Riverwoods Native Plant Sale

Riverwoods Village Hall 300 Portwine Road, Riverwoods

Native plant inventory sale and free gardening books, magazines and native seeds!

GrowGeo Power Hour

Switching to a geothermal heat pump benefits the environment, our local economy and most of all, your pocketbook! Chicagoland residents can find out if a geothermal system could be a good fit for their property, and find out what incentives are available through the Grow Geo Chicagoland program. Join our upcoming presentation on Zoom!

Birds in the Garden: Creating & Enjoying a Bird Oasis

Zoom

Inviting birds into gardens by creating habitat is a joyful way to connect with nature and help support birds and pollinators. This presentation features Pam Karlson’s photos from her Chicago bird garden habitat she created, illustrating how it’s possible to attract over 100 bird species. Tips include landscape enhancements, practices and plant selection, with an […]

Free

IRA Town Hall with Rep.Bob Morgan and Sen. Tammy Duckworth

Zoom

Enacted into law in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a landmark piece of legislation and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This historic law is the largest federal investment in clean energy in U.S. history and boldly addresses the pressing issue of climate change while empowering the public to contribute to a more resilient future through […]

Gillson Park Beach Clean Up

Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

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. […]

Family Fall Festival

Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Join Go Green Wilmette and the Wilmette Park District for our Family Fall Festival in the Gillson Bird Habitat on Sunday, October 13th from 2-4 pm. Autumn is the time when the native plants in the habitat have their seeds ready to spread. We will give them a helping hand by collecting plant seeds and […]

Craft Your Climate Message: Halloween Edition

Climate activism doesn't need to rely on scare tactics! Join Kim Moldofsky, the Bold Belief Builder at Scrappy Affiramtions,  to review best practices for climate communication and craft a Halloween-themed message using paint, markers, colored pencils, or whatever supplies you have on hand. Spark your imagination! This is a free Zoom-based workshop designed for creative […]

Free

Fall Paddle Festival

Tower Road Boat Launch Tower Rd., Northfield, IL, United States

Embrace the fall season with nature-based activities on and off the water. Participate in a canoe trip, archery, pumpkin painting, nature play and more. All ages. Registration isn’t required. Call for inquiries 773-758-8899.

Gillson Park Beach Clean Up

Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

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. […]