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Celebrate Earth Day 2022 at Chicago Area Events

Apr 07, 2022

Celebrate celebrate Earth Day in the Chicago area with a variety of in person and virtual events. From film festivals, watch parties and online workshops, to neighborhood clean-ups, bike tune-ups and plant sales, there's something for almost everyone.

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The Story of Plastic Film Discussion

Oct 29, 2021

Go Green HP, Go Green Vernon Hills/Lincolnshire and the Highland Park Public Library will conduct a joint discussion via Zoom of the Emmy-nominated film, The Story of Plastic, from 7 to 8 p.m., November 9.

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Calling All Student Filmmakers

Sep 30, 2021

The environmental One Earth Film Festival, the Midwest’s largest, features environmental films that inspire change or action.

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Sustainability and Resiliency Meet in Eco-Homes of the Future

Mar 31, 2021 ● By Sue Markgraf

We know the climate is changing, says Nate Kipnis, and architects want to make sure we are designing sustainable homes that can withstand the current environment, and are also designed to manage future weather extremes.

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Letter from Publisher

Mar 31, 2021

Our dwellings can be a source of unseen toxins for families and pets alike, so we’ve included several articles to help with spring cleaning for your home, and also a look at eco-conscious clothing and pet trends. Evanston-based architect Nate Kipnis shares his insights on sustainable eco-homes. With writer Sue Markgraf, author Sheryl DeVore inspires us to discover and share urban wildlife in the upcoming City Nature Challenge (and be sure to check out Randy Kambic’s interview with Sheryl in the Wise Words department).

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EEA Wild & Scenic Film Festival Carries On

Feb 26, 2021

Films include the story of the first African American male to complete the Triple Crown of Hiking, how church forests in Ethiopia protect the lush biodiversity of old-growth forests and a community effort to keep an oil refinery closed after an explosion.

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