Local environmental articles
Non-Profit Led Program Makes Solar Energy More Affordable
July 11, 2023
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is excited to announce the return of the Grow Solar Metro East and Grow Solar St. Louis group buy program—also known as Grow Solar Gateway Region.
After Three-Year Hiatus, the Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois’ Urban Farm Tour is Back June 25
June 15, 2023
The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois is proud to announce the revival of the Urban Farm Tour on Sunday, June 25.
Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois Calling for Volunteers to Support the Urban Farm Tour
June 5, 2023
The Three Rivers Project is calling for volunteers to help work as "greeters" or "hosts/tour guides" at the Urban Farm Tour on Sunday, June 25.
Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois Calling for Volunteers to Support Storm Drain Stenciling Project
June 1, 2023
The Three Rivers Project is calling for volunteers to help stencil storm drains throughout Alton on June 17.
This Earth Month, Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project and Piasa Palisades Group Celebrate Environmental Progress in the Metro East
April 18, 2023
In honor of Earth Month, the Three Rivers Project and Piasa Palisades Group of Sierra Club Illinois are celebrating significant conservation and clean energy progress in the Metro East.
Old Bakery Beer Company’s Buzz’d Beer Festival to Benefit Sierra Club Illinois’ Work to Protect Pollinators
March 9, 2023
Old Bakery Beer Company’s highly anticipated “Buzz’d Beer Festival” returns this year, and ten percent of the ticket sales will support the Piasa Palisades Group’s work to protect pollinators.
Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project, Alton YWCA, Milton School Gardens, and Hampton Gardens to Host Two Winter Seed Swaps
February 13, 2023
The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois, Alton YWCA, Milton Schoolhouse Gardens, and Hampton Gardens are hosting two Seed Swaps this winter to provide community members with a sociable space to swap and share quality seeds, cuttings, and...
Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project and the City of Alton’s 4th Ward Alderwoman and Committee to Host Litter Clean-Ups
February 6, 2023
The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois and the City of Alton’s 4th Ward Alderwoman and Committee are calling for volunteers to support two litter clean-ups in celebration of President’s Day!
February Speaker Series: Padding on the Big Rivers
January 24, 2023
Join us on February 14 for our next monthly speaker series — Paddling on the Big Rivers!
January Speaker Series: Climate and Equity in Illinois A to Z
January 3, 2023
Join us for our next monthly speaker series — Climate and Equity in Illinois A to Z — on Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30pm! We'll be joined by Sally Burgess, Downstate Organizing Manager with Sierra Club Illinois, Virginia Woulfe-Beile, co-Coordinator...