Certified organic vegetable and herb seedlings, as well as a limited number of pollinator plants, will be available for purchase in the parking lot of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 235 S. Kenilworth, Elmhurst. Bags of organic compost and growing mix will also be available. Those who preordered seedlings will be able to […]
Join in for a bird walk! 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 at the south end of Gillson […]
This program will celebrate the wonders of avian migration. Every year birds migrate thousands of miles to find the best habitat for breeding and raising their young. In this presentation Emma England will discuss how they achieve this feat. She will talk about the large variety of birds such as warblers, orioles and hummingbirds that migrate through […]
Forever Open, Clear and Free Book Discussion Join members from multiple communities for a discussion of Forever Open, Clear and Free: The Struggle for Chicago’s Lakefront by Lois Wille. Every inch of Chicagoland’s shoreline has been threatened and needs continued protection from development. This book chronicles the hard-fought and never-ending battles Chicago citizens have waged to keep […]
Topic: Waste Reduction and Diversion This will be a virtual meeting. To receive the link to register, please sign up for our email list or contact us.
The Chicago region draws a stunning diversity of birds, with roughly 300 species passing through each year on their way to the Arctic or back home to South America. Learn about bird migration, where you can go to observe them, and how planting native plants can help sustain them. Presented by Daniel Suarez, stewardship program manager […]
The Chicago region draws a stunning diversity of birds, with roughly 300 species passing through each year on their way to the Arctic or back home to South America. Learn about bird migration, where you can go to observe them, and how planting native plants can help sustain them. Presented by Daniel Suarez, stewardship program manager […]
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 […]
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 […]
