Movie Screening: Paris to Pittsburgh

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Wednesday, July 17 at 1:00 & Thursday, July 18 at 7:00; Auditorium Paris to Pittsburgh,  a National Geographic Documentary From coastal cities to America’s heartland, Paris to Pittsburgh celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change, and they aren’t waiting on Washington to act.  A discussion will follow […]

7th Annual Sustainable Yard Tour

Various Locations IL, United States

CLICK HERE FOR A DOWNLOADABLE PDF MAP WITH ADDRESSES AND YARD DESCRIPTIONS.   Register for this free event HERE. Be ready to be inspired by local environmentally conscious gardeners that will be available the day of the tour to share their passion and knowledge of gardening. This garden tour is completely different from traditional garden […]

Gillson Beach Clean Up

Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

July 27th, 8 – 10am at Gillson Beach Join the global beach clean up movement right here at Gillson Park. Small pieces of plastic have washed up on our beaches – dangerous for kids, dogs and us! Bring a hand-held sifter if possible, a bucket and reusable gloves. (Plastic gloves and bags will not be supplied!) Meet […]

Movie Screening and Discussion: The Serengeti Rules

The Wilmette Theater 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

In The Serengeti Rules, award-winning biologist and author Sean Carroll tells the stories of the pioneering scientists who sought the answers to such simple yet profoundly important questions, and shows how their discoveries matter for our health and the health of the planet we depend upon. After the film, interested viewers can stay for a […]

Wilmette Beach Clean Up

Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

at Gillson Beach Join the global beach clean up movement right here at Gillson Park. Small pieces of plastic have washed up on our beaches – dangerous for kids, dogs and us! Bring a hand-held sifter if possible, a bucket and reusable gloves. (Plastic gloves and bags will not be supplied!) Meet near the dog beach.

Wilmette Beach Clean Up

Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

at Gillson Beach Join the global beach clean up movement right here at Gillson Park. Small pieces of plastic have washed up on our beaches – dangerous for kids, dogs and us! Bring a hand-held sifter if possible, a bucket and reusable gloves. (Plastic gloves and bags will not be supplied!) Meet near the dog beach.

Solar Power Hour – Village of Wilmette

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Thinking about going solar? Residents through out Cook, Kane, DuPage and Will counties have an opportunity to participate in Solarize Chicagoland, a grassroots program combining volume purchasing with community education to make solar more accessible and affordable. You’ll learn about the basics of solar, its financial implications for a household and how the solar group […]

Wilmette Beach Clean Up

Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

at Gillson Beach Join the global beach clean up movement right here at Gillson Park. Small pieces of plastic have washed up on our beaches – dangerous for kids, dogs and us! Bring a hand-held sifter if possible, a bucket and reusable gloves. (Plastic gloves and bags will not be supplied!) Meet near the dog beach.

Film Screening: Anthropocene

The Wilmette Theater 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

A stunning sensory experience and cinematic meditation on humanity’s massive reengineering of the planet, Anthropocene: The Human Epoch is a years-in-the-making feature documentary from the award-winning team behind Manufactured Landscapes (2006) and Watermark (2013) and narrated by Alicia Vikander. The film follows the research of an international body of scientists, the Anthropocene Working Group which, […]

Wilmette Beach Clean Up

Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

at Gillson Beach Join the global beach clean up movement right here at Gillson Park. Small pieces of plastic have washed up on our beaches – dangerous for kids, dogs and us! Bring a hand-held sifter if possible, a bucket and reusable gloves. (Plastic gloves and bags will not be supplied!) Meet on the sidewalk leading to […]