Chicago Climate Connect

This month, Chicago Climate Connect is teaming up with Climate Changemakers’ Chicago chapter for a hands-on Evening of Action at TeamWorking by TechNexus. No prior experience needed - just bring your curiosity and commitment to climate action. We’ll mix ample open networking with a short, structured program where you’ll: ? Connect with others who care about climate ? Learn how to advocate for urgent climate solutions ? Leave with concrete ways to take action Register here: https://lnkd.in/dweQf8yh ?? When: Tuesday, March 19, 6-8 PM ?? Where: TeamWorking by TechNexus (20 N Wacker Dr, 12th Floor, Chicago) Drinks will be provided through support from Molson Coors Beverage Company and the event is free - hope to see you there! cc Allison Cruz, Lucia Wiggers

Another excellent Chicago Climate Connect event last Thursday, Feb 20th at mHUB . Thanks to everyone who came out! ICYMI, Marilee Feldman led a kick-ass lecture on how the climate crisis is impacting mental health and how we can build resilience. ?? We also had some great questions from folks in the audience! ?? A BIG THANKS to our always awesome host, mHUB , to the marvelous Marilee Feldman for sharing her insights and empowering us with knowledge and tools to take effective action, and to the consistently on-point Aaron Deng for capturing some amazing photos of the evening!

Join Chicago Climate Connect at mHUB on February 20th for a mini-lecture + Q&A with climate-aware therapist Marilee Feldman on how the climate crisis is impacting mental health - fueling anxiety, grief, and distress - and what we can do to build resilience. We’ll leave plenty of time for discussion, so bring your questions! ?? REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/guJpRJ5q ?? When: Thursday, February 20th, 6-8pm ?? Where: mHUB | 1623 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612 (parking on site) This is a free event, open to all, and registration is required! If you can’t make it, please cancel your RSVP on Eventbrite (go to “Tickets” → select event → “Cancel Order”) to free up space for others. We will see you there!

Kicking off the new year with an incredible gathering of social and environmental impact leaders! Chicago Climate Connect was proud to be one of nearly 20 co-hosts for Reboot Your Network for a Better World, an event that brought together changemakers from across Chicagoland to reconnect, exchange ideas, and strengthen our collective impact. The energy in the room was a testament to the power of community, and it was inspiring to see so many mission-driven individuals and organizations come together. A huge thank you to Karen Weigert and Madeline Stanton from Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, Loyola University Chicago for inviting us to be part of this. We’re looking forward to collaborating on more programming later this year! And for a final highlight - scroll to the last photo to see what it looks like when our very own Mackenzie Siren spots Climate Connect’s photographer, Aaron Deng for the first time since last year ???? #socialimpact #networking #ChicagoClimateConnect

Happy new year Connectors! ?? This month Chicago Climate Connect is excited to partner with the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, Loyola University Chicago for their 2nd Annual Reboot Your Network for a Better World - an in-person, free networking event designed to help you connect with social and environmental impact leaders across Chicagoland from multiple sectors—nonprofit, for-profit, government, and more. Whether you're looking to broaden your network, explore new opportunities, or simply meet like-minded changemakers, this event is for you! ?? You can register here: https://lnkd.in/gdnWXKPi ? When: Thursday, January 30th, 5-7pm ?? Where: Loyola's Quinlan School of Business | 16 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611 CC Madeline Stanton

UPDATE: Our year end event has been updated to Dec 2nd! ?? REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gqaaKWBs? ?? When: Monday, December 2nd, 6-8pm ?? Where: Uncommon Ground | 3800 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613 ------------------------------ Our Chicago Climate Connect year end wrap-up event is on December 2nd! Join us at Uncommon Ground in #Lakeview for a casual open networking event where you can connect and catch-up with like-minded individuals and experts who are passionate about creating a sustainable future. This is a free event, open to all, and registration is highly recommended! Drinks and food will be available for purchase. ?? REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gqaaKWBs? ?? When: Monday, December 2nd, 6-8pm ?? Where: Uncommon Ground | 3800 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613

A two-day local, sustainable-centric replacment for online Black Friday shopping? Yes please! Check out Nowhere Collective ‘s trashy holiday market later this month in North Center! ?????? Cc Katy Osborn Nicole Stratman

Great event next week hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs!

Chicago Climate Connect is super excited to host a fireside chat on November 14th at mHUB with THE Joanne Rodriguez, LEED AP, FitWel Amb, CDT of Mycocycle, Inc. ??♀??????? For those that don't already know, Joanne is leading a revolution in waste management by harnessing #fungi to transform toxic waste into sustainable materials. With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, she is merging her expertise in sustainability and circular economy practices with cutting-edge #mycoremediation techniques to change the world! REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gCwm776w When:?Thursday, November 14th, 6-8pm Where:?mHUB | 1623 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612 (Free Parking on Location)

Join Chicago Climate Connect on Saturday November 9th @3:30pm for a special Saturday afternoon event in partnership with Plant Chicago. Plant Chicago is hosting a Mercado de Intercambio and annual post-Halloween Pumpkin Smash and have partnered with us to host a panel event towards the end of their day-time activities. The panel will focus on the impact and importance of preventing and diverting food waste and showcasing Chicago companies and leaders in waste that are making a difference in the space. This RSVP is only for the panel portion of the afternoon, and seats are very limited, so please make sure to only RSVP if you intend on attending. Also, make sure to come before 3:30 to enjoy their on-site farmers market and pumpkin smash! Register Here: ?https://lnkd.in/g-HZ982p When: Saturday, November 9th, Panel & Networking: 3:30-5pm Where: Plant Chicago | 4459 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60609