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What: Environmental Fair is an annual event where speakers discuss current environmental issues and local environmental organizations share information about their organizations.
Who: Co-sponsored by the Hoffman Estates Environmental Commission and the Schaumburg Environmental Committee.
When: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 9:30 to 3:30
Where: Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL
Cost: Free
The Northwest Cook County Group of the Sierra Club is continuing their restoration work at Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary in Schaumburg. Any who wish to participate should meet in the Spring Valley parking lot on Saturday, November 21 at 8:45 a.m. Work will proceed until 11:30. Gloves and tools will be provided.
Helping restore this native habitat is the Group’s way of saying thank you to Spring Valley for the use of their meeting room.
When: Saturday, September 26 10:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton
Who: Co-sponsored by Cantigny and SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education)
What: Live performance by Giving Tree Band
Fashion EcoNista show
Recycled Art Contest
Recycling Extravaganza
Local/Organic Farmers Market & Wine Tasting Event
Cooking Demonstrations
Recycled Paper-Making Activities for Kids
Energy Bike
Displays on compost bins, rain barrels, bees, hybrid car with plug-in
conversion and more
Cost: The event is free but there is a $5 parking fee.
State Representative Fred Crespo, in conjunction with AT&T Illinois and the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce, is giving you the FREE opportunity to shred those old documents and paperwork in your home or office.
The shredding will take place at Rep. Crespo’s Constituent Service office at:
1014 E. Schaumburg Road
Streamwood
September 26, 2009 from 9:00 to Noon
There is a limit of three boxes per constituent.
For questions, or to RSVP, please call Rep. Crespo’s office at 630-372-3340.
Here’s your chance to participate in a one-stop dropoff of many of the recyclable items in your home! The Village of Hanover Park and the Hanover Park Environmental Committee are sponsoring a major recycling event to be held on Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Pack up your car and take your items to the Hanover Park Municipal Complex at 2121 W. Lake Street in Hanover Park. All items are either recycled or donated to charity. As a thank you for participating, all cars will receive one free CFL bulb while supplies last.
Accepted items are:
- Bicycles in working, usable condition
- Personal documents for shredding. 3 boxes maximum. No businesses. Paper clips and staples okay.
- Motor oil and antifreeze
- Eye glasses, hearing aids and keys
- Scrap metal
- Large lead acid batteries from cars, sump pumps, SLAs and boats
- American flags
- Cell phones and ink-jet cartridges
- CFL bulbs
- Clean, usable clothing for children and adults
- Fire extinguishers
- Household office equipment and electronic items. (Computers, monitors, TVs, VCRs, stereos, microwave ovens, video game equipment, etc. ) All items in this category are recycled.
Unaccepted items are: Large appliances, air conditioners, water heaters, garbage disposals, propane tanks, compressed air tanks, smoke detectors, radioactive materials, ammunition, explosives, hazardous wastes, household batteries, paint, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical waste of any kind, business waste or regular garbage.
For further information and to volunteer, contact 630-550-5005.
What: Document cross-shredding event for SWANCC residents. Proof of residency in a member community is required.
Documents include: bank statements, medical forms, personal files, retired tax forms, receipts, etc. Remove large metal clips and binders. Staples and paper clips are acceptable. Documents should be put in a box or bag.
When: Saturday, August 29, 2009. 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Elk Grove Village Hall
901 Wellington Ave.
Info: www.swancc.org or 847-724-9205
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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.
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
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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.
