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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 »
Rev Up Your Recycling
How can you recycle and compost more efficiently and cleanly? Which items can go in the Village bins,… Read more »
EnviroAtlas Update – EPA Tools & Resources Webinar
This webinar will give an overview of EnviroAtlas focusing on its recent updates and includes a demo previewing… 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 »
Downsize & Declutter without the Dumpster (PM)
Are you left with piles of stuff that don’t “spark joy” after Marie Kondo-ing your home? Looking to… 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 »
Annual SCARCE Sustainability Center Open House
You are invited to get an inside glimpse of our work helping people and the planet. Grab… Read more »
ICAW Poster Contest Entries Due
This is YOUR opportunity to display your creative talent and show your belief in composting and in the… Read more »
Majestic Monarchs Teacher Workshop
Registration is open! Teachers – come join us for an afternoon of monarch butterflies! Learn about the butterfly… Read more »
Three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in West Chicago
Join SCARCE for a free presentation at the West Chicago Public Library. We will help you gain a… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »