Prevent water pollution in your community with this simple service project. Free tools  and materials are provided by SCARCE. 

Perfect for any group high school age and up.

Thank you to the DuPage Foundation for supporting this project!

In June the Itasca Library was awarded a Water Quality Flag, two groups of teachers took a dive into sustainability, and the Glen Ellyn Library kicked off their water-themed summer reading program.

This past month, student teams from York High School and Glenbard East were recognized for the exceptional projects they showcased at the 12th annual Sustainable Design Challenge.

Help children in DuPage County be prepared to go back to school! Ea ch year, SCARCE provides thousands of books to our county's underprivileged youth. Be a part of the team that helps kids select books to take home. Sign up to volunteer today!

Declare independence from waste at your next summer cook-out with these 10 tips. Take on one or all ten for a more sustainable celebration.

Is your town working on sustainability goals? Get tips on how to foster backyard composting among your residents to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions in your community.

Join us at SCARCE for a talk from a solar ambassador on the smart grid, solar energy, and how you can take advantage of new legislation to go green and save green with solar power.

SCARCE has teamed up with the Glen Ellyn Public Library to provide water-themed eco-education displays and programs all summer long. Thank you to our local partners that joined us: DuPage County Stormwater Management, the DuPage Water Commission, the Glenbard Wastewater Authority, and the Glen Ellyn Public Works.

You can view displays around the library or join us for a program:

• July 13 Raindrops on Roses
• July 14 Storm Drain Medallions: A Teen Environmental Project
• Aug 2   Recycled Papermaking for Grades 3-5 & Grades 6-8
• Aug 14 Composting with SCARCE

Our resource center wouldn't exist without monetary donations from visitors and supporters like these organizations.   A big thank you to the  Woodridge Rotary Club and The Rotary Club of Naperville After Dark for their monetary donations to support SCARCE! Feeling inspired to do your part? Donate today!

Did you know that SCARCE offers engaging environmental education programs for all ages? We work with scout groups, civic organizations, church groups, garden clubs, and more on a wide variety of topics from recycling to water pollution. Call us today to discuss a fall program for your group! 

Are you passionate about a particular environmental topic? Present your perspective on an environmental issue facing urban areas such as Chicagoland at the poster session during The Plant's annual Closed Loop Forum & Fest on July 28th. Open to students middle school age-college.

Habitat loss is one of the biggest factors in declining pollinator population. For only $10 you can fund roadside monarch habitat in Illinois and show your pride with a monarch decal. Help get this program up and running by registering today!

DuPage County is hosting a latex paint and block foam recycling program this summer! The programs is held at the Woodridge Greene Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility off of Rt 53 from June 25th- August 4th. Recycled paint will be available starting June 30th. Hours are Monday-Saturday 8am-2pm. For more details visit http://www.dupageco.org/recyclingprograms. 

Each year, we waste 133 billion pounds of food in the US. Meanwhile, 1 in 6 Americans are food insecure. Join the movement to fight hunger and climate change by dedicating this weekend's services to a message against food waste. 

Citi Group

Dover Eyota High School Marching Band -  Eyota, MN

First Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School -  Wheaton

Giant Steps

Islamic Foundation School

MyDay Program - PremierCare Consulting

School of Expressive Arts and Learning

UCP Seguin

University of Chicago

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