[Imc-bigmuddy] more Earth-shaking news...

[Kris Schachel, SICSF]

(now how neat was that, really?)

Earth Day - April 22nd - is on the way!  Below you’ll find the what’s, when’s, where’s and more 
about many local happenings.  Hope everyone enjoys the weekend.

***CONGRATULATIONS!!!*** to Student Environmental Center and partners for the smashing success of 
the EcoDawgs proposal vote!  This group of young leaders has shown great vision, energy, 
commitment and capacity in moving our community toward a greener future.  Find out more at their 
website (http://www.secsiuc.org) or lend your strength to the movement by attending their next 
meeting, Monday night, 6pm at the SIU Student Center International Lounge.  Rock on, EcoDawgs!!

1) Big Muddy IMC Friday Films presents “Pickaxe”
Fri., April 18, 7pm
214 N. Washington, Carbondale

To stop proposed ‘salvage’ logging, citizens in Oregon are moved to blockade a road to keep the 
government out.  After facing down a bulldozer and the State Police, a developing community forms 
to protect ancient forests throughout the mountains of Oregon.

2) Keep Carbondale Beautiful Spring Clean Up & Recycling Day
Sat., April 19, 8am-noon
Turley Park

This 21st citywide litter cleanup is Carbondale’s participation in the Great American Cleanup 
campaign.  Volunteers will each get a free organic cotton t-shirt, hot dog lunch, plus chance to 
compete for various prizes – as well as bragging rights! – in the collection contest.  Wear your 
grubbies and come join us, rain or shine.  The Energy Bike demonstration will be at the Turley 
Park Pavilion, presented by Aur Beck of Advanced Energy Solutions.

3) Free Household Chemical Collection
Sat., April 19, 8am-3pm
Southern Illinois Airport

Clear the clutter!  If you’ve been hanging onto paint, various oils and solvents, lawn chemicals 
etc because you’re not sure how to properly dispose of them, here’s your chance!  Jackson County 
sponsors this collection, and encourages residents to especially bring in any mercury-containing 
items (such as old thermometers).  See full listing of what they’ll take, visit 
http://www.jchdonline.org/docs/chemApr19.pdf

4) Biointensive Gardening Workshop
Sat., April 19, 8:30am-4:30pm
Hickory Lodge Garden

Can you dig it?  Instructor Dayna Conner will share knowledge of how to increase vegetable yields 
using less space and fewer inputs, while improving the long-term quality of your soil!  See 
http://www.sicsf.org/ftpdocs/Gardening.pdf for more info
(NOTE: has been postponed from earlier April 12 date)

5) Sierra Club Yard Sale
Sat., April 19, 8am-2pm
1803 W. Sunset, Carbondale

Shawnee Group Sierra Club will be giving away 250 CFLs (compact fluorescent lightbulbs) at the 
yard sale, along with energy efficiency information.  Contact Barb McKasson for information: 529-
4824

6) Carter & Connelly – Land 4 Learning Fundraiser
Sat., April 19, 1-6pm
Limestone Creek Vineyard, Jonesboro 
(2 miles south of the Jonesboro ‘square’ on Hwy 127)

Our favorite enviro-folk duo will be entertaining for a cause: more kids in canoes!  Check out 
http://www.landforlearning.org

7) PRSSA Earth Ball Game
Sat., April 19, 1pm
SIUC Rinella Field (in front of Brush Towers)

Should be interesting… event flyer at http://www.freewebs.com/prssa/EarthBall.jpg

EARTH DAY – Tuesday, April 22
8) At John A. Logan College, small business owners, artists, biologists and human rights activists 
describe their work in building a sustainable future.  Celebrate Earth Day by learning about the 
possibilities!  Bioneers* DVD presentations will be shown in the JALC Dining Room Annex (west 
entrance).  The presentations are 1/2 hour each and begin at 11am.  Have lunch with us!
11:00-11:30 Judy Wicks (http://www.whitedogcafe.com) on “Local Living Economies: Green, Fair and 
Fun”
11:30-12:00 Van Jones (http://www.greenforall.org/about-us/staff) on “Toward a Green Growth 
Alliance: Birthing a New Politics”
12:00-12:30 Janine Benyus (http://www.biomimicryinstitute.org) on “Biomimicry: Emulating Life’s 
Genius and Grace”
12:30-1:00 Judy Baca (http://www.judybaca.com) on “The Interactive Digital Mural”
And
1:00-1:30 John Abrams (http://www.somoco.com/who/sub4/does_what.html#design) on “Thinking Like 
Cathedral Builders”

9) And EARTH DAY at SIU: Geography Club will be tabling in Faner Breezeway, with the Energy Bike 
demonstration.

10) Presentation “Correct Principles, Thermodynamics, and Sustainability" by James Mathias, 
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Processes
Thurs., April 24, 8pm @ Student Environmental Center meeting
Interfaith Center, 913 S. Illinois, Carbondale

11) Big Muddy IMC Friday Films presents “King Corn”
Fri., April 26, 7pm
214 N. Washington, Carbondale

A feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our 
fast-food nation.

12) Project Learning Tree Workshop, led by John Burde, Professor Emeritus of Forestry
Sat., April 26, 9:30am-2:30pm
SIUC, Ag Bldg, Rm 184

Flyer at http://www.sicsf.org/ftpdocs/PLT042608.pdf or call 453-3341

13) Town Square Market Open House
Sat., April 26, 1pm-3pm
106 E. Jackson, Carbondale

Explore a “Convenient Truth” as Deb Bouton, Sustainable Living Coach from Environmental Harmonies, 
and her eco-handymen, Kenny Hamilton and Sorrel Kunath, discuss how to lower your cost of living 
and increase the quality of your life.  Denis Connolly, solar cook, demonstrates how delicious 
(free samples!) and easy solar cooking is.  Call Town Square Market 529-2312