SPC, Want to feel mighty?  Fundraising and shopping through Mighty Nest can easily occur throughout the year.  Check out Mighty Nest: Shop for items that make living more easy!  Maybe you are in search of a new yoga mat or kitchen essential.  Perhaps you're thinking your skin care products need some rethinking for a sustainable future.  Mighty Nest has a variety of items that include back to school essentials and waste free products.  Mighty Nest has candles, sheet sets, gifts, and more!  15% goes back to SPC's Green Team for every purchase made through our school webpage.  (The Mighty Nest logo is now also on the SPC school website which links you to the Mighty Nest fundraising webpage.)  Check it out!

 

http://schools.mightynest.com/il/park-ridge/st-paul-of-the-cross

Calling All Grownups!  Check this short video out!  KIDS CAN SEE IT WHY CAN'T WE?

http://climaterealityproject.org/2013/04/23/kids-can-see-it-why-cant-we/

Climate Change

What's really happening?

What needs to be done?

Do our actions really make a difference?

Have your questions answered by

Lisa Albrecht

Renewable Energy Specialist with Solar Service, Inc

The largest solar installation company in the Midwest

 (Right next door to Park Ridge, in Niles on Milwaukee Ave)

She gives our energy and environmental issues a voice!

Invite a friend to join you for this very informative and important power point presentation and discussion.

Park Ridge Public Library

20 S Prospect Ave

May 15^th

7pm

First Floor Meeting Room

Please email gogreenparkridge@gmail.com with any questions!

Except for providing meeting space, the Park Ridge Public Library is not in any manner connected with this meeting, and neither the Library nor the Board of Trustees endorses any position expressed by the group.

A One Earth Green Team Interview With SPC's Very Own.....Jamie Hasemeier (though far away now, she is forever in our green hearts & minds!)

What is your favorite season and why?
My favorite season is autumn. I think I enjoy this time so much because I feel like nature slows down a bit and I feel like it's a good time to slow down and relax. The beauty of that time of year inspires me to do more to protect nature.

What do you think is the best green thing happening at SPC?
I think the Green Club is a force of positive eco change at SPC. The energy the Club brings to meetings could power a large city! They are incredible and they remain an inspiration to me, even though I am in St. Louis now.

What is your favorite environmental quote?
That's a tough one because there are so many incredible thoughts out there, but I would have to say...


Who inspires you to help the earth?
MY CHILDREN! Teaching them that the responsibility to care for each other and our planet rests on their shoulders. They deserve to hike in the forests, drink clean water, and eat healthy food, all of which are threatened by the selfish and greedy motives of many grown ups in the world. My wish is to make Earth healthy for them and for all kids.

Where on earth would you just love to vacation?
I would like to visit Spain. I would also like to go back to the Northwest and explore more of that part of our country-it's stunning.

Does your new school, Holy Redeemer, have a green club that you can be involved in?  If not, are you going to start one?
They do not have a Green Club- YET! I absolutely plan to start a club next year but Peter told me that I have to include every grade so he can be a part of it!

What is your favorite book or movie about the earth?
My favorite book is The Lorax by Dr. Seuss because I think it has a lesson for every person on the planet- young and old!

What is your proudest green moment?
The "No Idling Campaign" we worked on in January was a giant moment of pride and humility. The energy the Club put into the "Peaceful Picket", announcements and positive reinforcments likely changed a few hearts and minds about the responsibility of our actions.

What is your favorite healthy food?
I LOVE to snack on organic Fugi apples. Ruby loves them, too!

Currently I'm....
Extremly sleep deprived; settling into our life in St. Louis;  seeing our family more frequently; meeting new families at Holy Redeemer; missing our friends and "family" at SPC and Chicago; smiliing each time Clara, Peter, or John gives Ruby their love.

Did you grow up with all of your eco-friendly habits?
NO! These changes in my daily habits have evolved over the last ten years. Even Mark is helping the Earth these days-he's an avid composter. We hate to see things wasted!

My Family says I....
am passionate about protecting the Earth.

How do you spend your free time?
What free time?????? Who has it and where can I buy it?
Kidding-I love to read and take our family on interesting outings where they can learn and experience beauty. We just visited the St. Louis Symphony on Sunday and got to listen to a few beautiful classical pieces and then to a reading of "The Remarkable Farkle McBride" by John Lithgow. It was very memorable and everyone loved it, even Ruby! The music lulled her into a deep sleep. :)

April 2013

Make Every Day Earth Day

At Safeway, we’re committed to reducing our impact on the environment. That’s why we’ve made it our goal to reduce the number of plastic and paper bags used by 1 billion by 2015.

With your help, we can do this. And what better time to start than Earth Day! Here's a special promotion to get you started: We want to give you a FREE reusable bag in celebration of Earth Day.* 

From April 22 through April 30, 2013, visit just for U™ and load the offer to your Club Card. Together, we'll make a positive difference this Earth Day.


Did you know? Over a lifetime, use of reusable bags by just one person would save over 22,000 single-use bags.

Learn more about how reusable bags help the environment.

*This free reusable bag offer is available to only one (1) Safeway Club, Vons Club, Pavilions ValuePlus Club, Carrs Plus Club, Dominick's Fresh Values, Randalls Remarkable or Tom Thumb Reward Card ("Club Card") holder per household and includes only those bags retailing at $1.99. Completed Just For U™ registration and activation required to receive a free bag. Use your loaded Club Card at checkout to receive a free bag at your local Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Carrs, Dominick's, Randalls or Tom Thumb store in the U.S. Offer may not be assigned, transferred, or reproduced. All bags may not be available in every store and are subject to availability. While supplies last. Limited to inventory on hand. No rainchecks. Offer has no cash value. Offer begins April 22, 2013 and expires April 30, 2013. Not valid with any other offer or discount. The actual bag customer receives may be different than a bag depicted with the offer. Void where prohibited by law. We reserve the right to correct typographical, pictorial and other ad errors.

Bring your parents to Going Green Matters Community Environmental Fair and make the Climate Connection. 

March 10^th, 2013

1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Woman’s Club of Wilmette

930 Greenleaf Ave.

Children’s highlights include:

·        Heller Nature Center, Peggy Notebaert Museum and other hands-on exhibits.

·        “Green” cars, electric bikes, Go Green Café and raffle.

·        Storybook readings, crafts, friendly Bag Monster and Eco Myth Buster.

·        Plant a seed, use binoculars to identify birds – in the basement!!

·        Seek great choices in the Climate Connection challenge.

Bring old electronics, bikes, children’s books and Styrofoam for recycling.

Take away a short list of simple ways to help reduce climate change.

Free Event.  For details see: www.goinggreenmatters.org.  

A Peaceful Picket

We had a peaceful, planned march around the SPC Parking Lot and Ridge Terrace on Thursday, January 31st - (despite the cold elements) as a sort of finale to our No Idling Campaign month.  The students were enthused and full of positive encouragement as their voices were heard around the SPC campus - they even included an impromptu chant of their own!  We are very proud of the Green Club as well as those parents and families who pay close attention to how small changes can make a big difference.

Let's try to reduce idling our cars throughout the entire year!