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2021 Sustainable Design Challenge Winners Announcement
Join Kay McKeen, SCARCE Founder and Executive Director, and Jim Zay, DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee Chair, for… Read more »
DuPage County River Sweep
The annual DuPage County River Sweep is a county-wide self-coordinated stream cleanup held each spring organized by The… Read more »
Virtual Sustainable Design Challenge Team Registration Closes
Student team registration for the annual Sustainable Design Challenge opens today! Registration closes at 5pm on Friday, April… Read more »
Attainable Sustainables Institute Day Class
Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Earn 5 PDs. Submerge yourself for a day in the… Read more »
Virtual Sustainable Design Challenge Team Registration Opens
Student team registration for the annual Sustainable Design Challenge opens today! Registration closes at 5pm on Friday, April… Read more »
Virtual DuPage Environmental Summit
Hosted by The Conservation Foundation, the annual DuPage Environmental Summit will be held virtually this year for the… Read more »
DuPage County Household Hazardous Waste Event
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S3 Episode 3 – Hope’s Garden: Growing new purpose at DuPage County Jail
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, and Carol, in this talk through Hope’s Garden. What have they unearthed?… Read more »
Cultivating hope at DuPage County Jail
This June after months of planning and coordinating, Hope’s Garden at the DuPage County Jail is up and… Read more »
Virtual Sustainable Design Challenge
Due to the coronavirus outbreak the 2020 Sustainable Design Challenge is moving online. Remote collaboration is advised…. Read more »
Annual Earth Day Trail Clean-Up Postponed
This event has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. If your town is along either trail, contact… read more
2020 Sustainable Design Challenge – going virtual!
We’re going virtual! The 2020 Sustainable Design Challenge is being re-formatted to an online entry competition to allow… 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 STEM: Water Dynamics
Institute Day Workshop – Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Earn 6 PDs Submerge yourself for… Read more »
DuPage Environmental Summit 2020
Is Climate Change Impacting DuPage County? DuPage Environmental Summit 2020 Stop by the SCARCE table at this community… Read more »
NAACP Environmental & Climate Justice Fair
Stop by the SCARCE table at this community event! Join the the DuPage County NAACP for “Our Planet:… Read more »
DuPage Clean Energy Coalition Meeting
DuPage County Administration Building, Room #3-500B (3rd floor) Featuring: Speaker Mark Frigo of E.ON on energy storage Don’t… Read more »
Commercial Property Clean Energy Funding Info Session
Invest in a Green Future: How C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) Can Make Your Commercial Property More… Read more »
Healthy Rivers, Healthy Streams Workshop
Join us to learn about innovative programs in DuPage County that are improving the water quality of our… Read more »
Elmhurst Quarry Public Tours
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility? Here’s your chance to… Read more »
Back-to-School Fair 2019 – Volunteers Needed!
The Back to School fair is a one-stop event for health and social services for DuPage County families… Read more »
Help Local Students in Need – Volunteer with SCARCE at the Back-to-School Fair
The Back-to-School Fair is a one-stop event for health and social services to help low-income DuPage County families… Read more »
West Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE breakfast workshop in your watershed. This… Read more »
Sustainable Design Challenge Prizes Awarded to Students from Six Local Schools
The 13th annual Sustainable Design Challenge took place on Tuesday, April 16th and featured over 30 student groups… 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 »
2019 Sustainable Design Challenge
Register Your Team! Sponsorship Information Join SCARCE and… Read more »
The Superfood Chain – One Earth Film Fest
Join the College of DuPage during the One Earth Film Festival for this free showing of The Superfood… Read more »
‘Reclaimed Beauty” Artist Proposals Due
Do you enjoy making art with recycled and repurposed materials? Submit a proposal to the Forest Preserve District… Read more »
Recycling FAQ: Medical Equipment & Supplies
SCARCE does NOT accept used medical equipment or supplies. Please reference the resources in below. If you have… Read more »
Crediting Water Quality Benefits from Stream Restoration
DuPage County Stormwater Management is hosting a series of webcasts sponsored by the Center for Watershed Protection. This… Read more »
East Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE lunch and learn workshop in your… Read more »
Hanover Park Recycling Extravaganza
The Village of Hanover Park and the Hanover Park Environmental Committee sponsors a recycling event each year…. Read more »
Back-to-School Fair 2018 – Volunteers needed!
Register The Back to School fair is a one-stop event for health and social services for DuPage County… 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 »
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 »
DuPage County Teen PhilanthroParty
DuPage County teens are invited to attend the DuPage County PhilanthroParty, a party with a purpose, to learn… Read more »
DuPage Forest Native Plant Sale
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is hosting a Native Plant Sale at Mayslake Peabody Estate May… 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 »
DuPage Clean Energy Coalition Meeting & Progress Report
Join the DuPage Clean Energy Coalition for a general meeting and progress report. Learn what the organization is… Read more »
Annual All-Volunteer Trails Clean Up
Volunteers Needed! Join the Friends of the Great Western Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path for their annual… Read more »
2018 Sustainable Design Challenge
Register Your Team! Sponsorship Information Join SCARCE and… Read more »
Green STEM: Water Dynamics
Institute Day Workshop – Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Earn CEUs Submerge yourself for… Read more »
GREEN STEM: Energy Conservation & Green Building 2018
Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. US Citizens only due to tour stop requirements. Earn CEUs… Read more »
Native Landscaping 101: All About Plants
Learn about the benefits of native plants and how their root structures differ from that of ornamentals. Get… Read more »
County Stormwater Meeting for Wheaton Residents
Wheaton residents are invited to attend a public meeting hosted by DuPage County Stormwater Management during the regularly… Read more »
Wonders of Winter
Join SCARCE at the Mayslake Wonders of Winter! Go on a horse-drawn hayride, take a nature hike, and… Read more »
The Future Looks Bright for Solar: The Impact of FEJA in DuPage County
The Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) will stimulate job creation throughout our state, providing the opportunity to strengthen our local… Read more »
Pumpkin Smash 2017
Don’t Trash it, Smash it! Green your Halloween at this year’s annual Pumpkin Smash. What will you do… Read more »
SCARCE Green Fair
Contact us for Vendor and Sponsor Information! The annual SCARCE Green Fair is Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the… Read more »
Earth Flags Awarded to Three Community Organizations in Fall 2016
Each year SCARCE works with a variety of schools, businesses, and community organizations to earn their Earth Flag certification…. Read more »
Recycle Cooking Oil into Fuel and Prevent Costly Sewer Clogs
The holiday cooking season is approaching. If you’re planning on deep frying a turkey, or anything else for… Read more »
Wheaton Public Library Celebrates Green Certifications from SCARCE and DuPage County
On Saturday, September 10th the Wheaton Public Library (WPL) held a public celebration for the roll-out of their… Read more »
Helping Local Families with Back-To-School Resources
The first Wednesday in August is a big day for SCARCE. For the past 26 years, we’ve… Read more »
Energypalooza: So Nice, We Did It Twice
SCARCE, the Illinois Solar Energy Association, Citizens Utility Board, Partners for Clean Air, and ComEd collaborated to bring… Read more »
Full Steam Ahead! Living Waters Course in Review
Smooth Sailing for Teacher Education Course Living Waters, SCARCE’s water-focused graduate credit course for teachers, just finished it’s… Read more »