Eco Events

Here are some ecoevents I gathered from the magazine Consious Choice. Which is a great magazine. I highly recomend you check it out. They are also on the net here : consciouschoice.com

SWAP-O-RAMA-RAMA!!!
The first of two all-day events will take place in Chicago on March 29 at AV-aerie, 2000 W. Fulton, Suite 310, an organization that provides resources for local, community-based cultural, social and environmental initiatives. The second swap will be on April 12 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe. Admission to both events is a bag of clothing and a suggested donation of $20 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Proceeds will benefit the Three Sisters Folk Arts School, AV-aerie and the parent organization Swap-O-Rama-Rama. For more information, visit swap-IL.com.

3.29 Earth Hour Tonight 8-9pm Turn Out Your Lights for Global Warming atYour House, at work and everyday. Collectively on March 29th people will join where ever they are to support this movement at www.earthhour.org/sign-up
Sydney, Chicago, Tel Aviv, Manila, Copenhagen, Melbourne, Brisbane and Toronto all turning off their lights for an hour to fight global warming. JOIN THE MOVEMENT!

04.04 7pm Earth and Cosmos as One Organism at the Angelic Organics Learning Center -1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia, IL 61011 Phone # 815.389.8455 www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html workshops at www.learngrowconnect.org Biodynamic lecturer and farmer Manfredd Klett will help us engage in a living picture of farm and earth. Please pre-register. Program Fee: $10

04.05 1-5pm Farm Dreams Angelic Organics Learning Center - 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia, IL 61011 - 815.389.845 - www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html - workshops at www.learngrowconnect.org - Assessing Risks & Resources to Start a Small Farm or Market Garden. Come learn about types of sustainable farming careers and take part in a series of self-assessments. Please pre-register. $50

04.05 9am-12pm - Biodynamic Compost Preparations - Angelic Organics Learning Center - 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia, IL 61011 - 815.389.8455 - www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html - workshops at www.learngrowconnect.org Discover the fascinating life of bees, see urban beehives, and prepare to start a hive of your own. Please pre-register. $50

04.12 1-3pm - The “Ins” and “Outs” of Composting - Angelic Organics Learning Center Chicago Office - 6400 S. Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 - 815.389.8455 - www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html - workshops at www.learngrowconnect.org - Learn what makes a successful compost pile, and decide which methods will work best for your household. Please pre-register. $45

4.17-05.31 9am-5pm
Melting Ice / A Hot Topic: Envisioning Change
The Field Museum 
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive 
Chicago, IL 60605
312.922.9410
www.fieldmuseum.org
The effects of climate change are taking place from the Andes to the Arctic, and throughout Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Come see how 26 artists from around the world respond to the threats posed by melting ice and rising temperatures.

4.19 1-4pm
Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration
2024 McCormick Blvd.
Evanston, IL 60201
847.448.8256
www.laddarboretum.org
ecologycenter at cityofevanston.org
Festive activities featuring music, earthy games, crafts and organic food. Information stations will guide you to smaller environmental footprint. FREE!

04.19 12-5pm
CASE - Green Scene
Northside College Preparatory High School
5501 N. Kedzie, Chicago
312.952.6736
www.greenscene.caseproject.org
greensceneinfo at gmail.com
Get your green on at this second annual Earth Day fest. Browse goods and snack on food from 30 eco-friendly vendors. Includes free jewelry making workshops, kids’ crafts using recycled materials, demos, giveaways and more. Bring your used books, movies, music to sell. Recycle your used computers and cell phones.

04.19 12-5pm
Green Scene presented by the Community for Alternative Sources of Energy
Northside College Prepatory High School, 5501 N. Kedzie Ave.
312.952.6736
Get simple ideas and tips for everyday environmentalism featuring eco-friendly products, hands-on activities, demos, giveaways, media swap and more.

04.20 7:30am-3pm
Earth Day 2008
Trailside Museum
738 Thatcher Ave.
River Forest, IL
708.366.6530
www.fpdcc.com
Enjoy bird walks, wildflower walks, preserve clean-ups, wildlife viewing, environmental information, children’s activities and much more! Call for information.

04.20 2-4pm
Walking Tour of Angelic Organics
Angelic Organics Learning Center
1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia, IL 61011
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
Join us for a tour and introduction to Angelic Organics, a Biodynamic CSA vegetable farm in northern Illinois. Please pre-register.
04.26 9am-3pm
Starting Your Organic Garden
Angelic Organics Learning Center
1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia, IL 61011
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
We’ll cover double digging, prepare a garden bed, and learn about seeding and transplanting through hands-on projects. Please pre-register.

04.26 8am-12pm
Eco-Garage Sale
2024 McCormick Blvd.
Evanston, IL 60201
847.448.8256
www.laddarboretum.org
ecologycenter at cityofevanston.org
Practice reduce, reuse, recycle by finding a use for something gently used. Proceeds benefit the Evanston Environmental Association.