Check out this article about Lincoln Land Community College, the Green Center, and its sustainability-related efforts on campus and in the community. We're featured as a "Success Story" on the SEED Center website.
11.11.2011
Green Center Profiled on AACC's SEED Center Website
Check out this article about Lincoln Land Community College, the Green Center, and its sustainability-related efforts on campus and in the community. We're featured as a "Success Story" on the SEED Center website.
11.02.2011
Springfield Green Businesses: Get Certified Today!
On November 1, the Green Business Network of Springfield officially launched its Member Certification Program.Become a member today so you don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
The Green Business Network of Springfield Member Certification Program helps local member-businesses take steps to “green” their operations and recognizes businesses for their efforts in areas including energy and water use, business practices and organization, community involvement, paper use, transportation, and more.
GBNS Member Certification Program provides member-businesses a way to:
- Differentiate your business from your competition.
- Spread the word about your outstanding business sustainability efforts—through the media, on your website, and more.
- Help you track your progress toward your company’s sustainability goals.
- Make an action plan for steps you want to take to “green” all areas of your business.
All content, initiatives, and information included in the GBB platform is available at no cost to members. To download the certification seal, members will pay a small annual fee to cover the costs associated with running the online program.
NOTICE: FOR A LIMITED TIME, GBB IS WAIVING THE ANNUAL FEE TO ENCOURAGE GBNS MEMBERS TO JUMP INTO THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. BECOME A MEMBER, GET STARTED WITH THE PROGRAM, AND DOWNLOAD YOUR SEAL BY DEC. 1, 2011, FOR FREE!
The value of the GBNS certification lies in the fact that it’s local, and it provides a way for other businesses and community members to clearly see the moves you are making to become a green business—lending your sustainability initiatives credibility and transparency.
Want to know more about our certification program and its benefits? Contact Julie Bates at julie.bates@llcc.edu or 217.786.2434. Or join GBNS today so you can get started with the certification program!
10.19.2011
Green Fair October 20 at LLCC
Are you looking for more great tips on how you can green your life? Look no further than the Green Fair at the Trutter Center at Lincoln Land Community College from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday.
At the Green Fair, you can learn all about topics including recycling, saving energy and water, green cleaning, local food, renewable energy, and more from the local businesses and organizations who have displays at the event. In addition, we’ll have 20-minute mini “green” workshops running throughout the event. Plus you’ll have the chance to watch a live cooking demonstration performed by Chef Charles Campbell (and taste the results!) and can sign up to win some great green prizes. For the schedule of events and more information, head to the Green Center website.
And don’t forget to join Professor Tony Rothering for a nature walk and some bird-watching from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, too. We’ll meet outside of A. Lincoln Commons to start the nature walk. Anyone who’s interested is welcome!
At the Green Fair, you can learn all about topics including recycling, saving energy and water, green cleaning, local food, renewable energy, and more from the local businesses and organizations who have displays at the event. In addition, we’ll have 20-minute mini “green” workshops running throughout the event. Plus you’ll have the chance to watch a live cooking demonstration performed by Chef Charles Campbell (and taste the results!) and can sign up to win some great green prizes. For the schedule of events and more information, head to the Green Center website.
And don’t forget to join Professor Tony Rothering for a nature walk and some bird-watching from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, too. We’ll meet outside of A. Lincoln Commons to start the nature walk. Anyone who’s interested is welcome!
10.07.2011
Glass Recycling Collection This Saturday
A free drop-off recycling collection for ALL COLORS of glass bottles and jars will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2009, from 8:00 am – noon at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. (Enter at Gate 11 at Sangamon Ave. and 8th St.)
Note that other recyclables will NOT be accepted at this collection; only glass bottles, jars or jugs that food or drink came in will be accepted. Please do not bring light bulbs, vases, kitchenware, windowpanes, eyeglasses or other types of glass. PLEASE rinse bottles/jars/jugs clean and remove lids prior to dropoff.
This collection is open to all area residents and is co-sponsored by the City of Springfield and Illinois Department of Agriculture.
Note that other recyclables will NOT be accepted at this collection; only glass bottles, jars or jugs that food or drink came in will be accepted. Please do not bring light bulbs, vases, kitchenware, windowpanes, eyeglasses or other types of glass. PLEASE rinse bottles/jars/jugs clean and remove lids prior to dropoff.
This collection is open to all area residents and is co-sponsored by the City of Springfield and Illinois Department of Agriculture.
10.03.2011
Submit Your Recycling Videos and Win!
Recycling Has Last Laugh
Keep America Beautiful and Partners Launch "Recycling Is No Joke" Contest for American Recycles Day
Have you ever thought, "Recycling doesn't make a difference." We hate to be blunt, but you are wrong. It benefits our economy, creates jobs, saves energy and protects natural resources. So help Keep America Beautiful and its partners show that "recycling is no joke" by participating in the first-ever America Recycles Day (ARD) video contest, open to contestants of all ages. Contestants are eligible to win $1,000 if they can make the judges (and the public) laugh.
The video contest runs through October 21, 2011. Submissions can be anything ranging from a one-liner, to a comic strip or skit about recycling, but the video must show recycling in a positive, humorous manner. The video needs to be uploaded to the ARD YouTube page by October 21, 2011, as a response to a short video that explains the competition. The ARD Video Committee will vote on the top 10 winners and upload them to a YouTube playlist on our ARD page by November 8, 2011. During the following week, the public will pick the winning videos by clicking the "like" button associated with their favorite video. Voting ends on America Recycles Day. Full rules found here.
Keep America Beautiful and Partners Launch "Recycling Is No Joke" Contest for American Recycles Day
Have you ever thought, "Recycling doesn't make a difference." We hate to be blunt, but you are wrong. It benefits our economy, creates jobs, saves energy and protects natural resources. So help Keep America Beautiful and its partners show that "recycling is no joke" by participating in the first-ever America Recycles Day (ARD) video contest, open to contestants of all ages. Contestants are eligible to win $1,000 if they can make the judges (and the public) laugh.
The video contest runs through October 21, 2011. Submissions can be anything ranging from a one-liner, to a comic strip or skit about recycling, but the video must show recycling in a positive, humorous manner. The video needs to be uploaded to the ARD YouTube page by October 21, 2011, as a response to a short video that explains the competition. The ARD Video Committee will vote on the top 10 winners and upload them to a YouTube playlist on our ARD page by November 8, 2011. During the following week, the public will pick the winning videos by clicking the "like" button associated with their favorite video. Voting ends on America Recycles Day. Full rules found here.
9.28.2011
Wanted: Renewable Energy Instructors
Lincoln Land Community College is currently accepting applications for contractual instructors for the Renewable Energy Academy through the Workforce Development department. These contractual positions are non-benefited, grant-funded and will require 12 – 24 hours per week. Compensation will be no less than $40 per hour. These accelerated, daytime courses are set to begin January 2012 and will be based at the main campus in Springfield. Courses to be taught included:
• Energy and Electricity Basics
• Introduction to Renewable Energy
• Solar-Thermal Installation and Maintenance
• Solar-Photovoltaic Installation and Maintenance
• Small Wind Turbine Installation and Maintenance
• Introduction to Geothermal
Applicants must have at least 2 years of demonstrated experience in a field related to the course(s) being taught. Applicants must also have attended a hands-on installation training session in the past two years or must have successfully installed at least three systems (please include references for the project owners of the systems that were installed). Preferred qualifications include 2 or more years teaching and/or field-specific training experience; successful completion of NABCEP Entry Level Exam and/or NABCEP installation certification or other relevant, recognized industry certifications; experience teaching diverse populations and adults. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and copies of certifications to:
Julie Rourke
Director Workforce Development
Lincoln Land Community College
5250 Shepherd Rd.
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794-9256
julie.rourke@llcc.edu
Lincoln Land Community College is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
• Energy and Electricity Basics
• Introduction to Renewable Energy
• Solar-Thermal Installation and Maintenance
• Solar-Photovoltaic Installation and Maintenance
• Small Wind Turbine Installation and Maintenance
• Introduction to Geothermal
Applicants must have at least 2 years of demonstrated experience in a field related to the course(s) being taught. Applicants must also have attended a hands-on installation training session in the past two years or must have successfully installed at least three systems (please include references for the project owners of the systems that were installed). Preferred qualifications include 2 or more years teaching and/or field-specific training experience; successful completion of NABCEP Entry Level Exam and/or NABCEP installation certification or other relevant, recognized industry certifications; experience teaching diverse populations and adults. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and copies of certifications to:
Julie Rourke
Director Workforce Development
Lincoln Land Community College
5250 Shepherd Rd.
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794-9256
julie.rourke@llcc.edu
Lincoln Land Community College is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
9.22.2011
This Saturday: Two Moving Planet Events in Springfield
Here are two Springfield-area events in connection with September 24 Moving-Planet, an international event mobilizing folks from all over the world to get moving beyond fossil fuels. (Learn more about Moving Planet by clicking here.)Bike Ride - Moving Planet Jubilee Farm Ride
Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:00am Capitol Complex Visitors Center
A Springfield Bicycle Club-sponsored ride for all levels – We will ride from the Capitol Complex Visitors Center 425 S. College St. at 9:00am to the Jubilee Farm Fall Festival and back - about 22 miles altogether. The route utilizes part of the new Sangamon Valley Trail on the ride back from the farm.
Jubilee Farm Fall Festival
Saturday, September 24, 2011 10:00 – 3:00
6760 Old Jacksonville Road (3.8 miles west of Veterans Parkway).
Walk the trails/labyrinth or find a bench or chair and enjoy the gift of a new season. Pottery Studio will be open, bake sale, games for younger children, as well as the opportunity to visit with the llamas and chickens. Displays include the importance of bees, organic food production, green babies, and sustainable living. For more information: http://www.jubileefarm.info/.
9.20.2011
Sustainable Springfield Event on Successful Urban/Community Projects
Sustainable Springfield, Inc. Hosts Two Presenters to Discuss Successful Urban/Community Projects
Wednesday, September 21st, 6:30 pm
A brief history explaining the creation of the projects mentioned below, as well as a discussion of each project's trials and successes, will be presented by on Wednesday, September 21st at 6:30 – 8:00pm at the Carnegie Room North of the Lincoln Library, Seventh and Capitol Streets. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Sue Kemp with Decatur Is Growing Gardens (DIGG)
DIGG is a gardening effort to create learning and job training opportunities through growing vegetables and bringing neighborhoods together.
Their mission is to enrich and to nourish the Decatur-Macon County community by helping those who are hungry and who want to work to grow their own food -- especially those who are socially, developmentally, or economically disadvantaged.
Frank Calaway of West Bloomington Revitalization project
As a revitalization task force, this group is committed to neighborhood revitalization efforts, which will serve as a model of change for other neighborhoods in the Bloomington-Normal area, and to empower our neighbors and fellow community members during this exciting process.
Wednesday, September 21st, 6:30 pm
A brief history explaining the creation of the projects mentioned below, as well as a discussion of each project's trials and successes, will be presented by on Wednesday, September 21st at 6:30 – 8:00pm at the Carnegie Room North of the Lincoln Library, Seventh and Capitol Streets. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Sue Kemp with Decatur Is Growing Gardens (DIGG)
DIGG is a gardening effort to create learning and job training opportunities through growing vegetables and bringing neighborhoods together.
Their mission is to enrich and to nourish the Decatur-Macon County community by helping those who are hungry and who want to work to grow their own food -- especially those who are socially, developmentally, or economically disadvantaged.
Frank Calaway of West Bloomington Revitalization project
As a revitalization task force, this group is committed to neighborhood revitalization efforts, which will serve as a model of change for other neighborhoods in the Bloomington-Normal area, and to empower our neighbors and fellow community members during this exciting process.
9.14.2011
Showing at LLCC: The Last Mountain
Sierra Club is showing a new energy documentary at Lincoln Land Community College this month. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m., when "The Last Mountain" will be shown in the Stephens Room at the Lincoln Land main campus.
Learn more about the movie by clicking here.
Learn more about the movie by clicking here.
8.18.2011
Register Today: Sustainable Lawns & Landscapes Workshop
Back by popular demand, the Green Center will be offering a Sustainable Lawns & Landscapes workshop on Saturday, September 24 from 9 a.m. to noon in Workforce Development Center room 1143/1144 on the Lincoln Land Community College main campus.
Learn how to design, implement, and maintain an attractive and environmentally friendly lawn and landscape in this workshop taught by landscape designer Cathy Bilow. This course will guide you through proper plant selection and maintenance techniques that ensure beautiful lawns and landscapes without the overuse of water, gasoline, and unnecessary chemicals. In addition, Cathy will discuss traditional lawns, rain gardens, and the environmental benefits of trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and native plants.
The course is $12 for students with a valid ID and $24 for all other attendees. Click here to register online or contact Julie Bates at julie.bates@llcc.edu or 217.786.2434 to register or for more information.
Learn how to design, implement, and maintain an attractive and environmentally friendly lawn and landscape in this workshop taught by landscape designer Cathy Bilow. This course will guide you through proper plant selection and maintenance techniques that ensure beautiful lawns and landscapes without the overuse of water, gasoline, and unnecessary chemicals. In addition, Cathy will discuss traditional lawns, rain gardens, and the environmental benefits of trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and native plants.
The course is $12 for students with a valid ID and $24 for all other attendees. Click here to register online or contact Julie Bates at julie.bates@llcc.edu or 217.786.2434 to register or for more information.
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8.09.2011
Local Flavors Social August 15
Join the Illinois Stewardship Alliance and the Buy Fresh Buy Local Central Illinois chapter in celebrating the peak ripeness of the summer harvest at a Local Flavors Social. This will be a great opportunity to taste delicious, seasonal locally produced food, socialize with friends, network with colleagues and just plain have fun.
When: Monday, August 15, 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: Caitie Girl’s, 400 E. Jefferson, Springfield
Here's a sampling of what the Local Flavors Social has to offer:
- Appetizers featuring local, seasonal foods prepared by Chef Caitie Barker
- Beer Tastings by Rolling Meadows Brewery
- Door Prizes (gift certificate, tshirts, cookbooks, farmers market basket and more)
- Live Music by Luke Turasky and Josh Parr
- Cash Bar with seasonal, fresh fruit cocktails (plus non-alcoholic beverages too!)
- Food and Farm Photography Show
Tickets are $15 in advance (by Wednesday, August 10) or $20 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased:
Online: http://www.ilstewards.org/content/10627 (Scroll down to "Local Flavors Social Tickets")
By check: Mail to Illinois Stewardship Alliance, 401 W. Jackson Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62704
When: Monday, August 15, 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: Caitie Girl’s, 400 E. Jefferson, Springfield
Here's a sampling of what the Local Flavors Social has to offer:
- Appetizers featuring local, seasonal foods prepared by Chef Caitie Barker
- Beer Tastings by Rolling Meadows Brewery
- Door Prizes (gift certificate, tshirts, cookbooks, farmers market basket and more)
- Live Music by Luke Turasky and Josh Parr
- Cash Bar with seasonal, fresh fruit cocktails (plus non-alcoholic beverages too!)
- Food and Farm Photography Show
Tickets are $15 in advance (by Wednesday, August 10) or $20 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased:
Online: http://www.ilstewards.org/content/10627 (Scroll down to "Local Flavors Social Tickets")
By check: Mail to Illinois Stewardship Alliance, 401 W. Jackson Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62704
Intro to Wine Making Class Offered at LLCC
Sign up today for LLCC's Intro to Home Winemaking class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 13. Learn how to make your own wine, following the entire process from grape to glass. Cost: $79. To register, call 217.786.2292.
8.03.2011
Register Now: Master Naturalist Program
It is time to register for the Master Naturalist program, according to Jennifer Fishburn, Horticulture Educator with University of Illinois Extension. The program is designed to train volunteers in natural resources, so they can become natural area stewards, educators, and advocates.
The program provides science-based educational opportunities that connect people with nature and helps them become engaged environmental stewards. The following subjects will be taught during the program: Ecological Concepts, Botany, Geology, Anthropology, Forest Ecology, Grassland Ecology, Ornithology, Mammology, Herpetology, Entomology, and Aquatic systems.
The Master Naturalist program is a combination of education and volunteer service. With the help of local experts, the U of I Extension provides the educational support for the program, while the volunteer service time will be done with the Lincoln Memorial Garden, Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, and Friends of Sangamon Valley.
Examples of volunteer service projects include: leading workshops and hikes for children and adults, writing brochures, restoration of natural areas and conducting bird surveys.
The classes will meet every Wednesdays, August 31 to November 2, from 9 am to 4 pm. There are two scheduled Saturday field trips for hands on training.
Space is limited and interested applicants should apply immediately. The fee covering classroom sessions and field training, handouts and the Master Naturalist manual is $175.00.
For additional information, please call 217-782-4617. The program will be held at a variety of locations in Sangamon and Menard Counties. If a special accommodation is needed to attend, please notify when registering.
The program provides science-based educational opportunities that connect people with nature and helps them become engaged environmental stewards. The following subjects will be taught during the program: Ecological Concepts, Botany, Geology, Anthropology, Forest Ecology, Grassland Ecology, Ornithology, Mammology, Herpetology, Entomology, and Aquatic systems.
The Master Naturalist program is a combination of education and volunteer service. With the help of local experts, the U of I Extension provides the educational support for the program, while the volunteer service time will be done with the Lincoln Memorial Garden, Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, and Friends of Sangamon Valley.
Examples of volunteer service projects include: leading workshops and hikes for children and adults, writing brochures, restoration of natural areas and conducting bird surveys.
The classes will meet every Wednesdays, August 31 to November 2, from 9 am to 4 pm. There are two scheduled Saturday field trips for hands on training.
Space is limited and interested applicants should apply immediately. The fee covering classroom sessions and field training, handouts and the Master Naturalist manual is $175.00.
For additional information, please call 217-782-4617. The program will be held at a variety of locations in Sangamon and Menard Counties. If a special accommodation is needed to attend, please notify when registering.
5.06.2011
Food Preservation Class May 14
This workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills to enjoy a bountiful harvest year round. You will learn the basics of successful food preservation, starting with home freezing methods to boiling water bath canning.
Strong emphasis will be on the preservation of tomatoes to be used in salsas & relishes. A supply fee of $10 is payable to the instructor. Purchase of the following text as a resource is recommended: Blue Book Guide to Preserving.
Instructor: Randy Williams
Date: Saturday, 5/14/11
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Course Code: CEW 102-40
Registration Fee: $79
Location: Menard Hall, Sollenberger Room/Culinary Kitchen, Lincoln Land Community College Main Campus
To register, call Lincoln Land Community College Registration Services at 1.217.786.2292.
4.22.2011
Participate in the Great Cloth Diaper Change
Take part in a Guinness World Records diaper changing challenge this Saturday, April 23 at Lincoln Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event includes cloth diaper education, face painting, toddler play area, vendors, BBQ, prizes, food, fun, and goodie bags for the first 50 participants.
You do not need to cloth diaper to participate in the event, although cloth diapers will be available.
Pre-register at http://www.faithfulbaby.com/. Fee: $1.00 donation for the Real Diaper Association.
Learn more by contacting judy@faithfulbaby.com or by visiting http://www.greatclothdiaperchange.com/.
The event includes cloth diaper education, face painting, toddler play area, vendors, BBQ, prizes, food, fun, and goodie bags for the first 50 participants.
You do not need to cloth diaper to participate in the event, although cloth diapers will be available.
Pre-register at http://www.faithfulbaby.com/. Fee: $1.00 donation for the Real Diaper Association.
Learn more by contacting judy@faithfulbaby.com or by visiting http://www.greatclothdiaperchange.com/.
Macon County to Host Paint Collections
Macon County Environmental Management Department is sponsoring drop-off collections of household paint from Macon County residents. Residents may schedule an appointment for an exclusive drop-off time during late afternoon hours on Fridays or participate in mass collection events to be held on Saturday, May 7 and Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. Reservations for the staffed collections on Fridays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. may be made by contacting the Macon County Environmental Management Department at 425-4505.
The collections of paints, stains and varnishes, by appointment and during the mass collection events, will be at the Decatur Business Center, 2121 Imboden Court off of the west side of South Rt. 51, south of the South Shores shopping center. For safety and convenience, staff and volunteers will unload accepted items from vehicles. The dropping off of items at times other than the scheduled collections is prohibited.
Household items accepted during the drop-off collections include paints, such as latex, alkyd, enamel and oil based paints, porch, floor and deck paints as well as primers, stains and varnishes. Paint from businesses as well as substances other than paints, stains and varnishes will not be collected, including adhesives, automotive paint, industrial or two-part paint, jointing compounds, roofing tar, solvents, window glazing compound, pesticides, household cleaners, and motor oil.
Prior to the drop-off collections, residents are encouraged to manage empty paint cans and dried paint by placing these items in their residential garbage containers. Lids should be removed from disposed paint cans so garbage haulers may verify that no liquid remains in the cans. Garbage haulers are not to accept paint in its liquid state as it is considered a contaminant and cannot be received at the local landfill.
Residents who are not able to participate in the collections may dispose of paint in their household waste container, provided it is solidified prior to disposal. Small quantities of paint may be solidified by removing the paint can lid and allowing the paint to completely dry, ensuring that open cans of paint are kept away from children, animals and flames. Larger quantities of paint may be mixed with kitty litter to accelerate the solidification process.
The paint collection/recycling program is funded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Partners for Paint Program and Macon County Environmental Management Department. For further information, please telephone the Macon County Environmental Management Department at 425-4505.
The collections of paints, stains and varnishes, by appointment and during the mass collection events, will be at the Decatur Business Center, 2121 Imboden Court off of the west side of South Rt. 51, south of the South Shores shopping center. For safety and convenience, staff and volunteers will unload accepted items from vehicles. The dropping off of items at times other than the scheduled collections is prohibited.
Household items accepted during the drop-off collections include paints, such as latex, alkyd, enamel and oil based paints, porch, floor and deck paints as well as primers, stains and varnishes. Paint from businesses as well as substances other than paints, stains and varnishes will not be collected, including adhesives, automotive paint, industrial or two-part paint, jointing compounds, roofing tar, solvents, window glazing compound, pesticides, household cleaners, and motor oil.
Prior to the drop-off collections, residents are encouraged to manage empty paint cans and dried paint by placing these items in their residential garbage containers. Lids should be removed from disposed paint cans so garbage haulers may verify that no liquid remains in the cans. Garbage haulers are not to accept paint in its liquid state as it is considered a contaminant and cannot be received at the local landfill.
Residents who are not able to participate in the collections may dispose of paint in their household waste container, provided it is solidified prior to disposal. Small quantities of paint may be solidified by removing the paint can lid and allowing the paint to completely dry, ensuring that open cans of paint are kept away from children, animals and flames. Larger quantities of paint may be mixed with kitty litter to accelerate the solidification process.
The paint collection/recycling program is funded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Partners for Paint Program and Macon County Environmental Management Department. For further information, please telephone the Macon County Environmental Management Department at 425-4505.
4.19.2011
Earth Week Volunteer Opportunity with Living Lands and Waters
Volunteers Needed
Living Lands & Waters (LL&W), Chad Pregracke’s non-profit environmental organization, started The MillionTrees Project in 2007 and has established a nursery in Beardstown, IL where more than 2oo,ooo Oak tree saplings have been grown.
160,000 acorns are ready to be planted and LL&W needs your help!!
Friday, April 22 8:30am-4pm
Earth Day…Perfect!!
Located at 8295 Arenzville Road (Cargill), Beardstown, IL
LL&W and volunteers will be using rakes to move top soil and replace the soil once the acorns are placed in the trenches.
Contact Sarah at 319.594.3688 or Sarah@livinglandsandwaters.org to sign up and/or for any questions you might have.
Living Lands & Waters (LL&W), Chad Pregracke’s non-profit environmental organization, started The MillionTrees Project in 2007 and has established a nursery in Beardstown, IL where more than 2oo,ooo Oak tree saplings have been grown.
160,000 acorns are ready to be planted and LL&W needs your help!!
Friday, April 22 8:30am-4pm
Earth Day…Perfect!!
Located at 8295 Arenzville Road (Cargill), Beardstown, IL
LL&W and volunteers will be using rakes to move top soil and replace the soil once the acorns are placed in the trenches.
Contact Sarah at 319.594.3688 or Sarah@livinglandsandwaters.org to sign up and/or for any questions you might have.
3.31.2011
Free Electronics Collection April 9
Sangamon County is hosting another Free Electronics Collection on Saturday, April 9th, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. You may enter the State Fairgrounds at Gate 11 ( right across the street from Franny's), and follow the signs.
The following electronics will be accepted: cameras, camcorders, CDs, DVDs, ZIP drives, tape drives, console TVs, power and USB cords and cables, desktop PCs, fax machines, handheld electronic organizers, games, hard drives and PC components, joysticks/game controls, keyboards, laptop PCs, LCD and CRT monitors, mice, pagers, portable CD players, printers (laster, ink jet), radios and stereos, scanners, telephones, TVs, typewriters, VCRs/DVD players, video game players.
Hazardous chemicals, white goods, appliances, and industrial or hazardous chemical products will not be accepted.
For more information, please contact the Sangamon County Dept. of Public Health at 217-535-3100.
The following electronics will be accepted: cameras, camcorders, CDs, DVDs, ZIP drives, tape drives, console TVs, power and USB cords and cables, desktop PCs, fax machines, handheld electronic organizers, games, hard drives and PC components, joysticks/game controls, keyboards, laptop PCs, LCD and CRT monitors, mice, pagers, portable CD players, printers (laster, ink jet), radios and stereos, scanners, telephones, TVs, typewriters, VCRs/DVD players, video game players.
Hazardous chemicals, white goods, appliances, and industrial or hazardous chemical products will not be accepted.
For more information, please contact the Sangamon County Dept. of Public Health at 217-535-3100.
3.28.2011
Illinois Recycling Association Scholarships Announced
If you're an Illinois resident enrolled in a college program focused on sustainability, environmental science, or related studies, you may be eligible for a $1,500 Illinois Recycled Association (IRA) Scholarship. Read on to determine whether you're eligible and to learn how to apply.
Illinois Recycling Association (IRA) Scholarship Program
The Illinois Recycling Association (IRA) will provide a scholarship to students enrolled in Sustainability, Environmental Science or related studies. The enclosed notice outlines the qualifications for submitting an application for the Illinois Recycling Association (IRA) Scholarship. This year's scholarship is $1,500.00.
It is requested that this notice be circulated among students interested in applying. Applications are to be received electronically no later than April 15, 2011. An application consists of a letter to the Association and submission of the requested information outlined below. Applicants will be rated equally on the following four items:
(1) Their letter to the Committee,
(2) How their curriculum relates to the Sustainability/Science/environmental field,
(3) Their grade point average (in applicable classes and overall),
(4) Their involvement in extra-curricular activities.
Students eligible to be considered must have graduated from an Illinois high school or be a resident of Illinois. The Illinois Recycling Association (IRA) Awards Committee will consider the application and select one student to be awarded the scholarship.
CRITERIA NECESSARY TO COMPETE FOR THE ILLINOIS RECYCLING ASSOCIATION (IRA) SCHOLARSHIP:
* An Illinois resident or graduate of an Illinois High School, majoring in Sustainability, environmental science, engineering, science or related studies at an accredited state college or university.
ALL THAT IS NEEDED IS:
1. A letter explaining why you have chosen your particular field of environmental studies.
2. A list of any extra-curricular activities in which you are or have been involved.
3. A copy of college transcripts and grades for course work completed to date.
4. A letter from your college department head or academic advisor confirming your curriculum.
5. Confirmation from registrar's office as to full time enrollment status and field of study.
E-mail the above information on or before April 15 to angelaha@co.sangamon.il.us.
The Illinois Recycling Association (IRA) will provide a scholarship to students enrolled in Sustainability, Environmental Science or related studies. The enclosed notice outlines the qualifications for submitting an application for the Illinois Recycling Association (IRA) Scholarship. This year's scholarship is $1,500.00.
It is requested that this notice be circulated among students interested in applying. Applications are to be received electronically no later than April 15, 2011. An application consists of a letter to the Association and submission of the requested information outlined below. Applicants will be rated equally on the following four items:
(1) Their letter to the Committee,
(2) How their curriculum relates to the Sustainability/Science/environmental field,
(3) Their grade point average (in applicable classes and overall),
(4) Their involvement in extra-curricular activities.
Students eligible to be considered must have graduated from an Illinois high school or be a resident of Illinois. The Illinois Recycling Association (IRA) Awards Committee will consider the application and select one student to be awarded the scholarship.
CRITERIA NECESSARY TO COMPETE FOR THE ILLINOIS RECYCLING ASSOCIATION (IRA) SCHOLARSHIP:
* An Illinois resident or graduate of an Illinois High School, majoring in Sustainability, environmental science, engineering, science or related studies at an accredited state college or university.
ALL THAT IS NEEDED IS:
1. A letter explaining why you have chosen your particular field of environmental studies.
2. A list of any extra-curricular activities in which you are or have been involved.
3. A copy of college transcripts and grades for course work completed to date.
4. A letter from your college department head or academic advisor confirming your curriculum.
5. Confirmation from registrar's office as to full time enrollment status and field of study.
E-mail the above information on or before April 15 to angelaha@co.sangamon.il.us.
3.24.2011
Job Posting: Prairie Berry Farm
Strawberry Farm Positions at Prairie Berry Farm (from owner Tom Cross):
We have opportunities for several very flexible positions during our strawberry season this year, approximately June 1 through June 30. Jobs would involve taking phone orders, picking, sorting, handling berries, as well as customer relations.
These positions could be an opportunity for hard work outdoors. They could involve an internship if your college allows. They could operate as a mentorship for someone considering opening their own U-Pick or farmers market operation. We would consider trading your labor for use of our acreage, but would need to start very soon.
We are a small family grain farm in northern Logan County with a two and a quarter acre Pre-picked and U-pick strawberry sideline business, which may include sweet corn this season. We are not organic but practice integrated pest management. We would like several interns or mentorships as well as several picking crew positions. Wages are negotiable depending on arrangement, for the right people meals and lodging or camping might be possible. Please consider applying. To arrange an interview or ask any questions email prairieberryinc@gmail.com.
We have opportunities for several very flexible positions during our strawberry season this year, approximately June 1 through June 30. Jobs would involve taking phone orders, picking, sorting, handling berries, as well as customer relations.
These positions could be an opportunity for hard work outdoors. They could involve an internship if your college allows. They could operate as a mentorship for someone considering opening their own U-Pick or farmers market operation. We would consider trading your labor for use of our acreage, but would need to start very soon.
We are a small family grain farm in northern Logan County with a two and a quarter acre Pre-picked and U-pick strawberry sideline business, which may include sweet corn this season. We are not organic but practice integrated pest management. We would like several interns or mentorships as well as several picking crew positions. Wages are negotiable depending on arrangement, for the right people meals and lodging or camping might be possible. Please consider applying. To arrange an interview or ask any questions email prairieberryinc@gmail.com.
2.27.2011
Green Center Newsletter Available Now
The first issue of the Green Center's newsletter is available now for download at the Green Center website.
Check it out to learn about upcoming events and opportunities and find out what's been going on at the Green Center at Lincoln Land Community College.
And stay tuned: The next issue is scheduled for release the end of March.
Check it out to learn about upcoming events and opportunities and find out what's been going on at the Green Center at Lincoln Land Community College.
And stay tuned: The next issue is scheduled for release the end of March.
2.21.2011
Great Green Job Resources
Are you on the hunt for a green job? Or wondering what qualifications you might need to land a position in an emerging green industry?
Check out the Green Jobs Resources page at Great Green Careers. It's loaded with links to specific green career sites, articles on green jobs, and general job-hunting information.
Great Green Careers is one of many job-hunting resources available on the Web for people interested in renewable energy, green building, and other sustainability-related careers. While you're searching, you might also check out these sites:
5 Million Green Jobs
GreenJobs.com
GreenBiz.com jobs page
TreeHugger.com jobs page
Still not sure what exactly a green-collar jobs is? There are plenty of definitions, but here's how Phil Angelides, chair of the Apollo Alliance, defined it in a May 2008 Time article: "It has to pay decent wages and benefits that can support a family. It has to be part of a real career path, with upward mobility. And it needs to reduce waste and pollution and benefit the environment."
You can learn more about the benefits of green-collar jobs at Greenforall.com.
Happy job hunting!
Check out the Green Jobs Resources page at Great Green Careers. It's loaded with links to specific green career sites, articles on green jobs, and general job-hunting information.
Great Green Careers is one of many job-hunting resources available on the Web for people interested in renewable energy, green building, and other sustainability-related careers. While you're searching, you might also check out these sites:
5 Million Green Jobs
GreenJobs.com
GreenBiz.com jobs page
TreeHugger.com jobs page
Still not sure what exactly a green-collar jobs is? There are plenty of definitions, but here's how Phil Angelides, chair of the Apollo Alliance, defined it in a May 2008 Time article: "It has to pay decent wages and benefits that can support a family. It has to be part of a real career path, with upward mobility. And it needs to reduce waste and pollution and benefit the environment."
You can learn more about the benefits of green-collar jobs at Greenforall.com.
Happy job hunting!
1.06.2011
Sign Up Today: Renewable Energy 101 Workshop
Renewable Energy 101, a two-day course being offered by Lincoln Land Community College, is designed to provide a broad understanding of available green energy technologies. The course will touch on topics including energy efficiency; wind, solar, photovoltaic, hydroelectric, and biomass energy; site assessment; and installation considerations. A tour of local renewable energy applications and demonstrations of working models will be included.
The classes will be held January 29 and February 12, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Trutter Center on the LLCC campus.
The $250 cost covers both sessions, lunch, and course materials. Some students might be eligible for a rebate of up to 50% upon successful completion of the course. The registration deadline is January 21.
For more information or to register, contact LLCC's Green Center Manager, Julie Bates, at (217) 786-2434 or julie.bates@llcc.edu.
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