Go Green Reads: Forever Open, Clear and Free

Online

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 […]

Go Green Illinois meeting

Online

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.    

Bird Migration in Chicago

Glencoe Public Library 320 Park Ave., Glencoe, IL, United States

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 […]

Bird Migration in Chicago Virtual Education Event

Glencoe Public Library 320 Park Ave., Glencoe, IL, United States

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 […]

Free

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 […]

Bird Walks

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

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 […]

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 […]

Going Green Matters Webinar Series 2021: Birding in Gillson Park

Online

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 […]

Author Doug Tallamy talks about Nature’s Best Hope

Zoom

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

Free

Wilmette Community Garage Sale

Mallinckrodt Center 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette, IL, United States

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.