Environment

International Biodiversity Day at The Field Museum

Attention Seed Savers! May 22 is International Biodiversity Day and several organizations are inviting you to celebrate seed diversity by attending a tour and lecture on FOOD ORIGINS by the renown photographer and seed saving advocate David Cavagnaro.

Green Festival Returns to Chicago, May 28-19

Green Festival returns to Chicago’s famed Navy Pier for its seventh year on May 18-19. Featured at the weekend-long show will be leaders in the social justice and environmental community, including speakers, entrepreneurs and activists; an organic beer and wine pavilion; a unique marketplace of more than 270 eco-friendly businesses, featuring the latest and greatest in sustainable products and services and new programming that will appeal to all members of the Chicagoland community.

Celebrate National Drinking Water Week with a Canoe Trip

For mothers who crave the outdoors (like many of us!), why not treat mom to a leisurely paddle on the North Shore Channel for Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12?

Megy Karydes

City of Chicago Farmers Markets Kick Off on May 11

The Chicago’s Farmers Markets selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers open at Lincoln Park (Armitage & Orchard) and Division Street (Division & Dearborn) on Saturday, May 11 and at Beverly (95th & Longwood) on Sunday, May 12 before the official opening at Daley Plaza (Washington & Dearborn) on Thursday, May 16.

Megy Karydes

ZeroLandFill Hosts Materials Collection For Artists and Educators on May 2

ZeroLandFill is hosting a materials collection on Thursday, May 2, from 5:30-7 pm at the Chicago Center for Green Technology.. Materials donated will be used by artists and educators to use.

Megy Karydes

Why Do We Still Celebrate Earth Day?

Why celebrate Earth Day? Climate change can seem like a remote problem for many, but the fact is that it’s already impacting real people, animals, and beloved places all over the world. Fortunately, others are too: those stepping up to do something about it. For Earth Day 2013, EDN will tell the world these stories. The Face of Climate Change will not only personalize and make real the massive challenge that climate change presents, it will unite Earth Day activities around the world into one call to action.

Earth Day: 13 Things Everyone Can Do in 2013

13 recommendations from Food Tank for ways to support the future of food, health and agriculture and to celebrate Earth Day

Danielle Nierenberg, Co-Founder, Food Tank

Celebrate Earth Day at Lurie Garden Family Workshop

Earth Day is a family event at Lurie Garden as guests are invited to make crafts and participate in a sustainable scavenger hunt on Saturday, April 20.

Recycle Your Wedding Goods on April 28

The Green Wedding Recyclery is a collection of wedding items from recently-wed couples and wedding vendors and an opportunity for brides, grooms and vendors to peruse and buy slightly used and vintage wedding items—from Mason jars, to vases, to dresses and jewelry. It’s also a great way to save money, reuse stuff and create a little less waste from a beautiful celebration. April 28 in Chicago.

Megy Karydes

Sandwich Me In Hosts TON of Events Pre-Earth Day: April 21

Earth Day is a great way to teach young children the importance of taking care of our natural resources and Sandwich Me In has an amazing full day line-up of fun and interactive events for both young children AND adults to enjoy. From kids learning how to make and shape bread to adults enjoying a demo on canning, the day is filled with activities, samples, live music and face painting!

Megy Karydes