y Organizations in Springfield
Also
Check Calendar at Earth Springfield's Website
www.earthspringfield.org
If your organization has any events that you would like
to be listed here, pleas
January 17, CWLP Smart Energy Forum:
C6 p.m. City Council Chamberswelcomes input and ideas to
help shape the most effective and desirable energy
conservation programs. These programs will be good for
the environment and will y a cost savings on our
customers' utility bills. In order to make it as easy as
possible to gather ideas and suggestions, CWLP has
established this Smart Energy Forum to reach out
directly to the community.
January 26, Friends of Sangamon Valley
Wolf Preserve, Menard County, 10:00 am. Assist
volunteers with stewardship at this 68-acre woodland.
Carpool leaves a half hour earlier from the Hardee's at
Walnut & Jefferson in Springfield, or meet us at the
Wolf at 10:00 am.
Wear sturdy boots and bring your own work gloves.
Subject to change; contact Charlene Falco or Vern
LaGesse at 525-1410 for more information or to confirm.
January 29 5:15-7:15 pm, Citizens Club of
Springfield Forum, "Springfield's Future
Water Needs":to inform
and educate Springfield citizens on the need
for a rational future water policy. Experts
will discuss the current status of a second
lake, climate predictions and
underground/surface water alternatives. A
panel will
debate various options. Hoogland Center for
the Arts - Main Theatre
January 29 7:30pm, Geo-Thermal Heating &
Cooling Program at Sustainable Springfield's
Meeting:
Richard Hiles of the Carrier Corp presents a
program on
Geo-Thermal heat pump systems that provide
100% of a home's seasonal heating and
cooling requirements by utilizing the
earth's constant temperature as a
renewable energy source.
North Carnegie Room, Springfield Public
Library at 326 South Seventh Street
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February 11, 5th
Annual Vermicomposting Symposium:
This year’s keynote will be Amy Stewart, an author whose
latest book is on the issue of the
“invasion” of worms up in MN.
$35 to attend which includes lunch and educational
materials, as well as great speakers.
Details to be announced.
February 19, 2008 The topic is "Green Teams" Sustainable
Springfield Meeting, Dove center 7:00 pm:
Brett Ivers, the recycling coordinator for the IL
Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity presents a
program on how governmental agencies, municipal offices, and
private sector business are
establishing green practices in the work place.
April 2, 2008
Faith Based Environmental Advocacy, 10 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. Capitol Building
April
11-12, 2008 Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo,
Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center:
Join over 100 exhibitors and 30
presenters
at the Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center to learn
about the many aspects of sustainability and wellness. Our
theme this year is Wellness: Farm to Fork.
Look for special food-related workshops, samples, and
information. The event is free and open to the public.
(Click for more information)
Apri
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April 22, The 2008 UIS Earth Day Keynote
Presentation "Education and Action for a Sustainable
Future:"
Presented by Dr. Debra Rowe, President for U.S.
Partnership for Education for Sustainable
Development. 7:00 pm, Brookens Auditorium,
University of Illinois at Springfield. |
l 22, The 2008 UIS Earth Day Keynote Present
April 26,
2008 Earth Awareness Day, Exposition Building, Illinois
State Fairgrounds
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