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.

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.

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.