Curative Properties of Tea

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Greener Choices program – at the Wilmette Public Library This lecture discusses the difference between traditional tea and herbal tea, what herbs make good tea and how to formulate your own teas. Explore the various medicinal properties of herbal plants. Participants will sample some herb teas and enjoy hands-on activities. An informative slide show are part […]

2020 EEA “Breakfast with the Board”

Evanston Ecology Center 2024 McCormick Blvd., Evanston, IL, United States

A 'Breakfast with the Board' of the EEA to acquaint attendees with the organization and gather ideas to optimize membership offerings. The Evanston Environmental Association cordially invites you to a 'Breakfast with the Board' for a chance to mingle with the EEA Board and get to know current (and future) EEA members. We want to […]

Free

Film Screening: Last Man Fishing

Gorton Community Center 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

Green Minds LFLB is proud to announce we are cohosting the Illinois Premiere of the documentary Last Man Fishing @lastmanfishing with @elawafarm And @gortoncommunitycenter. Come meet the Director JD Schuyler and Exec producer Nicolaas Mink on Jan 12th 1 pm- and perhaps even meet a real Alaskan Fisherman or a member of the award winning […]

Climate: A New Story

Women’s Exchange 630 Lincoln, Winnetka, IL, United States

A Women’s Exchange Program In this transformative program with Kathleen Skoller, we will view a series of short film clips to explore what it means to be human at this critical moment in time. There will be discussion from “Climate: A New Story”, journaling or art making prompts each week. We’ll reflect on the opportunities […]

$90

Go Green Illinois meeting

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

Recycling 101

Women’s Exchange 630 Lincoln, Winnetka, IL, United States

A Women’s Exchange Program Ever find yourself standing at a sorting bin not knowing whether an item you’re finished with should go in there? Should it be landfilled, recycled, or composted? Join Go Green Winnetka and Women’s Exchange to learn about best recycling practices and – just as important – what to do with those […]

$25

Film Screening: A Plastic Ocean

Vernon Area Library 300 Olde Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire

A Plastic Ocean is a award winning documentary that documents the global effects of plastic pollution and highlights workable technologies and innovative solutions that everyone - from governments to individuals - can do, to create a cleaner and greener ocean.

Indoor Farmer’s Market

Evanston Ecology Center 2024 McCormick Blvd., Evanston, IL, United States

Saturdays, December 7 2019 –  April 25, 2020 Make your Saturday morning destination the Evanston Ecology Center Indoor  Farmers’ Market. Come support Midwest vendors selling your winter time favorites. Parking: Free parking is available in the lot at Bridge and McCormick.  This parking lot can be accessed from McCormick Blvd.

Forest Preserve Work Days: Harms Woods

Harms Woods Harms Road, Glenview, IL, United States

Meet in the south lot on Harms Road, the first forest preserve lot north of Golf Rd.

A Plastic Ocean – Discussion

Barbara's Bookstore 720 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills

Please join us for a post-film discussion on ways in which we can reduce Plastic Pollution. Pease join us even if you have not watched the movie to find out how you can make a difference.