Earth Day (Month!) and Ramadan Events

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

“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

“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

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:

*Photo Courtesy of MCC Women’s Committee*

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

Some community and educational events in February include: Intro to Frog Monitoring in the Chicago region, signing up for a garden plot with the Peterson Garden Project, and attending the Chicago Volunteer Expo. There’s an opportunity for everyone, so see the links below for events that might interest you.

Mark your calendar for these virtual events:

Peterson Garden Project

Apply in February to be added to the waitlist for a plot in a community garden (they’re still accepting applicants, but only for a limited time!)

Frog Monitoring Workshops

2/13 (9-11AM)
2/18 (6:30-8:30PM)

For beginners and experienced frog monitors. The workshop will cover the calls of 13 frog and toad species in the Chicago region and how to find survey sites for monitoring.

2/15 Ask a Master Gardener on Zoom

Wish you had the guidance of a master gardener for your gardening woes? Look no further! Garfield Conservatory hosts Q&A Sessions on Zoom with gardeners that have been certified as experts through University of Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener Program.

*Photo Courtesy of https://garfieldconservatory.org/*

2/18 – Roundtable Talks: Circular Economy Discussions by Plant Chicago

An informative and engaging discussion around understanding more about sustainability in Chicago and the movement towards developing a circular economy.

2/21 – Chicago Volunteer Expo

Virtually connect with over 75 nonprofit organizations from all over the city during the 9th annual Chicago Volunteer Expo!

*Photo Courtesy of Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum*

2/23 – Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project Town Hall – Topic: Housing

The Edgewater Environmental Coalition (previously named Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project) holds monthly Town Hall discussions with experts and innovators in the Chicago community that are tackling the many challenges Chicago faces in creating a sustainable future.

2/27 – Intro to Backyard Beekeeping

Interested in beekeeping? Interested in beekeeping in your backyard? Join this introduction to backyard beekeeping webinar! It’s $20-30 for this educational webinar.

Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) Orientation, 2021 Spring Cohort

To apply, RSVP here to attend the required orientations on one of these dates:

Monday, March 1, 6-7pm
Tuesday, March 2, 6-7pm
Wednesday, March 3, noon-1pm
Thursday, March 4, 6-7pm

Chicago Conservation Corps hosts an 8-week Sustainability Leadership Training Series that covers sustainability in the context of Chicago through topics such as water, green space, waste, energy, community engagement, and project development. A few of your CMGT leaders and members can attest to the transformational opportunity Chicago Conservation Corps offers. Don’t miss out on one of these orientations to learn more information!

3/6 – 350 Chicago VIRTUAL Monthly Meeting presents Chicago Muslims Green Team

Join us at the next 350 Chicago VIRTUAL Monthly Meeting that will present three CMGT leaders to introduce Chicago Muslims Green Team.

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