Creating a yard that’s healthy for both people and wildlife means supporting a variety of insects, which play a key role in ecosystems. What kinds of insects can we see in a healthy yard on the North Shore? And how do we attract them? Importantly, how do we support beneficial insects without making a home […]
This Challenge is for everyone to help fight climate change by reducing energy usage. Our collective actions have a direct impact on the demand for energy. If you are already taking some actions, challenge yourself and see if you can do more. Sign up now. Form a team within your Go Green group and choose […]
All around us, in every community from the South Side of Chicago to rural Illinois, there are local heroes who have devoted themselves to promoting sustainability in their communities, advancing environmental justice, and fighting climate change. If you’re considering how you can take action in your own home or community, join us for an Earth […]
Join in for a clean up effort at Gillson Beach, in collaboration with the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Meet on the lake side of the Gillson beach house. Bring your own gloves if desired. For more information and to Register click HERE
Come and celebrate earth week at Lake County’s Climate Solutions Summit! Students from three different high schools and the College of Lake County have collaborated to invite local experts in the areas of renewable energy, electric vehicles, energy efficient design, and climate policy. Interact with local representatives in an engaging environment. Get involved. Help create […]
Spring is here! We are holding a spring workday at Elmwood Dunes, on Sunday, April 24 at 10:00am and we’d love to have your help! And for those showing up, we have a free Friends of Elmwood Dunes t-shirt. While supplies last. Wear it proudly! Questions? Contact Karen Glennemeier – kglennemeier@gmail.com
Love trees? So do we! In fact, we are hosting a trivia hour this Arbor Day on April 29! So, come test your knowledge around all things tree-related at our virtual trivia, a lighthearted and fun hour of mid-afternoon trivia to break up your day, learn new facts, while enjoying a snack, treat or favorite […]
Chicago Area Clean Cities invites you to attend its annual Green Drives Conference and Expo on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the Northern Illinois University Conference Center in Naperville, IL. See link for more details 2022 Green Drives
Join us for our annual plant sale fundraiser at the Gillson Park Swim Beach parking lot. Plenty of parking. We will also be collecting used bikes, in collaboration with workingbikes.org Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted. For additional resources, see this page.
At our May program, we will hear from experts about how we can upend our car-dominated culture and promote the value of walking, biking and using transit. Speakers include: Audrey Wennink, Director of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Council; Maggie Czerwinski, Advocacy Manager, Active Transportation Alliance; and Edith Makra, Director of Environmental Initiatives at the Metropolitan Mayors […]
