Join the Morton Grove Environment and Natural Resources Commission for the 2nd annual Morton Grove Sustatinability Expo. This is a free, family-friendly event, to learn more about environmental groups, actions, businesses, and resources for the Chicagoland region. Exhibitors include, Pace, ComEd, Collective Resource, Amazon Fresh, Ride Illinois, and more! Stop by Go Green Morton Grove's […]
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. We will have tools available for those who wish to do a bit of habitat maintenance. Please bring […]
Topic: Join us for an important discussion about the plastic crisis. Learn about legislation to reduce the inflow of single-use plastics and how community groups are working to bring reuse back into the economy. Register here.
Monarch populations have fallen drastically in recent decades. In July 2022 they were classified as an endangered species by the International Union of Conservation of Nature,. Karen Oberhauser, conservation biologist at the University of Wisconsin - Madison who has studied monarchs for more than 35 years, will address their migration, overwintering biology, and the critical […]
Come join us for a friendly self-guided tour of sustainable gardens, yards and landscape locations in the neighborhoods of Arlington Heights, IL. Come walk, bike or drive to see what your neighbors are doing to "go green" and prepare for fall in environmentally friendly ways. At the in-person tour, hosts will be on hand at […]
Tickets are on sale now for the Illinois Stewardship Alliance's annual Harvest Celebration & Virtual Auction. All proceeds will support their work to bring farmers and eaters together, educate policymakers, and change laws to build a more just and regenerative food system. We work closely with the Alliance and encourage you to check out their […]
Want to know what you can do right now to make a difference? Have you been wondering about induction stove tops, heat pumps or garage EV chargers? Just what does “home electrification” mean? Join us to learn many ways to fight climate change right at home. Local environmental advocate Jay Futterman will lead us on […]
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.
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.
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. […]
