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.
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.
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