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 […]

Earth Day at Keay Nature Center

Keay Nature Center Hibbard Rd and Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, United States

Celebrate Earth Day at Keay with a family nature walk, crafts, snacks and more! No RSVP needed. This is a free, drop-in event, and crafts & snacks are available while […]

Celebrate Earth Day at the Beach – Community Clean- Up

Glencoe Beach 160 Hazel Ave., Glencoe

Meet at the Glencoe Beach for a community clean-up in celebration of Earth Day. Community partners will offer interactive earth-friendly activities and educational opportunities. This is a rain or shine […]

Illinois Climate Education Hub Fundraiser

Sketchbook Brewery 4901 Main St., Skokie, IL, United States

Climate Education for IL and Seven Generations Ahead are hosting a fundraiser to support the creation of an Illinois Climate Education Hub. This Hub will serve as a crucial resource […]

$40

City Nature Challenge: Wilmette BioBlitz

Various Locations IL, United States

Join an international effort to find & document wild flora and fauna in cities across the globe using iNaturalist! For more information and instructions on how to join in, click […]

Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway

Various Locations IL, United States

Want a free tree seedling? Have questions about trees? Stop by the Community Recreation Center from 8:00 am – 10:00 am or the Wilmette Public Library from 2:00 pm – […]

Gillson Park Beach Clean Up

Gillson Park 800 Gillson Park Drive, Wilmette, IL, United States

Join us for a beach clean-up! Due to ongoing renovations at Gillson Beach, our exact meeting spot may shift, stay tuned for updates. We typically set up across Overlook Dr […]

Forest Bathing Walk – Engage with Nature

Little House of Glencoe 690 Birch Rd, Glencoe

Kim Ainis, a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, will lead a relaxing  three hour guided walk in nature.  Forest bathing (or forest therapy) is an opportunity to unplug in […]

$20 – $25

Wilmette Park District: Native Planting Workshop

Mallinckrodt Park 1960 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL, United States

Join the Park District staff on a spring morning to learn about the benefits of these native species and gain hands-on experience putting them in the ground. For more information […]