Combined Chicago Women in Green (WIG) & North Shore Green Women (NSGW) gathering, Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG) We will enjoy mingling and refreshments just off the Esplanade, a Carillon Concert, and guided tours of the new pollinator exhibit and the vegetable garden (or we will execute Plan B indoors if it’s raining!). Our host Rachel […]
Join Congressman Schneider in a fun ride through parts of Illinois’s 10th Congressional District. This ride is open to bike riders from throughout the district who want to ride along. There are two stops along the route. The group will take two 20 minute breaks at these stops. This is an opportunity to talk directly […]
You’re invited to the 3rd annual Chicago Fishes on August 9th from 5-7pm, on the Riverwalk at 1495 West Wacker! We will learn about the river’s ecosystem and the different kinds of fish that live there. We will also celebrate recent improvements to the river. The event is open to the public. Fishing poles and […]
Find out about the interesting connection between the monarch butterfly and tequila as we celebrate the monarchs’ return journey to Mexico and enjoy the last weekend of Brushwood Center’s Keeping the Bees exhibition. This program will discuss the incredible journey of the migration of monarchs from the US and Canada to the highlands of Central […]
On this lovely evening, join green homeowner Dana Pearl, Julia Bunn of the Spirited Gardener, an eco-functional Landscape Designer, and Debbie Saad, LEED AP architect who organized, collected, and submitted the LEED documentation for the project. We will enjoy some vegan treats from Curt’s Café and Koi. Because of limited space, attendance will be capped […]
All ages are invited to the free, live performance of Joey FineRhyme, "raptivist" and environmentalist. FineRhyme will captivate the audience with his earth-saving message. His passion and uncanny ability to rap and rhyme has been the rocket fuel for students and adults all over Chicagoland. All those eager to be part of the solution should […]
“Green Women at the Grove” Friday October 4, 5:30 – 7:30 Redfield Center at The Grove (a traditional wedding venue that is very nice) 1421 Milwaukee Ave Glenview Brief talk by Photographer Carol Freeman, whose work will be showing there. https://www.carolfreemanphotography.com/ Carol is an amazing local wildlife photography who is just publishing her first […]
A celebration of oaks, and Evanston becoming an NWF Community Wildlife Habitat, we are planning to have engagement tables about migratory birds and pollinators, how to grow healthy gardens, natural areas to explore in Evanston, the city climate action plan, recycling and more. There will be music, food and kids’ activities like scavenger hunts and […]
Fall Paddle Festival is taking place Saturday, October 12th from 1-4pm at Tower Road Boat Launch. Further details can be found on our website Fall Paddle Festival.
Stars, Stories, & S’mores is Friday, October 18th from 5-8pm at Erickson Woods. Further details can be found on our website Stars, Stories, & S’mores.
