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.
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 […]
