From Forest Preserves Cook County: Learn about creative reuse methods and mending techniques. Give items a second life by turning them into an ornament, decoration or bird feeder. Supplies provided or bring your own.
Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every other month.
Interested in learning how to start growing vegetables but feeling intimidated? Join certified urban farmer Chamika Moore to learn the basics of how to begin growing seeds indoors for your first-ever spring vegetable garden. Whatever the size of the space you have, from a window in an apartment to a designated spot in a yard, this is the class for you!
From Forest Preserves Cook County: Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12-17 w/adult. Ages 12 & up.
Please save the date for the fourth annual Illinois Soil Health Week, March 3rd - 9th, 2025. Events are free and open to anyone that wants to learn more about soil and will feature educational opportunities including a home pantry garden and compost demo, Getting to Know Chicago Soil and Hempology 101, among others.
Be a Food Waste Hero during Food Waste Prevention Week 2024 and save the day, one meal at a time. Don't be fooled by waste—join the mission to rescue delicious meals and be the hero our planet needs.
Explore the sights and sounds of Caldwell Woods! Whether you're a nature lover, an adventure seeker, or just looking for something fun to do, this outdoor scavenger hunt will lead you through beautiful landscapes and hidden gems. Perfect for families, friends, and adventurers of all ages.
Don't miss out – adventure awaits!
Neonicotinoid insecticides, commonly known as “neonics,” have become the most widely used insecticides in the U.S., leading to drastic declines in bees, pollinators, birds, and aquatic ecosystems. In this webinar, Lucas Rhoads, Senior Attorney with NRDC’s Pesticides & Pollinators Team, will share expert insights on how neonics impact our environment and pose serious risks to human health.
Join local and statewide climate leaders to learn how recent policies are accelerating the transition to clean energy in our State and Village and learn how your household can take positive steps toward fighting climate change!
Students in grades 3 to 5 will learn the basics of how to make a film from professional filmmakers. Instruction will cover story, framing, lighting, audio, editing, and production. Entering the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest is encouraged but not compulsory.
BRING AN IPAD OR TABLET! Nut-free snacks and water are provided. Cost is $45 for River Forest residents and $50 for non-residents. Location is River Forest Depot, 401 Thatcher Ave., River Forest, IL. This is a collaboration with the River Forest Park District.
From Forest Preserves of Cook County
Elevate Your Birdwatching Skills—Join Our Identifying Bird Songs Workshop!
Passionate about birds? Whether you’re a novice or looking to sharpen your skills, our Bird Songs Bird ID workshop is perfect for you. Learn how to identify common bird species and enhance your birdwatching experience with expert guidance.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow bird enthusiasts and refine your bird identification skills.
From Forest Preserves of Cook County
WHoo’s calling out in the dark of night? Listen for owls. Ages 10 & up.
As the sun sets, we’ll guide you through the forest preserves on a twilight expedition, learning about these fascinating nocturnal creatures. With expert naturalists leading the way, you’ll have a chance to hear owl calls, spot wildlife, and experience the magic of the forest after dark.
Native plants have an incredible ability to adapt to climate extremes, offering sustainable solutions for resilient landscapes. Join Wild Ones and the Native Plant Society of Texas to explore the power of native plants to thrive in challenging conditions.
From Oak Park Library
Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature. Learn more about library-led book discussions »
The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson is a novel spanning several generations that follows a Dakhóta family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most. Weaving together the voices of four indelible women, The Seed Keeper is a story of reawakening, of remembering our original relationship to the seeds and, through them, to our ancestors.
From Oak Park Library
If you missed our Bee Love and Honey event last year - we are excited to share that Debbie Becker, local Oak Park Beekeeper will be back to demonstrate a BEE-hind the scenes look at how honey is harvested. A tasting of the honey will be offered. No live bees will be present. This is a family-friendly, drop-in event. We hope you'll BEE there!
From Oak Park Library
Join us for an evening of book folding! Come learn some basic techniques in a brief presentation then have an opportunity to create a three-dimensional Winter Tree or Birdhouse to bring home. Used hardcover books will be provided but feel free to bring your own. No experience necessary. Open to teens and adults.
This workshop will be led by local folded-book enthusiast and long-time Friends of the Library Volunteer Patricia Kirshenbaum with assistance from OPPL staffer and paper artist Linda Ivey Miller.
This powerful exploration of how activists are creatively using media to engage, activate, and organize—and the voices we still need to amplify. Featuring panelists from Girl Voter, Free Spirit Media, and Chicago Film Workshop, moderated by Maxwell Evans of Block Club Chicago.
View the Atlas cedars of Morocco, walk the urban streets of India, and see the mythical blue stag of Mexico, among other adventures.
On Saturday, Nov. 2, watch 6 short, One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Atlantic/USA region honorable mention films online from 12 to 1 p.m. CDT, take a long break, and then see 5 more Pacific region films from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. CDT. Hear from some of the filmmakers before their films screen to learn what inspired them and the impact they hope to make with their films.
View the Atlas cedars of Morocco, walk the urban streets of India, and see the mythical blue stag of Mexico, among other adventures.
On Saturday, Nov. 2, watch 6 short, One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Atlantic/USA region honorable mention films online from 12 to 1 p.m. CDT, take a long break, and then see 5 more Pacific region films from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. CDT. Hear from some of the filmmakers before their films screen to learn what inspired them and the impact they hope to make with their films.
One Earth Collective is thrilled to be a media partner with @Eco.Logic’s Eco.Crews, a program designed to build community around environmental action. If you’ve been wanting to do more for the environment, but have been unsure where to start, definitely check out this program!
Register here (https://www.zeffy.com/.../86d82d40-d5cd-4871-ab04...) and learn more below.
What is an Eco.Crew? Eco.Crews are designed to give people space to talk about environmental issues and inspire individual and systemic action, while building community.
Participants will join a small crew to meet weekly for 6-weeks starting September 18. Each crew has an expert facilitator to help guide group discussions and each week there is a new opportunity to take action. Topics range from money’s role in climate to environmental art.
Reduce stress and open up to a sense of awe, connection, and well-being with the practice of forest therapy aka forest bathing. Certified forest therapy guide Sarah Abu-Absi will lead the group in gentle mindfulness practices to reconnect to nature and ourselves. We will be sitting or laying down on the grass much of the time. Bring a blanket, chair or mat. More info at www.thatforestfeeling.com.
Please Note: This event is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required. More information will be sent to registered participants.
Reduce stress and open up to a sense of awe, connection, and well-being with the practice of forest therapy aka forest bathing. Certified forest therapy guide Sarah Abu-Absi will lead the group in gentle mindfulness practices to reconnect to nature and ourselves. We will be sitting or laying down on the grass much of the time. Bring a blanket, chair or mat. More info at www.thatforestfeeling.com.
Please Note: This event is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required. More information will be sent to registered participants.
One Earth Collective is thrilled to be a media partner with @Eco.Logic’s Eco.Crews, a program designed to build community around environmental action. If you’ve been wanting to do more for the environment, but have been unsure where to start, definitely check out this program!
Register here (https://www.zeffy.com/.../86d82d40-d5cd-4871-ab04...) and learn more below.
What is an Eco.Crew? Eco.Crews are designed to give people space to talk about environmental issues and inspire individual and systemic action, while building community.
Participants will join a small crew to meet weekly for 6-weeks starting September 18. Each crew has an expert facilitator to help guide group discussions and each week there is a new opportunity to take action. Topics range from money’s role in climate to environmental art.
On Friday, October 11 · 9am - 5pm. The focus of this conference will be discussing sustainable advancement projects at each of our universities, our roles as leaders of sustainability both in our student bodies, network weaving among students from other schools, and in the city of Chicago, and how we can continue to inspire environmental justice as students.
The day will consist of: panel presentations and Q+A’s, round table discussions with students from surrounding Chicago schools, and brainstorming time to think about and prompt each of our school’s sustainability projects for the upcoming year.
One Earth Collective is thrilled to be a media partner with @Eco.Logic’s Eco.Crews, a program designed to build community around environmental action. If you’ve been wanting to do more for the environment, but have been unsure where to start, definitely check out this program!
Register here (https://www.zeffy.com/.../86d82d40-d5cd-4871-ab04...) and learn more below.
What is an Eco.Crew? Eco.Crews are designed to give people space to talk about environmental issues and inspire individual and systemic action, while building community.
Participants will join a small crew to meet weekly for 6-weeks starting September 18. Each crew has an expert facilitator to help guide group discussions and each week there is a new opportunity to take action. Topics range from money’s role in climate to environmental art.
One Earth Collective is thrilled to be a media partner with @Eco.Logic’s Eco.Crews, a program designed to build community around environmental action. If you’ve been wanting to do more for the environment, but have been unsure where to start, definitely check out this program!
Register here (https://www.zeffy.com/.../86d82d40-d5cd-4871-ab04...) and learn more below.
What is an Eco.Crew? Eco.Crews are designed to give people space to talk about environmental issues and inspire individual and systemic action, while building community.
Participants will join a small crew to meet weekly for 6-weeks starting September 18. Each crew has an expert facilitator to help guide group discussions and each week there is a new opportunity to take action. Topics range from money’s role in climate to environmental art.
Austin Community & Good Food Fans! Join us for a FREE Chef Showcase and Movie Night, Wednesday 10/2 @ 5:30-9pm. Watch NBA Star Chris Paul’s & Grammy-winner Billie Eilish’s movie about food justice “They’re Trying To Kill Us.” Plus, enjoy free dinner bites, Best of the West Mac & Cheese Cook Off, garden tours, fun, freebies and hear about the new Verses & Vittles Literary Slam. At Bethel New Life, 1150 N Lamon, Chicago. Please share & invite friends! Tickets at https://bit.ly/ae-chef24
Hosted by Austin Eats: AustinComingTogether.org/AustinEats
One Earth Collective is thrilled to be a media partner with @Eco.Logic’s Eco.Crews, a program designed to build community around environmental action. If you’ve been wanting to do more for the environment, but have been unsure where to start, definitely check out this program!
Register here (https://www.zeffy.com/.../86d82d40-d5cd-4871-ab04...) and learn more below.
What is an Eco.Crew? Eco.Crews are designed to give people space to talk about environmental issues and inspire individual and systemic action, while building community.
Participants will join a small crew to meet weekly for 6-weeks starting September 18. Each crew has an expert facilitator to help guide group discussions and each week there is a new opportunity to take action. Topics range from money’s role in climate to environmental art.
One Earth Collective is thrilled to be a media partner with @Eco.Logic’s Eco.Crews, a program designed to build community around environmental action. If you’ve been wanting to do more for the environment, but have been unsure where to start, definitely check out this program!
Register here (https://www.zeffy.com/.../86d82d40-d5cd-4871-ab04...) and learn more below.
What is an Eco.Crew? Eco.Crews are designed to give people space to talk about environmental issues and inspire individual and systemic action, while building community.
Participants will join a small crew to meet weekly for 6-weeks starting September 18. Each crew has an expert facilitator to help guide group discussions and each week there is a new opportunity to take action. Topics range from money’s role in climate to environmental art.
