Did you know that 267 species of birds have been recorded at Gillson Park and that birders come from all over to see them in our local park? In addition to attending our guided bird walks every Sunday in May at 8am, take a virtual tour of this important migration hotspot and learn tips for […]
University of Delaware entomologist Doug Tallamy will discuss the science behind his book Nature's Best Hope in which he argues that we can all be conservationists by planting wildlife habitats in our backyards. Sponsored by Park Ridge Public Library, Go Green Park Ridge and Park Ridge Garden Club. (Program will be on Zoom) Register at: https://parkridgelibrary.libcal.com/event/7498749
Join in the community garage sale! One person’s trash is another person’s treasure! A wonderful way to recycle and reuse! The sale will be in the parking lot of the Mallinckrodt Center.
To Celebrate National Safe Boating Week, the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are hosting an Open House, where visitors can tour the station and enjoy activities including: -See Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary boats up close. -Get boater education and vessel exam information. -Learn about marine pollution and keeping the waters […]
Join in for a bird walk on a Sunday morning in May. Learn how to identify both backyard birds and those stopping to rest and refuel as they migrate north. Get tips for how to attract more birds to your yard. Beginners and children welcome! Meet at the martin house by the Coast Guard Station […]
If you can’t put solar panels on your own home or business, you can now subscribe to a community solar project with no upfront investment. Learn how you can save money while supporting local renewable energy. Join Trajectory Energy Partners for a webinar for North Shore businesses and houses of worship on May 26th at […]
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 […]
Join in for a bird walk on a Sunday morning in May. Learn how to identify both backyard birds and those stopping to rest and refuel as they migrate north. Get tips for how to attract more birds to your yard. Beginners and children welcome! Meet at the martin house by the Coast Guard Station […]
This free, virtual institute opens on June 1 and closes on August 15, 2021, allowing participants to discover tools, review resources and receive training on the topics they need to move their programming forward. This training opportunity is open to child feeding, garden, and education site teams across Illinois. Check out the opportunities available as a registered […]
Plastic pollution is a problem for Lake Michigan’s beaches and waters – but we can do something about it. Join Lara O’Brien and María Dabrowski from the University of Michigan to learn the facts and how you can act. Registration Required HERE
