Calendar

June 28, 9am-11:30am
Yard Smart Garden Walk

June 28 9:00am-1:00pm
P2D2 Green Day
Prescription drug disposal program at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center

July 19
9am-12pm
Storm Drain Stenciling
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Matt Garmon at (708) 828-1448 or via email.

July 22, 5:30pm
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

July 26, 10am
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

July 26, 1pm
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

August 4, 7pm
Rain Garden Workshop
by Stacy James, Water Resources Scientist with the Prairie Rivers Network.
Normal Public Library Community Room



News Resources

Environmental News Service

An international environmental wire service that is available by subscription.

Grist

An online magazine of environmental news and humor, with a mix of original articles and summaries from articles around the country written in a casual and enjoyable style. There are also opinion pieces, letters to the editor and cartoons. There is usually a new article each day, and the most current articles are highlighted on the index page.

The Environmental Magazine

A collection of science-based news stories from around the world, summaries of science articles and summaries of reports by environmental organizations. This site is jam-packed with information, containing important, accurate stories on how environmental damage affects human health.

The Environmental News Network

A good site that carries Associated Press, Reuters, etc. articles and feature stories updated every day. This site has many interesting and scientifically written articles on a wide variety of environmental topics. Easy to navigate and a good place to get current news.