EVENTS
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 - September 9: 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.
Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd.
Thursday, September 9
6:00-7:30pm
October 5: Mayor Daley’s GreenWorks Awards Application Deadline
Mayor Daley’s GreenWorks Awards celebrate the vibrancy, vitality, and vision of the people and institutions that are driving Chicago’s transformation into a dynamic and resilient City. Whether you are an activist, an employee, an entrepreneur, or a business owner, if you are leading Chicago towards a greener future, we welcome your application in one or all of the Awards categories:
- Innovation in Green Business
- Sustainable Innovation in the Built Environment
- Community Leadership
GreenWorks Awards applications have three criteria: vision, achievement, and relevance to the Chicago Climate Action Plan. Eligible nominees include businesses of all sizes; individuals such as elected officials, employees, and educators; and building, infrastructure, and landscaping projects. They include both self-nominated entities as well as those nominated by others. Applications must be submitted with all necessary attachments by Tuesday, October 5, 2010.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be recognized for your leadership in Chicago’s Green evolution. APPLY NOW.
The 2010 GreenWorks Awards are sponsored in part by the Chicago Sun Times, and Mindful Metropolis.
October 13-14: GreenTown Conference
Healthy, sustainable cities: the future of community is at GreenTown. Join us for GreenTown Chicago to hear from inspiring speakers, learn from been-there case studies and discover actionable ways to make communities healthy and sustainable. GreenTown Chicago is October 13-14, 2010 at Columbia College Chicago. For more information and details on how to register, visit www.greentownconference.com. View the GreenTown flyer.
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.
September 22 - Chicagoland Car-Free Day
Keep the car parked Sept. 22! Instead of sitting in the driver’s seat on Wednesday, Sept. 22, take a pledge to leave your car at home.
Everyone is invited to take the Chicagoland Car-Free Day Pledge, no matter if you already walk, bike or take public transit. By taking the pledge, you’ll be eligible to receive special discounts from businesses like Sports Authority, Argo Tea and I-GO Car Sharing. For the 2010 Car-Free Day, the Active Transportation Alliance is again partnering with CTA, Metra, Pace, RTA and communities around the region to shine a spotlight on the ways to get around without driving.
Visit www.activetrans.org/carfree to take the car-free pledge and see event ideas.
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.
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