Some call it cabin fever or spring fever. You know, that restless urge to get outside after a long winter’s confinement? But what if it's just our natural reflex to be a part of nature? As April rains will soon give way to May foliage, we celebrate Earth Day. First observed April 22, 1970, a revolutionary idea, proposed by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, to educate and give voice to ordinary citizens compelled by our natural reflex for Clean Air, Clean Water and to protect Endangered Species (all new legislation proposed and enacted as a result of that first Earth Day!)
What will you do this Earth Day? Perhaps you have already decided to plant a tree, begin a garden or participate in a local cleanup event in the neighborhood or at the beach. Perhaps you will join the thousands who will March for Science or gather at a local community rally. Those are all great one day options.
However, we hope if you are in the Rogers Park area, in the afternoon [between 1-3 pm] of April 22nd, (and you still have a little energy left) you’ll come explore some Earth Day options to carry you throughout the year, inside and out, as you look to reduce your environmental footprint and its impact on your budget and our planet.
Meet representatives, experts and advocates from the Chicago's Safe Routes and Bicycling Ambassadors, Chicago Department of Transportation, Active Transportation Alliance, The Recyclery , Citizens Utility Board, and Elevate Energy, as they discuss pedestrian and cyclist safety, alternative transportation & active transportation advocacy; new community solar projects in the area to help renters and condo owners take advantage of solar panels and renewable energy, and pending environmental legislation for cable and landlines, and how to make your voice heard.
Also, please visit our Earth Day Resource Expo, and learn what local organizations are doing to advocate for and protect our valuable natural resources and ways you can take action, too. With only less than three years to the 50th Earth Day Anniversary, let’s all pledge to learn more about how our actions can impact change!
Saturday, April 22, 2017
1:00-3:00 PM
Willye B. White Field House
1610 W. Howard Chicago,
Illinois 60626
What will you do this Earth Day? Perhaps you have already decided to plant a tree, begin a garden or participate in a local cleanup event in the neighborhood or at the beach. Perhaps you will join the thousands who will March for Science or gather at a local community rally. Those are all great one day options.
However, we hope if you are in the Rogers Park area, in the afternoon [between 1-3 pm] of April 22nd, (and you still have a little energy left) you’ll come explore some Earth Day options to carry you throughout the year, inside and out, as you look to reduce your environmental footprint and its impact on your budget and our planet.
Meet representatives, experts and advocates from the Chicago's Safe Routes and Bicycling Ambassadors, Chicago Department of Transportation, Active Transportation Alliance, The Recyclery , Citizens Utility Board, and Elevate Energy, as they discuss pedestrian and cyclist safety, alternative transportation & active transportation advocacy; new community solar projects in the area to help renters and condo owners take advantage of solar panels and renewable energy, and pending environmental legislation for cable and landlines, and how to make your voice heard.
Also, please visit our Earth Day Resource Expo, and learn what local organizations are doing to advocate for and protect our valuable natural resources and ways you can take action, too. With only less than three years to the 50th Earth Day Anniversary, let’s all pledge to learn more about how our actions can impact change!
Saturday, April 22, 2017
1:00-3:00 PM
Willye B. White Field House
1610 W. Howard Chicago,
Illinois 60626
Wired to the Environment!
Come explore Cost Effective Ways to Stay Connected with sustainable living choices to help the planet.
Whether riding a bike or surfing the Internet, cooling/heating a home, using the phone, or binge watching that final season, come learn how to get wired to the season of savings on utilities and alternative transportation.
LEARN ABOUT
Plan to stay and celebrate EARTH DAY with our local environmental organizations RESOURCE FAIR
Stop by to meet groups working to help you know more about
Come explore Cost Effective Ways to Stay Connected with sustainable living choices to help the planet.
Whether riding a bike or surfing the Internet, cooling/heating a home, using the phone, or binge watching that final season, come learn how to get wired to the season of savings on utilities and alternative transportation.
LEARN ABOUT
- Alternative transportation options/issues/advocacy
- Pedestrian/Bicycle safety & equipment maintenance
- Community Solar and Affordable Renewable Energy
- Telecom: Tools for cell phone, landlines and Internet savings
- Pending Environmental legislation
- Local green spaces and environmentally responsible activities
Plan to stay and celebrate EARTH DAY with our local environmental organizations RESOURCE FAIR
Stop by to meet groups working to help you know more about
- Air/Water/Land quality issues
- Utility audits (What are they and how to get them?)
- Energy conservation, smart grids
- Understanding your utility bills and energy scams
- Protecting our natural resources
Bring your questions, your utility bills, or just your curiosity and plan for an exciting Earth Day event. It will be fun, informative and “electrifying”!
ALSO Plan to come early (doors open at 12:45 pm for walk-in registration and Expo Preview) or stay and celebrate EARTH DAY with our local environmental organizations RESOURCE EXPO. |
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