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Green Schools Conference & Expo
Advancing sustainable schools for all April 8-9, 2019 | Saint Paul, Minnesota Saint Paul RiverCentre The Green… Read more »
Intro to Zero Waste
Registration open! Do you want to cut the amount of trash you or your family makes and reduce… Read more »
Salt Creek Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE breakfast workshop in your watershed! This… Read more »
New “Where is Away?” Exhibit Available for Local Libraries
Recycling can be very confusing – it can trip up even the most avid recycler. That’s why contamination… Read more »
Annual SCARCE Open House
Learn about our Rescue Projects Check out our Educational Programs Sign up for Environmental Workshops Tour our Rescue… Read more »
Becoming a Sustainable Craft Brewer
Becoming a Sustainable Craft Brewer – Nice to Do or Business Imperative? Join the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center… Read more »
SCARCE Green Fair
Mark your calendar for the annual SCARCE Green Fair! The third annual SCARCE Green Fair is Saturday, September 15,… Read more »
Composting with SCARCE at GEPL
Learn to save money, conserve water, reduce landfill waste, and create a nutrient-rich soil amendment for your garden when you… Read more »
Energy Efficiency Ideas
Learn how to save money and energy with the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program. A ComEd representative will show… 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 »
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 »
Smart Grid for Schools Teacher Training
Become a Certified Smart Grid for Schools Educator! Gain access to hands-on energy education tools for your… Read more »
Hot Topics January 2018
A selection of environmental news and things-to-know. Scroll down to view each brief synopsis, click the title for… Read more »
Workshop: Shifting Climates, Shifting Mindsets
A Workshop to Learn, Share and Collaborate on Climate Action Efforts in the Chicago Wilderness Region Attendees will… Read more »
Enviroscape Watershed Model Teacher Workshop Fall 2017
Registration is open! Teachers: Earn 2 PD credits for completing this class. This hands-on 2-hour workshop for teachers… Read more »
CANCELED – Natural Resource Globe Teacher Workshop Fall 2017
This workshop has been canceled – stay tuned for the next one! In the meantime, check out our… 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 »
World Oceans Day 2017: Our Oceans, Our Future
World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. This site serves… Read more »
Build a Better World STEAM Fair
Summer Reading Kickoff Event: Build A Better World STEAM Fair Don’t miss this day! On Saturday, June 3,… Read more »
Eco-Extraordinaires May 2017
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Join the Villages of Clarendon Hills and Westmont on Earth Day for to kick-off the development of their joint community… Read more »
Got H20? Water Resource Challenges Facing Northeastern Illinois
This is NOT a SCARCE program. The COD Foundation and COD Environmental Club Present: The Natural Resources Symposium… Read more »
Recycled Paper Making for Adults
Learn about the history of paper and paper making. Make a sample of recycled-content paper with your own… Read more »
Learn to Be Idle-Free: A Jumpstart for Clean Air & Healthy Lungs
SCARCE wants to help your organization be Idle-free. Eliminating vehicle idling promotes healthier air, healthier kids, and saves… Read more »
World Wetlands Day
Happy World Wetlands Day! Wetlands help clean our water, reduce flooding, are home to tons of species and… Read more »
September Teacher Workshops Enhance Eco-Knowledge and Provide Hands-on Activities
Several times a year, SCARCE runs small-scale workshops that offer local teachers a chance to learn how to… 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 »