Support the City of Chicago's 2010 Neighborhood Paper Drive
 Beginning Saturday, June 5Various locationsRecycle your paper including mixed paper, office paper, and newsprint and help local communities across the city. Cash prizes up to $1,000 in addition to the value of the paper itself will be awarded to the
neighborhood groups that collect the most of each paper type. Visit the City's website for a list of participating locations and details.Did you know? Thirty percent of what Chicagoans throw away is paper, yet it is one of
the most readily recyclable materials.
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View the Climate Change Exhibit at the Field Museum
 June 25 - November 28,
20101400 S. Lake
Shore Dr. Explore the science, history and impact of climate change and its
effects on our oceans, atmosphere, land and societies. Visit the Chicago Climate Action Room to discover what the City, local businesses, organizations, and residents are doing to combat climate change and improve the quality of life in our communities while supporting our local economy. Visit the Field Museum's website for information and ticket prices. The Chicago Climate Action Room is free.
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Bike to Work Week and Rally
 June 12-18
Various locations; Rally at Daley Plaza
Participate in Active Transporation Alliance's Bike to Work Week and jumpstart your day with a two-wheeled commute. Register your company team today to compete against other businesses for the highest percentage of employees in their category and division to bike to work during the week. Or fuel up with snacks, coffee and even some quick bike mechanics at a
Bike Commuter Station on your way to work. Click here for a list of stations located throughout the city and at suburban Metra stations. On Friday, June 18, celebrate the City's commitment to bicycle commuting at Mayor Daley's Bike
to Work Rally on Daley Plaza, 50 W.
Washington. Visit the City's website for a list of the day's activities.
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Environmental Events Around Town
6/14 - 6/16: Neocon World's Trade Fair 2010 & Buildex
Merchandise Mart
6/15: Green Drinks: Brazen Land Conservation
Foresight Design
6/26: Shred It & Forget It
Chicago Business Affairs & Consumer Protection and partners
6/26 & 6/27: Green Music Festival Chicago
WestTown Chamber of Commerce and Department of
Environment's Center for Green Technology
Through 8/1: Vote for Free Trees for the Chicago Park District
The Chicago Park District is competing for a chance to win free fruit trees for its parks. Cast your vote daily online.
Through 8/14: Sustainable Backyard Workshops & Rebates
Learn how to make your backyard more environmentally-friendly with a rain barrel and compost bin and receive a $30 rebate towards your purchase. Click here for a schedule and details.
Through 10/31: Chicago Farmers' Markets
Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than
70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over
20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Visit the city's website for a list of locations and hours.
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