Category: Green Idea

Green idea of the month (practical tips how to become a Green Muslim)

Earth Day (Month!) and Ramadan Events

Posted on by CMGT in Green Idea, Info

Here are some community and educational events taking place this spring:

GENERAL/CHICAGO EVENTS:

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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.

Photo Courtesy of Faith in Place

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.

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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!”

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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:

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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

Penny Appeal USA

Challenges and Ramadan 2021

Green Idea: Self Watering Planter Using Plastic Bottle

Posted on by Kaylee Craig in Green Idea

How Long Will the Water Last?

In this calming video, we learn how to create a self-watering planter using plastic bottles that would otherwise be recycled. There are many resources out there, so if you don’t have access to shoestrings or chemical-free wet wipes (as used in this video), feel free to check out other tutorials. You can grow most herbs and vegetables hydroponically, but be mindful that some will need to be transplanted to a pot full of soil once they establish a root system. This is a great way to stay connected to nature during the winter and it’s incredibly rewarding to see the plants grow from your efforts.

What herb or vegetable are you eager to grow first?

Self Watering Planter using Plastic Bottle Youtube video by
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