During the COVID-19 crisis, the fossil fuel industry crashed while clean energy remained both economically and environmentally resilient. Transitioning to renewable energy is critical to solving the climate crisis and addressing environmental injustices linked to fossil fuel pollution. llinois ranks second in the Midwest for installed renewable power capacity. This roundtable will explore the future […]
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 […]
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. […]
Chef Mike Koerner, owner of Chez Mikey, will demonstrate his delicious and nutritious side dishes as he unveils valuable tips on how to can your summer harvests for your winter and spring dinners. He also will provide hands-on advice on canning that can easily be done at home. Please RSVP by September 14 to evisteen@glencoeparkdistrict.com for the zoom […]
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 […]
Fall bird migration has begun! Join Tim Joyce of Wild Birds Unlimited, to identify migrating and regional birds on a walk along the Green Bay Trail north of Maple Hill. Following the walk learn how to prepare your yard to support birds passing through and those that will overwinter locally. Park in the Takiff Center's […]
Clean Power Lake County organizes within front-line environmental justice communities to shift Lake County to healthy, renewable energy and to achieve the self-determination of immigrant, low-income, and working-class families. This community-driven coalition is committed to local action to secure environmental, economic, and racial justice. Learn about the power of this effort from the leaders of […]
Hosted by It’s Our Future youth environmental leadership program and One Earth Film Festival Youth Advisory Council. FILM DESCRIPTION: A vital investigation of the economic and environmental instability of America’s food system, from the agricultural issues we face—soil loss, water depletion, climate change, pesticide use—to the community of leaders who are determined to fix it. […]
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. […]
On Saturday 9/19 at 10 am, volunteers are holding a beach cleanup at Lee Street Beach through the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Here is the link to the registration page. https://adopt.greatlakes.org/s/cleanup/a2o1L000000hdXD If you have time, please sign up and volunteer. ANY amount of time and effort is welcomed! Hope to see you! #cleanup
