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.

Sign Up Today: Renewable Energy 101 Workshop

Are you a contractor, building professional, or individual interested in different types of renewable energy systems and the ways they can be used to maximize energy savings and payback?

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.

Recycling Works Training for Business

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 28.

That's when the Illinois Recycling Association (IRA) and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will be hosting a free recycling training workshop, "Recycling Works: A Toolkit for Reducing Waste in the Workplace."

The workshop will introduce attendees to the new statewide Online Workplace Recycling Toolkit developed by Shaw Industries. In addition, it features a light lunch and an introduction to the new Springfield Green Business Network.

The agenda includes:

10 a.m. to Noon - Workplace Recycling Toolkit
Noon to 1 p.m. - Light lunch
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Springfield Green Business Network

Sign up by visiting the Illinois Recycling Association website or contact Mike Mitchell at executivedirector@illinoisrecycles.org or 708-358-0050.