Gillson Beach Clean Up

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

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 […]

Go Green Winnetka Fall Native Plant Sale

Winnetka, IL IL, United States

Don’t put your trowels away for the season quite yet, because fall is an ideal time to plant native plants for them to thrive next summer. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or looking to begin, Go Green Winnetka’s fall native plant sale will provide you with the plants and information you need to create your […]

Morton Grove Sustainability Expo

Morton Grove Civic Center 6140 Dempster St, Morton Grove

Join the Morton Grove Environment and Natural Resources Commission at the Morton Grove Sustainability Expo. This free event is family friendly, all are welcome, and encouraged to attend. Over 30+ vendors and exhibitors. Come learn about solar options in IL, sign up for a free energy audit, pick up a sapling to plant, design an eco-focus […]

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Gillson Park Bird Habitat Work Day

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

Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on Gillson Park’s beautiful bird habitat. Thanks to our many volunteers for helping us keep this lovely space in great condition. We will have tools available for those who wish to do a bit of habitat maintenance. Please wear a mask and gardening gloves. Watch this […]

Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Work Day

Mallinckrodt Park 1960 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL, United States

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.

Gillson Beach Clean Up

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

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 […]

Nature for All: Leveraging Federal Initiatives for Local Impact

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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 […]

Go Green Reads: The Fate of Food

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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 […]

Going Green Matters Webinar Series 2021: Simple Swaps for Low Waste Living

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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