Outreach & Engagement Manager @EnvironmentIL. Knitter of sweaters. Photographer of flowers, trees, birds and bees.
Chicago, IL
Joined July 2010
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We're headed to Springfield to protect Illinois wetlands and streams. Share your support for water protections today. #ProtectILWaters environmentamerica.org/illin…
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In Chicago there are the most lead water pipes of any city in the country. Join us tomorrow, October 4th at 3pm in Daley Plaza at a rally to get the lead out. eventbrite.com/e/lets-get-th…
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Lead is a threat to our children's health. Even at low levels, lead damages how kids learn, grow, and behave. Join us October 4th at 3pm in Daley Plaza at a rally to get the lead out. eventbrite.com/e/lets-get-th…
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Many Illinois residents are switching to renewable energy by installing solar panels on the roofs of their homes, including @SenatorDurbin. Here’s why. environmentamerica.org/illin…
I think I'm going to add "protector of baby bees" to my resume. #SaveTheBees publicnewsservice.org/2023-0…
This Jefferson Park Garden Is Attracting Pollinators And Winning Awards blockclubchicago.org/2023/08…
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In the United States, we generate enough textile waste to fill the Mall of America-- the largest shopping mall in the country-- every six days. environmentamerica.org/illin…
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One year ago, Congress voted to make it much easier for Americans to go solar, get an electric vehicle and more. Today, the power is in our hands. Here’s how you can save energy, save money and save the planet too:
environmentamerica.org/cente… #ActOnClimate #InflationReductionAct
This is great news for the environment! It has been great working with @abescarr @AmyBartucci @IyanaS9 @jencwalling and so many others to build support for this effort. I'm looking forward to building on the momentum this coming year. #ditchfoam
Thank you @GovPritzker for protecting the environment and reducing plastic waste by signing the bill to phase out single-use plastic foam cups, take-out containers and other food-ware.
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Bees bee-long in cities too. For #UrbanBeekeepersDay we talked with @bikeabee about beekeeping in Chicago. #SaveTheBees environmentamerica.org/illin…
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A day at the beach is one of the joys of summer by Lake Michigan, but in 2022, 95% of beaches in Illinois were potentially unsafe for swimming on at least one day. #SafeForSwimming environmentamerica.org/illin…
Join me for a day at the zoo on Friday!
We'll be at @lincolnparkzoo on Friday, July 21st between 10am and 2pm to take action to protect wildlife. Hope you can join us! environmentamerica.org/illin…
Skipped my bike commute for the L today and wrote this article with @abescarr #BadAirDay
It's been another day of unhealthy air quality in Chicago. Our article on understanding what AQI numbers mean, keeping yourself safe when there is unhealthy air and taking action on climate. #AirQuality environmentamerica.org/illin…
I've already seen so many pollinators this week including a beautiful swallowtail butterfly! 🦋
How are you celebrating #NationalPollinatorWeek this week? #savethebees environmentamerica.org/illin…
Anybody want to join me in a walk around Humboldt Park this Friday?
Kick off your summer break with a wildlife walk! Join us in Humboldt Park on Friday, June 16th to enjoy nature right here in Chicago.
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Today is Endangered Species Day and this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, one of our strongest and most important conservation laws. Join us in celebrating, a 🧵 1/6
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It's turtle season!
That's your cue to slow down and pay attention when driving near natural areas, particularly wetlands.
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Join me this Saturday at North Avenue beach for a cleanup with @EnvironmentIL and
@IllinoisPIRG to celebrate the last few days of #EarthMonth environmentamerica.org/illin…
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Is plover mania back? More piping plovers were spotted at Montrose Beach after Imani’s return. buff.ly/3HjkUWo
