Filed under: Resources
Remodeling your house? Building a new one? Developing a new business location? The state of Illinois’ Central Management Services has created a list of statewide environmentally friendly companies that sell, manufacture or provide a service for the home and building construction industry. Check it out here.
Filed under: Green Clubs
Schaumburg Bicycle Club
Meets: 7 p.m., 4th Wednesday of each month
Schaumburg Barn
231 Civic Drive
Schaumburg, IL
847-524-7496
Hoffman Estates Garden Club
Meets: 7 p.m., 1st Thursday of each month
Schaumburg Township District Library
130 S. Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL
847-923-3347
Schaumburg Garden Club
Meets: 7 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of each month
Spring Valley Nature Sancuatary
1111 E. Schaumburg Road
Schaumburg, IL
847-985-2100
Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards
Meets: Outdoor volunteer work days are held every weekend with the intent of restoring native habitats. Meet at the Poplar Creek Forest Preserve at 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot on the west side of Rte. 59 between Shoe Factory Road on the north and Golf Road (Rte. 58) on the south. Drive in approximately 1/4 mile and park across the drive from the first pavilion.
Sierra Club – Illinois Chapter – Northwest Cook County Group
Meets: 7 p.m., 2nd Thursday of each month except for July and August.
Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary
1111 E. Schaumburg Road
Schaumburg, IL
847-985-2100
How many packages have you opened only to have those pesky stryofoam peanuts come spilling out? As a packing material, these peanuts act as a great cushion but, in order to keep them out of a landfill, it is necessary to reuse them. In Schaumburg Township these peanuts can be taken to Pak Mail. They are one of the Peanut Hotline Collection sites and are generously accepting peanuts from the public–as well as conducting a Cell Phones for Soldiers program. So, take your peanuts and phones to:
Pak Mail
2511 W. Schaumburg Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
847-594-3355
Filed under: Farmers' Markets
Farm fresh fruits, produce, flowers, baked goods, meat and cheese are some of the goodies you can find at the Schaumburg Farmers’ Market. The Market is open every Friday from June 12 to October 9, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Market is located in the Town Square Shopping Center at 190 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.
Filed under: Upcoming Events
What: Urban Nature Needs Special Care: Renewing the Promise of the Forest Preserve of Cook County for People and Nature
When: Wednesday, June 10, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg
Who: Sierra Club, Audubon, Chicago Region Friends of the Forest Preserves, Village of Schaumburg
Listen to the presentation on how the Cook County Forest Preserve and volunteers are working to keep the forest preserves healthy, strong and vital. Elements of their land management plan that focus on preserving indigenous plants, eliminating invasive species and creating a good environment for our native birds and animals will be discussed.
Filed under: Farmers' Markets
Check out the farm-fresh products at the 10th Annual Elk Grove Village Farmers’ Market. The Market is open from June 4 to September 24 on every Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can find the Market at 1000 Wellington Avenue in Elk Grove Village. Here are the directions from the Schaumburg Township District Library to the Farmers Market.
The film Earth: The Biography will be shown in the Audiovisual Theater on Friday, June 5 from 4-8 p.m. Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
This 4-hour film was originally broadcast on the BBC in 2007 using breathtaking footage and special imaging to tell the story of the great forces that shape the planet. Each segment is 45 minutes. Please feel free to join us for any part or all of this unique presentation.
Who: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
When: June 6, 8:00-3:00
Where: Hanover Township offices
250 S. Rte. 59
Bartlett
Examples of items collected are harsh chemical cleaners, paints, thinners, antifreeze, weed killers, insecticides and pesticides, and similar hazardous household products.
Examples of items NOT collected are explosives, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, agricultural chemicals and business wastes.
More Info: Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County
Filed under: Green Tips
1. Use your library to read books, watch movies or listen to music. Libraries are the ultimate recyclers!
2. With summer upon us, try using reusable glasses and dishes at picnics or outdoor barbecues rather than plastic or styrofoam.
3. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
4. Consolidate your errands.
5. Stop unwanted catalogs by taking the time to call the company’s 800 number and have your name and address removed from their list.
6. Plant a tree to provide shade for your home and lower cooling costs up to 25% over three to five years.
7. Turn down the temperature on the water heater to 120 degrees–especially in the summer when hot showers aren’t as necessary.
8. Wash only full loads of clothes and dishes.
9. Try to leave a store without having your purchases bagged.
10. When printing at work or at home, try to do two-sided or duplex printing.
Filed under: Upcoming Events
Looking for that perfect treasure at a reasonable price? Find it at Maxwell Street West, a community wide garage sale, that is sponsored by the Village of Hanover Park. The event will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 to 4:00 at the Hanover Park Commuter Lot at the intersection of Church Street and Lake Street.
