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

  • Sponsor GreenTown

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here:

 

Host Community

Rockford, Illinois

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

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