By Sameera, on February 3rd, 2012 
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 throughout the Conservatory, featuring chocolate, chicle, vanilla, cinnamon, chewing gum, banana and more. Come taste your way through the tropical paradise. Hands-on activities, including homemade paper ukuleles, Valentine’s day cards and more.
By Sameera, on February 3rd, 2012 
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 is a large greenhouse and a variety of gardens to work in. You will help plant, create new beds, and maintain the indoor and outdoor areas. Projects are held inside of the greenhouse during inclement weather. All necessary tools will be provided.
By Tom R., on January 6th, 2012 When you check your mail later and the box is jammed with catalogs and other miscallaneous junk mail, don’t trash paper, RECYCLE PAPER. According to the Draft Waste Characterization Study, 29.5% of what Chicago residents & businesses throw away is paper. Paper is recyclable.
 Recycling paper achieves a significant reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions based on life-cycle analysis. Basically this means we do not want paper sitting in a landfill.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle PAPER. Thanks for reading! 
Content Creator: C3 Trainee Tom from www.letUbeU.com
By Sameera, on January 5th, 2012 
Explore Family Fun with Snowflakes
Saturday, January 21st
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive
No registration necessary. For more information, contact (773) 755-5100.
Snow is everywhere, but where does it come from? Learn how these frozen flakes are formed and make your own snowflake catcher. After the workshop, be sure to explore the wonderful exhibits at the nature museum that highlight our natural world. This is a free, family-friendly event.
By Sameera, on January 5th, 2012 
Explore Outdoor Stewardship
Monday, January 16th
Whistler Woods, S Halsted St & W 134th St.
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
RSVP to Mary Eileen Sullivan at sullivanme@fotp.org.
Join Friends of the Parks and Calumet Is My Backyard (C.I.M.B.Y.) at Whistler Woods to celebrate Martin Luther King Day by providing stewardship work. Volunteers will be doing various outdoor stewardship activities to restore the woods. Dress in layers and be prepared to get your hands dirty.
By Sameera, on December 30th, 2011
By Sameera, on December 9th, 2011 
Saturday, December 10th
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
87th and Western
meet at the parking lot on the north side of 87th St. two blocks east of S. Western Ave.
Register at 773-398-1178 or benjamin@fotfp.org
Join the Friends of the Forest Preserves for an exciting workday tomorrow! Get some fresh air as trained leaders show you how to identify invasive plants that don’t belong in Chicago and demonstrate how to safely use hand tools to remove them. All the necessary tools and work gloves are provided. Worried that you will be cold? No problem. Volunteers will be burning large brush piles and staying active – you will be warm in no time. Work days have also been known to end with some tasty treats.
All participants should be dressed for a day of outdoor work. Please wear covered shoes (hiking boots or tennis shoes). Clothing should be made of natural fibers such as cotton or wool (no synthetic clothing) as workdays often have brush pile burns and stray embers can “burn” synthetic clothing and melt through to your skin – ouch. Please wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty and dress in layers. Please bring your own drinking water.
Don’t be discouraged by the weather – this is an excellent time to see these woods in their winter glory. We hope you can make it!
By Sameera, on December 9th, 2011
By Sameera, on December 9th, 2011 
Free Class: Save $ by Greening Your Bathroom
When: Sunday, December 11, 10am-Noon
Where: 1102 N. California ave. Chicago
More Info: 773-290-8232, 773-640-7083
RSVP on Facebook
You’re invited to a free home plumbing class, this Sunday at 10am in Humboldt Park. This class series, “Green Plumbing 101″, is sponsored by the Chicago Conservation Corps. Each month, there will be a focus on an area in the home, teaching individuals how to save money and our environment by conserving water and power. All classes are led by Rob West, Master Plumber.
This December Green Plumbing 101 class will teach you how to save money on your water bill by installing easy and affordable retrofits for your bathroom that can save a single household up to 100 gallons a day. He will also demonstrate affordable tools that residents can use to clear clogged drains without using toxic chemicals (or plumbers!).
By Kristen, on November 28th, 2011
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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
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