More interesting things to do …. Please note the last one. Kane County has recently formed the Kane County Environmental and Energy Technology Committee. Wahoo!


The Batavian Environmental Commission’s
Conference on Environment, Energy and Conservation 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm – you can come and go.
Batavia Public Library
FREE

The Batavia Environmental Commission is hosting this public conference which includes presentations and exhibits.
Presentations will be made by a variety of local, regional and state groups including the
Batavia Environmental Commission
The Environmental Law and Policy Center
Citizen Utility Board
Center for Neighborhood Technology – Energy
Batavians for a Healthy River
Batavians for Clean Energy and Conservation
Naperville for Clean Energy and Conservation
Kane County Environmental and Energy Technology Committee
and others.
These presentations will outline the goals of each group, their current projects and future goals.
Exhibits will feature area groups and companies promoting energy saving techniques and technologies, environmentally friendly products and even distribution of free CFLs! A recycling education program featuring "The Recycling Game" will be filmed by BATV for rebroadcast as part of an ongoing recycling education program. BCEC will host the game “How Low Can You Go” outlining the most effective energy saving steps for the home.

Further information is available at http://www.CityOfBatavia.net/Environmental <http://www.CityOfBatavia.net/Environmental> .


The Conservation Foundation's
Winter Membership and Awards Luncheon
The Future of Wildlife & Natural Areas in Illinois
Thursday, February 19, 2009
11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Riverside Receptions
35 North River Lane
Geneva
Cost: $35/Members of The Conservation Foundation; $50/Non-Members (Includes complimentary membership)

Join The Conservation Foundation to hear key note speaker Dr. Brian Anderson discuss the state of natural areas in Illinois. Dan Lobbes writes, "Brian is an extremely knowledgeable and interesting speaker." He is the director of the Illinois Natural History Survey.
Since 1858, the Illinois Natural History Survey has been the guardian and recorder of the biological resources of Illinois---the state's biological memory. With a staff of more than 200 scientists and technicians, it is recognized as the premier natural history survey in the nation. The mission of the Illinois Natural History Survey is to investigate and document the biological resources of Illinois and other areas, and to acquire and provide natural history information that can be used to promote the common understanding, conservation, and management of these resources.
RESERVATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Register through The Conservation Foundation: 630-428-4500, Ext. 10 or cthompson@theconservationfoundation.org <mailto:cthompson@theconservationfoundation.org> .


Learn about the
New Kane County Environmental and Energy Technology Committee
Thursday, February 19, 2009
7:00 pm -8:00 pm
St. Charles Library, lower level
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Geneva/St. Charles.
FREE

Learn about the New Environmental and Energy Technology Committee created to address the environmental issues facing Kane County. The League of Women Voters of Geneva/St Charles has invited Thomas Van Cleave, Chair of this new committee, to speak about their plans. Joining him will be Karen Kosky, Watershed Engineer. For more information contact Kim Haag 630-365-2138.