Meredith Cywinski speaks on behalf of the Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council Day of Service, and urges people to give back to nature on September 29 by volunteering for a few hours at natural areas in the region. Author Amy Stewart previews two talks she will be giving in the area, one at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois and the other at Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan. Mike also congratulates Governor Pat Quinn on vetoing a bill that would have limited recycling options for plastic bags in the state.