What do night skies, wildlife and climate change have in common? Light pollution! Not only does light pollution reduce how many stars we see at night, it's also a huge waste of energy and is harming the natural rhythms of wildlife, plants and even humans!

Fortunately, solving light pollution is simple. Learn how you can help protect our night skies - and so much more.

Did you know that composting your food scraps is one of the top things you can do to fight climate change? Get a crash course in composting in all it's many forms to find a method that works for you.

SCARCE's engaging environmental programs are now available for groups of all ages live via Zoom. Choose from a wide variety of topics including clean water, zero waste, sustainable gardening, recycling, energy and more.

Contact us to discuss what we can do for your group.

With COVID keeping fans from attending sports events, teams are getting creative.To add some atmosphere to empty stadiums, recyclable cardboard 'fans' are filling seats instead!

Are you looking to update a room in your home? Try eco-friendly latex paint from Earth Paints, a local non-profit that recycles latex paint while providing jobs to people with special needs. Paint is available in a variety of neutral colors at their store and ReStores throughout the Chicago area. Custom colors can be made at the Earth Paint store. Mention this newsletter at Earth Paint in Wood Dale for a discount.

These free webinars will give you tips to protect local waterways and ecosystems. The webinars will be held the third Wednesday of each month from 1-2pm beginning September 16th, . Provided in partnership with The Conservation Foundation. Advanced registration required.

Did you know that the average home leaks 10,000 gallons of water per year? That's over 142 bathtubs worth of water! Often leaks can go unnoticed. Find and fix leaks fast with the EPA's 10-minute WaterSense Challenge.

Stop by the week after Labor Day for up to 50% our already-low prices on books! The sale runs Tues-Fri Sept 8th-11th 9am-4:30pm and Saturday, Sept 12th, 9am-12pm. Get your gifts for birthdays and Christmas for a steal of a deal!

Are you cleaning out at home or downsizing? Sharing Connections recently resumed their furniture pick-up service and collecting baby clothing. Review their list of accepted items and contact them to schedule a pick-up. All donations help local families in need.

We opened in June at our new home in Addison and we are excited to welcome folks back! For safety, masks are required and there are capacity limits in place. Learn more about our operating hours and safety precautions.