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Think globally, act locally. Many global issues that we are able to study and look at are also an issue here in the US and in our own neighborhood. We can think about how it affects the world and talk about the issues in other places, but how do we act to help in a town halfway across the world? It doesn't have to be that big. We can act in our local communities.
Oak Park's Climate Action Plan, their website offers a wealth of resources for how to take action, how others are taking action, and the progress OP has made so far.
Oak Park and Surrounding Suburbs
Forest Department of Cook County - FDCC offers ecological stewardship days, litter clean-up days, community science and access to nature centers
Oak Park Climate Action Network (OPCAN)
OPCAN is a group of volunteers from Oak Park that works with local organizations to community’s contribution to the global climate crisis through equitable policies and practices.
Wild Ones of West Cook - A non-profit organization that works to make sure the ecosystem of the West Cook County area remains healthy. They provide resources, webinars, conferences, and an invasive species plant trade-in.
Cross Community Climate Collaborative (C4)
"C4 is a project of co-lead organizations Seven Generations Ahead and the Urban Efficiency Group and the mayors of Broadview, River Forest and Oak Park designed to bring together communities to share ideas, secure resources, and drive large-scale projects within and across communities that achieve greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions reductions, equity and sustainability goals"
Chicago
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Founded in 1922, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing knowledge and engagement in global affairs.
Field Museum of Chicago - The Field Museum offers many different educational resources including professional development, field trips, interactive models and much more.
National Museum of Mexican Art -
National Hellenic Museum - Located in Greektown, the National Hellenic Museum contains ancient greek artifacts
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