Category: Habitat

Buckthorn – an invasive shrub

by Kim Stone | Sep 16, 2024 | Habitat 0

Why is buckthorn a problem? It outcompetes natives and non-natives and a key to this is the fact...

The Impact of Palm Oil Farming

by Kim Stone | Sep 10, 2024 | Habitat 0

From Go Green Northfield: Palm oil is used as an ingredient more than any other vegetable oil...

Dos & Don’ts During the Summer of Cicadas

by Kim Stone | Apr 29, 2024 | Habitat 0

Photo Source: https://www.wbur.org/npr/991168811/here-come-the-cicadas 2024 marks the return of...

Unlawning, Low and No Mow areas

by Kim Stone | Jun 2, 2023 | Habitat 0

“Lawns may look green, but ecologically they are the equivalent of a wasteland”...

Plant Villains to Avoid

by Kim Stone | Apr 14, 2023 | Habitat 0

Titled “Selective Plants that Threaten Chicagoland Native Areas” this Field Guide...

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Our virtual meetings are now recorded! If you’ve missed a live meeting, or want to experience one again, check our YouTube page. The most recent video is also below.

Speakers and start times include:
(5:38) Jacquelyn Casazza of Go Green Glen Ellyn – Introduction
(11:16) Fawkes Char of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on pfas
(32:40) Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics on plastic and recycling issues
(52:08) Patricia Wood of Grassroots Env. Education on plastic grass/turf
(1:05:00) Bernadette Knight of Go Green Northbrook and Joel Freeman of Climate Action Evanston on bag fees/taxes
(1:16:00) Liz Kunkle of Go Green Winnetka – Legislative Update
(1:21:00) Lauren Webb of Recycle Coach