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World Asthma Day
The first Tuesday in May is World Asthma Day. May is Asthma Awareness Month with both Air Quality… Read more »
Book Rescue & Book Sale CLOSED for move
Update 03/09/20: Due to delays, our re-opening is postponed. Please stay tuned for our new opening date. We’re… Read more »
Middle School Water Essay Contest Entries Due
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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 »
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 »
Carton 2 Garden Contest Entries Due
Repurpose your school’s milk or juice cartons into a garden project to win one of FIFTEEN prizes, including… Read more »
Earth Day Every Day: Hands-on Eco-Activities for the Classroom
Did you know April 22nd, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day? In preparation, come learn about… Read more »
What to Do with Locker Leftovers
Instead of throwing away unwanted school supplies, consider organizing an eco-friendly collection to help others in need. In… Read more »
Peak donation season is here! Tips for Donating to SCARCE
Spring is here and that means it’s spring cleaning season! Schools, businesses, and residents are all cleaning out… Read more »
National Healthy Schools Day
Since 2002 parents, teachers, school nurses, custodians, advocates, and agencies have promoted National Healthy Schools Day activities nationwide…. Read more »
National Healthy Schools Day
Since 2002 parents, teachers, school nurses, custodians, advocates, and agencies have promoted National Healthy Schools Day activities nationwide…. Read more »
National Healthy Schools Day
Since 2002 parents, teachers, school nurses, custodians, advocates, and agencies have promoted National Healthy Schools Day activities nationwide…. Read more »
National Healthy Schools Day
Since 2002 parents, teachers, school nurses, custodians, advocates, and agencies have promoted National Healthy Schools Day activities nationwide…. Read more »
National Healthy Schools Day
Since 2002 parents, teachers, school nurses, custodians, advocates, and agencies have promoted National Healthy Schools Day activities nationwide…. Read more »
School Grants for Healthy Kids Applications Due
Despite wanting to do what’s best for students’ health and academic success, many schools lack the necessary resources… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Green Schools Conference & Expo
Advancing sustainable schools for all April 8-9, 2019 | Saint Paul, Minnesota Saint Paul RiverCentre The Green… Read more »
Clean Diesel Funding Applications Due
Apply for your share of approximately $40 million in funds available through the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Clean… 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 »
Hot Topics: January 2019
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
Chicago Teacher Swap Circle
Hey, Chicago teachers! Need beakers and test tubes for your science class or some yarn and fabric 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 »
Veterans Day Book Rescue Open
The SCARCE Book Rescue is open normal hours on Veterans Day. We welcome teachers and non-profit employees to… Read more »
How to Start a Can-O-Worms – RESCHEDULED date TBD
Teachers join us for this interactive workshop! Learn how to bring science to life with an indoor… Read more »
Protect Your Water! Teacher & Community Workshop
Teachers: Earn 1.5 CEUs for completing this class. See how water pollution happens in our communities and… 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 »
How to Start a Sharing Table at School
This program is free and open to anyone, especially school administrators, school nurses, and cafeteria staff. Join us… 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 »
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 »
Green Clean Schools Webinar: Learn from the Leaders
Learn from the Leaders: Grand Valley State University This webinar will feature Facility Supervisor Ed Wierzbicki talking about… Read more »
Take the Zero-Waste October Challenge
Zero-Waste is the practice of limiting – to near zero – the amount of trash and recycling one… Read more »
Projects & Programs for Schools
Whether it’s a field trip, community project, or school-wide initiative you want to tackle give us a call… 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 »
SCARCE and DuPage County Award Four Organizations with Environmental Flags
April and May are always big months for our certification programs – so much so they deserve their… Read more »
April 2018 Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… 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 »
Webinar: From Roof to Curb: Taking a Comprehensive Approach to IAQ Management Through Preventive Maintenance
Attend this webinar to learn how to: Develop and implement a tailored indoor air quality (IAQ) preventive maintenance plan using a model,… Read more »
National Healthy Schools Day
Since 2002 parents, teachers, school nurses, custodians, advocates, and agencies have promoted National Healthy Schools Day activities nationwide…. Read more »
CavesLIVE! A Distance Learning Adventure
CavesLIVE: A Distance Learning Adventure explores the world of wonder that awaits just below the surface. REGISTER NOW… 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 »
February 2018 Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… 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 »
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 »
Getting to the Heart of Better Soil Through Composting
Join Seven Generations Ahead, SCARCE, DuPage County, and the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition for an educational forum… 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 »
Green Ribbon School Applications Due
Gain recognition for the sustainability efforts of your school community! Every school in Illinois can start on the… Read more »
MLK Day: SCARCE Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
MLK Day: SCARCE Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
MLK Day: SCARCE Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
MLK Day: SCARCE Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
MLK Day: SCARCE Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
USDA Farm to School Grant Applications Due
The USDA Farm to School Grant program was made to improve access to local foods in schools. Each… Read more »
Book Rescue Saturday Hours
Special Saturday Hours! Due to the Thanksgiving holidays, the Book Rescue will be open on Saturday, November 18th… 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 »
School & Community Compost Training
Register today! Only $5 for this great program. Learn best practices for starting up composting at home, in… Read more »
Ideas to Highlight Energy Awareness Month at School
Kids and adults alike often take for granted the fact that we can flip a switch, plug into… Read more »
Walk to School Day
Did you know the first ever Walk to School Day in the US was held in Chicago in… Read more »
Walk to School Day
Did you know the first ever Walk to School Day in the US was held in Chicago in… Read more »
Walk to School Day
Did you know the first ever Walk to School Day in the US was held in Chicago in… Read more »
Walk to School Day
Did you know the first ever Walk to School Day in the US was held in Chicago in… Read more »
Walk to School Day
Did you know the first ever Walk to School Day in the US was held in Chicago in… Read more »
The Illinois Soil, Food, Water and Composting Summit
Stay tuned for registration! Click “More Information” for detailed schedule and more.
CANCELLED – Book Rescue Saturday Hours – CANCELLED
Due to severe winter weather, the Book Rescue Saturday hours for February 10th are cancelled. In addition… Read more »
Book Rescue Saturday Hours CANCELED
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Book Rescue Saturday Hours CANCELED
Update Mar 16, 2020: SCARCE is closed through April 5th to align with recommendations to slow the spread… read more
Book Rescue Saturday Hours
In addition to our regular M-F hours, the SCARCE Book Rescue is open 9am-12pm on the 2nd/4th Saturdays of each month… Read more »
Book Rescue Saturday Hours – CANCELED
Due to delays in our move, our re-opening is postponed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience!… read more
Book Rescue Saturday Hours CANCELED
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. In… read more
Book Rescue Saturday Hours Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Book Rescue Saturday Hours Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. In… read more
No Food Left Behind – AmpleHarvest.org Helps Gardeners Fight Food Waste, Feed People
This blog was provided by Gary Oppenheimer of AmpleHarvest.org – an awesome organization using technology to connect people in the… Read more »
Eco-Friendly Tips for Back-to-School Shopping
Can you believe it’s already time for back-to-school preparations? Before you hit the stores to stock up for… Read more »
Eco-Extraordinaires February 2017
Fellowes Brands Works to Keep Unused Furniture from Going to Waste Itasca-based Fellowes contacted SCARCE after Thanksgiving with a large amount… Read more »
Soil – It’s a Vital Natural Resource. You Dig?
Soil, A Vital Resource Consider life-sustaining resources. Air and water are often first to come to mind but a… Read more »
Key Collection Unlocks Inspiring Environmental Programs
SCARCE is known for collecting certain things – books, school supplies, crayons – but we also have a… Read more »
Lunchroom Food Sharing Programs Curb Waste and Feed Kids
This is Part 2 of a series. Read Part 1. The new Illinois food donation law for schools allows… Read more »