Spring is so close I can taste it...and this month's busy Green Scene Calendar definitely reflects the upcoming and much anticipated thaw-out! There are some great events this month that will make it very easy to come out of hibernation...From networking opportunities to the 3-day Family Farmed Expo, there is something for everyone (and every age) to do in and around Chicago where you can get your green on. Here is the
. And don't forget to shut your lights off for Earth Hour on Saturday, March 26th at 8:30pm!
I also wanted to mention a wonderful contest that Whole Foods Market is holding this month called the Chicago Green Giveaway. They are offering local, non-profit and eco-focused organizations the chance to win up to $25,000! And the greatest part is that the winner of the contest is up to you - Whole Foods customers get to vote in-store for their favorite organization from March 9th until March 23rd. The following five nonprofit organizations will compete via in-store voting at Chicago Whole Foods Market locations:
Active Transportation Alliance: www.activetrans.org
Chicago Environmental Fund: chicagoconservationcorps.org
Growing Home: www.growinghomeinc.org
NeighborSpace: neighbor-space.org/main.htm
Seven Generations Ahead: sevengenerationsahead.org
Stop by your local Whole Foods Market and cast your vote for these deserving organizations! To find your nearest Whole Foods Market click here.
