Is your school on top of their recycling game? Take a moment to conduct a recycling check-up: Is your program going well? Could it use better signs? More bins? 

If all's well, perhaps it's time to up your recycling game with an Eco-Service Collection Project at your school.

Drop off your pumpkin for composting at one of over 30 sites across Illinois. Composting is nature's form of recycling - so don't trash it, smash it!

This month we highlight a volunteer that helped transport much needed band uniforms and medical supplies, Clarendon Hills students dedicate their creativity to the Pumpkin Smash, and Wheaton promotes green transit.

Sonic Sea was created by the NRDC to call attention to a little known plight of our aquatic life. Watch for free on Vimeo with code SONICSEE. Share with students in class, eco-club, or to watch on their own!

Students inspired to make an impact with their own film? They have the opportunity with the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest.

Old buses burn much dirtier then newer ones - emitting harmful toxins into the air right where young lungs breathe. The EPA offers up to $6,0000 for retrofits and up to $20,000 for replacement vehicles.

Submerge yourself in the dynamic world of water! Site visits will feature experts-on-the-job and be followed by training in hands-on educational tools by SCARCE staff. Limited to teachers in DuPage County schools.

Mark your calendar! Registration opens in January.

Join us for a look at green buildings and energy conservation. We'll tour local green facilities and demo energy teaching tools. Limited to teachers from DuPage County schools.

Mark you calendar! Registration opens in January.

Check out this free, prinatable game from the EPA for middle and high school students. The game engages students in the complexities of our energy challenges and is a great kick-off for delving deeper into energy issues.

Get funding to build a schoolyard habitat or for an outdoor education field trip thorugh the Schoolyard Habitat Grant (Due Nov 30, 2017) and the Biodidversity Field Trip Grant (Due Jan 31, 2018).

Seeing is believing when it comes to SCARCE! If you've never visited our facility, drop by between 3-7pm. There will be tours, opportunities to learn about our education programs, community initiatives and more!

Do you or your students have a project idea for your school that could help improve water quality in your area? DuPage County Stormwater Management has an annual fund for community projects that provides up to 25% of construction costs. Past funded projects include a green roof at Lace Elementary in Darien, permeable pavers, and streambank stabilization.

Green roof at Lace Elementary in Darien.

Attention High school teachers: get your students involved in this fantastic STEAM opportunity! Students design and construct sustainable building models, then showcase them to professionals in a bid for prizes.

Registration opens in early 2018 - start planning now!

Good indoor air quality helps teachers and students perform better. Gain confidence and skills to start or revitalize your IAQ school program with online learning courses.

Support SCARCE with your Amazon purchases by selecting us as your Amazon Smile charity.

Then give for good by making a contribution to SCARCE on Giving Tuesday, on November 28th. 

Your financial support helps us continue our mission to inspire action for the environment through education and provide educational resources for you through our Book Rescue. Together, we are creating a brighter future for people and the planet.

All Saints Academy

Benedictine University

Chamberlain College of Nursing

College of DuPage

Crone Middle School

Downers Grove North High School

Elmhurst Junior Women's Club

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association

Giant Steps

Glenbard West High School

Glen Oaks Therapeutic Day School

SEAL South

Wheaton Community Relations Commission

Wheaton Warrenville South High School

Willowbrook High School

Yorkville High School

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

• SCARCE Book Rescue Mon-Wed-Fri 9am-4:30pm - end-of-the-day help would be great!
• Lisle & Wheaton Electronics Recycling, Saturdays (Age 14+)

School-Year Hours

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-4:30pm

2nd & 4th Saturdays: 9am-12pm

Upcoming Special Dates:

OPEN....Veterans Day  

Fri, Nov 10th & Sat, Nov 11th

OPEN....Saturday, Nov 18th 9am-12pm

CLOSED.....

Wed-Sat Nov 22-25 for Thanksgiving holiday

View our Calendar &  regular hours online.

 

Bring your teacher or non-profit ID!

*No children under 14 allowed