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/.
4.22.2011
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.
12.17.2010
Dreaming of a Green Christmas
No, not red and green, those traditional Christmas colors. But green as in sustainable. It can be tricky to reign in spending and waste and energy use this time of the year, with holiday shopping and wrapping and parties and lights galore. But you can have a green--and no less festive--Christmas.
These great sites and articles show you how:
- Green your holidays (earth911.com)
- How to have a green Christmas (eartheasy.com)
- Green Christmas gift ideas (thedailygreen.com)
- How about a green Christmas? (thehomeknowitall.com)
- Green holiday tips (sierraclub.org)
- Green gift wrapping (thehomeknowitall.com)
Photo credit: allerleirau
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