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SUMMARY:Environmental Resource Fair 2024
DESCRIPTION:Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison to host free in-person Environmental Resource Fair   \nFair will feature family-friendly activities aimed at helping people make their communities greener\, cleaner\, and more sustainable  \nSCHAUMBURG\, Ill. – Aug\, 16\, 2024 – Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison (District 15) will host a free in-person Environmental Resource Fair on Saturday\, Aug. 24th\, from noon to 2 p.m. to help Cook County residents learn how to protect the environment. The fair will be held at Rahlfs Woods (1350 S Park Ave\, Streamwood\, IL 60107) and feature a wide variety of family-friendly events and activities. \nEach co-sponsor will have a table set up with information and activities. The fair is co-sponsored by Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda\, Poplar Creek Library District\, Streamwood Park District\, Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability\, Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency\, Ride Illinois\, the Citizens Utility Board\, the Chicago Botanic Garden\, Pace\, Schaumburg Monarch Initiative\, and the Village of Streamwood. \nThe fair will be held inside the Poplar Creek Library if there is inclement weather. Prospective attendees can register for the event at: https://bit.ly/envresfair2024. \nEvents and activities will include: \n\nMWRD: Providing tree saplings\, milkweed and native plants seeds\, and ways to keep our waterways clean.\nCook County Department of Environment and Sustainability: handing out bamboo straws and reusable cutlery and bringing a variety of brochures on electric vehicles\, utility savings programs\, and more.\nCenter for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) on Wheels: Bring hard to recycle items like electronics\, clothing (clean and good condition)\, small appliances\, Styrofoam\, and more. Review all that is accepted: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/CHaRMCenter.\nCitizens Utility Board: providing information on ComEd billing\, Energy Efficiency Programs\, Solar Programs\, Alternative Suppliers\, and general energy saving along with fun giveaways.\nNicor Gas: will provide community and bill assistance resources\, free water-saving kits\, and information on free home assessments and energy-efficiency rebates.\nPoplar Creek Public Library:  will have a suggested reading list and fun giveaways.\nRide Ilinois: promoting bike safety\, everyday trips by bike\, and the many benefits of riding a bike along with fun giveaways.\nStreamwood Park District: will be passing out wildflower seed packets.\nSchaumburg Monarch Initiative: learn how to support Monarch Butterflies.\nPace: promoting their Fixed Route Service\, ADA Paratransit Services\, as well as Career Opportunities.\nChicago Botanic Garden: providing information on their Budburst program to ID plants via an app you can download.\nMy office will be helping distribute native plant seeds along with “How to Draw a Bird” pamphlets/instructions\, and Chicago wilderness species of concern templates to color.\n\nComplete our event passport to earn prizes from the Brookfield Zoo\, Chicago Botanic Garden\, and Forest Preserves of Cook County.
URL:https://commissionerkevinbmorrison.org/event/environmental-resource-fair-2024/
LOCATION:Rahlf’s Woods\, 1350 South Park Avenue\, Streamwood\, IL\, 60107
CATEGORIES:General Event,Outdoor Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Commissioner Kevin Morrison":MAILTO:district15@cookcountyil.gov
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