Join Kay McKeen, SCARCE Founder and Executive Director, and Jim Zay, DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee Chair, for… Read more »
2021 Sustainable Design Challenge Winners Announcement
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May 2021 Eco-Extraordinaires
Cantigny Park Awarded Water Quality Flag by DuPage County and SCARCE On Earth Day, Cantigny Park in Wheaton… Read more »
Nominations Due 2021 Presidential Environmental Youth & Educator Awards
Deadline extended through April 30th, 2021! Do you or someone you know deserve recognition for your environmental efforts… Read more »
Eco-Extraordinaires October 2020
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Local students show resilience in virtual Sustainable Design Challenge
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Sustainable Design Challenge went virtual. Typically taking place in-person… Read more »
Eco-Extraordinaires February 2020
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
2020 Gro More Good Grassroots Grant Applications Due
The 2020 Gro More Good Grassroots Grant, presented by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening, is designed to bring the life-enhancing benefits of youth… Read more »
Nominations Due 2020 Presidential Environmental Youth & Educator Awards
Do you or someone you know deserve recognition for your environmental efforts in schools or education? Check out… Read more »
2020 Green School Award Nominations Due
The 2020 Best of Green Schools Awards, co-presented with the Center for Green Schools at the USGBC, celebrate the hard work being done by individuals, schools, campuses, and… Read more »
AHA Teaching Gardens Network Grant Due
Get a $2500 Grant to Support your school garden project! The American Heart Association is seeking schools and… Read more »
Applications Due: 2020 Youth Garden Grant
Since 1982, this grant has supported youth garden projects that enhance the quality of life for kids and… Read more »
Entries Due: One Earth Film Fest Young Filmmakers Contest
Deadline is January 5th, 2020. Corrected video coming soon!
Water Quality Flag Program Wins National Award
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recognized our Water Quality Flag program with a 2019 Achievement Award in… Read more »
College of DuPage President Recognizes SCARCE with ‘Community Promise Award’
At their second annual community breakfast, which focuses on continued collaboration between College of DuPage and area businesses… Read more »
2019 Sustainable Design Challenge Awards Presentation
High school student teams from the Sustainable Design Challenge that achieved top marks for their designs will be presented their… Read more »
April 2019 Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
President’s Youth & Educator Environmental Award Applications Due
Do you know a teacher or young person that deserves recognition for their environmental efforts? Read on to… Read more »
2019 Green Ribbon School Applications Due
Every school in Illinois can start on the path towards a greener, more sustainable future. The Illinois Green… Read more »
Awards Presented to 2018 Sustainable Design Challenge Winners
On June 5th, awards were presented to the winners of the 12th annual Sustainable Design Challenge. Winners were honored… Read more »
April 2018 Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Recycling FAQ: Trophies
SCARCE does not offer trophy recycling. Scroll down for a list of programs offered by other organizations. Nowadays,… Read more »
2018 Sustainable Design Challenge Awards Presentation
High school student teams from the Sustainable Design Challenge that achieved top marks for their designs will… Read more »
Green Ribbon School Applications Due
Gain recognition for the sustainability efforts of your school community! Every school in Illinois can start on the… Read more »
President’s Youth & Educator Environmental Award Applications Due
Do you know a teacher or young person that deserves recognition for their environmental efforts? Read on to… Read more »
Green Cleaning Award Applications Due
The Green Cleaning Award for Schools and Universities recognizes and honors schools with outstanding green cleaning programs. The… Read more »
SCARCE Founder Recognized by West Suburban Philanthropic Network
Kay McKeen, founder and director of SCARCE, was awarded the 2017 Nonprofit Executive of the Year by the… Read more »