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ABC’s of Smart Recycling – Green Living 2023 (M-Z)
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L – Lots to Learn About Labels
Learn about the recycling triangle label.
Being Green: Behind the Scenes at SCARCE – Thu 06/24
There are multiple dates and times for this tour. View the full list here. Have you ever wondered… Read more »
Being Green: Behind the Scenes at SCARCE – Thu 06/17
There are multiple dates and times for this tour. View the full list here. Have you ever wondered… Read more »
Being Green: Behind the Scenes at SCARCE – Wed 06/16
There are multiple dates and times for this tour. View the full list here. Have you ever wondered… Read more »
Being Green: Behind the Scenes at SCARCE – Tue 06/15
There are multiple dates and times for this tour. View the full list here. Have you ever wondered… Read more »
Being Green: Behind the Scenes at SCARCE – Wed 06/09
There are multiple dates and times for this tour. View the full list here. Have you ever wondered… Read more »
Being Green: Behind the Scenes at SCARCE – Tue 06/08
There are multiple dates and times for this tour. View the full list here. Have you ever wondered… Read more »
Recycling Beyond the Basics
Are you ready to ramp up your recycling know-how? Join us for this workshop to go deeper into… 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 »
Downsize & Declutter without the Dumpster – Zoom Workshop
Have you been decluttering while you’re stuck at home? Looking to downsize as you or a family member… Read more »
Attainable Sustainables Institute Day Class
Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Earn 5 PDs. Submerge yourself for a day in the… Read more »
Compost Easy as 1-2-3 (Session 4) Cancelled
This session has been canceled. Please register for session 1 (09/22 @10am) or session 3 (09/23 @3pm) Did… read more
Compost Easy as 1-2-3 (Session 3)
Registration required. This program will be held outdoors at SCARCE. Did you know that composting your food scraps… Read more »
Compost Easy as 1-2-3 (Session 2) Cancelled
This session has been canceled. Please register for session 1 (09/22 @10am) or session 3 (09/23 @3pm) Did… read more
Compost Easy as 1-2-3 (Session 1)
Registration required. This program will be held outdoors at SCARCE. Did you know that composting your food scraps… 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 »
WDCB Weekly featuring SCARCE
Beginning in May, SCARCE will be featured monthly on WDCB radio‘s WDCB Weekly on Sunday mornings from 7:30-8am to… 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 »
Webinar: Native Plants and Gardening
Join us for a free webinar as we discuss native plants and gardening at home. This event will… 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 »
Recycling & Zero Waste
Do you want to cut the amount of trash you or your family make and reduce your environmental… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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
AHA Teaching Gardens Network Grant Due
Get a $2500 Grant to Support your school garden project! The American Heart Association is seeking schools and… 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 »
GREEN STEM: Water Dynamics
Institute Day Workshop – Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Earn 6 PDs Submerge yourself for… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Intro to Zero Waste
Registration open! Do you want to cut the amount of trash you or your family makes and reduce… Read more »
Grow a Fruit Tree Guild
Join the DuPage Organic Garden Club and the Carol Stream Public Library for this intriguing program. A fruit… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Growin’ Green Garden Market 2019
Growin’ Green Garden Market Saturday, May 11th, 2019 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Join us for our annual… Read more »
Zero Waste Workshop – FULL
This workshop has reached capacity. Check our calendar for a second date TBA! Do you want to cut… 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 STEM: Water Dynamics 2019
Institute Day Workshop – Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Earn 5 PDs Submerge yourself for… Read more »
3Rs & Papermaking (k-8)
Join the Center for the Gifted for a program at SCARCE! Get excited about solutions to combat our… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Environmental Town Hall Forum
Join House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, State Senator John F. Curran, and State Representative David S. Olsen, for… Read more »
Teacher Expo
Hey teachers – stop by the SCARCE booth to learn more about what we have to offer you… 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 »
SCARCE at Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market
Visit SCARCE at the Old Town Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market! We’ll be hosting a booth with information on recycling… 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 »
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 »
Water Conservation Made Easy
Kay McKeen, founder and director of SCARCE, will teach simple and easy-to-implement tricks that will help with your… Read more »
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 »
Salt Creek Watershed Workshop
DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are hosting a free workshop in your watershed! This workshop… 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 »
Climate Education Week
Education focusing on environmental issues is paramount to a sustainable future led by environmentally literate citizens. By… 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 »
Naperville Earth Day Fair
Come check out the Naperville Earth Day Fair! SCARCE will have a booth, along with other local organizations,… Read more »
COD Sustainability Film Series: Bee People
The College of DuPage Sustainability Film & Discussion Series promotes film as a tool for education, civic engagement,… Read more »
COD Sustainability Film Series: The True Cost
The College of DuPage Sustainability Film & Discussion Series promotes film as a tool for education, civic engagement,… Read more »
Hot Topics February 2018
Reduce Your Climate Change Impact In 10 Minutes Or Less: Opt Out of Phone Book Delivery Thanks 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 »
Nature RX Workshop
Much research supports the idea that being outside in nature has tremendous health benefits for human beings, and… 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 »
Homer Environmental Town Hall
Join Leader Jim Durkin, Senator John F. Curran, and Representative David Olsen to learn more about important environmental… 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 »
Growin’ Green Garden Market
Join us for our annual kick-off to the growing season! Shop our Garden Market for local and sustainable garden goods. Food… 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 »
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 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 »
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 »
Downers Grove Sanitary District Open House 2017
Visit the hands-on SCARCE activity booth at this annual open house at the Downers Grove Wastewater Treatment Center…. 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 »
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 »
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 »
Sustainability Film Series: Plastic Paradise
The College of DuPage Sustainability Film & Discussion Series promotes film as a tool for education, civic engagement,… Read more »
School & Community Compost Training
Register today! Only $5 for this great program. Learn best practices for starting up composting at home, in… Read more »
Bike Walk Every Town
Do you want your community to be bikeable and walkable? Then mark your calendar for October 7th! Learn… 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 »
Green STEM: Water Dynamics
Institute Day Workshop – Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Earn CEUs Submerge yourself for… 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 »
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 »
Late Season Growing Techniques
This program is offered by The Gardenworks Project – a local non-profit promoting organic gardening to fight food… Read more »
Illinois Riverwatch Freshwater Mussel Training
Get involved in citizen science this summer by becoming an Illinois Riverwatch certified stream monitor! Note: This is… 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 »