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Youth Climate Activists Talk Suing the G...

Drive less, support climate-conscious political candidates, and… sue the U.S. government? That’s exactly what the climate activists featured in the film YOUTH v GOV have done. The documentary film, directed by Christi Cooper, follows the story of 21 youth climate activists who sued the U.S. government for endangering their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and […]

SGA Selected as Observer Organization fo...

Seven Generations Ahead was recently selected to be an observer organization at the COP 26 UN Climate Summit in Glasgow, Scotland this November. SGA’s It’s Our Future program will be sending 6 students from Chicago Public Schools, Oak Park River Forest High School and Evanston Township High School along with 3 teachers. “We’re very excited […]

A Night at Revolution

Thanks to our good friends at Revolution Brewing, SGA has been given access to their exclusive Brewers’ Lounge for a fun (and fundraising) event this Fall. Being held on Wed. Oct. 16th from 6:30-8:30, your $35 ticket gets you all the beer and apps you can hold. Speed trivia rounds will be an additional cost.The […]

SGA builds support for green infrastruct...

There are many social and ecological benefits of green infrastructure: studies have shown that greenery reduces stress and improves well-being (1), and stormwater management projects can reduce flooding (2). In Illinois, many municipalities and private entities are investing in such projects to improve the sustainability of their region. On March 20, over 60 professionals, students, […]

IFSN shares farm to school with early ch...

Under SGA’s local food project, the Illinois Farm to School Network (IFSN), staff participated in the annual symposium produced by Collaboration for Early Childhood on Feb. 23. On this rainy Saturday, hundreds of early care providers filled Percy Julian Middle School in Oak Park, lighting the halls and classrooms with conversation and eagerness to learn. […]

Fox Valley Sustainability Network hits t...

After its final 2018 event in November focusing on the Greenest Region Compact, the Fox Valley Sustainability Network is building momentum with more events planned for 2019. The first forum in early February focused on solar energy and the Future Energy Jobs Act and engaged participants across every sector including developers, municipalities, energy providers, and […]

Oct. GreenTown event in Joliet kicks off...

On Oct. 26, over 300 individuals from various public and private sectors came together for GreenTown Will County at Joliet Junior College Renaissance Center. The day also marked the launch of the Will County Regional Sustainability Network (WCRSN), designed to connect people, communities and resources to make lasting improvements to the region’s economy, ecology and […]

Fox Valley Zero Waste Schools event spar...

On Nov. 28, 35 educators, school administrators, district staff, parents, and county recycling agency representatives gathered at the beautiful Onion Pub & Brewery in Lake Barrington for a meeting that sparked conversations and connections around zero waste initiatives in Fox Valley area schools and beyond. The event began with a presentation by Susan Casey, Zero […]