If you’d like to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors and help restore health to our local woodlands, please join us for a restoration work day at Harms Woods East! We’ll meet in the Harms Woods South parking lot (Groves 1 & 2), which is the first parking lot north of Golf Road (the one shaped […]
Climate change has dramatic implications for the world’s water resources. Communities worldwide face worsening droughts, more frequent flooding, and rising sea levels. Warmer waters harm aquatic ecosystems and damage fisheries, while more than half the world’s population faces water security challenges. Loyola University Chicago’s 2025 Climate Change Conference will explore strategies for developing just solutions […]
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is an annual event. It’s a collaboration of the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and the City of Evanston. The national Wild & Scenic Film Festival is organized and produced by SYRCL (the South Yuba River Citizens League) and was started in part to help environmental organizations like the EEA to grow our membership base by hosting […]
Blue Mind is a fascinating study of the emotional, behavioral, psychological and physical connections that keep humans so enchanted with water. Author Wallace Nichols examines seas and oceans, lakes and rivers, even swimming pools and the contents of our bathtubs in a study that is both highly readable and rooted in real research. Nichols is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Want a free tree seedling? Have questions about trees? Stop by the Community Recreation Center from 8:00 am – 10:00 am or the Wilmette Public Library from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm on Arbor Day, Friday, April 25th. In celebration of Arbor Day, the Village, Park District, and Wilmette Public Library will be distributing free […]
Join us for a beach clean-up! Due to ongoing renovations at Gillson Beach, our exact meeting spot may shift, stay tuned for updates. We typically set up across Overlook Dr from the sand volleyball courts. Head down Harbor Dr, continue onto Overlook Dr, and look for our bright green tablecloth. Feel free to come early […]
Join in for a bird walk starting in late April and each Sunday morning in May. Learn how to identify both backyard birds and those stopping to rest and refuel as they migrate north. Get tips for how to attract more birds to your yard. Beginners and children welcome! Meet at the martin house by […]
