Welcome Back, Teachers!
“If you have to put someone on a pedestal, put teachers.
They are society’s heroes.”- Guy Kawasaki
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SCARCE has programs and supplies for YOU!
Engage your students in natural resource conservation this year! Contact jean@scarce.org to:
- Schedule a classroom program with hands-on activities led by SCARCE staff
- Take a field trip to our education center
- Learn about upcoming workshops where you'll get ideas for the classroom and educational materials
We also have a Reuse Center where you can select books, school supplies, science equipment, bulletin board materials, and more for your classroom. Stop by and visit soon!
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Time flies when you're having fun!
This August marks our 32nd anniversary of sharing books, teaching materials and hands-on eco-learning opportunities with teachers and other educators across our state.
Celebrate 32 Years With Us!
Saturday, September 17
9am - 1pm
We'll have tours of our environmental education center and our Teacher Reuse Center. Mark your calendar now!
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ABC's of Recycling
H for Household Hazardous Waste:
it's Too Toxic to Trash!
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There are two H's in this month's ABC's of Smart Recycling. H is for Household Hazardous Waste.
Learn more about the what, why and where of Household Hazardous Waste with this month's post!
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IMPORTANT: Changes at Naperville's HHW Facility |
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Due to a fire at an Illinois EPA processing plant, Naperville facility CANNOT accept the following items: pesticides, fertilizers, aerosol cans, asbestos materials, batteries (marine, sump pump and non-alkaline), household cleaners, drain openers, pool chemicals, and unknown hazardous substances.
Note: There may be increased wait times at the facility due to these changes. Questions? Call 630-420-6095.
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STEM-A-PALOOZA Goes to the Fair! |
SCARCE visited the DuPage County Fair with our STEM-A-PALOOZA exhibit. Kids of all ages had fun learning about recycling, composting and protecting our watersheds.
We KNOW science is fun!
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Middle School Students Choose State Rock |
Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge helped create a state rock for Illinois with the help of over 400 schools, local geologists, gem clubs and other rock enthusiasts across the state. Dolostone was chosen winner and Gov. Pritzger signed the choice in law on June 6th!
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More Literacy at the Laundromat |
Three more towns have been added to the growing list of Laundromat Libraries created by SCARCE.
Built and maintained by SCARCE volunteers, the shelves of these special libraries are filled with free books for children and adults.
Want to direct your students to a free Laundromat Library?
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Fun Days For Your Calendar |
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Plant a Tree Day - September 28 |
New trees are needed all over the world--to replace those lost in fires, keep us cool in summer and help sequester carbon from our air. Fall is a wonderful time to plant a tree! Talk with your school about making tree planting a priority. Plant a Tree Day Information. |
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National Walk & Bike to School Day - October 12 |
Walking and biking to school "gives kids a strong sense of self-confidence and a better quality of life," according to the National Center for Safe Routes to School. Walk And Bike to School Day
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Look out! Pumpkin Smash is Coming! |
Last year's Pumpkin Smash was BIGGER than ever!
Schools from across the whole country heard about our efforts to keep holiday pumpkins out of landfill by composting and started Smash events! The Pumpkin Smash can align with educational standards through both science and math.
How many pounds of pumpkins can you compost?!
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Composting Workshops
SCARCE can help you start or fine-tune your composting practice. Learn how composting works and spread the word to your students and your school!
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Saturday, September 10 from 10:00-11:30am
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Tuesday, September 13 from 6:30-8:00pm
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for DuPage County K-5th grade teachers
Save the Date! On Tuesday, October 18, 5:00-6:30pm, SCARCE will be offering this popular, hands-on workshop. Assemble your own one-of-a-kind teaching tool to help students identify the many resources needed to produce things we use every day.
Tours of the SCARCE facility will be available from 4:30-5:00pm, before the workshop begins. Come see all that we do at SCARCE!
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Thank you STEM-A-PALOOZA Volunteers - You Made Learning FUN!
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More Volunteer Opportunities
Saturday, September 10 8:45am-12:15pm
Wheaton monthly electronics recycling - outdoors
For High School students, ages 14 and older.
Ongoing
Younger students can help sort and peel donated crayons for the Super Crayon project. This work can be done offsite.
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Mon-Fri: 9am-4:30pm
Saturdays: 9am-12pm
Upcoming Special Dates
SCARCE will be CLOSED September 3rd-5th, 2022 for the Labor Day Holiday Weekend!
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Be a part of this initiative!
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Support SCARCE while you shop!
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Report stormwater issues online.
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School gardening tips, grants, and more.
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Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Recycling guide, trail system & more!
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This newsletter was created by SCARCE and funded in part by the DuPage County Board, Daniel Cronin, Chairman,the DuPage County Environmental Committee, Sheila Rutledge, Chair, and the DuPage County Stormwater Committee, James Zay, Chair. |
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SCARCE Team
Kay McKeen, founder & director
Jan Breyne, Rachel Carlson, Jasmine Flores, Heather Goudreau, Bev Jaszczurowski,
Erin Kennedy, Jean Kent, Rose Naseef, Carina Ruscitti & Julie Wachowski
Environmental education programs are operated by SCARCE
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This newsletter is part of the Teacher Training Program funded by DuPage County.
Our Professional Development Provider Number: 190000000000000
The mention of a specific product or company is not an endorsement by DuPage County's Environmental Education Program.
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