Ready to make those much-needed, energy-efficient home upgrades? Finding that toddlers and household toxics don’t mix? Take this opportunity to make your home environment a healthy one.
40-minute workshops

saturday
11am Chicago Green Homes Programs, Michael Berkshire, Department of Planning and Development
The Chicago Green Homes Program provides the tools and strategies for building homes and multi-family buildings that are energy efficient and environmentally responsible.

12pm Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment, Matt Nardella, Moss
This discussion will focus on using sustainable architecture and design practices to provide a more fulfilling, responsible lifestyle while decreasing our environmental footprint.

1pm Solar Energy 101, Brandon Leavitt, Solar Service
Discover practical applications of solar energy for homes, apartments and businesses.

2pm A New Look at Wood: Recycling the Urban Forest, Bruce & Erika Horigan, Horigan Urban Forest Products
Join us for a green view of the urban forest, using science and story to emphasize how the use of local lumber sustains and benefits the environment.

3pm What to Look for in a Truly Green Home, Hans Fedderke, KCK Development
Building a green home is a holistic process using synergies between building systems to deliver a product that is more energyefficient, healthier and more comfortable.

4pm Backyard Habitats, Cecelia Ungari, John G. Shedd Aquarium
From bat boxes to toad abodes, building habitats in your backyard can be fun for you and can help improve your local ecology.

5pm Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners, Steve Pincuspy, Safer Pest Control Project
Explore the methods and principles of organic lawn care, as well as how to make the switch from a chemical lawn to an organic one.

6pm Gardenfarming: A New Wave of Home Growing, Vicki and Ron Nowicki, The Land Office
Find out how we can become part of the future of sustainable agriculture that we all want to see.

Sunday
12pm Permaculture: Path to Sustainability, Bill Wilson, Midwest Permaculture
Permaculture is a creative, artful way of living in which waste becomes resource, productivity and yields increase, work is minimized, and nature is preserved—all by thoughtful planning and a respectful approach to life.

1pm Nontoxic Wood Finishing, Josh Hirsen, Greenmaker Supply in Chicago
Find out how to use the water-based, low- and zero-VOC wood finishing materials that we sell at Greenmaker.

2pm Eco Home Remodeling on a Budget, Ron and Lisa Elkins
You’ll walk away from the talk with a list of easy-to-implement, high-impact techniques and resources you can use to make your home more sustainable.

3pm Chicago Green Homes Program, Anthony Corso, Chicago Green Homes Program for the City of Chicago
The Chicago Green Homes Program provides the tools and strategies for building homes and multi-family buildings that are energy efficient and environmentally responsible.

4pm Chicago Center for Green Technology, Aaron Durnbaugh, Deputy Commissioner, Chicago Department of Environment
Learn about the Center’s mission as well as its wide variety of educational program offerings, events, exhibits and tours. Kaluzny and Moloney will also discuss larger City initiatives, with which the Center is involved.