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In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.
- JOHN MUIR
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Sustainability Efforts
Introduced outdoor recycling bins throughout the park for cans and bottles, courtesy of Keep America Beautiful and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group.
Reduced energy consumption with a ComEd Smart Ideas Earth Month Grant, allowing for 95 LED bulbs & 3 Energy Star-certified ceiling fans to be installed.
Added an outdoor Goin’ Green collection bin for recycling textiles & other items.
Joined Funding Factory in recycling used ink cartridges and cell phones.
Participated in the Savings Through Efficient Products (STEP) program from the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, which will provide additional energy & water-conserving fixtures for our buildings in the upcoming year.
Been awarded a grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Foundation to explore efficient lighting options for the Nature Center in 2014, including 2 solar tubes (just installed) that now bring daylight indoors.
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