Want to learn more about sustainable development in communities? Attend the 22nd Annual GreenTown Conference to explore a variety of topics ranging from 100% renewable energy and a just transition, to resilient regional food systems. This event will include webinars, film screenings, panel discussions, and a keynote by Jacqueline Patterson, Director of the NAACP Environmental […]
The Friends of the Green Bay Trail sponsors trail work days several times a month from 9-11 a.m. Meet at the Trail's Harbor St. entrance, just east of Green Bay Rd. in Glencoe. Restoration and stewardship work varies. Long pants and closed toe shoes are recommended. Bring reusable gloves, clippers, bug spray and a mask. […]
Bust some myths about what can really go into your recycling bin, where it goes, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected recycling collection. Free virtual event Oct 5th at 7pm. To register click here. Hosted by the Glencoe Sustainability Task Force.
We are deeply honored to grant the 2020 Distinguished Environmental Leadership Award at the Smith Nature Symposium to Bill McKibben and Sue Halpern. We are humbled by their powerful writing and activism on behalf of nature and the climate, both as individuals and as a couple. We are also honored to welcome Bill Kurtis and […]
Addressing the Climate Crisis (Zoom Registration Required) The climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our time, if not the most pressing issue. Join Go Green Wilmette on October 10th at 4:00 pm to learn the latest on the science behind climate change, the consequences, and the solutions that are within our reach. As […]
Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to learn about and appreciate Gillson Park’s beautiful bird habitat on our last official workday on Sunday, October 11, anytime between 9 am and noon. We will offer socially distanced tours from local experts, who will teach us a bit about seed spreading, plant identification and the importance […]
Please join us to learn more about the legislative status of the Clean Energy Jobs Act at The Climate Reality Project - Chicago Chapter's monthly meeting. Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council, is the featured speaker. For information on how to log on via Zoom, go to http://www.climaterealitychicago.com/calendar and find the calendar […]
If you can’t put solar panels on your own home, but want to support 100% renewable energy in Illinois with no upfront investment, you can now subscribe to a community solar project. You can save money while also supporting local renewable energy. Learn more about community solar and what it means for you living in […]
Join Barrington Trustee Emily Young and Go Green Barrington for this presentation and discussion about the Impact of Wildfires on the West Coast. Certified Arborist, Bob Peralta, will join us to talk about his work on wildfires in California and the impact of wildfires on the environment, specifically trees. This program will take place via […]
From October 19 to 25, you can watch 10 powerful environmental films from the comfort of your own sofa, even dressed in your favorite flannel pajama bottoms. And, about half of the events will feature interviews with filmmakers or film subjects. They may or may not be in their pjs, too—we’ll never tell! What […]
