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Woods & Wetlands2008 Meetings |
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Woods & Wetlands2008 Meetings |
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You could stay home and watch another murder mystery drama on TV - or you could find out what the local Sierra Club W&W Group is doing to protect the most biologically rich territory in the state of Illinois ...
All are invited to our W&W Public Meetings. You'll meet members, learn a little about our conservation work and hear a short talk by a specialist on a current topic. Map:
At Conservation Meetings, members plan campaigns to protect our local environment. We need your help to take on problems where you live!
Planning Meetings are open to all members interested in the operation and policies of the W&W Group. Those who would like to address the Executive Committee may e-mail the Chairman below to get on the agenda, or just to reserve a seat.
See our
Community Calendar,
listing environmental events offered by organizations in our territory.
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Planning Meetings
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Outing Committee Meetings |
Conservation Meetings
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Public Meetings
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April
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Friday the 4th 6:00 p.m. Trans Art Cafe, Mundelein Click here to submit agenda items, and have us save you a seat at the table. |
Tentative Date: Friday the 22nd, 6:45 p.m. Panera Bread, Libertyville Click here to be included in this Meeting. |
ConCom Meetings now at 6:00,
just before the Public Meeting. Click here to submit agenda items. Ok to bring food. |
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Protecting the Peruvian Rainforest
David Meyer, President Rainforest Conservation Fund
Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 6:45 p.m. W&W Public Meeting The Rainforest Conservation Fund (RCF) is an all volunteer organization founded by a small group of Chicagoland residents concerned about rainforest destruction. Since it's beginning in 1988, they've focused their efforts on Peru's one million acre Reserva Comunal Tamshiyacu Tahuayo (RCTT), home to the most diverse assembly of primate species on any protected land in the world. Mr. Meyer will tell us how RCF>> works with the adjacent communities to limit destructive activities through alternative methods and industries. By protecting the Reserva, the Rainforest Conservation Fund is protecting numerous unique and endangered animals, including jaguar, pink river dolphin, harpy eagle, red uakari monkey, giant otter, and the giant anteater. Contact
Conservation Committee Meeting Immediately preceding 6:00 p.m. Help unite members eager to have public meetings. See Help W&W! to join our membership committee. |
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March
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Friday the 7th 6:00 p.m. Trans Art Cafe, Mundelein Click here to submit agenda items, and have us save you a seat at the table. |
Tentative Date: Friday the 22nd, 6:45 p.m. Panera Bread, Libertyville Click here to be included in this Meeting. |
ConCom Meetings now at 6:00,
just before the Public Meeting. Click here to submit agenda items. Ok to bring food. |
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Building Green
Jill Russell and Victor Wolbrink, Wolbrink Architects
Wednesday, March 19th, 6:45 p.m. W&W Public Meeting Construction and use of homes and other structures has an unquestionable effect on nature, through the use of materials, land and energy. Luckily, there is a trend among leading architects towards sustainable designs and low impact construction practices, including the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) program gaining wide acceptance in the industry. Our speakers, Jill Russell, LEED certified general contractor, and Victor Wolbrink, principal architect, received Mayor Daley’s 2006 Greenworks Award for Market Transformation and designed and built the first Energy Star three-flat in Chicago. At our March meeting, Russell and Wolbrink will explain environmentally friendly building and industry improvements, much of which can be applied to your own homes and workplaces. Contact Larry Marvet at 847-537-2083 with any questions. Conservation Committee Meeting Immediately preceding 6:00 p.m. Help unite members eager to have public meetings. See Help W&W! to join our membership committee. |
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February
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Thursday the 7th 6:30 p.m. Trans Art Cafe, Mundelein Click here to submit agenda items, and have us save you a seat at the table. |
Tentative Date: Friday the 22nd, 6:45 p.m. Panera Bread, Libertyville Click here to be included in this Meeting. |
ConCom Meetings now at 6:00,
just before the Public Meeting. Click here to submit agenda items. Ok to bring food. |
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Plenty of Fish in the Sea?
Cecelia Ungari, Conservation Programs Shedd Aquarium
Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 6:45 p.m. W&W Public Meeting By now we all know how our energy use and driving habits are affecting climate change, but do our eating habits also alter our environment? In the case of ocean life and seafood, eating the wrong fish can damage wild populations. Cecelia Ungari is leading an effort by Chicago's world famous Shedd Aquarium to promote sustainable seafood and the careful protection of fragile sea animals. Ms. Ungari will describe the current state of fishing, bycatch and aquaculture and how our seafood choices can have a big impact on these practices and the health of our waters worldwide. After Cecelia's presentation, you'll be able to choose more wisely at your next seafood dinner. Contact Larry Marvet at 847-537-2083 with any questions. Conservation Committee Meeting Immediately preceding 6:00 p.m.
Help unite members eager to have public meetings. See Help W&W! to join our membership committee. |
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January
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Thursday the 5th 6:30 p.m. Click here to submit agenda items, and have us save you a seat at the table. |
Friday the 20th, 6:30 p.m. Click here to submit agenda items, and have us save you a seat at the table. |
Wednesday the 25th, 7:00 p.m. Click here to submit agenda items, and have us save you a seat at the table. |
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