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Leave No Child Inside — Forthcoming Events in June in the Chicago Region
Chicago Wilderness and its member organizations announce the 2013 Leave No Child Inside Month. Coming up are a wide range of large collaborative events and individual programs throughout the month of June. As noted by Chicago Wilderness, “Children and adults … Continue reading
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Urban Biodiversity Week Starts Today! (May 13-19)
Appropriately enough as the summer semester begins here at RU, Illinois is celebrating Urban Biodiversity Week starting today, May 13th, and running through Sunday, May 19th. As noted on the Millenium Reserve page on the State of IL website: Please … Continue reading
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Michael Pollan Speaks this Weekend at Elmhurst College
The best-selling author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael Pollan discusses the enduring power of the four classical elements—earth, air, water and fire—to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink. Pollan celebrates the special place that … Continue reading
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Earth Day Spring Planting at RU’s Wabash Rooftop Farm (Apr 22)
In commemoration of Earth Day — today, 4/22 — Roosevelt University is “breaking ground” on its downtown Chicago Rooftop Farm, located on the 5th floor of the Wabash Building, as we prepare for spring planting! Please join us between 2-4 … Continue reading
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Earth Week Continues at RU in Chicago and Schaumburg!
Don’t Miss these Great Earth Week Events at RU! Chicago Campus / Schaumburg Campus Thursday, 4/18 (Chicago) Screening of End:Civ, followed by Skype presentation/Q & A with acclaimed environmental activist and author, Derrick Jensen (right) — WB Rm 612, 5 … Continue reading
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Earth Week Events at Roosevelt University
Roosevelt University Earth Week 2013 Events Chicago Campus / Schaumburg Campus Tuesday, 4/16 Green Expo–Fainman Lounge, 11 am—4 pm: Local “green” vendors consisting of green businesses, environmental organizations, and more; co-sponsored by Ghabit Recycling scavenger hunt — will use collected … Continue reading
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Looking for Something Good To Do on Earth Day?
Looking for something good to do during Earth Week and leading into Earth Day 2013 (March 22nd)? Here are some suggestions from Chicago Wilderness, organized by date. Chicago Wilderness is an alliance of more than 260 organizations throughout the Chicago … Continue reading
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Steel and Community in Chicago: Exit Zero Film, Exhibit, Discussion at the Field Museum Saturday (Apr 13)
Exit Zero is a documentary film that tells a personal story of the lasting social and environmental impacts of “deindustrialization” in Southeast Chicago. Interweaving home movies, found footage, and first-person narrative, the film traces the stories of multiple generations of … Continue reading
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Michael Pollan Speaks at Elmhurst College April 28
The best-selling author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael Pollan discusses the enduring power of the four classical elements—earth, air, water and fire—to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink. Pollan celebrates the special place that … Continue reading
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GMIC 2013 Sustainable Meetings Conference at McCormick Place (Apr 7-10)
Starting this coming Sunday, the Green Meeting Industry Council will be hosting its 2013 Sustainable Meetings Conference on April 7-10, 2013, in Chicago at McCormick Place. Register here for the 2013 Conference. According to RU Hospiality/Tourism Prof. Bill Host (whost@roosevelt.edu), … Continue reading
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