Saturday, April 26, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Paul Munsen of Sun Ovens International Speaks to the Norwood Park Earth Team
Paul Munsen, an internationally-known designer and seller of solar ovens, took time to come explain how they work to us, and he brought one with. Cool!
The Norwood Park Earth Team heads to the Center for Green Technology!
Lafi and Nedal check out the view from the green roof of the center, complete with awesome solar panels.
Denisa checks out the resource center and natural building materials. 
An awesome photo of Mike taken by resident team photographer, Sylwia.
Another awesome photo by Sylwia of Vanessa and Marie on the bus.
The team as we're about the enter green tech.
Trying to convince Vanessa to be in a picture as we are about to get an overview of the center.
Katie at the center giving us some background on native species, cisterns, and greenhouses.
Up on the roof...
Friday, April 11, 2008
The Ramirez Earth Team at Humboldt Park: In action!
At Edgebrook Woods , some Ramirez ladies take to the airwaves to discuss their restoration work.
Karla and Jorge move some buckthorn that they've artfully chopped.
FOTP Forest Preserves Director Rebecca Blazer drops some knowledge on the Ramirez Earth Teamers.
Bill Koenig, from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, talks to the teens about the importance of restoration work.
The teens take a break from their restoration work to strike a pose.
Buckthorn: not only invasive, but heavy!
Humboldt Park, the park home of the Ramirez Earth Team, is literally and figuratively the backyard of many area residents, and a vital part of the community.
The Ramirez Team at their home base, on the second floor of their high school, prepare bird feeders to share with their community.
Ramirez Earth Team teachers Noah and Susan have the team enthralled with their dynamic-duo style of instruction.
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