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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 »
Naperville Earth Day Fair

Stop by the SCARCE booth at this community event. Learn about the organizations in your community that support… Read more »
Webinar: Critters in the Streams of DuPage County

Who lives in our streams and what does this tell us about the water quality? Jessi DeMartini, Aquatic… Read more »
Getting started with the Pumpkin Smash

Registration required. Are you curious about the Pumpkin Smash? Interested in volunteering or even hosting your own site… Read more »
Webinar: Power Your Home with the Sun

ISEA Solar Ambassador Jeff is a semi-retired environmental engineer with a passion for protecting the environment for future… Read more »
Protecting Water Quality from Home

Join DuPage County Stormwater Management, The Conservation Foundation and SCARCE in learning how to protect water quality from… Read more »
Webinar: Indoor, Outdoor, Curbside – Oh my!

Happy International Compost Awareness Week! For this week’s Wednesday Webinar, what else can we be talking about… 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
Growin’ Green Garden Market – POSTPONED

This event is postponed to Saturday, May 30th. More info The 2020 market is limited to food scrap… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
GREEN STEM: Water Dynamics

Institute Day Workshop – Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Earn 6 PDs Submerge yourself for… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Recycling & Composting

Come learn from avid recycling educator and SCARCE founder and director Kay McKeen at the May meeting of… 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 »
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 »
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 »
East Branch Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE lunch and learn workshop in the… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
GREEN STEM: Water Dynamics 2019

Institute Day Workshop – Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Earn 5 PDs Submerge yourself for… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Becoming a Sustainable Craft Brewer

Becoming a Sustainable Craft Brewer – Nice to Do or Business Imperative? Join the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center… 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 »
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 »
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 »
ISEA SolSmart Webinar

Join ISEA to learn about how smart communities are getting ready for the growth of the solar industry!… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Blooming Fest

Stop by the SCARCE booth at West Chicago’s annual Blooming Fest!
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 »
Schaumburg Environmental Fair

Join SCARCE at the annual Schaumburg Environmental Fair! All ages can experience fun demos, workshops and programs about protecting… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Composting for Municipalities Webinar

Best Practices for Regulating and Encouraging Food Scrap Composting Join speakers from the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition to… 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 »
Garden Resource Fair

Get a jump on spring and learn some new gardening skills! Join us at the 4th Annual Garden Resource… 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 »
East Branch Watershed Workshop

DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a FREE lunch workshop in your watershed! This… 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 »
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 »
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 »
SCARCE Green Fair

Mark your calendar for the annual SCARCE Green Fair! The third annual SCARCE Green Fair is Saturday, September 15,… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Chicago Community Climate Forum

The Chicago Community Climate Forum is a gathering of civic leaders and engaged residents focused on building strong… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Sustainability Film Series: Growing Cities

The College of DuPage Sustainability Film & Discussion Series promotes film as a tool for education, civic engagement,… Read more »