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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
