"All ethics so far evolved
rest upon a single premise: that the individual is a member of a community of
interdependent parts. The land ethic simply enlarges the boundaries of the
community to include soils, waters, plants and animals, or collectively, the
land ... a land ethic changes the role of Homo Sapiens from conqueror of the
land-community to plain member and citizen of it ... it implies respect for his
fellow members, and so also respect for the community as such"
---- Aldo Leopold, "Sand County
Almanac"
Current
Events and Announcements
Film Showing
Everglades of the
North (The Kankakee Grand Marsh)
Thursday, February 21,
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Conference Room D-140
Kankakee Community College
Popcorn will be served
With an
introduction and Q & A by TOM DESCH (Producer, Director
of Photography, Editor) and possibly other members of
the Everglades of the North Production Team
"Everglades
of the North gives us a taste of the diverse ecology,
the astonishing history, and the controversial saga of
the Grand Kankakee Marsh."
DVDs of the documentary film
"Everglades of the North"
are
available for purchase
The
DVDs of the documentary "Everglades of the North are for
sale through Lakeshore Public Television and you can
place an order now by calling (219) 756-5656. The
cost of the DVD is $24.95, which includes shipping and
handling. They are still being processed and
will not be shipped out until mid-December.
The Grand Kankakee Marsh
"Never in all my world travels, have I found a more
perfect spot, not a more tantalizing river."
--
General Lew Wallace
Author, "Ben Hur"
Once known
as the Northern Everglades, the Grand Kankakee Marsh was
one of the largest wetlands in North America. This
riparian Garden of Eden covered much of present-day
Northern Indiana and Illinois, and was home to some of
the highest concentrations of wildlife on the planet.
Native Americans
considered the Grand Marsh's waters to be nature's womb.
Louis XIV would claim the land as "New France."
Sportsman and market hunters called it "paradise".
Industrialists made their fortunes from its seemingly
endless natural resources. For centuries the marsh
gave and man took.
Links for
more information on the Grand Kankakee Marsh:
U.S. Fish
and Wildlife goals for reviving the grandeur of the
Grand Kankakee Marsh:
Unless noted (*), all
events will be held at River North Restaurant, (formerly
Sully's Restaurant)
555 S. West Avenue, Kankakee, IL
60901
6:00 Networking; 6:30 -
8:00 Program
The
2013 Green Drinks events are being planned
and scheduled now!
Topics being considered
for programs beginning in February:
Renewable Energy at KCC
with Tim Wilhelm, KCC
faculty
Kankakee River Flow Information and
History
with Kevin Culver,
AQUA Illinois
A
Sustainable Way to Feed Backyard Birds
with Marianne Hahn
The Kankakee Hydroelectric Facility and
Inflatable Crest Operation
with Pete Schiel, Kankakee Environmental
Utility
WKCC Radio, at 91.1 FM, has
these programs that focus on sustainability
related topics:
Outsidewith Chicago Sun Times
outdoor columnist Dale Bowman, is a locally
produced, half hour program featuring Bowman’s
discussions about birding, fishing, hunting and
hiking adventures along the rivers and in the
woods and prairies of Illinois.
This program is aired each
Monday at 4:30 p.m. and rebroadcast Sundays at
12:30 p.m.
Bioneersis another series of
programs with a sustainability focus which can
be heard Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
The
Green Minute messages feature KCC
faculty, staff, and students providing tips
about how to live a more sustainable lifestyle,
conserve energy and resources and even save
money. These are aired on weekdays.
Learn more at
www.wkccradio.org or call the
station at 815-802-8230.
Volunteer Opportunities
at
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Get
information about volunteering by clicking on the
following link ....
This takes teamwork and thoughtful
placement of these branches.This is one way to put invasive
branches to good use!
Dress in layers because the harder you
work the warmer you will be and may need
to shed.Please
bring a lunch if you can stay until it
is finished.
This will make a good family day to get
involved in your community over the
break.
You will also be very close to two great
trails to explore after the project.
WILD THINGS CONFERENCE Saturday,
February 2:Early
Bird registration before December
24!!
In the following
video, Jon Young takes us further into the world of bird
language. We can get back to "baseline" ... which
is the first key to understanding the deeper language of
nature. Find out how here:
Sustainability-related courses at
Kankakee Community College
KCC Spring
Semester begins January 7th!
Survey of
Renewable Energy
ELTR 1223.810
Introduction to Solar –
Photovoltaic Technology
ELTR
2334.810
Scholarship Announcement
The Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District
is seeking applicants for its Richard L. Witt scholarship.
This $750.00 college scholarship is open to students who are
residents of Kankakee County and who are pursuing a program in
forestry, conservation, environmental science or a related area.
Requirements for eligibility:
1) Completed at least 48 semester hours (or equivalent) of
college transfer courses with at least 16 hours in the sciences.
2) Grade point average of at least 2.2 on a 4.0 scale.
3) A copy of his/her letter of acceptance from the accredited
4 year college or university where the scholarship will be applied.
4) Two letters of reference from college instructors to
include at least once science instructor.
5) A written statement describing his/her interest in
forestry, conservation, environmental science or a related area.
Application forms and instructions are available at the Forest Preserve
District Office at 3301 Waldron Road, Aroma Park, Illinois, or by calling
815-935-5630.
Kankakee River
Valley Forest Preserve District
3301 Waldron Road P.O. Box
13 Aroma Park, Illinois 60910
