Are you ready to ramp up your recycling know-how? Join us to go deeper into the do's and don'ts of recycling. Space is limited - reserve your spot today!

Do you know a teacher or students that deserve recognition for their environmental achievements?

Did you know that they key to combatting climate change may be right under our feet? Learn about the power of soil health to heal our planet in the hopeful award-winning documentary Kiss the Ground. The educators edition features new scenes not in the feature film and offers subtitles in 18 languages. Sign up to get the film here and explore the Soil Story curriculum for middle school students here.

Are your students looking for service opportunities? The Illinois Prairie Path needs your help! As the snow melts, a season's worth of litter rear's it's ugly head along our trails. Early spring is a great time to spot and remove litter - before vegetation hides it. Grab a trash bag and some gloves and clean a section of trail near you. Please practice social distancing. Wear gloves, long pants and sturdy shoes. More info.

The Freedom Seekers curriculum from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant offers cross-curricular lessons for middle-high school students. The lessons acknowledge the enslaved Africans who had to rely on environmental science principles in their quest for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The curriculum is part of a collaborative effort to help educators increase their knowledge of the Great Lakes and environmental issues while incorporating Environmental Justice Education (EJE). The activities are a launching point for students to continue to engage in conversations about the Great Lakes.

Get inspiration for crafts to do with your students - whether in-person or remote - using old glass jars! Check out this post with 40 ideas for creatively reusing glass jars.

Water is our most precious resource - empower your students to protect it! The EarthEcho Water Challenge is an international effort that runs March 22 through December that encourages youth to monitor a local waterway and take action to protect it. Action guides and lesson plans are available online. The program kicks off March 22nd with a weeklong virtual student water forum.

Restock your library and supply shelves or gather supplies for students that need assistance to get the materials necessary for learning. Our Reuse Center is open 9am-4:30pm Monday, March 29th - Thursday, April 1st. Masks are required and school or work ID must be provided for entry. More info.

**We will be closed Friday, April 2nd and Saturday April 3rd.