November CCNet
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Projects Updates for Champaign County Sustainability Network (CCNet)
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Champaign County Regional Environmental Framework Launch
Associated Project(s):From: Rita Morocoima-Black <RMorocoima-Black@ccrpc.org>
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2022 3:27 PMUpdated list of student projects that need YOU!!
Associated Project(s):This is a list of projects that need students to work on. It will be updated periodically by sustainability staff members, the last update was 9/16/21:
CCNet co-hosted the Solar Urbana-Champaign power hour
Associated Project(s):CCNet co-hosted the Solar Urbana-Champaign power hour and shared the benefits of joining the CCNet with the people who signed up for the Solar Power Hour.
list of projects needed
Associated Project(s):This is a list of projects that need students to work on. It will be updated periodically by sustainability staff members, the last update was 6/24/21:
June Tour at Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Associated Project(s):For June, CCNet has arranged and sponsored a tour at Allerton Park & Retreat Center. This tour will take place on Friday, June 25th at 3:00 PM CDT. As mentioned in their monthly newsletter:
Article: An Earth Month to Remember
Associated Project(s):The Spring 2021 iSEE Quarterly Update (iQ) highlighted a diverse array of campus initiatives that made this year's Earth Month one to remember. Ranging from hosted events to sustainable energy, the article discusses the launch of the "TED Talk: Eco Edition" series, Solar Farm 2.0, community trash pickup, and more!
Read the article in the attached files below.
Earth Month is Here!
Associated Project(s):Earth Month is here! Can you believe it? I would like to first draw your attention to the iSEE Sustainability Calendar as a reference point for the many virtual and in-person events (maintaining COVID-19 safety and social distancing precautions) held this month and beyond.
Geo Power Hour co-hosted by CCNet
Associated Project(s):Join CCNet for a special event this Monday, as we co-host a Geo Power Hour with the Geothermal Urbana-Champaign team.
Pre-registration is required:Local Solar projects shared at CCNet brownbag
Associated Project(s):CCNet hosted several local solar panelists in January 2021. This Zoom meeting was also shared via Facebook Live:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=429039901765435&ref=watch_permalink
Updated list of needed student projects
Associated Project(s):This is a list of projects that need students to work on. It will be updated periodically by sustainability staff members, the last update was 1/2/21:
Tree Campus USA Celebration - Zoom Meeting
Associated Project(s):Thank you to everyone who joined us live or watches later on the CCNet Facebook page! We enjoyed a great turnout for the Tree Campus USA Celebration, with about 35 people on the Zoom call and a reach of 365 on Facebook.
Pollinator Friendly at Illinois
Associated Project(s):University Landscape Architect, Brent Lewis, provided an overview of recent efforts to make the U of I campus more pollinator friendly at the CCNet brown bag lunch this month. Topics included:
Green Drinks planned quarterly
Associated Project(s):CCNet will start hosting quarterly Green Drinks at venues around Urbana-Champaign. The first will be February 9, 2018, 5:30-7:00, at Riggs Beer Company - 1901 S High Cross Rd. - Urbana, IL 61802. These are open to anyone, especially those interested in local sustainability efforts.
Joint efforts support pollinators in our community
Associated Project(s):Prairie Rivers Network, the Illinois affiliate for the National Wildlife Federation, is leading an effort to support monarchs in the local region. The are also working with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) on a plan for protecting monarchs in our state. IDNR is planning a statewide event in Springfield on September 9 to share
Urbana Green Buildings Showcase June 8, 2013
Associated Project(s):Please join the City of Urbana, Champaign County Sustainability Network (CCNet), area facilities, and the U.S. Green Building Council-Illinois Chapter for a green buildings tour to be held Saturday, June 8, 2013. This free tour will showcase energy efficient building strategies and sustainable practices. Homeowners and green building professionals will be available on-site to discuss their projects and answer your questions.
CCNet Google Groups
Associated Project(s):CCNet has created Google Groups for following discussion topics:
CCNet Communication Committee
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CCNet Business Discussion Group
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CCNet Current Sustainability Efforts In The CU
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