http://ext.morainevalley.edu/green Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:02:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 8 Easy Green Thanksgiving Tips (repost by S Presseller, 11/20/2009) originally by Lauren Hasler The holiday season is officially in full-swing, and Thanksgiving marks the beginning of big family dinners, extensive gift shopping and elaborate decorations. But the season isn’t all turkey, stuffing and pie. According to RecycleWorks, from Thanksgiving to New Years ... http://ext.morainevalley.edu/green/?p=189 The DNR (Department of Natural Resources) has a lot of great resources on its website including recommendations of drought resistant native prairie plants.  I know spring seems a long way away, but it might be fun to start drawing up a plan for your garden now.  It might make you ... http://ext.morainevalley.edu/green/?p=188 Here is a cool article called, The Long and Warming Road from Mother Jones. This is a timeline of research into global warming. It's sort of a mile stone by mile stone view. http://ext.morainevalley.edu/green/?p=187  Two important activities going on: 10:00 am: People Forming the #350 Outside on the Moraine GreenDuring third week of October, Colleges, Universities, and organized groups will focus on the number 350.  Why 350?  This is the maximum number of parts per million (ppm) of carbon dioxide (CO2) that scientists have determined ... http://ext.morainevalley.edu/green/?p=186 On Saturday, October 17th in Western Springs, Lyons Township High School South Campus (4900 S. Willow Springs Road) is hosting a free environmental fair "How Cool is Your Home?".  To learn more about this free event, visit www.lagrangearealwv.org. There will be speakers, exhibits, children's activities, giveaways, and door prizes.  ... http://ext.morainevalley.edu/green/?p=185 This month, Community College Week, (which is a weekly news source for those of us in community colleges) has a special issue on community college efforts at going green. Here is a link to one of the articles: Saving Green by Going Green: Colleges Cut Costs, Save Energy Through ... http://ext.morainevalley.edu/green/?p=184 Are you a loyal consumer of organic foods?  Calculate the benefits to the environment here:  http://www.organicvalley.coop/organiccounts/.  Not only has the science show they are 25 - even 50% more nutritious, but they also prevent toxins from entering the environment.  Remember, a healthy environment, means a healthy you and vice versa!  ... http://ext.morainevalley.edu/green/?p=183 Don't know what to do with those old electronics?  Check out this website http://recycle4cash.cexchange.com/online/Home/index.rails.  You can recycle those electronics and make a little cash.  Good deal for you and the environment. http://ext.morainevalley.edu/green/?p=182 Three things to pass along: The Road to Sustainability from Physics World: A cool write up about the sustainable stuff.  Here's a little intro quote:"Sustainability" is the hottest topic in energy research today, but what does it actually mean? George Crabtree and John Sarrao describe what makes a technology sustainable, and ... http://ext.morainevalley.edu/green/?p=181 Michelle Obama to promote gardening and eating healthy, local foods on "Sesame Street" Michelle Obama, who is planting a fruit and vegetable garden on the grounds of the White House, will appear in the November10 season debut of "Sesame Street" -- the educational show for kids that is broadcast in ... http://ext.morainevalley.edu/green/?p=180