Tag: Green Living in Chicago | Natural Sustainable Living Chicago

Colorful Migrant Warblers Share Special Relationships with Native Plants

Apr 30, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore

May is peak time for birdwatchers and nature lovers to hear and see about 30 species of warblers as they migrate through the Chicago region. Birdwatching is a fun, eco-friendly way to enjoy nature and get outside while staying at home.

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Green Sheen

Oct 31, 2019 ● By Kyle Hass

Chris McCarthy just wanted to be helpful. A longtime paint professional who had gained a real estate license, homeowners kept asking him what do with all the leftover paint they had in their homes.

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Conversation: The Start of Climate Action

Oct 31, 2019

No icebreakers were necessary. The artists and scientists gathered on a warm, late-summer day at Indiana Dunes National Park were eager to dive in. They met, learned about each other’s work, hiked and talked.

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Green Living Expo in Crystal Lake

Sep 30, 2019

McHenry County College (MCC) Sustainability Center will host the 12th annual Green Living Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 2nd.

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Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse: Giving New Life to Used Items

Apr 03, 2018

There is an old saying, “Everything has its place.” Go into any suburban home in post-modern day era, and you most likely will find a basement, an attic, a closet, a garage, or even a shed full of items which have outlasted their initial use.

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Good Food Festival Helps Community Build Healthier, More Sustainable Food System

Mar 18, 2015

The three-day showcase for local and sustainably produced food — presented by the nonprofit group FamilyFarmed — culminates on Saturday, Ma...

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URBAN PopUp comes to Pritzker Park: October 2

Sep 24, 2014

Seeds, soil and containers provided during workshops on sustainable growing techniques during Urban Plant Pop-Up on October 2 in Chicago.

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Celebrate Archeology Day & Art in Nature ~ This Weekend two Forest Preserves

Sep 19, 2014

Archaeology Day at Sand Ridge Nature Center: Saturday, September 20, 2014 & Art in Nature at Crabtree Nature Center: Sunday, September 21, 2014 ~ both free events in Cook County

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Take a Hike at a Nearby State Park

Aug 29, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Finding hills to hike, mountains to climb, caves to explore, bluffs, cliffs and waterfalls to enjoy isn’t easy around Chicago but just outside the city’s borders there are actually plenty of places to enjoy these types of outdoor experiences. Some are within an hour driving distance while others are located farther south and west throughout Illinois.

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Welcome Fall Season with Events at a Nearby Forest Preserve

Aug 26, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Any time we can enjoy nature and the outdoors is a good time for us at Natural Awakenings. Fall holds a special time for us because it us...

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Safe Cycling in Chicago - Dos and Don'ts of Cycling

Aug 15, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Wonder what the rules of the road are in Chicago? Is wearing a helmet while riding a bike in Chicago a requirement? Can you lock your bike anywhere or only in designated areas? The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) just released its 2014 Safe Cycling Guide which answers these questions and more, including what do in case you’re in an accident with your bicycle.

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After School Matters Fall Registration Opens Today

Jul 28, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

After School Matters, the non-profit organization founded in 1991 by former Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley, is designed to offer Chicago high school teens innovative out-of-school activities through science, sports, technology, words and nationally-recognized gallery programs. Registration for Fall 2014 opens July 28, 2014.

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How to Create a Village on Your Block

Jul 26, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Front Porch Fridays (or Front Yard Fridays) is a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors simply by deciding on date and time to meet in someone's front yard and porch.

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Free Food Preservation Class in Chicago - August 14

Jul 25, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Many of us wish we could bottle up all of this fresh and beautiful tasting produce to enjoy year round but don’t know how. If you’re interested in learning how to preserve foods by canning, dehydration, fermentation and other methods. Tim Heppner will be leading a FREE session at the Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) on August 14, from 6-8 pm.

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