Go Green Wilmette will host our annual Tree Walk at Gillson Park by the Wallace Bowl. Learn to identify trees, learn the basics of how to protect trees from environmental stresses, learn what trees to plant in your yard, and discover benefits of native tree species. Come with questions and suggestions for protecting and enhancing Wilmette’s […]
Heather Prince, horticulturist and owner of Fearless Gardening, will explain why leaving fall leaves and plant materials in home gardens is essential for developing a supportive wildlife oasis. She will offer guidance for crafting dynamic fall and winter home landscapes offering layers of soil-enriching textures as well as provide support for overwintering insects, butterflies, birds […]
In this panel discussion you will learn about regulatory trends that affect sustainability, maintaining large green spaces, and cultivating a more environmentally sustainable home garden.
Learn how sustainable landscaping can support the health of people, plants, and wildlife. In this panel discussion, you’ll learn about regulatory trends that affect sustainability, promoting plant health and saving money while maintaining large green spaces, and cultivating a more environmentally sustainable home garden. Our panelists: Tessa Murray, Sustainability Coordinator, Village of Northbrook, will […]
Join North Shore Gas for a FREE webinar focused on energy savings for your home. Experts from the North Shore Gas Energy Efficiency Program will share an overview of ways to identify energy-saving projects, lower energy costs, earn cash back, and improve comfort. During this webinar gain knowledge of the following: -Benefits of energy efficiency, […]
Prairie plants native to Illinois often spread their seeds by wind, and we can help. Come join Go Green Wilmette for tours of the bird habitat in Gillson Park and help us collect and spread the prairie plant seeds. We will have refreshments and exhibits about birds, insects and trees as well!
Northbrook has one of the few remaining original prairie acreage in THE Prairie State. Please join us for a nature walk where Volunteer Steward, Laurel Ross will share with us the significance of the site, the rare flowering plants and grasses. We are sure to see wildlife too. Laurel Ross was appointed Volunteer Steward in 1992, […]
Join Glenview's Annual Fall River Clean up Day. Gloves and bags will be provided (bring your own reusable gloves to reduce trash). We will be picking up plastics and litter, and also doing some environmental restoration activities at Techny Basin - an Environmentally Significant Area. Park at the Kohl's on Willow Road and cross Ravine […]
An average person consumes a credit card worth of plastic every week. We invite you to watch Emmy nominated, "The Story of Plastic", available for free on YouTube, to learn about the plastic crisis. YouTube link After viewing the movie, REGISTER for an informative panel discussion to learn what you can do to make a […]
Topic: Climate Action Plan Note that the date is one week later than originally planned. Registration is required for this online meeting.
