Bring new, gently used or worn: clothes, shoes, stuffed plush toys and animals, shoes, belts, linens, paper documents (shredding available until truck is full), and clean dry styrofoam. Items will be reused, recycled, and donated. Visit swalco.org for details on what will be accepted.
Fall is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs. Let Lake County Forest Preserve experts help you select the right mix for your yard. Get your native shrubs and trees off to a healthy start by joining us for our Tree Planting 101, and Native Flowers and Grasses workshops. Tree Planting 101: 9 am; 9:30 […]
IL EPA is holding hearings on coal power, at which individuals can speak and/or submit comments in favor of responsible policy. The two hearings (2-4pm , and 6-8pm) are on regulations for how coal companies dispose of/handle coal ash. These hearings were hard-won and are exceptional opportunities for Lake County citizens to have major […]
A "Bomb Train Dream Team" has been assembled to speak to communities about the dangers associated with hazardous materials that are transported yards away from our homes, schools, and otehr public places. They will be joined by rail workers, local activists and public officials to speak out about the need to keep our communities safe […]
Join Representatives Mary Edly-Allen and Dan Didech with Clean Power Lake Co, Faith In Place, Sierra Club, and Illinois Environmental Council for a town hall that supports the Clean Energy Act. RSVP ILENVIRO.ORG/Mundelein.
Members of the Village’s Sustainability Commission and Park District invite you to join us as we work together to further beautify and restore a local amenity! Community-wide activity and educational working day. Learn about planting trees and removing invasive species – improve your skills. Bring your work gloves, boots, shovel and gardening tools Located at […]
A panel of experts will join Senator Fine and I to discuss solar power, energy efficiency and dynamic pricing options. I encourage you to attend the event, which is free and open to the public. It will take place Thursday, Oct. 17 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at North Suburban YMCA at 2705 Techny Road, […]
Stop by our monthly meeting at the Deerfield Public Libary to hear what projects the Branches have been working on. Perhaps you will want to join a branch, too. Our branches are Green Energy, Land & Water, Native Gardening, Waste, and Communications.
Join the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) on Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 at the Capital in Springfield to support the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA). Buses all over Illinois are providing free transportation to this day of lobbying, including a bus leaving early am from St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Libertyville. In addition to transportation, supporters […]
You will learn a lot from several experts about using native plants in your home landscape whether you are a beginner or an experienced gardener. This seminar is at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center in Round Lake Beach on Saturday, November 9th, 2019, and is sponsored by the Lake to Prairie chapter […]