Hey everyone
So Green is Universal? More like hypocritical if you ask me. While NBC is publishing stories about how the big 3 automakers are flying their private jets to DC to ask for money, they spend even more money sending their Today show characters all around the world to talk about.....water? Great job on that fuel consumption NBC.
Congratulations to Kate Ekman of Northeastern Illinois University for winning a grant from the National Wildlife Federation! It will be used for analyzing campus activities and more. The full story can be read in the Independent.
A Fresh Squeeze has written some articles on winterizing your garden and profiled some Hyde Park eateries in their recent Chicago update. Click here for their Seattle activities.
ENN has continuously updated its website. There recently was an interview with Worldwatch's Chris Flavin.
Northside College Prep CASE members took a field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry in order to take a tour of The Green Home.
- Wikipower is in a partnership with The Peggy Notebaert Museum and A Fresh Squeeze. The partnership exists to provide funding for the museum's educational programs. For every person that signs up to A Fresh Squeeze's email update list, the blog will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! You will receive up to date information on environmental issues in the Chicago area and be helping one of Chicago's top environmental resources. So please take a moment to go to my donation page and sign up. The list of donors is growing and money has already been sent to the museum.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
results of ISEC conference
Hey Everyone
Here is a quick summary of the conference. The answers come from Andrew Weithe, program coordinator for the Illinois Student Environmental Council.
WP: What was the reason behind the conference?
AW: The conference was held for a number of reasons. The broadest reason was that bringing students together from all over the state to dialogue with, and learn from, each other helps to create a sense of community and a collaborative spirit among student environmentalists. The energy and actions being generated by young people around Illinois is truly inspiring, and as we look to the environmental challenges of the future, the best way to meet these challenges head on will be by bringing all that intellectual and social capital together as much as possible.
WP: How many presentations were there and how many people attended?
AW: Nearly 60 energized students gathered at Loyola to hear stimulating speeches from Gina Lettiere, of the Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy, Barry Matchett, of the Environmental Law & Policy Center, and Lt. Governor Pat Quinn. Additionally, workshop sessions were held on the topics of leadership development, strategic planning, alternative transportation, and university green fees.
WP:Do you see the conference growing into the future?
AW: The energy and momentum carried forward from this conference gives me great confidence that it will only continue to grow. The feedback on the program was overwhelmingly positive, and the conference concluded with a networking and idea-sharing activity that stimulated an incredible volume of conversations which will no doubt continue to spur creativity and action.
WP: What do you hope the participants got out of the conference?
AW: I hope that participants came away with a stronger sense that they are not just isolated actors doing good things on their individual campuses, but also part of a wider community of environmentally concerned youth. The conference provided excellent content on sustainability issues, leadership development, and environmental policy, and I believe that the students came away feeling empowered to synthesize the information they learned with their existing efforts, and to apply it to those they hope to initiate in the future.
Great job Adam! Hopefully Wikipower can be part of the process.
- Wikipower is in a partnership with The Peggy Notebaert Museum and A Fresh Squeeze. The partnership exists to provide funding for the museum's educational programs. For every person that signs up to A Fresh Squeeze's email update list, the blog will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! You will receive up to date information on environmental issues in the Chicago area and be helping one of Chicago's top environmental resources. So please take a moment to go to my donation page and sign up. The list of donors is growing and money has already been sent to the museum.
Here is a quick summary of the conference. The answers come from Andrew Weithe, program coordinator for the Illinois Student Environmental Council.
WP: What was the reason behind the conference?
AW: The conference was held for a number of reasons. The broadest reason was that bringing students together from all over the state to dialogue with, and learn from, each other helps to create a sense of community and a collaborative spirit among student environmentalists. The energy and actions being generated by young people around Illinois is truly inspiring, and as we look to the environmental challenges of the future, the best way to meet these challenges head on will be by bringing all that intellectual and social capital together as much as possible.
WP: How many presentations were there and how many people attended?
AW: Nearly 60 energized students gathered at Loyola to hear stimulating speeches from Gina Lettiere, of the Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy, Barry Matchett, of the Environmental Law & Policy Center, and Lt. Governor Pat Quinn. Additionally, workshop sessions were held on the topics of leadership development, strategic planning, alternative transportation, and university green fees.
WP:Do you see the conference growing into the future?
AW: The energy and momentum carried forward from this conference gives me great confidence that it will only continue to grow. The feedback on the program was overwhelmingly positive, and the conference concluded with a networking and idea-sharing activity that stimulated an incredible volume of conversations which will no doubt continue to spur creativity and action.
WP: What do you hope the participants got out of the conference?
AW: I hope that participants came away with a stronger sense that they are not just isolated actors doing good things on their individual campuses, but also part of a wider community of environmentally concerned youth. The conference provided excellent content on sustainability issues, leadership development, and environmental policy, and I believe that the students came away feeling empowered to synthesize the information they learned with their existing efforts, and to apply it to those they hope to initiate in the future.
Great job Adam! Hopefully Wikipower can be part of the process.
- Wikipower is in a partnership with The Peggy Notebaert Museum and A Fresh Squeeze. The partnership exists to provide funding for the museum's educational programs. For every person that signs up to A Fresh Squeeze's email update list, the blog will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! You will receive up to date information on environmental issues in the Chicago area and be helping one of Chicago's top environmental resources. So please take a moment to go to my donation page and sign up. The list of donors is growing and money has already been sent to the museum.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Eco Conference and more
- Don't forget about the eco-conference held by Loyola! It is this Saturday, Oct. 25th and the address is 6525 N. Sheridan. To RSVP or get more info, contact Andrew Weith at aweith@elpc.org.
- A Fresh Squeeze has posted articles on composting and Chicago's Air Quality. The articles put a light on organizations in Chicago helping out in these areas. Don't forget to check out A Fresh Squeeze's Seattle edition! The eco actions taking place over there are substantive and effective and could be used here in Chicago.
- The Eco Andersonville group has put out info on some events covering sustainability and the "greening" of restaurants. Click on the link for more information.
- Greentech Media posted a story and reports that Google.org has given the US Academies a grant of $250,000 to find ways that the US and China can collaborate in green issues like solar, wind, and biomass.
- Wikipower is in a partnership with The Peggy Notebaert Museum and A Fresh Squeeze. The partnership exists to provide funding for the museum's educational programs. For every person that signs up to A Fresh Squeeze's email update list, the blog will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! You will receive up to date information on environmental issues in the Chicago area and be helping one of Chicago's top environmental resources. So please take a moment to go to my donation page and sign up. The list of donors is growing and money has already been sent to the museum.
- A Fresh Squeeze has posted articles on composting and Chicago's Air Quality. The articles put a light on organizations in Chicago helping out in these areas. Don't forget to check out A Fresh Squeeze's Seattle edition! The eco actions taking place over there are substantive and effective and could be used here in Chicago.
- The Eco Andersonville group has put out info on some events covering sustainability and the "greening" of restaurants. Click on the link for more information.
- Greentech Media posted a story and reports that Google.org has given the US Academies a grant of $250,000 to find ways that the US and China can collaborate in green issues like solar, wind, and biomass.
- Wikipower is in a partnership with The Peggy Notebaert Museum and A Fresh Squeeze. The partnership exists to provide funding for the museum's educational programs. For every person that signs up to A Fresh Squeeze's email update list, the blog will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! You will receive up to date information on environmental issues in the Chicago area and be helping one of Chicago's top environmental resources. So please take a moment to go to my donation page and sign up. The list of donors is growing and money has already been sent to the museum.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
ISEC Meeting and more
Hey everyone
- There is a huge ISEC meeting coming up on Sunday, Oct 25 from 10 - 3 at Loyola University. The address is 6525 N. Sheridan. The point of contact is Andrew Weithe. You can email him any questions or comments by clicking on the link (his name.)
- The Sierra Club is having a big party/fundraiser at one of my favorite music spots......Kinston Mines! It will be held this Saturday (the 19th) and the cost is $40 per person. There will be plenty of food and music. The funds will be distributed to campaigns that support Sierra Club initiatives. To RSVP to this event, contact Jen Hensley at 312-251-1680 or jennifer.hensley@sierraclub.org.
- A Fresh Squeeze has put up articles and information this past month on acting green for the holidays, green luxury, and areas that have lots of fast food places but no grocery stores. Check them out!
-- Wikipower is in a partnership with The Peggy Notebaert Museum and A Fresh Squeeze. The partnership exists to provide funding for the museum's educational programs. For every person that signs up to A Fresh Squeeze's email update list, the blog will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! You will receive up to date information on environmental issues in the Chicago area and be helping one of Chicago's top environmental resources. So please take a moment to go to my donation page and sign up. The list of donors is growing and money has already been sent to the museum.
- There is a huge ISEC meeting coming up on Sunday, Oct 25 from 10 - 3 at Loyola University. The address is 6525 N. Sheridan. The point of contact is Andrew Weithe. You can email him any questions or comments by clicking on the link (his name.)
- The Sierra Club is having a big party/fundraiser at one of my favorite music spots......Kinston Mines! It will be held this Saturday (the 19th) and the cost is $40 per person. There will be plenty of food and music. The funds will be distributed to campaigns that support Sierra Club initiatives. To RSVP to this event, contact Jen Hensley at 312-251-1680 or jennifer.hensley@sierraclub.org.
- A Fresh Squeeze has put up articles and information this past month on acting green for the holidays, green luxury, and areas that have lots of fast food places but no grocery stores. Check them out!
-- Wikipower is in a partnership with The Peggy Notebaert Museum and A Fresh Squeeze. The partnership exists to provide funding for the museum's educational programs. For every person that signs up to A Fresh Squeeze's email update list, the blog will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! You will receive up to date information on environmental issues in the Chicago area and be helping one of Chicago's top environmental resources. So please take a moment to go to my donation page and sign up. The list of donors is growing and money has already been sent to the museum.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
October 8th update
Hey everyone
- Northeastern Illinois University had their green week last week and it was a great success! I will have a more in-depth interview later on. For more info on what is going on now, head to Green Cycle Group!
- The Eco-Andersonville Group has updated its website.
- Don't forget about the ISEC meeting on October 25! Click on the link for more info.
- Wikipower is in a partnership with The Peggy Notebaert Museum and A Fresh Squeeze. The partnership exists to provide funding for the museum's educational programs. For every person that signs up to A Fresh Squeeze's email update list, the blog will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! You will receive up to date information on environmental issues in the Chicago area and be helping one of Chicago's top environmental resources. So please take a moment to go to my donation page and sign up. The list of donors is growing and money has already been sent to the museum.
- Northeastern Illinois University had their green week last week and it was a great success! I will have a more in-depth interview later on. For more info on what is going on now, head to Green Cycle Group!
- The Eco-Andersonville Group has updated its website.
- Don't forget about the ISEC meeting on October 25! Click on the link for more info.
- Wikipower is in a partnership with The Peggy Notebaert Museum and A Fresh Squeeze. The partnership exists to provide funding for the museum's educational programs. For every person that signs up to A Fresh Squeeze's email update list, the blog will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! You will receive up to date information on environmental issues in the Chicago area and be helping one of Chicago's top environmental resources. So please take a moment to go to my donation page and sign up. The list of donors is growing and money has already been sent to the museum.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
eco Anderson update and more
Hey everyone
- Eco Andersonville has updated there activity list on their website. New information includes a survey, information on the Andersonville Business Certification Program, First Free's Block party on Sept. 13, and more Green tips.
- A Fresh Squeeze has recently written articles on the importance of shopping locally. Conveniently, they reference a study done on this issue by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (above.) As far as eating at restaurants serving local food, they highlight Bistro Campagn, a Lincoln Square eatery.
- I am seeing more and more blue carts in Chicago's alleys. Thank you Chicago!
- Wikipower is in a partnership with The Peggy Notebaert Museum and A Fresh Squeeze. The partnership exists to provide funding for the museum's educational programs. For every person that signs up to A Fresh Squeeze's email update list, the blog will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! You will receive up to date information on environmental issues in the Chicago area and be helping one of Chicago's top environmental resources. So please take a moment to go to my donation page and sign up. The list of donors is growing and money has already been sent to the museum.
- Eco Andersonville has updated there activity list on their website. New information includes a survey, information on the Andersonville Business Certification Program, First Free's Block party on Sept. 13, and more Green tips.
- A Fresh Squeeze has recently written articles on the importance of shopping locally. Conveniently, they reference a study done on this issue by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (above.) As far as eating at restaurants serving local food, they highlight Bistro Campagn, a Lincoln Square eatery.
- I am seeing more and more blue carts in Chicago's alleys. Thank you Chicago!
- Wikipower is in a partnership with The Peggy Notebaert Museum and A Fresh Squeeze. The partnership exists to provide funding for the museum's educational programs. For every person that signs up to A Fresh Squeeze's email update list, the blog will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! You will receive up to date information on environmental issues in the Chicago area and be helping one of Chicago's top environmental resources. So please take a moment to go to my donation page and sign up. The list of donors is growing and money has already been sent to the museum.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Northeastern Green Fee and more
Hey everyone
Sorry for the delay in posting. The start of school and soccer was a bit much.
I wanted to post about some recent happenings with
The Green Fee was originated by
Recent activities of Northeastern’s Green Cycle Group have included creating a new group facebook page, scheduling a bake sale on Oct 1, and participating in the Student Activities Office sponsored Green Week from September 29th to October 3. Visit the group’s website .
I am very encouraged by the efforts of
If you are part of an institution that would like to get some environmental activities or information out, please let me know. I am always looking to get the efforts and information out.
Wikipower is in a partnership with The Peggy Notebaert Museum and A Fresh Squeeze. The partnership exists to provide funding for the museum's educational programs. For every person that signs up to A Fresh Squeeze's email update list, the blog will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! You will receive up to date information on environmental issues in the Chicago area and be helping one of Chicago's top environmental resources. So please take a moment to go to my donation page and sign up. The list of donors is growing and money has already been sent to the museum. To read more about the details of the program, click the link below.
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