Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park will meet outside the Mallinckrodt Community Center. We will weed some native plant beds in Mallinckrodt Park. Bring water to drink and gardening gloves. Dress for the weather. Trowels and tools provided by the Wilmette Park District.
Join us for a beach clean up at Gillson Beach from 9am – 11am. 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 […]
Gerald Adelmann is the President and CEO of Openlands, an Illinois organization with national and International reach which combats climate change and protects natural and open spaces to ensure cleaner air and water. Jerry, as he is known to one and all, organized an Openlands program leading to the creation of the Illinois and Michigan […]
Join us for a special Go Green Reads with author Amanda Little who will lead a discussion of her book, “The Fate of Food: What We’ll Eat in a Bigger, Hotter, Smarter World.” The book is a fascinating story of the sustainable food revolution and winner of the 2019 Nautilus Book Award. Register here. Go Green Reads is a […]
It is estimated that the average American produces 4.4 pounds of waste each day! Want to do something about that? From grocery shopping to your kitchen/bathroom/travel to the clothes you buy, this webinar will help you make simple changes to your daily routine that will really make a difference. Register Required HERE
SOLAR TOUR SITES LIST HERE INTERACTIVE MAP OF SITES HERE Learn how and why your neighbors have installed solar panels on Go Green Wilmette’s first annual Wilmette Solar Tour on Sept. 25. The local tour is in conjunction with the Illinois Solar Energy Association’s state-wide tour. There will be more than a dozen Wilmette homes […]
The time is now to reduce your carbon footprint and step into sustainable energy! This year’s hybrid Solar Tour, set for Saturday, Sept 25 from 10 am- 3pm showcases solar homes and businesses across the state through in-person and virtual tours. Take your giant leap for mankind and get inspired to go Solar! Learn more […]
Join us to discuss Nature's Best Hope by Doug Tallamy.
Renowned insect ecologist Douglas Tallamy will discuss his newest book, The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees. Mr. Tallamy is a nationally known proponent of restoring the ecological integrity of our human-dominated landscapes. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Green Bay Trail, Glencoe Public Library and the Glencoe Sustainability […]
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park will meet outside the Mallinckrodt Community Center. We will weed some native plant beds in Mallinckrodt Park. Bring water to drink and gardening gloves. Dress for the weather. Trowels and tools provided by the Wilmette Park District.
