at Wilmette Public Library It is estimated that the average American produces 4.4 pounds of waste each day! Want to do something about that? You are in luck as Enid Smith and Nicole Boomgaarden will present their one-hour “Simple Swaps for Low-Waste Living” talk at the Wilmette Library Auditorium on October 20th at 2:00pm. Come prepared […]
What Lisle Park District is transitioning four parks to organic and we want to show how they will do it! We will cover the importance of soil biology, cultural practices and other natural lawn care concepts. Who Natural Lawn Care expert Chip Osborne of Osborne Organics will provide a three hour crash course covering organic park management. […]
Raise your hand if you know what it feels like to have water issues at home - flooded basement, soggy yard, etc.? Join us at the farm for an engaging & practical discussion on ways to mitigate water issues at your own home by how you create your landscaping and what plants you use. Speakers […]
Midwest Grows Green is turning 4 and Patagonia is hosting a celebration for them! For this event, Patagonia will open space at their Lincoln Park store to MGG and their partners to share past and current pesticide reduction projects. The event will start with a fair format from 5-6pm, where MGG partner organizations will table […]
at Gillson Beach Join the global beach clean up movement right here at Gillson Park. Small pieces of plastic have washed up on our beaches – dangerous for kids, dogs and us! Bring a hand-held sifter if possible, a bucket and reusable gloves. (Plastic gloves and bags will not be supplied!) Meet on the sidewalk leading to […]
at Wilmette Public Library Join us for a meeting to learn details about the new community solar program for Illinois. Presented by Jon Carson and Trajectory Energy.
Women’s Exchange Program: What Do I Do With This? You have decided to let go of all those unneeded items cluttering up your home and your life, Congratulations! You want to get rid of them, responsibly and without sending them to the landfill. What? Where? How?? In this open-discussion salon, Karen York,Professional Organizer will […]
at the Village Hall parking lot If you can’t compost your pumpkins in your backyard compost container, and don’t have a yard waste/compost toter, bring them to the Wilmette Village Hall parking lot on Nov. 9th from 9am – 3pm so they can be commercially composted. Remove all candles and non-compostable decorations. Do NOT put […]
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