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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
World Environment Day
World Environment Day is a global celebration of nature, a day to reconnect with the places that matter… Read more »
Plogging Can Help You and the Planet Get in Better Shape
Though it seemed like it may never come, it is finally summer. The beautiful weather combined with swimsuit… Read more »
2018 DuPage River Sweep
Consider volunteering or join as a group leader to begin a “sweep” spot near you! There are resources… 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 »
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 »
School Composting Workshop 01/30/18
Register today! Only $5 for this great program. Teachers: Earn 2 CEUs for completing this class. Who: Teachers,… Read more »
Illinois Waterway Cleanup Week
Get Your Classroom or Community Group Involved in the first annual Illinois Waterway Cleanup Week! Be a part… Read more »
Wondering What to Do with Your Eclipse Glasses?
Despite how scarce eclipse glasses seemed to be, millions of them were produced and sold in advance of… Read more »
Ditch the Disposables, Go Strawless
Did you know that in the U.S. alone we use and discard 500 million plastic straws every… 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 »
Illinois Prairie Path Clean Up Work Day
This is not a SCARCE event but it’s a worthy endeavor! Join or make a group of your… Read more »
World Wildlife Day 2017
The 2017 theme for the United Nation’s annual World Wildlife Day is “Listen to the Young Voices”. Take… Read more »
Hot Topics December 2016
A handful of important articles from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month. Scroll down and… Read more »
Eco-Extraordinaires December 2016
Westmont Jr. High’s #PickUp5 Litter Clean-Up To celebrate America Recycles Day, students in the Outdoor Environmental Club at… Read more »
#PickUp5 Litter Clean-up Initiative
Litter. It’s ugly. It’s dirty. Nobody likes it but everyone sees it around their neighborhood, school, or workplace…. Read more »