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Growin’ Green Garden Market – *Compost Pick-Ups Only*
**NEW LOCATION: 800 S Rohlwing Rd, Addison** The 2020 market is limited to food scrap compost pick-ups. Pre-order… Read more »
Earth Day Fair with SCARCE and GEPD CANCELED
This event has been canceled in the interest of public health and safety due to the spread of… read more
Annual Earth Day Trail Clean-Up
Volunteers Needed! Join the Friends of the Great Western Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path for their annual Earth Day all-volunteer… 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 »
Rev Up Your Recycling
How can you recycle and compost more efficiently and cleanly? Which items can go in the Village bins,… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Carol Stream Water Reclamation Center Open House
Stop by the SCARCE booth at this fun, family-friendly event. Admission is free! Tour the treatment plant with… Read more »
Downers Grove Sanitary District Open House
Stop by the SCARCE booth at this fun, family-friendly event. Admission is free! Tour the treatment plant with… Read more »
National Drive Electric Week – Ride-n-Drive South
Join the Fox Valley Electric Auto Association for a Ride-n-Drive event during National Drive Electric Week. Talk to… Read more »
Safety Saturday
Stop by the SCARCE booth at the DuPage County Sheriff’s annual Safety Saturday Safety Saturday is a fun… Read more »
Be Green, Save Green: Energy Workshop
Are you looking for more ways to reduce your environmental impact? You BYO bag, recycle properly, and compost…. 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 »
National Drive Electric Week – Ride-n-Drive North
Join the Fox Valley Electric Auto Association for Ride-n-Drive event during National Drive Electric Week. Talk to owners… 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 »
Environment Town Hall with Rep. Costa Howard & IL Environmental Council
Join Rep. Terra Costa Howard and the The Illinois Environmental Council for a town hall meeting on environmental… Read more »
Wood Dale Night Out
Stop by the SCARCE booth from 5-7pm at this event to learn about recycling and composting. Join the… Read more »
Westmont Police Open House & Night Out
Stop by the SCARCE table at this community event The Westmont Police Department is hosting an Open House… Read more »
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle @ Westmont Library
Join SCARCE director Kay McKeen for a free program at the Westmont Public Library. Get your recycling questions… Read more »
Mind Your Health Fair & Recycling Event
Items accepted for reuse, recycling and safe disposal: Books Vinyl Records Bread Tags Brita and PUR brand water… Read more »
Glenbard Wastewater Treatment Plant Open House
Stop by the SCARCE booth at this cool behind-the-scenes event! Join us for this unique opportunity to see… 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 »
Life Starts in the Soil
Join the Garden Club of Villa Park for a talk from Kay McKeen, SCARCE director and founder, on… 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 »
East Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE lunch and learn workshop in the… Read more »
Webinbar: The New Composter- Part 2
Join the U.S. Composting Council Young Professionals for a two-part webinar series especially for new composters. Part Two:… 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 »
An Evening for the OAKS
Learn what you can do to help the county’s rare oak communities. This joint event with the Woodridge… Read more »
Recycling & Composting
Come learn from avid recycling educator and SCARCE founder and director Kay McKeen at the May meeting of… Read more »
Webinar: The New Composter Part One
Join the U.S. Composting Council Young Professionals for a two-part webinar series especially for new composters. Part one:… Read more »
CANCELED: Earth Day Fair with SCARCE and GEPD
SCARCE and the Glen Ellyn Park District are joining forces to bring you an exceptional Earth Day celebration… 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 »
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 »
Into the Okavango – One Earth Film Fest
Join the College of DuPage during the One Earth Film Festival for this free showing of Into the… Read more »
The Human Element – One Earth Film Fest
Join the Waubonsee Community College during the One Earth Film Festival for this free showing of The Human… Read more »
Paris to Pittsburgh – One Earth Film Fest
Join the Elmhurst College during the One Earth Film Festival for this free showing of From Paris to… Read more »
GREEN STEM: Water Dynamics 2019
Institute Day Workshop – Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Earn 5 PDs Submerge yourself for… 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 »
Salt Creek Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE breakfast workshop in your watershed! This… Read more »
Webinar: Energy Efficiency for Public Sector Customers
There’s still time to register for ComEd’s free webinar, Energy Efficiency for Public Sector Customers. Learn how your… Read more »
East Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE breakfast workshop in the East Branch… 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 »
Annual SCARCE Open House
Learn about our Rescue Projects Check out our Educational Programs Sign up for Environmental Workshops Tour our Rescue… Read more »
Renewable Solar Power: How Installing Solar Can Result in Big Savings for Commercial Properties
What has your roof done for you lately? Many businesses are adopting sustainability policies, implementing energy efficiency programs… 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 »
Food Scrap Composting at the Curb: Tour & Workshop for Community Leaders
This is a free program for DuPage County community leaders including municipal staff, elected leaders, committee members, and… Read more »
Innovations in Stream Restoration Webcast
SWM is hosting a Center for Watershed Protection webcast focusing on stream restoration. This program will explore several… Read more »
29th Annual Downers Grove Sanitary District Open House
Visit the hands-on SCARCE activity booth at this annual open house at the Downers Grove Wastewater Treatment Center…. 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 »
2018 Illinois Solar Tour
The Illinois Solar Tour is a FREE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE to demonstrate how Illinois homes and businesses are using… Read more »
Westmont 2nd Annual Citizen Science Expo
Stop by the SCARCE booth at the 2nd annual Citizen Science Expo at Westmont High School! Join the… Read more »
Webinar: Compost Use in Storm Water Management and Erosion Control
Using compost to manage storm water and control erosion is a proven Best Management Practice (BMP) in the… 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 »
Sustainability Seminar: Looking Ahead at Solar Panel Recycling in Illinois
Location: Online or Conference room at Illinois Sustainable Technology Center – 1 Hazelwood Dr in Champaign Speakers: Nancy Holm, Assistant… Read more »
ISEA SolSmart Webinar
Join ISEA to learn about how smart communities are getting ready for the growth of the solar industry!… Read more »
Teacher Expo
Hey teachers – stop by the SCARCE booth to learn more about what we have to offer you… Read more »
Wood Dale Police Night Out
Drop by the SCARCE booth from 5-7pm at the annual Wood Dale Police Night Out! The Police Department… Read more »
Papermaking at GEPL, Grades 6-8
Join SCARCE during the Glen Ellyn Public Library Summer Reading program! Mimic the process of industrial recycled papermaking by… Read more »
Propane Power in the Preserves and Vehicle Ride & Drive
The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition, along with the Propane Education & Research Council, is inviting fleet managers,… Read more »
Webinar: Exploring Best Practices in University Composting Programs
Not only do universities support large student, staff, and administrator populations, producing large quantities of food waste and… Read more »
Storm Drain Medallions: An Environmental Project for Teens
Learn the impact you have on your local watersheds and tips you can implement to become a better steward… Read more »
Raindrops on Roses
Join SCARCE for a program at the Glen Ellyn Public Library for this program Learn about a very… Read more »
Bensenville Public Works Open House
Stop by the SCARCE booth to get a hands-on education in protecting water from pollution. Join Bensenville public… Read more »
Family Bingo Night at GEPL
Bring the whole family to an environmentally-themed Bingo night. Make connections between everyday items and the natural resource… 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 »
Soil Sustains Humanity – Argonne Out Loud
Soil is a three-dimensional living system, containing solids, liquids, and gasses that together form the upper layer of… Read more »
Wood Dale Public Works Open House & BBQ
Stop by the SCARCE booth at this event to learn all about the Do’s and Don’ts of recycling!
Downers Grove Public Works Open House
Stop by the SCARCE booth at this event to learn how pollution gets in our water and ways… 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 »
Blooming Fest
Stop by the SCARCE booth at West Chicago’s annual Blooming Fest!
Clean Air in the Classroom Webinar
Improve Air Quality and Extend HVAC and Equipment Life Through Preventive Maintenance Attend this webinar presented by the… Read more »
Schaumburg Environmental Fair
Join SCARCE at the annual Schaumburg Environmental Fair! All ages can experience fun demos, workshops and programs about protecting… Read more »
The Art of Pollinators Reception
The DuPage Monarch Project and Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s The Art of Pollinators community art exhibit opens on May… 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 »
Naperville Park District Shred Event
Two box limit for documents Must remove binders, rubber bands, plastic page protectors, plastic bags, plastic file tabs, CDs and other hard… Read more »
East Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE workshop in your watershed! This workshop… Read more »
Wheaton Document Shredding
Strict 3 box limit for documents (boxes should be about the size of standard copier paper/office boxes). Must remove binders, rubber bands,… Read more »
Composting for Municipalities Webinar
Best Practices for Regulating and Encouraging Food Scrap Composting Join speakers from the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition to… Read more »
Garden Resource Fair
Get a jump on spring and learn some new gardening skills! Join us at the 4th Annual Garden Resource… 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 »
Wasted! The Story of Food Waste – One Earth Film Fest
Join the College of DuPage during the One Earth Film Festival for this free showing of Wasted! The… 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 »
Free Solar Energy Webinar
ISEA Public Education Webinars ISEA Solar Ambassadors host monthly public webinars for those who would like to learn more about… 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 »
East Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE lunch workshop in your watershed! This… Read more »
Spring Into Action: Creative Ways to Declutter Sustainably
Join SCARCE founder and director Kay McKeen at the Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club monthly lecture series. Who… Read more »
Beyond Monarchs: Preserving Endangered Butterflies, Bees and Dragonflies
Butterflies, bees, and dragonflies are struggling to adapt to modern times and changing conditions. The Forest Preserve District… Read more »
West Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE lunch workshop in your watershed! This… Read more »
Swap Circle for Chicago Teachers
Are you a teacher that lives or works in Chicago? Stop by the CCRX Swap Circle to get… 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 »
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 »
SCARCE Open House & Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Stop by SCARCE at our annual open house! SCARCE opens it’s doors to the broader public to share… Read more »
Chicago Community Climate Forum
The Chicago Community Climate Forum is a gathering of civic leaders and engaged residents focused on building strong… Read more »
Sustainability Film Series: Growing Cities
The College of DuPage Sustainability Film & Discussion Series promotes film as a tool for education, civic engagement,… 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 »
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 »
Hot Topics November 2017
A selection of environmental news and things-to-know. Scroll down to view each brief synopsis, click the title for… 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 »
Naturally Grown: Learn How to Manage a Chemical-Free Lawn
This family-friendly, interactive event uses hands-on activities to demonstrate a natural lawn care approach that avoids the use… Read more »
Soil Health & Carbon Sequestration
Gardeners have long known that soil is not simply the stuff that props up plants. But not everyone… Read more »
2017 Illinois Solar Tour
YOU’RE INVITED TO ATTEND Check out renewable energy in action in your community! The Illinois Solar Tour on… Read more »
Carol Stream Water Reclamation Center Open House
The Village of Carol Stream is hosting an open house of their Water Reclamation Center, which will feature… Read more »
Climate Change: What Can We Do About It?
America’s “debate” about global warming contains too much political rhetoric and posturing and too little attention to the… Read more »
Green Fair Recycling Extravaganza
Clean out your house and have a day of fun and learning at the annual SCARCE Green Fair…. Read more »
Winfield Township Recycling Extravaganza
$10 fee per car for Electronics – CASH ONLY Fee for Paint Recycling – see flyer All other… Read more »
Feed People, Not Landfills Garden Club of Villa Park Lecture Series
Join Kay McKeen of SCARCE at the Garden Club of Villa Park lecture series for a presentation on… Read more »
Sustainability Film Series: Plastic Paradise
The College of DuPage Sustainability Film & Discussion Series promotes film as a tool for education, civic engagement,… Read more »
Monarch Festival
Check out this free, all ages event at the Knoch Knolls Nature Center in Naperville. The Monarch Festival… Read more »
Tours of Mainstream Pumping Station & McCook Reservoir
For a limited-time public tours are available of the latest engineering marvels being completed by the Metropolitan Water… Read more »
Argonne OutLoud: How (and Why) I Became A Scientist
Note: Advance Registration is required! Non-US Citizens must register at least 2 weeks in advance. Teachers – what… Read more »
Bike Collection at Wheaton Bike Festival
Working Bikes will be collecting used bikes, bike parts, and accessories at the 3rd Annual Wheaton Bike Festival…. Read more »
Late Season Growing Techniques
This program is offered by The Gardenworks Project – a local non-profit promoting organic gardening to fight food… Read more »
McCormick Day @ Cantigny
Join SCARCE at Cantigny’s annual McCormick Day! McCormick Day features free entrance to the park (no parking fee!)… Read more »
SCARCE @ Bloomingdale Farmers Market
Visit SCARCE at the Old Town Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market! We’ll be hosting a booth with information on recycling,… Read more »
Children’s Monarch Fest
Families – come out to Wilder Park for a day of fun and learning about the monarch butterfly…. Read more »
Bensenville Shredding Event
The Village of Bensenville is hosting a shredding event on Saturday July 8 from 10 am – noon… Read more »
DuPage Organic Garden Club Monarch Garden Walk
Join the DuPage Organic Garden Club for a Garden Walk! Founders of “Saving Monarchs“: Joe, Sue & Becky LeCroy… Read more »
Composting Workshop @ Winfield Library
A representative from SCARCE talks about saving money, conserving water and creating nutrient-rich soil through backyard composting. Learn… Read more »
Chairman’s Bike to Work
DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin is hosting his annual Bike to Work event on June 13…. Read more »
Downers Grove Public Works Open House
Visit the SCARCE water booth at the Downers Grove Public Works Open House! Come to learn how to… 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 »
2017 DuPage River Sweep
This is not a SCARCE event, however, we encourage you to get involved! Consider volunteering or join as… Read more »
Composting 101 @ Wheaton Public Library
Do you like to garden? Do you want to reduce how much trash you make at home? Do… Read more »
Where have all the monarchs gone?
This event is a part of the Earth Month Speaker Series sponsored by the Westmont Public Library and… Read more »
STEM-CON
This year it is all about water at SCARCE’s STEM-CON activity booth. Stop by to learn about sources… 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 »
Sustainability Film Series: Living Downstream
This is NOT a SCARCE event College of DuPage Environmental Club is hosting a Sustainability Film Series around… Read more »
Danada Square West Spring Cleaning Springs into Fun
Document Shredding: Limit 10 boxes – Remove binders, report covers, rubber bands, plastic page protectors, plastic file tabs,… Read more »
Sustainable Homes and Year-Round Indoor Gardening
This event is a part of the Earth Month Speaker Series sponsored by the Westmont Public Library and… Read more »
Wheaton Document Shredding
Strict 3 box limit for documents (boxes should be about the size of standard copier paper/office boxes). Must… Read more »
Natural Lawn Care Basics
This event is a part of the Earth Month Speaker Series sponsored by the Westmont Public Library and… Read more »
Convert Lawns to Edible Forest Gardens
This event is a part of the Earth Month Speaker Series sponsored by the Westmont Public Library and… 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 »
Sustainability Film Series: Death by Design
This is NOT a SCARCE event College of DuPage Environmental Club is hosting a Sustainability Film Series around… Read more »
Attract Birds & Butterflies to Your Yard
This event is a part of the Earth Month Speaker Series sponsored by the Westmont Public Library and… Read more »
Time to Choose – One Earth Film Fest
Join Elmhurst Cool Cities and Elmhurst College during the One Earth Film Festival for this free showing of… Read more »
STEM Expo
SCARCE will be presenting on energy with our fun and educational Energy bike. Stop by our booth and… Read more »
Free Film: ‘Flight of the Butterflies’
This is a community posting. It is not a SCARCE event. “The film is an interconnected scientific adventure… Read more »
Open House @ SCARCE
Stop by SCARCE at our annual open house! SCARCE opens it’s doors to the broader public to share… Read more »
DG Sanitary District Open House
Come ride the SCARCE Energy Bike at this annual open house at the Downers Grove Wastewater Treatment Center. This… Read more »
Wheaton Library Earth Flag & Water Quality Flag Ceremony
Come one, come all to the Wheaton Public Library to celebrate the staff as they are presented with… Read more »