Your resource for environmental education updates, workshops, and more.
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ABC's have arrived at Z!
Z is for Zero Waste
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Zero waste is a catchy phrase, but what does it really mean? Read this month's blog post to find out!
Z is for Zero Waste
After 26 months, our alphabet of recycling information is finally complete. But there's always more to learn! Next month, we'll begin again with The ABCs of Reduce and Re-use.
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photo by Elen_Art @ pixabay | | |
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Green Your Prom with CHIP IN Batavia! March 9, 9am-4pm Batavia Public Library | |
Donations of purses, jewelry, shoes and fancy dresses are needed for the CHIP IN Batavia, Prom Dress Give Away Event. Items can be dropped at the Batavia Public Library through March 8th and SCARCE through March 7th.
There will be private fitting rooms and a seamstress available on March 9th. Free to any student in any district! Learn More.
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Sustainable Design Challenge Meetup
Thursday, March 21 3:30-4:30pm
Whether you are still thinking about competing this year or already registered, there's inspiration and insights to be had at the Meetup. Log on early! We'll start promptly at 3:30p.
Register here.
The SDC is open to all DuPage County High School students.
Find out more about the Sustainable Design Challenge.
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Does Your School Need Cleaner Air?
Indoor Air Pollution
Grant Funding for Schools is Open
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EPA is now seeking applications from eligible entities to assist K-12 schools in low-income, disadvantaged, and/or Tribal communities in the development and adoption of comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) management plans to address air pollution and energy efficiency consistent with EPA’s recommended best practices. Nonprofit organizations, state governments, and other eligible entities with experience conducting national, regional, or multi-state IAQ programs that have achieved positive outcomes – especially with schools and Tribal entities – are encouraged to apply.
Learn more and apply
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Loyola Academy Teacher Discovers Treasure at SCARCE-LY Used Books and Records
Geoffrey Arndt, theater teacher at Loyola Academy, shared a fun story after visiting the store. Over winter break, he led a middle school theater camp that performed "The Nutcracker." He found Nutcracker books in SCARCE-LY Used, and gave the students copies to commemorate the special production. Some of his students said it was their best Christmas gift!
Stop in soon! You never know what treasure you'll find.
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SCARCE Creates Classroom Artists | |
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Student Album Art
Honors Black History Month
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Liese Hearth, Art teacher at Eisenhower Junior High in Darien had students create album covers to honor Black American singers and songwriters.
Liese found album examples for her project at SCARCE-LY Used Books and Records and the students took it from there. Beautiful work!
Visit her website to see more of the students' work.
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Guess Who's Guest Artist at Turner Elementary? SCARCE! | |
During February, SCARCE visited the CAPE after school program, at Turner Elementary in West Chicago to demonstrate papermaking, the 3R's, and how to turn trash into treasures.
The students had as much fun as we did!
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Making paper is fun science! | |
Those boxes aren't trash. They're robot boxes! | |
Soil Health Week March 4-11
Our food depends on healthy soil. Learn more about soil science and soil health with Illinois Stewardship Alliance. In person and virtual classes are offered.
Find out more about Soil Health Week.
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Growin' Green Garden Market has GROWN!
Save the Date: Saturday, May 4th 9:00am-1:00pm
Does your school have a garden? Are you looking forward to getting your hands in the soil? This year's market will feature:
- local eco-vendors,
- hands-on kid activities,
- organic seedlings,
- native plants,
- compost,
- rain barrels,
- a homemade bake-sale
and a Repair Fair featuring a knife & garden tool sharpener, jewelry, crystal and lamp repair.
Start your summer, and your garden, Growin' Green! Learn more & order compost here
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Saturday Recycling Events | |
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Volunteer with SCARCE
Spring is a busy time for recyclers! We need volunteers to help with outdoor events across the county. Contact SCARCE to help out in your town, or on a day that works for you.
Lisle - March 16
Addison - April 13 (Addison residents only)
Wheaton - April 13
Hinsdale - April 13
Lisle Township - April 13
Clarendon Hills - April 20
Glen Ellyn - April 27
Glendale Heights - April 27
Click the Register to Volunteer button below
or email us at info@scarce.org
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York HS Eco Club Landing a Hand | |
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Students from York High School, in Elmhurst, and Hinsdale Central visited SCARCE in February for a Learn & Lend a Hand presentation. Students sorted pens, pencils, Legos and crayons for re-use.
There's always work to do at SCARCE.
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Students from York HS checking for working pens. | |
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Mon-Friday 9am-4:30pm
Saturday 9am-12pm
Donations accepted: Tues-Fri 9am-2pm; Sat. 9-11:30am
Upcoming Special Dates
Closing Early: Friday, March 29 (9am-12noon)
Closed: Saturday, March 30
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Be a part of this initiative!
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School gardening tips, grants, and more.
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Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Report stormwater issues online.
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This newsletter was created by SCARCE and funded in part by
the DuPage County Board, Deborah Conroy, Chair,
the DuPage County Environmental Committee, Sheila Rutledge, Chair,
and the DuPage County Stormwater Committee, James Zay, Chair.
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SCARCE Team
Kay McKeen, Founder & Director
Rachel Carlson, Heather Goudreau, Allison Henley,
Bev Jaszczurowski, Jean Kent, Emily King, Caroline Prichard,
Andrea Redfearn, Marina Strong, Julie Wachowski
Environmental education programs are operated by SCARCE
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This newsletter is part of the Teacher Training Program funded by DuPage County.
Our Professional Development Provider Number: 190000000000000
The mention of a specific product or company is not an endorsement by DuPage County's Environmental Education Program.
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