attend a show

Hear the earth-inspiring sounds of NLU's resident folksinger extraordinaire, Kristin Lems, as she pays tribute to Mother Earth through song.
(4:00-4:45 p.m. / Room 121)

recycle a book

Recycle your old books as a part of NLU's book collection for Better World Books and Book Rescue.
(All week / Elgin Library)

practice safe disposal

We will be collecting batteries and compact florescent light bulbs for safe disposal.
(All week / Elgin campus)

save a tree

Make your to-do list Earth-friendly. Pick up a free recycled notepad courtesy of the Copy Center.
(All week / throughout campus)

tune in to YouTube

Take some time with your class, student group, or department to view HOME, a beautiful and environmentally conscious documentary sure to inspire you into action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU

recycle a book

Recycle your old books as a part of NLU's book collection for Better World Books and Book Rescue.
(All week / Lisle Campus Library)

learn about scarce

Join Kay McKeen, founder and executive director of SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling & Composting Education of DuPage County) as she shares exciting developments in environmental stewardship in DuPage County and ways to get involved.
(12:00-1:00 pm / Lisle Forum Room)

take it outside

Join Paulette Buczko and other members of the NLU community for a one-hour nature walk at Morton Arboretum. Meet at the entrance area of the Arboretum, rain or shine. A limited number of free passes are available. RSVP to Paulette Buczko paulette.buczko@nl.edu
(4:00-5:00 pm / Morton Arboretum)

save a tree

Make your to-do list Earth-friendly. Pick up a free recycled notepad courtesy of the Copy Center.
(All week / throughout campus)

tune in to YouTube

Take some time with your class, student group, or department to view HOME, a beautiful and environmentally conscious documentary sure to inspire you into action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU

recycle a book

Join librarian Toby Rajput as she presents "Children's Literature Eco Exploration." Hear Toby's recommendations for good books and activities to help children learn about sustainability.
(4:00-4:30 pm OR 5:30-6:00 pm / North Shore Library)

Check out the display of ecology-themed children's books to share with your classroom or a special child in your life.
(All week / North Shore Library)

view some eco-art

View the artwork of NLU PACE students at the Be the Change you Want to See poster fair.
(All day / North Shore Multipurpose Room)

take it outside

Join biology professor Paul Gross for a nature walk in Harms Woods and hear all about spring wildflowers. Meet in the parking lot on Harms Road just south of Glenview Road (1/4 mile from NLU campus) promptly at 12:00 p.m. RSVP to Paul Gross pgross@nl.edu
(12:00-1:00 pm / Harms Woods)

save a tree

Make your to-do list Earth-friendly. Pick up a free recycled notepad courtesy of the Copy Center.
(All week / throughout campus)

tune in to YouTube

Take some time with your class, student group, or department to view HOME, a beautiful and environmentally conscious documentary sure to inspire you into action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU

recycle a book

Recycle your old books as a part of NLU's book collection for Better World Books and Book Rescue.
(All week / Kiosk area, second floor)

share your thoughts

Share your thoughts on green concerns with the Center for Civic Engagement and Green Committee.
(1:30-3:00 pm / Room #5006)

Those attending the discussion are invited to have lunch courtesy of the Civic Engagement Committee. RSVP to Ginny Jagla (vjagla@nl.edu) to reserve a lunch.

Several future educators will receive free posters of Illinois wildflowers and trees!

eat your greens

Could you become a locavore? Join Rob Morrison and find out more about the benefits of eating local. Learn how you can get involved with an area farmers' market.
(3:00-4:00 pm / Room 5006)

save a tree

Make your to-do list Earth-friendly. Pick up a free recycled notepad courtesy of the Copy Center.
(All week / throughout campus)

tune in to YouTube

Take some time with your class, student group, or department to view HOME, a beautiful and environmentally conscious documentary sure to inspire you into action:
(12:00-1:30 pm / Room #5006)

attend a show

Hear the earth-inspiring sounds of NLU's resident folksinger extraordinaire, Kristin Lems, PLUS share a laugh with eco-clown "Giuseppe the Clown" (Vito Dipinto). Join librarian Toby Rajput as she presents "Children's Literature Eco Exploration." Hear Toby's recommendations for good books and activities to help children learn about sustainability.
(12-1 pm / Wheeling Forum Room)

recycle a book

Recycle your old books as a part of NLU's book collection for Better World Books and Book Rescue.
(All week / Wheeling Campus Library)

Help screen books for the book drive.
(4:00-5:00 pm / Wheeling library)

take it outside

Did you know that the Wheeling campus has its very own patch of prairie? Join in a one-mile walk around campus and learn more about NLU's prairie patch.
(3:00-4:00 pm / Meet outside the main entrance)

go underground

Meet a group of traveling WORMS! Learn how these mighty wigglers and composting work wonders to help save on trash, cash, and keep your garden growing.
(All day / Wheeling reception area)

save a tree

Make your to-do list Earth-friendly. Pick up a free recycled notepad courtesy of the Copy Center.
(All week / throughout campus)

tune in to YouTube

Take some time with your class, student group, or department to view HOME, a beautiful and environmentally conscious documentary sure to inspire you into action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU