Earth Day at Oakton
Oakton Student Clubs
- Environmental ClubThe Environmental Club's purpose is to bring students closer to nature, expand school-wide awareness of sustainability and ecological restoration, and develop a sense of social and environmental responsibility.
Advisors
Charmaine John
cjohn@oakton.edu
847.376.7315
Amanda Krause
naturalist@oakton.edu
847.635.1768
Oakton - Sustainability at the College
- Oakton College - Environmental ClubAdvisors
Charmaine John
cjohn@oakton.edu
847.376.7315
Amanda Krause
naturalist@oakton.edu
847.635.1768
Oakton Nature
- Oakton NatureExplore the biodiversity of the Chicago Region within Oakton's Natural Areas. Photographs and text highlight the history and ecology of the Oakton College campus.
Visit the website created by Paul Zorn Gulezian, Oakton College,
Distinguished Professor of Biology.
Oakton's Green College Objective
We will respect, conserve, and improve the environment through our academic offerings, learning opportunities, and ecologically sound practices.
Oakton Recycles!
Recycling bins are now in all classrooms and labs. Every ton of recovered paper saves 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space.
Solar Panels
In the fall of 2010, the College installed solar panels at the Des Plaines campus that provide approximately 35 percent
of the energy needed to heat water, reducing consumption by an annual 85,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity.
The solar hot water system consists of 20 solar collectors, four 200-gallon storage tanks, and two drain-back tanks located on Student Street.
The project received funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Clean Energy Foundation.
Native Landscaping and Conservation Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Chicago Wilderness honored the College with a 2010 Conservation and Native Landscaping Award, which recognizes exceptional projects that incorporate native landscaping, ecosystem restoration, and protection and/or conservation design.
The College restored 50 acres of remnant woodlands and reconstructed seven acres of grassland, preserving precious habitat for 400 native plant species. from: President's Report to the Community 2011.