A few cool mid summer events around Chicago
Summer is in full swing and there are tons of great environmental activities taking place all around the city. Here are just a few that look like they’re worth checking out:
Wind Energy at Home
Find out if wind power is right for your home at a seminar at the
Green Homes Fair
On July 19, there will be a Green Homes Fair, the
Green Drinks
This months Green Drinks topic is Sustainable Personal Finances: Aligning your Money with your Values. Green Drinks takes place at Jefferson Tap from 5:30 – 8:30 pm on July 23rd. There will be a panel discussion and the cost is $5. See website for more info.
Bike to the Botanic Gardens Join the Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club on a bike ride along the N. Branch River Trail to the Botanic Gardens. The ride will take place on Saturday, July 26th and the cost is $3. Check out the Sierra Club for more info.
Theater and Nature
This is an event for someone who loves both nature and the arts. See a performance of Taming of the Shrew performed as a hike at the North Park Village Nature Center. The performance will take place at 1pm on both July 26th and 27th. Call 312-744-5472 for more info.
Summer Evening Nature Walk
On July 30th, come to one of many summer evening walks at
City of
Head to
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Upcoming Events - May 25, 2008
Here are a few interesting events coming up at the end of May and beginning of June. The theater hike at
May 30th
Late Great Nocturnal Night
Have you ever thought about the nighttime wildlife in the city? Come to an event to learn about
May 31
Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners
You can find out about natural care for your lawn, and why natural care is good for both you and the environment. Steve Pincuspy, of the Safer Pest Control Project will be the speaker for this event at the Chicago Center for Green Technology. It will take place from 10am to noon on Saturday, May 31st. This is a Green Tech U program, and it is free, but you must register in advance at 312-746-9642, or by emailing greentech@cityofchicago.org with “Green Tech U” as the subject line. Include the class name and contact information.
May 31 and June 1
Theatre-Hikes at
Take a hike and watch a play at the same time! The play Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, suitable for children and adults, will be performed from 1:00pm to 3:00 pm at the nature center. Tickets are $6.00 for children and $10.00 for adults. For more information, call 312-744-5472.
June 3
This popular recurring activity will take place at 6:45 pm at the Jefferson Tap and Grille, 325 N.
June 7th – 13th
Bike to Work Week – June 7th – 13th
There will be a number of activities throughout
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Week of May 4th
This week you could get out of the city and go visit an organic vegetable farm or you can help clean up the
Sunday, May 4
Visit an organic vegetable farm!
The Green Earth Institute is holding their 5th Annual Green Earth Fair: “Living Green!” From 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, in
Network for Evanston’s Future Earth Month Event
The Network for Evanston’s Future is holding its 5th Annual Earth Month Event: Creating a Climate for Change. There will be a variety of speakers and presentations, tips on how to make green changes in our lives, and a tour of JRC, the “greenest’ synagogue in the country. This event takes place from 1:45-5:00 pm, at the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, 303 Dodge, in
Wednesday, May 7
Chicago Green Drinks is an ongoing program, which provides time for networking as well as learning about environmental activities.
Sunday, May 10
The Friends of the Chicago River is holding the 16th annual
Upcoming events
The Green Festival is a national organization that is holding its
Bike the Drive
May 25, 2008
Sign up at the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation.
City Wilds Festival at North Park village
Saturday and Sunday June 14 & 15
This festival of backyard biodiversity features information about living sustainably and have native plants for sale, crafts for kids and more. It is free and open to all ages. Visit the nature center website for more info.
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Week of April 27th
We are changing our events page a little bit. There is so much going on in the Chicago area that we can’t possibly list everything, so instead we are going to focus on finding a few particularly interesting events for each week and just describe those. As always, if you know of an upcoming event that should be listed, please let us know! Also, be sure to check with the sponsoring organization before attending an event. Thanks and we hope you’re enjoying the spring!
Richard J. Daley Urban Forum
In 2008, for the first time, half the people in the world will live in cities, so urban areas most certainly have a huge effect on the environment. The 4th Annual Richard J. Daley Urban Forum, will feature mayors from all over the world who will be discussing the social and economic effects of this mass urbanization. Here are the details of the forum:
Tuesday, April 29, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
University of
New
725
Find out more information and register online at www.rjdurbanforum.uic.edu. There is a $25 fee, which includes parking and meals.
Saturday, May 3
Urban Potager Herb and Scented Plant
It is finally spring in the
The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory are selling edible plants for a “kitchen garden.” You can buy vegetables and herbs, suitable for growing in this area, many of which can be grown in containers. For more information contact, fopcon@earthlink.net or call 708-725-2460.
Earth Fest in
Take the metra or ride your bike to the Ravinia metra station to celebrate green living. The Earth Fest will take place from 11:00 am to 3:00pm on Saturday at
Seeds of Change: Fair Trade Festival
Come to
MISC.
If you are a home or business owner who is interested in using alternative energy then you may want to attend one of the solar and wind workshops presented by the Illinois Solar Energy Association. These workshops will take place on several occasions at the
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Week of April 20th
April 22nd is Earth Day and there are a number of ways that you can celebrate throughout the week. Whether you want to get outside and help clean a park or attend a presentation about the intersection of art and nature, there is something for you. As usual we try to list everything accurately, but things change and mistakes happen so be sure to check with the sponsoring organization before attending an event. Many events also require pre-registration. Most events are located within the City of
There will be an Earth Day park clean up at 9:00am at Indian Boundary Park and Cultural Center,
April 22
Head to a Chicago Green Drinks event to socialize, network, and learn about the environment as part of this continuing series. There will be a Green town Hall Meeting with Sadhu Johnston, Chief environmental Officer, city of
The Fulton Market is hosting an Earth Month celebration, spearheaded by the Pivot boutique. There will be sculpture created from trash and gallery openings of environmentally themed art. It will take place from 5:00 pm -8:00 pm, at Fulton Market & Aberdeen, 1101 West Fulton Market. A number of local businesses are participating in this free event. Contact jessa@pivotboutique.com or 312-243-4754 for more info.
April 24
Art, Architecture and Nature
April 26
Green and Growing Fair
The Garfield Park Conservatory is holding the Green and Growing Fair: An Urban Gardening Festival, from 10:00am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 26th. This free event is sponsored by GreenNet,
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