a roof!)
-Where to source recycled materials for rain barrels and other parts
-Winter proofing your rain barrels
-Water management for your yard and garden
-Managing overflow
This will be an audience participation class so bring photos of your yard and downspouts. He can also address other topics, such as flood control, plumbing, water and energy conservation, or heating questions.
If you have questions, suggestions, or want to RSVP, please reply to rob@robwestplumbing.com or sign up on Facebook: Facebook Event Sign up PageNote: This workshop is not a part of the Chicago Sustainable Backyard Program.
By Sameera, on November 8th, 2011
 Check out CCGT’s new website! www.chicagogreentech.org
By Sameera, on November 8th, 2011
 Faith in Place sponsors indoor Winter Farmers Markets throughout the Chicagoland area. These markets provided small, local farm producers with additional venues to extend their income beyond the growing season. Hosted by many different congregations and also open to the public, these markets offer 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.
For the farmers, there is no fee to participate, but they donate 10% of what they take in at the market (after a threshold amount) via Faith In Place to an Illinois Farmer Crisis Fund modeled after Wisconsin’s Harvest of Hope Fund which, for almost 20 years, has been giving monetary gifts of up to $1,000 to farmers in crisis due to illness or unexpected expenses.
When and Where?
Their markets run from November through March
Sunday November 6, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Faith Lutheran Church
3801 Madison Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513
Saturday, January 28, 10:00am-2:00pm
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
205 N. Prospect Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068
Sunday, November 13, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin
39W830 Highland Ave. Elgin, IL 60124
Sunday, February 12, Time TBA
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
303 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202
Saturday, December 4, 10:00am-2:00pm
North Shore Unitarian Church
2100 Half Day Rd. Deerfield, IL 60015
Saturday, February 18, 9:00am-1:00pm
Glenview New Church
74 Park Dr. Glenview, IL 60025
Sunday, December 11, 11:30-3:00pm
First Evangelical Free Church
5255 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago IL 60640
Sunday, February 19, 10:00am-1:00pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church
3857 N. Kostner Ave. Chicago, IL 60641
Saturday, December 17, 10:00am-2:00pm
Church of St. Benedicts
909 Lily Cache Ln. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Saturday, February 25, 10:00am-2:00pm
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church
9147 S. Jeffery Blvd. Chicago, IL 60617
Saturday, January 14, TBA
Unity Temple UU
875 W. Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301
Sunday, March 4, 8:30am-1:00pm
St. Giles Parish
1025 Columbian Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302
Saturday, January 21, 9:00am-1:00pm
Lake Street Church
607 Lake St. Evanston, IL 60201
Sunday, March 11, TBA
The Center 12700
Southwest Hwy. Palos Park, IL 60464
Sunday, January 22, 10:00am-2:00pm
Countryside UU
1025 N. Smith St. Palatine, IL 60067
Saturday, March 24, 9:00am-1:00pm
Euclide Avenue United Methodist Church
405 Euclid Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302
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By Sameera, on November 8th, 2011
By Sameera, on November 8th, 2011
By Sameera, on November 8th, 2011
By Sameera, on November 8th, 2011
By Tom R., on November 7th, 2011
Chicagoans love Lake Michigan–fresh water for drinking, swimming, and washing dishes. It provides Chicagoland with water for 42 million people. We are tempted to take our water resource for granted but let’s not forget that 25% of the world’s population has no access to potable water. As Chicagoans it is our job to prevent an outcome similar to what happened in the Aral Sea or what is occurring to the Colorado River. So, here are simple water conservation tips for you to keep in mind while indoors this winter season:
- Turn the water off when brushing your teeth or shaving
- Use a dishwasher; it uses less water than washing dishes by hand
- Run your washing machine or dishwasher ONLY when full
- Install a water saving (low-flow) shower head. Purchase one online, here: Shower heads
- Fix leaky toilets. Sometimes leaks are unoticeable. To test for leaks, put food coloring in the toilet tank. If it seeps into the toilet bowl, you have a leak.
- Fix leaky faucets. Keep in mind:
- 60 drops per minute = 192 gallons of wasted water per month
- 90 drops per minute = 310 gallons of wasted water per month
Remember, the road to protecting our future and becoming a more environmentally conscience individual starts with baby steps. Thank you for reading!
Content Creator: C3 Trainee Tom from www.letUbeU.com
By Sameera, on November 2nd, 2011
By Sameera, on November 2nd, 2011
By Sameera, on November 2nd, 2011
By Sameera, on November 2nd, 2011
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