Tackling Plastic Pollution in the Great Lakes

Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United States

Nearly 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes each year. We can stop this flow of pollution and keep the lakes healthy and safe for ourselves and the animals that call the lakes home. Gabby Petrelli, coordinator of conservation action at Shedd Aquarium, will talk about the beautiful Great Lakes ecosystem and focus on […]

Free

Fantastic Fungi Day

The Wilmette Theater 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Fantastic Fungi Day One Movie. One Movement. 500+ Theatres. On March 26th, you can still participate in Fantastic Fungi Day and support the Wilmette Theater.  Use this LINK  to purchase a ticket to screen this incredible film.  It brings the fungi kingdom and all of its inspiration and beauty above ground for a one-of-a-kind immersive […]

Environmental Book Club: Drawdown

Northbrook Public library 1201 Cedar Lane, Pollak Room, Northbrook, IL

In March we're discussing Drawdown, The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming edited by Paul Hawkin. Drawdown describes the 100 most substantive solutions to global warming. For each solution, they describe its history, the carbon impact it provides, the relative cost and savings, the path to adoption, and how it works. "The goal of the […]

Community Solar Webinar

Online

Join us for community solar webinar sessions via Zoom to get all your questions answered (like program details, savings, contract terms, how to sign up, and more) and take steps to subscribe. There is an opportunity to join in every Thursday night from 7-8pm throughout April 16th. Feel free to join us for all or […]

Community Solar Q&A Sessions

Online

Join us for community solar Q and A sessions via Zoom as a follow up to our webinar sessions on Thursday evenings.  This is extra time to make sure you get all your questions answered and then take steps to subscribe. There is an opportunity to join in every Friday morning from 10 am – […]

POSTPONED: The Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference

Unity Temple 875 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, United States

POSTPONED: Nature Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard Keynote Speaker: Doug Tallamy, PhD.  Visonary native wildlife advocate and researcher Special Guests – Ken Williams, Ecological Landscape Activist and Horticulturalist Annamaria Leon – Dynamic permaculture teacher and expert Registration Required

Sourlands – Documentary & Discussion

Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United States

Join us to see how a disparate group of farmers, birders, hunters, and tinkerers made their stand to protect the forests and fields around them in this inspirational true story about the Sourland region of New Jersey. Stay for a discussion led by local climate educator Jennifer Linton. Watch the film trailer here. Cosponsored by […]

Free

Community Solar Webinar

Online

Join us for community solar webinar sessions via Zoom to get all your questions answered (like program details, savings, contract terms, how to sign up, and more) and take steps to subscribe. There is an opportunity to join in every Thursday night from 7-8pm throughout April 16th. Feel free to join us for all or […]

Community Solar Q&A Sessions

Online

Join us for community solar Q and A sessions via Zoom as a follow up to our webinar sessions on Thursday evenings.  This is extra time to make sure you get all your questions answered and then take steps to subscribe. There is an opportunity to join in every Friday morning from 10 am – […]