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Posts Tagged: conservation
Where is Away? 2020 Postponed
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… read more
7 Eco-friendly Tips to Stay Cool this Summer
Summer heat can have us all cranking the AC to stay cool but whoa! What an energy suck… Read more »
Where is Away? 2020 Postponed
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… read more
Where is Away? 2020 Postponed
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… read more
Where is Away? 2020 Postponed
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… read more
Where is Away? 2020 Postponed
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… read more
S2 Episode 14 – Coming from a place of power.
Reduce your carbon footprint. Reduce your energy consumption. In this episode: There’s a reason pots have lids. Put… Read more »
Middle School Water Essay Contest Entries Due
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Saving Dark Skies @ COD
For more info about the series or this particular event, please contact Remic Ensweiler, Outdoor Lab/Prairie Manager, 630.942.3919.
5 Energy Saving Tips for Earth Hour
On March 28th people worldwide will turn out the lights for Earth Hour, a grassroots movement that is… Read more »
GREEN STEM: Energy & Green Building
Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Restricted to US Citizens due to site visit requirements…. Read more »
Green Teacher Webinar: Conservation through the Lens of Religion
Join Carissa McKinney in this deep dive into the fascinating connections between select religions and conservation education. Many… Read more »
Climate Strike + Faith Leaders Webinar: Keeping Momentum Alive Together
Join GreenFaith & the Climate Strike Faith Working Group for a webinar to celebrate the thousands of people… Read more »
Gardeners, Sustainability, and Recycling
The energetic presentation by Kay McKeen will address the many aspects of sustainability and conservation, including the history and importance… Read more »
GREEN STEM: Energy Conservation & Green Building 2019 – 1 spot left!
Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Restricted to US Citizens due to site visit requirements. Earn… Read more »
One Earth Film Fest 2019
The One Earth Film Fest is the Midwest’s premier environmental film festival. From its beginning in 2012, One… Read more »
Bringing Clean Energy to DuPage – CANCELED
In this engaging workshop offered by a Solar Ambassador and SCARCE staff, learn how the smart grid is… Read more »
DuPage Clean Energy Coalition Meeting
This newly-formed coalition is working to inform and support a transition to renewable energy sources and smart energy… Read more »
Earth Hour
Join in this #EarthHour on Saturday, 24 March, 8:30 p.m. local time, and be a part of the movement… Read more »
The State of Our Water: An overview of the most critical issues facing water in Illinois
As lakes, rivers and streams thaw, come learn how to protect them. Illinois has bountiful water assets that… Read more »
Nature RX Workshop
Much research supports the idea that being outside in nature has tremendous health benefits for human beings, and… Read more »
It’s Energy Awareness Month – Just in Time to Prep for Cold Weather
With the cold, darker months approaching, October is the perfect time to gauge your energy use. We have… Read more »
Earth Overshoot Day
This year, August 2nd marks the date that we, as a global community, have used all of… Read more »
Six Eco-Flags Earned by Local Schools, Church during Earth Month
April was buzzing with the excitement of Earth Flag, Ecology Flag, and Water Quality Flag ceremonies. We were… Read more »
Arbor Day
Celebrate the 146th anniversary of Arbor Day this April 28th. From the Arbor Day Foundation: Trees clean air and… Read more »
National Groundwater Awareness Week
Approximately 99% of our planet’s readily available freshwater is stored underground. What do you know about our groundwater… Read more »
Presidents’ Day: An Opportunity to Recognize our ‘Founding Gardeners’
For those of you lucky enough, Presidents’ Day is an opportunity to lay back and enjoy a 3-day… Read more »
2017 DuPage Environmental Summit
Come visit us at this annual event that brings DuPage County’s environmental organizations together. Mark your calendar for… Read more »
Watershed Workshop for Scout Leaders
What is a watersheds? Why is it important to protect them? There are three major watersheds in DuPage… Read more »
Eco-Extraordinaires December 2016
Westmont Jr. High’s #PickUp5 Litter Clean-Up To celebrate America Recycles Day, students in the Outdoor Environmental Club at… Read more »
Key Collection Unlocks Inspiring Environmental Programs
SCARCE is known for collecting certain things – books, school supplies, crayons – but we also have a… Read more »
Storm Drain Medallions – Keep our Waterways Clean
Thanks to a wonderful grant from the DuPage Foundation, we have been able to help four municipalities place… Read more »