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A Native American Garden: Urban forests and the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

Evanston Rotary 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL, United States

Dr. Eli Suzukovich III, Northwestern University, Assistant Professor of Instruction, Program in Environmental Policy and Culture Dr. Eli Suzukovich III (Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa/Cree/Krajina Serb), will share his knowledge and research regarding urban forests and the impacts of local climate change. In Evanston, he developed the plan and selected plants for the new Native […]

Free

The Future of Energy

Takiff Center 999 Green Bay Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

Join us for an illuminating evening about the future of energy in our community and around the world. Speakers will discuss the technology needed to electrify the North Shore, innovative climate solutions, and the economic impacts of electrification locally and globally. In addition to speakers there will be a Q&A session, please come with questions. […]

$5 – $25

Urban Rats: how to Manage them and let Wildlife Thrive

Evanston Rotary 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL, United States

Larry Heaney, Negaunee Curator of Mammals, Field Museum. Rats have lived with humans for many generations.  They know us very well, and have diverse strategies that have allowed them to survive and even thrive. Human efforts to eliminate urban rats have severely impacted wildlife, and the rats are still here. What are we to do?  […]

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Sustainable Yard Walk – Park Ridge

Park Ridge,IL

Go Green Park Ridge and the Park Ridge Sustainability Commission are proud to announce their first annual Sustainable Yard Walk on July 14, 9AM- 1PM, rain or shine. The walk is free to all to enjoy. Visitors can expect to reimagine a “perfect” yard. The six featured yards on this walk will highlight features such […]

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Yards That Work Sustainable Yard Tour

Get Ready to Be Inspired! Winnetka Yards Go Back to Nature Go Green Winnetka is hosting its fourth Yards That Work Sustainable Yard Tour. This is not just another pretty yard tour! The tour will feature six yards and is designed to spark the imagination and show the possibilities of sustainable living in your own backyard. What to Expect: […]

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5th Annual Green Bay Trail Day

Green Bay Trail Green Bay Trail at Mary Street, Glencoe, IL, United States

Trail Day is a FREE  celebration of the trail’s restored beauty, made possible with the support of hundreds of volunteers, numerous community organizations and generous donors. Enjoy the trail’s blooms, butterflies, and more than 25 colorful information tables spread between Glencoe’s Shelton Park and Winnetka’s Scott Ave. bridge. Pause for breakfast bites and enjoy live […]

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We’re All Plastic People Now

Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire

Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our environment. Scientists have discovered plastic pollution in every corner of the globe, from mountain tops to ocean trenches and inside our own bodies, in our blood, our lungs and other organs. Our panelists will talk about how legislative policies and innovative solutions can help with the plastic crisis. […]

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Sustainable Garden Walk – Des Plaines

DesPlaines various sites will be shared before the event, Des Plaines, IL

Discover the beauty and benefits of sustainable gardening at our free event! Explore the lawns and gardens of six local residents who are using eco-friendly practices to create stunning and environmentally-friendly outdoor spaces. What to Expect: Lush Garden Pathways: Wander through beautifully maintained garden pathways surrounded by diverse plant species. Native Plant Gardens: Learn how […]

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Climate and Sustainability: the Challenge for Mosquito-Disease Control

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Mark Clifton, Ph.D., Executive Director, North Shore Mosquito Abatement District Climate change is widely expected to increase the range and distribution of mosquito and tick vectors of disease as well as the viruses they carry with serious implications for the future of public health. Against this backdrop, the catalogue of materials capable of controlling mosquitoes […]

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The ICAW 2025 Poster Contest will start on September 1, 2024

Each year, the International Compost Awareness Week Committee holds a poster contest to pick a design for the annual poster. $500 to the winner and anyone 14 or older is eligible.  Folks 10-13 can participate in a bookmark contest and that winner will receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card.  The deadline to apply is 11/1/24.  […]

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