Fall Is the New Spring for Planting Native Plants!

Indian Hill Park 131 Wilson St, Winnetka, IL, United States

Forget the old garden calendar and get ready to see autumn in a whole new light! Instead of stashing your garden tools until spring, this fall offers a golden opportunity to invigorate your landscape and give your garden a head start. As summer winds down, consider this: planting native species in the fall can yield […]

Mental Health and Climate Dwindling and Losses

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Lise Van Susteren, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University; Co-authored "The Psychological Effects of Global Warming on the U.S. - Why the US Mental Health System Is Not Prepared". Van Susteren is the expert witness on the psychological damages to young people from inaction on climate in Juliana v […]

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Morton Grove Sustainability Expo

Morton Grove Civic Center 6140 Dempster St, Morton Grove

This 3rd annual event is a great way to learn about green businesses, local environmental groups, and meet other like-minded community members. Go Green Morton Grove will have an exhibition table - stop by and say hello!  Save the date for this great event showcasing green business, organizations, and information. This event is FREE and […]

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Riverwoods Native Plant Sale

Riverwoods Village Hall 300 Portwine Road, Riverwoods

Native plant inventory sale and free gardening books, magazines and native seeds!

GrowGeo Power Hour

Switching to a geothermal heat pump benefits the environment, our local economy and most of all, your pocketbook! Chicagoland residents can find out if a geothermal system could be a good fit for their property, and find out what incentives are available through the Grow Geo Chicagoland program. Join our upcoming presentation on Zoom!

Birds in the Garden: Creating & Enjoying a Bird Oasis

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Inviting birds into gardens by creating habitat is a joyful way to connect with nature and help support birds and pollinators. This presentation features Pam Karlson’s photos from her Chicago bird garden habitat she created, illustrating how it’s possible to attract over 100 bird species. Tips include landscape enhancements, practices and plant selection, with an […]

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IRA Town Hall with Rep.Bob Morgan and Sen. Tammy Duckworth

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Enacted into law in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a landmark piece of legislation and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This historic law is the largest federal investment in clean energy in U.S. history and boldly addresses the pressing issue of climate change while empowering the public to contribute to a more resilient future through […]

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. […]

Family Fall Festival

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

Join Go Green Wilmette and the Wilmette Park District for our Family Fall Festival in the Gillson Bird Habitat on Sunday, October 13th from 2-4 pm. Autumn is the time when the native plants in the habitat have their seeds ready to spread. We will give them a helping hand by collecting plant seeds and […]