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Earth Day Essay Contest

Calling all young climate activists! We are excited to announce an essay contest in honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Send in your original entries for a chance to win an awesome prize pack valued at over $50! Open to middle and high …

Next GGHP Book Discussion

Join us at the library Wednesday, March 11, from 1:30-3:00 as we discuss We Are The Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast, by Jonathan Safran Foer. From Goodreads, this book “explores the central global dilemma of our time in a surprising, deeply personal, and …

Oak Terrace starts Zero Waste Lunch program

Congratulations Oak Terrace Elementary School on going zerowaste! OT is the 3rd school in District 112 to implement the Zero Waste Lunches program through Seven Generations Ahead. On day one, they diverted over 200 lbs of waste from the landfill, imagine the impact over the …

Winter Composting with Lakeshore

Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) is extending the pilot Winter Compost Program for a second year to residents who would like to participate during off-months (December through March). The Winter Compost Program allows participants to place food scraps and/or yard waste in the same container to …