Driftless Area Calendar   Activities of conservation and ecological organizations serving communities in Northwest Illinois.

2008 Events

The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation has several fun and educational events planned for this year, including:

Green Fair 2008: Ideas & Products for Your Home & Business, June 27-28

Event Brochure (pdf)
Full Event Details including Speaker Presentation Schedule and Reservation Form for Keynote Address.

Location: Highland Community College West, U.S. Highway 20, Elizabeth, Illinois.

Keynote Speaker: Roy Buol, Mayor of Dubuque, Iowa
Friday, June 27, 8:00 PM. (reservation required)

The Green Fair is for home owners, business owners, families, kids, contractors, teachers — and you ! And it's all about the tools for living lighter on the earth:

• Energy conservation.
• Green building techniques.
• Local and organic foods.
• Sustainable living.
• Natural lawn care.

Green Fair 2008 will include break out sessions on various topics:

• Children’s activities including worm composting.
• Backyard wildlife.
• Energy bicycles.
• Local food.

Call Barb at 815-858-9100 for more information.