Plant Selection along Shore and Coastlines

Webinar

Ecological restoration often first considers competitive and hardy native plants to control invasives and other weeds. In this webinar, the Forum invites two ecological restoration professionals to share their plant selection strategies used along shore and coastal lines. Our two panelists will, also, cover how to establish native plants with as limited herbicides as possible. […]

$10

Smith Nature Symposium: Healing Spaces

Online

Nature permeates beyond our forest preserves and parks into our homes, communities and businesses. The elements of natural design create vital conditions for human health and wellbeing. Join this conversation moderated by Martha Twaddle, nationally-renowned palliative care physician, to learn how nature-based design and healing garden features can manifest in our lives. Bill Sturm and […]

Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail

Shelton Park 385 Old Green Bay Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

The Friends of the Green Bay Trail  sponsor trail work days several times a month from 9-11 a.m.  Groups meet at the Trail's Harbor St. entrance, just east of Green Bay Road.  Restoration and stewardship work varies.   Long pants and closed toe shoes are recommended.  Bring reusable gloves, clippers, bug spray and a mask.  We […]

Free

GreenTown: Climate Crisis Virtual Conference

Online

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 […]

How to Get Your Community Composting in Illinois

Register via Eventbrite

How to Get Your Community Composting in Illinois will raise awareness of municipal composting and the value of community engagement. Register HERE. What you will learn Food waste reduction and composting food scraps help solve the climate crisis Food scrap composting programs in Illinois: Which best fits your community? Composting in the time of COVID-19 Engaging […]

Break Free from Plastic Webinar

Online

 Please consider signing up to learn about this important bill that was introduced in the U.S. Congress earlier this year. The bill sets forth requirements for waste and collection systems; makes producers fiscally responsible for collecting, managing, and recycling or composting the products they produce after consumer use; phases out a variety of single-use products […]

Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act webinar

Zoom

This webinar will educate participants on the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, which was introduced in Congress earlier this year. The bill sets forth requirements regarding waste and collection systems; makes producers of certain (single-use/foodservice) products fiscally responsible for collecting, managing, and recycling or composting the products after consumer use; phases out a variety […]

Free

GreenTown: Climate Crisis Virtual Conference

Online

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 […]

Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail

Shelton Park 385 Old Green Bay Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

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.  […]

Free

Will it Recycle?

Online

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.