Local governments, businesses and nonprofits team up for Sustainable Fox Valley

Calling all municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in the Fox Valley! Join the launch meeting of the new Fox Valley Sustainability Network from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Drive in St. Charles.

Be part of creating a healthy, sustainable Fox Valley by working together with other local organizations to advance sustainability programs throughout the region.

The Fox Valley Sustainability Network seeks to reach across boundaries and bring together leaders from the public and private sectors to create a healthy and sustainable Fox Valley.

Attend the inaugural event and learn about efforts from local organizations and their work to improve their communities and the lives of employees, peers, neighbors, family and friends.

Hear about recent sustainability projects from community leaders such as the City of Batavia, the City of Elgin, the Fox River Ecosystem Partnership, Judson University, and the Sierra Club.

The event will feature a presentation on how community leaders can work together to implement Kane County's Green Infrastructure Plan, and will also include group brainstorming sessions on developing new joint projects in the areas of energy, waste, green infrastructure, water, transportation, local food/healthy communities, and economic development.

Seating is limited. RSVP is required by emailing Taylee Pardi at tpardi@a5inc.com by 5 p.m. Monday, March 14.

This event is designed for local government, business, and nonprofit organization representatives and is not intended for members of the general public.

The Fox Valley Sustainability Network is coordinated by Seven Generations Ahead and a5 Branding & Digital, with support from the city of Aurora and Kane County, and sponsorship from Applied Ecological Services and Republic Services.