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. […]
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? […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Forget the old garden calendar and get ready to see autumn in a whole new light! Instead of stashing your garden tools until spring, this fall offers a golden opportunity to invigorate your landscape and give your garden a head start. As summer winds down, consider this: planting native species in the fall can yield […]
