Cancelled: Go Green Illinois meeting
online IL, United StatesThis meeting has been cancelled to enable everyone to instead participate in the launch of the regional Climate Action Plan.
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Gillson Park Bird Habitat Work Day
Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
2021 Sustainable Yard Tour
Various Locations IL, United StatesYARD TOUR MAP NOW AVAILABLE! CLICK HERE FOR THE YARD TOUR MAP Be ready to be inspired by local environmentally conscious gardeners that will be available the day of the tour to share their passion and knowledge of gardening. This garden tour is completely different from traditional garden tours as it is so much more […]
Going Green Matters Webinar Series 2021: Greening Condo and Apartment Buildings
OnlineDo you live in a condo or an apartment and wonder what steps you can take to green your unit and building? This webinar will cover tangible changes within your unit and building that lessen your impact on the environment. Join us for an informative webinar led by Debbie Saad, a GGW board member and […]
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Workday
Mallinckrodt Park 1960 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL, United StatesHabitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park will meet for the first time on Thursday, July 22 at 9 am. Meet outside the Mallinckrodt Community Center. We will weed some native plant beds in Mallinckrodt Park for about 90 minutes and plan our schedule of work days. Bring water to drink and gardening gloves. Dress for the […]
Gillson Beach Clean Up
Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Native Garden Tour
ElmhurstIL six gardens in Elmhurst IL, ElmhurstIn Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts In Your Yard, author Douglas W. Tallamy urges homeowners to take environmental action into their own hands, one yard at a time, to restore critical ecosystems. Join Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition on Sat., July 24, 9 a.m. - noon, to see first-hand how conservation Starts […]
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Webinar on the Food Waste Reduction Toolkit for IL Schools
online IL, United StatesInterested in reducing school food waste? Attend the webinar on the Food Waste Reduction Toolkit for Illinois Schools on July 27 at noon to learn how! The Food Waste Reduction Toolkit for Illinois Schools is a comprehensive resource that identifies the main sources of wasted food and offers strategies for food waste prevention, food recovery and redistribution, composting, education and engagement, […]
The History and Science Behind the Monarch Craze
online IL, United StatesWe have all heard the battle cry, "Plant Milkweed for Monarchs!" Will just planting milkweed really fix the problem of the declining population of midwestern monarchs? What else can we do to help this iconic insect? Presented by naturalist and educator Kim White. Register here for this virtual program. Presented in partnership with the Friends […]
Green Bay Trail Day
Green Bay Trail Green Bay Trail at Mary Street, Glencoe, IL, United StatesGreen Bay Trail Day returns! It will showcase the Trail's restoration, extensive recreational opportunities, its butterfly hatchery and trail history with activities located along the Trail between Glencoe's Shelton Park and Hubbard Woods. Activities for everyone! Families and children, fitness enthusiasts, cyclists, history buffs, hikers, gardeners, joggers and runners, butterflies and bird watchers, nature lovers, […]