GreenTown Rockford Live Stream
The climate crisis is upon us. GreenTown Rockford addresses how climate solutions and equity go hand-in-hand to create a healthy, sustainable Rockford region for all. The GreenTown Rockford conference was held November 12, 2021 at the Embassy Suites in Downtown Rockford. Follow GreenTown on Facebook for event updates or sign-up for email alerts.
Building Equitable and Sustainable Communities - Pre-Event Webinar
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Community Sustainability Planning & Implementation - Pre-Event Webinar
Thursday, August 20, 2021
What is GreenTown Rockford?
The climate crisis, social equity and economic development are all upon us— addressing these three issues are crucial for our planet and our region. GreenTown is an experience designed to help create healthy, sustainable communities.
Since 2007, GreenTown has connected the dots between the public and private sectors. Attendees hear from inspiring speakers, learn from been-there case studies and discuss actionable steps to address climate change, economic development and social equity in our communities.
How can you get involved in GreenTown Rockford?
Engage in pre-events
Attend GreenTown Rockford
Spread the word
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Host Community
Rockford, Illinois
SPONSORS
Anonymous Individuals
Boone County Conservation District
Climate Reality Project, Nothern Illinois Chapter
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Forest Preserves of Winnebago County
Four Rivers Sanitation Authority
Northern Illinois Building Contractors Association
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity
Severson Dells Nature Preserve
State Representative Maurice West
The Illinois Energy Conservation Authority NFP
UI Health Mile Square Health Center
United Way of Rock River Valley
Planning Partners
Boone County Conservation District
City of Rockford
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Ellis Heights Neighborhood
NAACP
R1PC
Rockford Park District
Severson Dells Nature Center
Sustain Rockford
Transform Rockford (Great Neighborhoods)
Winnebago County
Core Team
Jeff Bailey, Citizen
Shelby Best, R1PC
Jeremy Carter, City of Rockford
Gary Cuneen, Seven Generations Ahead
Tina Dawson Scott, Boone County Conservation District
John Harris, a5 Branding & Digital
Julian Holt, Ellis Heights Neighborhood
Mercedes Joyner, NAACP
Tom Lind, Rockford Park District
Karl Palmquist, Winnebago County
Karen Pauwels, Seven Generations Ahead
Cira Richardson, Great Neighborhoods
Brad Roos, Sustain Rockford
Jennifer Smith, CFNIL
Rudy Valdez, Citizen
Ann Wasser, Severson Dells