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How Much Noise is Too Much? It’s Not Just Your Hearing Being Harmed

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

Noise pollution--a common annoyance we've become accustomed to.  Or have we?  Exposure to even "safe" levels of noise can harm our brain, body and the environment.  Learn how noise impacts our physical and mental health, its effects on wildlife, and how to reduce exposure.  Speaker: Dr. Nina Kraus, Hugh Knowles Professor of Communication Sciences, Neurobiology, […]

Free

Tree Advocacy Workshop

South Suburban College 15800 State St,, South Holland, IL, United States

CRTI (Chicago Region Tree Initiative) is gathering advocates to learn from each other about Tree Boards, tree planting, and the benefits of our urban canopy in the region.

Green Bay Trail Day

Green Bay Trail and Mary Street 278 Mary Street, Winnetka, IL, United States

The Friend’s fourth annual Green Bay Trail Day is a FREE celebration of the Trail’s restoration, made possible with the contributions of hundreds of volunteers, community organizations and generous donors. The Trail is now a multi-community recreational site on which to bike or stroll to enjoy its restored natural setting, Festivities will offer family activities, […]

Gillson Park Bird Habitat Workday

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

Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on Gillson Park’s beautiful bird habitat. Meet at the habitat on Michigan Ave. Thanks to our many volunteers for helping us keep this lovely space in great condition. It’s also a great way to be outdoors and spend an hour or two with a friend. We […]

Solar Power Hour Program

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

Join for a Solar Power Hour, where you’ll discover how solar energy can lower your bills, support the local economy, and contribute to a healthier environment. You will also learn how a group buy program can make solar more affordable through the Solar Switch Chicagoland program. Solar Switch Chicagoland helps to educate the Chicagoland region […]

Gillson Park Beach Clean Up

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

Join us for a beach clean up at Gillson Beach. Look for our table at the south end of the park near the diagonal beachfront parking.  Feel free to come early or stay beyond 11am, but please check in at our table. View the short video we filmed about plastic pollution and our beach clean up efforts. […]

Solar Power Hour Northbrook!

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

In partnership with the Village of Northbrook: Citizens Utility Board will explain the basics of solar power & how you can save money while transitioning to clean energy. A local resident will describe her experience with the group buy program. Learn in-person about the process with opportunities for Q&A for your situation from representatives of: […]

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.

Gillson Park Beach Clean Up

Gillson Beach (near Dog Beach) Overlook Drive, Wilmette, IL, United States

Join us for a beach clean up at Gillson Beach. Look for our table at the south end of the park near the diagonal beachfront parking.  Feel free to come early or stay beyond 11am, but please check in at our table. View the short video we filmed about plastic pollution and our beach clean up efforts. […]

Community Bike Ride

Wilmette Village Hall 1200 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL

Bike Walk Wilmette, Wilmette’s active transportation advocacy group, hosts monthly bike rides on the last Thursday of each month April to November, a local version of Chicago’s “Critical Mass” rides. Join them for a 30 – 40 minutes group ride with a different theme each month. Meet at Village Hall. Riders of all ages and abilities welcome. Contact […]