Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Save SUM Water
CHICAGO RAIN BARREL PROGRAM 2007Conserve water and help your plants thrive with the Chicago Rain BarrelProgram, sponsored by the Chicago Department of Environment and WaterManagement. While supplies last, you may purchase a discounted rainbarrel at CCGT in the Green Building Resource Center, 2nd floor.Purchase and pick-up hours: - Tuesdays: 4:00-7:00 PM- Thursdays: 1:00-4:00 PM- Saturdays: 11:00 AM-3:00 PMRain Barrel Purchase Requirements…- Chicago residents only- Limit ONE barrel per household (per year)- Reservations are NOT required- Bring $40 check payable to “City of Chicago†with currentChicago address- No cash accepted
Green Up your Garage
CHICAGO HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS & COMPUTER RECYCLING EVENTDrop-off your household chemicals and computers for recycling andproper disposal, exchange gas lawnmowers for a $100 rebate toward a newelectric or manual mower, and recycle old gas cans for newenvironmentally friendly gas cans at this special neighborhoodcollection event.**while supplies last.DATE: 6/23/2007TIME: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMLOCATION: United Center, 1901 W. MadisonAccepted items include: Chemicals, oil-based paints, cleaners,solvents, computers, cell phones and flourescent light bulbs. For a fulllist of acceptable materials and more information, call 311 or visitwww.bluecartschicago.org.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Chicago Rain Garden Assistance Program
******************************* Rain Garden Assistance Program ******************************Help keep Chicago clean and green!
This summer Chicago residents have an opportunity to learn how tocreate a rain garden and to receive rain garden plants at significantlydiscounted prices through a pilot rain garden assistance Program,supported by the Chicago Department of Environment and Rain GardenNetwork. Rain gardens keep pollutants and excess water out of the sewer systemand attract wildlife including birds, butterflies and other beneficialinsects. By installing a rain garden in your yard you will capture someof the rainwater that falls on your property, leading to a great lookinggarden and fostering a healthier environment.
This workshop series is FREE and the rain garden plants will sell for$1 each. The number of plants will be determined according to size ofeach applicant’s garden plot.
TITLE: Rain Garden Assistance Program DATES: 7/7 & 7/14/2007 (attendance at both sessions is REQUIRED) TIME: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PRESENTERS: Sue Cubberly, Rain Garden Network; Greencorps Chicago At least one person from your site must attend Sessions 1 and 2(Maximum of 3 attendees per garden).
How To ApplyApplication Requirements:1. Complete Rain Garden Assistance Program Application2. Must be a City of Chicago resident and site location3. Proposed garden dimensions must be a minimum of 15 square feetand maximum 500 square feet4. Include site sketch and a photo of your proposed site for reviewby horticulture and design professionals.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2007§ Valid applications will be reviewed for consideration in the2007 pilot program.§ Applications received after 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 31 will notbe considered.
§ Applicants will be informed of their acceptance by 5:00 PMThursday, June 14, 2007.Please note: Space is limited. Application is required.
For moredetailed information and to request an application, call (312) 746-9642.Return via mail, email, or fax to:Chicago Center for Green Technology Attn: Katie Rehrauer445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Chicago, IL 60612[Fax] 312-746-9192 or [Email] greentech@cityofchicago.org
This summer Chicago residents have an opportunity to learn how tocreate a rain garden and to receive rain garden plants at significantlydiscounted prices through a pilot rain garden assistance Program,supported by the Chicago Department of Environment and Rain GardenNetwork. Rain gardens keep pollutants and excess water out of the sewer systemand attract wildlife including birds, butterflies and other beneficialinsects. By installing a rain garden in your yard you will capture someof the rainwater that falls on your property, leading to a great lookinggarden and fostering a healthier environment.
This workshop series is FREE and the rain garden plants will sell for$1 each. The number of plants will be determined according to size ofeach applicant’s garden plot.
TITLE: Rain Garden Assistance Program DATES: 7/7 & 7/14/2007 (attendance at both sessions is REQUIRED) TIME: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PRESENTERS: Sue Cubberly, Rain Garden Network; Greencorps Chicago At least one person from your site must attend Sessions 1 and 2(Maximum of 3 attendees per garden).
How To ApplyApplication Requirements:1. Complete Rain Garden Assistance Program Application2. Must be a City of Chicago resident and site location3. Proposed garden dimensions must be a minimum of 15 square feetand maximum 500 square feet4. Include site sketch and a photo of your proposed site for reviewby horticulture and design professionals.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2007§ Valid applications will be reviewed for consideration in the2007 pilot program.§ Applications received after 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 31 will notbe considered.
§ Applicants will be informed of their acceptance by 5:00 PMThursday, June 14, 2007.Please note: Space is limited. Application is required.
For moredetailed information and to request an application, call (312) 746-9642.Return via mail, email, or fax to:Chicago Center for Green Technology Attn: Katie Rehrauer445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Chicago, IL 60612[Fax] 312-746-9192 or [Email] greentech@cityofchicago.org
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