Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park

Community Recreation Center Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, United States

We invite you to join us to discuss the future of local climate action! Join local and statewide climate leaders to learn how recent policies are accelerating the transition to clean energy in our State and Village and learn how your household can take positive steps toward fighting climate change. All local elected officials have […]

Free

Earth Month Launch Party

EcoShip NFP West Chicago Avenue 1947, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Join us as we welcome Earth Month. We'll be hosting a neighborhood clean-up and 8 sustainable organizations and businesses based in Chicago who will be sharing their missions. Enjoy complimentary refreshments throughout the event and enter for a chance to win some goodies!

Free

Earth Month Collection Campaign

Interested in collecting packaging materials in your school, office, or living complex to keep them out of landfills? Join EcoShip's collection campaign during Earth Month. You can either purchase a bin to be dropped off and picked up, or you can organize an independent collection. Applications close on March 20th at 8PM CT.

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Clean Energy Open Houses

See what your Oak Park neighbors are doing to power their homes cleaner, safer, cheaper, and greener! Check out heat pump HVAC and hot water systems, induction stoves, solar arrays, and more. Homeowners will be on hand to share their experience and answer your questions.

Free

Design a Beautiful No-Fuss Native Garden

Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Rd., Glenview, IL, United States

Join the landscape designers from North Branch Natives to learn how to create a native garden that supports pollinators and birds. You'll discover how to plan, prepare, and select Illinois-native plants for beauty, low maintenance, and habitat restoration.

Free

Eco-Endings & Green Burials

Virtual IL

Would you or a loved one like to make a final gift to the planet? Planning ahead for an “eco-ending” is a way to minimize the environmental impact of death. Greener choices can aid in the conservation of natural resources, reduce carbon emissions, protect worker health, and restore and/or preserve native habitat. Learn about options […]

Environmental Book Discussion – The Light Eaters

Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United States

Join Mardi and Jake to discuss The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger, about the ingenious ways plants communicate, recognize sounds, morph, and trick animals. In partnership with Go Green Northbrook.

Free

Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Work Day

Mallinckrodt Park 1960 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL, United States

Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park will meet outside the Mallinckrodt Community Center. We will weed some native plant beds in Mallinckrodt Park. Bring water to drink and gardening gloves. Dress for the weather. Trowels and tools provided by the Wilmette Park District. We will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month, weather permitting, from April […]

Earth Day at Keay Nature Center

Keay Nature Center Hibbard Rd and Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, United States

Celebrate Earth Day at Keay with a family nature walk, crafts, snacks and more! No RSVP needed. This is a free, drop-in event, and crafts & snacks are available while supplies last between 10 am and Noon. Parking is limited – please plan ahead to walk, bike, or travel from the Community Recreation Center or […]

Illinois Climate Education Hub Fundraiser

Sketchbook Brewery 4901 Main St., Skokie, IL, United States

Climate Education for IL and Seven Generations Ahead are hosting a fundraiser to support the creation of an Illinois Climate Education Hub. This Hub will serve as a crucial resource for educators, providing scientifically rigorous, locally relevant, and equity-centered curriculum that is aligned with state standards, helping to empower youth to take action on climate […]

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