EVENTS

 

Chicago Department of Environment July 2010 Events Listing

Check out events from the Chicago Department of Environment

 

Chicago Department of Environment June 2010 Events Listing

Check out the events from the Chicago Department of Environment

 

Chicago Department of Environment May 2010 Events Listing

Check out the events from the Chicago Department of Environment

 

Climate Action Heroes from Green Festival 2010
Check out the pictures of our Climate Action Heroes from Green Festival 2010. These folks completed the Climate Action Quest, a scavenger hunt that took them around the festival collecting stamps from various part of the Chicago Climate Action Plan. Once they had all their stamps, they became a hero and got to don the cape and carry the trophy!

 

August 10: Carbon Nation Celebration at Millennium Park

 

Now - August 14: Sustainable Backyard Workshop

Attend one of the City's Sustainable Backyard Workshops to learn about how to install and maintain a rain barrel and compost bin and receive a rebate form for each. Dates and locations are below. RSVP's required, you can RSVP online.


Hegewisch Library
3048 E. 130th St.
Saturday, August 14
10:00am-Noon

 

Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd.
Thursday, September 9
6:00-7:30pm

 

June 25 - November 28: Climate Change Exhibit at the Field Museum

Explore the science, history and impact of climate change and its effect on our oceans, atmosphere, land and societies in this compelling Field Museum exhibition. Visit the Chicago Climate Action Room to discover what the City, local businesses, organizations, and residents are doing to combat climate change and improve the quality of life in our communities while supporting our local economy. Visit the Field Museum’s website  for information and ticket prices. Entry into the Chicago Climate Action Room is free.

 

November 17-19: Greenbuild 2010

Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. Building professionals from all over the world come together at Greenbuild for three days of educational sessions, speakers, green building tours, special seminars and networking events. Presented by the U.S. Green Building Council, the Annual Greenbuild Conference & Expo provides an  opportunity to learn about the latest innovations, explore new products and exchange ideas with other professionals. Register at www.greenbuildexpo.org Read the press release.

 

Green Build 2010


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