Green Business: The 2009 Sustainable Schools Symposium (2/27)

Join Lt. Governor Pat Quinn for a full-day conference featuring how to make your school or school district more sustainable by implementing a variety of green practices and programs. Speakers and workshops will cover topics such as sustainable school facility planning and siting, green facilities management, sustainable renovation and construction, energy efficiency and conservation, environmental education and service learning, water conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable school transportation.

This symposium is an opportunity to exchange ideas with your peers and identify new programs to apply at your school or district. Suggested symposium participants include school and district administrators, regional superintendents, school board members, facilities managers and custodial staff, teachers, school health practitioners, facility planners and architects, school-related non-profits and agencies, and high school student environmental leaders.

Complimentary continental breakfast & lunch will be served

Date: Friday, February 27, 2009
Time: Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
Program 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Joliet Township High School District 204
                    Joliet Central High School
                    201 E. Jefferson
                    Joliet, IL 60432

Any questions, please contact:
Jon Zirkle
Office of Lt. Governor Pat Quinn
Phone: (312) 814-2094
Email: Jonathon.Zirkle@Illinois.gov
Or, visit the website standingupforillinois.org.

1/19 – Free MLK Day Events @ several local Forest Preserve locations.

Enjoy active time outdoors with your family and take advantage of the opportunity to get some much needed sun this Monday, 1/19 – Martin Luther King Day.  Attend one of the free, family-friendly outdoor nature events offered by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER   1:30 p.m.
15890 Paxton Avenue, South Holland    708.868.0606

Monk Parakeets: Monk parakeets from South America have become established here. Learn how they survive here, and where you can find them.

TRAILSIDE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 1:00 p.m.
738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest   708.366.6530

Winter Critters: Have you ever wondered wheresnakes go in winter, or whose tracks those are in the snow? Explore animals in winter with touchable artifacts and fun activities.

Click here to download the full Forest Preserve of Cook County January events calendar.