Go Green Reads: Blue Mind
Virtual ILBlue 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 […]
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Electrify Your Home
Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United StatesNorthbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor Learn how switching your appliances from gas to electric reduces demand for fossil fuels and benefits your health and your wallet.
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Where do our Migratory Birds go in Winter? Some to Costa Rica.
ZoomLearn the conditions our migrant birds find overwintering in Costa Rica, joined by other Central American migrant and resident birds. How is the region changing and what pressures do they […]
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Earth Month Launch Party
EcoShip NFP West Chicago Avenue 1947, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesJoin us as we welcome Earth Month. We'll be hosting a neighborhood clean-up and 8 sustainable organizations and businesses based in Chicago who will be sharing their missions. Enjoy complimentary […]
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Earth Month Collection Campaign
Interested in collecting packaging materials in your school, office, or living complex to keep them out of landfills? Join EcoShip's collection campaign during Earth Month. You can either purchase a […]
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Clean Energy Open Houses
See what your Oak Park neighbors are doing to power their homes cleaner, safer, cheaper, and greener! Check out heat pump HVAC and hot water systems, induction stoves, solar arrays, […]
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Design a Beautiful No-Fuss Native Garden
Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Rd., Glenview, IL, United StatesJoin the landscape designers from North Branch Natives to learn how to create a native garden that supports pollinators and birds. You'll discover how to plan, prepare, and select Illinois-native plants for […]
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Eco-Endings & Green Burials
Virtual ILWould 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. […]
Environmental Book Discussion – The Light Eaters
Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United StatesJoin Mardi and Jake to discuss The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger, about the ingenious ways plants communicate, recognize sounds, morph, and trick animals. In partnership with Go Green Northbrook.
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Cultivating Pollinator and Wildlife Habitat in Your Garden * In-Person – Free
Glencoe Public Library 320 Park Ave., Glencoe, IL, United StatesLearn how to attract native bees, butterflies and songbirds through habitat building. Many pollinators are picky and what you plant really matters. Using informed plant selection, you can create an […]