Here are some community and educational events taking place this spring:
GENERAL/CHICAGO EVENTS:
Community Building with Zooniverse
4/6/21 from 6:00-7:30PM
Registration link: bit.ly/Zooniverse-Faith
What is Citizen Science or Community Science? Do we need to be a citizen or a scientist to participate? Find these answers and more at our interfaith, free, and online event. This event is co-hosted by CMGT, Faith in Place, and AAAS-DoSER (American Association for the Advancement of Science – Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion), in conjunction with the Global Citizen Science Month in April 2021. For additional information, please visit CMGT’s website.
Faith in Place’s Earth Day Sunset Vigil
4/8/21 from 6-7:30PM
Our CEO, Dr. Rohany Nayan, will be one of the members of faith to offer a prayer at the vigil!
Join us virtually by registering HERE.
Plant Chicago Circular Economy Roundtable Talks
4/15/21 from 12:00-1:00PM
Registration HERE for April, May, and June talks.
“We want to make circular economy topics approachable, and dare we say FUN! We’re inviting you to join us on the third Thursday of every month via Zoom to discuss topics with specialized guest panelists and other interested folks like you!”
Community Compost Collection with University of Illinois
4/24/21 from 9:00AM-2:00PM
Register HERE to participate.
“U of I Extension Cook County and Plant Chicago have teamed up for EARTH WEEK to keep compostables out of the landfill. Households are invited to drop off your yard/garden/kitchen waste to be composted and pick up a bucket of finished compost for your garden!”
Edgewater Environmental Coalition’s Town Hall Tuesdays: Transportation
4/27/21 from 7:00-8:00PM
Register HERE to join.
“Please join the Edgewater Environmental Coalition for a series of Town Hall discussions with community experts and innovators to explore Chicago’s most pressing issues to create a sustainable future.”
iNaturalist City Nature Challenge
April 30 – May 3, 2021
Register HERE to join in the 2021 City Nature Challenge! Fun for all ages.
Plarn Mats Distribution
5/2/21, Time: TBD
Contact Rohany Nayan for details: Rohanynayan@chicagomuslimsgreenteam.org
Check out the Plarn Project on CMGT’s website.
RAMADAN EVENTS:
MCC’s Women Committee Holistic Ramadan
4/4/21 from 12-2PM
Zoom meeting link here, Meeting ID: 821 1018 8145.
ISNA Green Initiative Webinar: Green Ramadan -Raising Earth Care
4/7/21 from 7-8PM
YouTube Live link HERE.
ISNA Green Initiative: Ramadan Resources
