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Environmental Conservation
June 03rd, 2011
ECCo presents cross-cultural examples of energy efficiency programming to South Chicago community leaders
June 02nd, 2011
We continue our discussion with Matt Von Konrat by discussing the environmental impacts that threaten the existence of the descendants of early land plants.
June 01st, 2011
The South Chicago Retrofit Project launched on April 30th, bringing together dozens of diverse residents from throughout the Southeast Side. Housed at the Calumet Park Fieldhouse, the launch event was an incredible gathering of 300+ homeowners and tenants, all seeking resources to make their homes more energy efficient.
May 26th, 2011
ECCo's Annual Reports to the Trustees
May 23rd, 2011
Discover the microscopic world of liverworts, hornworts and mosses as we speak with Matt von Konrat, Collections Manager & Adjunct Curator in the Botany Department at the Field Museum of Natural History.
May 17th, 2011
ECCo staff help host Chicago Southland Green Drinks in Blue Island.
April 27th, 2011
On April 16, 2011 twenty volunteers gathered at the Baker House in Michigan City, IN to learn about rare plant monitoring with the Plants of Concern Program.
April 19th, 2011
The aim of Mighty Acorns is to introduce students to nature through stewardship and exploration in a way that fosters a personal connection to natural areas.
April 19th, 2011
CIMBY high school students connect to and care for the natural areas in their communities as a part of ECCo's Calumet Environmental Education Program.
April 12th, 2011
BioSynC pilots and implements digital learning programs in collaboration with Field Museum scientists and the Education Department to enable youth to become active science learners and participate in cutting edge Museum research.