The University of Illinois networks with national and international universities and organizations to gather data about plastic in the environment. Visible plastic, like straws, bags, and wrappers, are only part of the problem. Join this virtual program to hear university scientist John Scott share research from the U of I’s Illinois Sustainable Technology Center on […]
SOLAR AMBASSADOR MEETING: THE CLIMATE AND EQUITABLE JOBS ACT LEGISLATIVE OVERVIEW, NEW TOOLS, AND MORE Solar policy in Illinois is getting an update - and so is Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA)! This meeting, designed for all Solar Ambassadors whether new or experienced, will cover a brief overview of new legislation (CEJA), new tools for […]
The First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elmhurst has launched their eighth annual Organic Vegetable and Herb Seedlings Sale. You can see all the available plants on the church website at www.elmhurstucc.org/store. Preorder them to be picked up in May. Complete your order on line and pay using your credit card, or print out […]
We need your help with set-up and facilitating nature play at Let’s Play! Winter Woods Exploration. The Alliance for Early Childhood and BackYard Nature Center plan to welcome children of all ages to engage in imaginative, and child-directed, outdoor free-play in the woods. If you are available to help or have any questions, please […]
The sustainable landscaping initiative, Midwest Grows Green (MGG), is excited to present its first dog agility and wellness fundraiser! Please bring your furry friends to Canine Therapy Corps for an introductory agility course experience with Stacey Hawk, owner of Hawk City K9. Additionally, MGG's Ryan Anderson will share expert insights and tips for how homeowners […]
Climate change has brought on an unprecedented increase in the severity and frequency of extreme weather. People and the urban forests in which we live and work, face these challenges together. Join us virtually on “Twos Day” (Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022) to learn from experts about what climate impacts to expect on the trees you manage AND how you can manage […]
Presented by Go Green Wilmette, Go Green Highland Park, Go Green Glen Ellyn and Go Green Northbrook. Registration Required HERE Find out how you can go solar! Join us for this webinar featuring Jay Futterman, an Illinois Solar Energy Association Solar Ambassador. Learn about roof top solar installations and find out if it is right […]
Start your Birding Journey. Part of the Be A Better Birder Series Join a naturalist to learn about how to identify birds. Learn tips, tricks, and hints to apply when looking at birds. This is a Zoom presentation. Register on Eventbrite
Mark your calendars for the One Earth Film Fest! More details to come
If you’d like to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors and help restore health to our local woodlands, please join us for a restoration work day at Harms Woods East! We’ll meet in the Harms Woods South parking lot (Groves 1 & 2), which is the first parking lot north of Golf Road (the one shaped […]
