Thank you for RSVP'ing for Commissioner Kevin Morrison's Annual Environmental Resource Fair on Saturday, August 24 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Rahlfs Woods, part of the Streamwood Park District, at 1350 S Park Ave, Streamwood, IL 60107.
A variety of vendors will be available to help you learn how to make your community greener, cleaner, and more sustainable. Free community event. Open to all.
We have incredible partners to help make this a fun and educational event for the whole family, including the Streamwood Park District, Poplar Creek Library, Citizens Utility Board, Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability, Chicago Botanic Garden, MWRD Commissioner Eira Corral Sepulveda, Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency, Pace bus, Ride Illinois, Schaumburg Monarch Initiative, the Village of Streamwood, and others as confirmed.
Resources that will be offered include:
*Streamwood Park District: wildflower seed packets
*Poplar Creek Library: will have a suggested reading list and fun giveaways
*Citizens Utility Board: providing information on ComEd billing, Energy Efficiency Programs, Solar Programs, Alternative Suppliers, and general energy saving along with fun giveaways
*Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability: handing out bamboo straws and reusable cutlery and bringing a variety of brochures on electric vehicles, utility savings programs, and more
*Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) on Wheels: Bring hard to recycle items like electronics, clothing (clean and good condition), small appliances, Styrofoam, and more. Review all that is accepted: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/CHaRMCenter.
*Chicago Botanic Garden: providing information on their Budburst program to ID plants via an app you can download
*MWRD Commissioner Eira Corral Sepulveda: providing tree saplings, milkweed and native plants seeds, and ways to keep our waterways clean
*Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency: providing utility bill assistance, free water-saving and home-weatherization kits, and information on free home assessments and energy-efficiency rebates
*Pace Bus: promoting their Fixed Route Service, ADA Paratransit Services, as well as Career Opportunities
*Ride Illinois: promoting bike safety, everyday trips by bike, and the many benefits of riding a bike along with fun giveaways
The fair will be held inside the Poplar Creek Library if there is inclement weather.
