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Downers Grove Sanitary District Wastewater Treatment Center Open House
See firsthand how a local wastewater treatment plant works. Great outing for student and scout groups. Admission free…. Read more »
Follow the Raindrops: Protecting Water as if Flows
April showers, they say, bring May flowers! Climate change is proving to have a measurable impact on rainfall,… Read more »
Clean Air & Water Show
Clean air and water are vital to our health and the health of our community. These precious resources… Read more »
International Compost Awareness Week
May 5-11, 2024 https://www.compostfoundation.org/ICAW/ICAW-Home
Arbor Day
Arbor Day was first celebrated in 1872! In 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation was formed to promote and celebrate… Read more »
Arbor Day
Arbor Day was first celebrated in 1872! In 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation was formed to promote and celebrate… Read more »
Arbor Day
Arbor Day was first celebrated in 1872! In 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation was formed to promote and celebrate… Read more »
Healthy Communities – Our Water and Watersheds
League of Women Voters of Wheaton and League of Women Voters of the Upper Mississippi River Region present… Read more »
Growin’ Green Garden Market 2021
Join us for our annual kick-off to the growing season! Visit our market for eco-friendly garden supplies and… 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 »
Webinar: Take Action!
There are green steps we can all take at home to reduce our environmental footprint. Join us for… Read more »
World Asthma Day
The first Tuesday in May is World Asthma Day. May is Asthma Awareness Month with both Air Quality… 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
NEST Sustainability Plan Open House
Attention Naperville residents The Naperville Environment & Sustainability Task Force (NEST) is seeking resident input for a new… 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 Environmental Summit 2020
Is Climate Change Impacting DuPage County? DuPage Environmental Summit 2020 Stop by the SCARCE table at this community… 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 »
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 »
Entries Due: One Earth Film Fest Young Filmmakers Contest
Deadline is January 5th, 2020. Corrected video coming soon!
Food Waste Weekend 2019
Each year in the United States we waste 133 Billion pounds of food. That equals 40% of food produced. At the same time, 1… 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 »
“Choose Your Issue” Environmental Info Session with State Rep. Dianne Pappas
State Representative Diane Pappas’ “Choose your Issue” August Info-Session will be focused on legislative and other active measures… 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 »
Racing Extinction – Sustainability Film Series
Join the College of DuPage for this free showing of Racing Extinction. This film is also a part of the… Read more »
Plastic China – Sustainability Film Series
Join the College of DuPage for this free showing of Plastic China. This film is also a part of the… 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 »
Eco-Friendly School Fundraiser: Seed Sale
Are you tired of fundraisers that promote unhealthy foods or wasteful products? Check out this opportunity for a… Read more »
DuPage Environmental Summit – CANCELLED
Due to the severe winter weather, the 2019 DuPage Environmental Summit has been canceled. The Environmental Pulse of… Read more »
Green Infrastructure Seminar for MS4 Communities
Geared toward MS4 communities, this FREE seminar will inform attendees on common green infrastructure practices, focusing specifically on… Read more »
SCARCE Book Rescue Summer Snapshot
This summer was one for the books here at SCARCE. Summertime is our busy season for drop-offs of… Read more »
Sustainability Film Series: Babushkas of Chernobyl
College of DuPage Environmental Club is hosting a Sustainability Film Series around the theme of energy. All films… Read more »
Rise for Climate, Jobs and Justice
After months of organizing and movement-building, the Peoples Climate Movement will bring tens of thousands of people across… Read more »
Closed Loop Forum & Fest
Plant Chicagoʼs Closed Loop Forum & Fest 2018 is focused on cultivating local circular economies. Live music, workshops, and… Read more »
Healthy Homes Youth App Webinar
Presenter: Gina Peek, USDA NIFA Healthy Homes Partnership Target Audience: USDA Extension and other educators and stakeholders. This… Read more »
Arbor Day
Arbor Day has been celebrated each year on the last Friday in April for almost 150 years. Trees… Read more »
DuPage River Sweep
Help keep our rivers clean by joining your fellow community-members in this annual record-setting clean-up event! Each year,… Read more »
DuPage River Sweep
The 2020 River Sweep event is canceled but The Conservation Foundation is declaring the entire month of May… Read more »
Environmental Lobby Day 2018
Are you frustrated with the new administration’s attitude toward the environment? Have you bemoaned the state of things… Read more »
Foresight Prep @ Oberlin College starts
July 15-28, 2018 SOCIAL JUSTICE | CLIMATE CHANGE | LEADERSHIP The Power of YOU: Foresight Prep @ Oberlin is… Read more »
Conduct a Litter Audit at Your Next Clean Up
Similarly to a lunchroom waste audit, a litter audit helps you get a more informed picture of… Read more »
After the Spill – One Earth Film Fest
Join the College of DuPage during the One Earth Film Festival for this free showing of After… Read more »
One Earth Film Fest 2018
Now in it’s 7th year, the One Earth Film Fest is back, ready to engage audiences in climate action! The… Read more »
Homer Environmental Town Hall
Join Leader Jim Durkin, Senator John F. Curran, and Representative David Olsen to learn more about important environmental… Read more »
International Polar Bear Day
Every year, this global event draws attention to the challenges polar bears face in a warming Arctic—and how… Read more »
International Polar Bear Day
Every year, this global event draws attention to the challenges polar bears face in a warming Arctic—and how… Read more »
International Polar Bear Day
Every year, this global event draws attention to the challenges polar bears face in a warming Arctic—and how… Read more »
International Polar Bear Day
Every year, this global event draws attention to the challenges polar bears face in a warming Arctic—and how… Read more »
International Polar Bear Day
Every year, this global event draws attention to the challenges polar bears face in a warming Arctic—and how… 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 »
Green Resolution: Reduce the Size of Your Waste
A new year marks a time for many of us to set a goal for the upcoming… 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 »
DuPage Environmental Summit 2018: Nature RX
Nature RX: How Spending Time in Nature is Good for the Mind, Body, and Soul The DuPage Environmental… Read more »
Free Film Showing: Before the Flood
Join the FUMC of West Chicago for a free showing of the documentary Before the Flood. Enjoy refreshments… Read more »
The 2017 Pumpkin Smash Had a Big Impact
This year there were over 36 locations across Illinois where residents could green their Halloween by composting their… Read more »
Just Views: “Merchants of Doubt” Screening
Join the Citizens’ Climate Lobby – Greater Naperville Area Chapter and the DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church for a… Read more »
Sustainability Film Series: Seed – The Untold Story
The College of DuPage Sustainability Film & Discussion Series promotes film as a tool for education, civic engagement,… Read more »
Getting the Plastic Out of Our Personal Care Products
Some of our personal hygiene practices have some dirty side effects for the environment. Plastic microbeads became a common ingredient… 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 »
