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Virtual Sustainable Design Challenge Team Registration Opens
Student team registration for the annual Sustainable Design Challenge opens today! Registration closes at 5pm on Friday, April… Read more »
Compost Easy as 1-2-3 (Educator Session)
Registration required. This is an in-person program held outdoors. Earn 1 hour of professional development Did you know… 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
Living Water 2020 Graduate Class Canceled
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! This course is being adapted to conform with… 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 »
Local students show resilience in virtual Sustainable Design Challenge
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Sustainable Design Challenge went virtual. Typically taking place in-person… Read more »
Virtual Sustainable Design Challenge
Due to the coronavirus outbreak the 2020 Sustainable Design Challenge is moving online. Remote collaboration is advised…. 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
Virtual Sustainable Design Challenge – Registration deadline
Team registration is due by 5pm in order to participate in the 2020 virtual Sustainable Design Challenge. Project… Read more »
2020 Sustainable Design Challenge – going virtual!
We’re going virtual! The 2020 Sustainable Design Challenge is being re-formatted to an online entry competition to allow… 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 »
Living Water 2019 Graduate Class
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Where is Away? 2019 Graduate Class
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. 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 »
2019 Sustainable Design Challenge Awards Presentation
High school student teams from the Sustainable Design Challenge that achieved top marks for their designs will be presented their… Read more »
2019 Sustainable Design Challenge
Register Your Team! Sponsorship Information Join SCARCE and… 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 »
Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Recycling Events
The spring recycling season is coming up and SCARCE is in need of volunteers to assist at upcoming… Read more »
Applications Due: Illinois Solar/Wind Schools
Spring and Fall Applications for funding through the Illinois Solar Schools and Illinois Wind Schools programs are due… 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 »
OEFF Young Filmmakers Contest Entries Due
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Pumpkin Smash Brings in Record Haul
The 5th annual Pumpkin Smash offered residents 38 locations across Illinois where they could green their Halloween by… Read more »
Pumpkin Smash 2018
Don’t Trash it, Smash it! Green your Halloween at this year’s annual Pumpkin Smash. What will you do with… Read more »
Composting at School
Teachers: Earn 2 CEUs for completing this class. Who: Teachers, school personnel, and parents interested in learning more about… 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 »
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 »
Storm Drain Medallions: A Simple Environmental Service Project with Lasting Impact
Are you looking to make a difference for the environment and your community? Protect local waterways and educate… Read more »
Awards Presented to 2018 Sustainable Design Challenge Winners
On June 5th, awards were presented to the winners of the 12th annual Sustainable Design Challenge. Winners were honored… Read more »
Living Water 2018 Graduate Class
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Where is Away? 2018 Graduate Class
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
DuPage County Teen PhilanthroParty
DuPage County teens are invited to attend the DuPage County PhilanthroParty, a party with a purpose, to learn… 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 »
2018 Sustainable Design Challenge Awards Presentation
High school student teams from the Sustainable Design Challenge that achieved top marks for their designs will… Read more »
Future Leaders in Planning Applications Due
Curious about the world you live in and the way you get around? Want to learn how to… Read more »
Start Planning Projects & Programs for Next School Year
Get a kick-start planning your eco-activities for next school year with our help! Whether it’s a field trip,… Read more »
Green Schools Conference Student Summit
Sparking Up: Speaking Out – Revolutionizing Activism Students in grades 9-12 can apply to attend the Green Schools… Read more »
Green Schools Conference & Expo
The Green Schools Conference & Expo is the only national event to bring together all the players involved… Read more »
May 2018 Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
2018 Sustainable Design Challenge
Register Your Team! Sponsorship Information Join SCARCE and… Read more »
Food Waste Reduction Teaching Resources
Tackling food waste is one of the best things you can do to conserve resources and combat climate… 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 »
One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Entries Due
Attention students: Do you enjoy making films? Do you care about the environment? Interested in educating the public… Read more »
Let’s Resolve to Feed Kids: Start a School Food Share
Resolve to Take Action this Year to Combat Hunger and Food Waste at Your School SCARCE has worked… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Eco-Extraordinaires November 2017
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Recycle-Bowl Registration Deadline
Get your school excited about recycling with a friendly competition. Whether you are just starting a recycling program… 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 »
Hot Topics September 2017
A handful of important articles and events from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month…. Read more »
SCARCE Seeks Student Videos for World Language Energy Education Film Competition
Call for student teams SCARCE is organizing a world language film festival, Focus on Energy. We are seeking high… Read more »
Storm Drain Medallions – Keep our Waterways Clean
Thanks to a wonderful grant from the DuPage Foundation, we have been able to help four municipalities place… Read more »