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March Meetings & Updates from ECC (3/4/21 Newsletter)

3/4/2021

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Hello EEC friends, community members, and environmental stewards. Below in this message you will find the March 10th agenda with associated materials, community connections, save the dates, and in case you missed it. 
On Wednesday, we will be discussing Earth Day and water actions we can take collectively together, plus hear several project and initiatives updates! 
We will also taking time to continue to build out conversations and actions following our housing town hall. What follow-ups should we take? How do we continue the conversation with the presenters, innovators, and attendees? 
We look forward to seeing you soon!


MEETING AGENDA

View the agenda below for our monthly meeting on Zoom. We strive to keep the meetings to an hour and sometimes the conversation extends us to an hour and a half. 
Meeting ID: 829 1770 2982 

By Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82917702982 
By Phone: +13126266799,,82917702982# US
We look forward to seeing you!


VIEW AGENDA AT THIS LINK
SIGN IN SHEET

Meeting Prep.


REVIEW THE PLASTICS INITIATIVE LAUNCHPAD
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THINK ABOUT WHERE YOU HAVE SEEN FLOODING ISSUES RECENTLY
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CHECK OUT INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY COALITION FACEBOOK AND THIS Q&A FOR THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY RESOLUTION FOR COOK COUNTY


Save the dates. ​


RECURRING TOWN HALLS: TUESDAY EVENINGS
RSVP HERE

NEXT EEC MORNING MEETING: 4/14/21, 9AM


3/27: EARTH HOUR
SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 8:30 TO 9:30PM ​


HOLLYWOOD/OSTERMAN/ARDMORE BEACH STEWARDSHIP
KICKS OFF 5/2 10:30–12:30P
RECURRING SUNDAYS ON
6/13, 7/25, 8/29, 10/10, 11/21 


Community Connections


One Earth Film FestivalIf you love movies and you care about your health, your community and our magnificent planet we call home, join [YOUR ORGANIZATION’S NAME] at the tenth anniversary season of the One Earth Film Festival, which takes place from March 5–14, 2021.
This year’s festival theme is “10 Years of Inspiring Change,” and you’re invited to watch more than 25 outstanding short and feature-length films that shine a light on the most important issues of our time. Learn solutions and actions addressing climate, environmental justice, conservation, waste and more. Watch online from the comfort of your own home, and participate in filmmaker and expert Q&As. Be moved. Be amazed. Be ready to create change.  
Most film watch parties are free (suggested $8 donation). Advanced registration is highly recommended. Visit oneearthfilmfest.org for a festival schedule and to reserve your tickets.

FREE Loyola Climate Change Conference hosted by the School of Environmental Sustainability
Across the country, youth climate activists are mobilizing people to protect the planet. In 2021, Loyola's Virtual Climate Change Conference will focus on how we can amplify the voices of these young activists.

This year, we will be delivering you our signature conference through a weeklong series of evening events and programming. Each evening, you can join us and participate in discussion around a variety of topics including:

- Mar 15, 2021: The Climate Change Crisis: Global Migration, Race and Youth Advocacy
- Mar 16, 2021: Art as a Platform for Climate Advocacy
- Mar 17, 2021: Indigenous Youth and Environmental Activism
- Mar 18, 2021: Keynote Panel: Conversations with Youth Climate Activists; Keynote Panel, Pt. 2: Accompanying Youth to a Hope-Filled Future--An Intergenerational Effort

This conference is FREE of charge thanks to the generous support of our donors. To learn more, visit: www.LUC.edu/climatechange



In Case You Missed It


WASTE & HOUSING TOWN HALLS
View post-meeting recap and materials here​.


READY FOR 100 #POWERUP
First summary from our #PowerUp series and we look forward to updating it as well!
https://readyfor100chi.org/powerup/
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  • Town Hall Meetings with Presentations on Current Topics 
  • Grants for beautification;
  • Energy efficiency assistance; ​
  • Spring Clean & Green events;
  • Tree audits & trimming events;
  •  Waste/Recycling Initiatives 
  • Social Media Outreach
  • ​Renewable Energy projects
  • Earth Day & Arbor Day Events 
  • Collaboration with local block clubs, schools & religious groups  
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