Girl Scout Bike Donation Drive for Working Bikes

Marie Murphy School 2921 Illinois Rd., Wilmette, IL, United States

Continue the cycle of giving by donating adult bikes in repairable condition or gently used kids bikes to Working Bikes on Sunday, July 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marie Murphy School parking lot 2921 Illinois Rd. Wilmette.  Donation receipts will be available. Working Bikes is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit that has redistributed more […]

Chicago Women in Green/North Shore Green Women Gathering

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

Combined Chicago Women in Green (WIG) & North Shore Green Women (NSGW) gathering, Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG) We will enjoy mingling and refreshments just off the Esplanade, a Carillon Concert, and guided tours of the new pollinator exhibit and the vegetable garden (or we will execute Plan B indoors if it’s raining!). Our host Rachel […]

Meeting: Skokie Valley Trail Extension

Northfield Village Hall 361 Happ Rd., Northfield, IL, United States

Skokie Valley Trail Extension:  Village of Northfield is holding a public hearing, in order for their elected officials to gauge level of support for the bike trail project, at their monthly Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, July 16th at 5:30 pm at Village Hall (361 Happ Road, Northfield.)

Movie Screening: Paris to Pittsburgh

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

Wednesday, July 17 at 1:00 & Thursday, July 18 at 7:00; Auditorium Paris to Pittsburgh,  a National Geographic Documentary From coastal cities to America’s heartland, Paris to Pittsburgh celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change, and they aren’t waiting on Washington to act.  A discussion will follow […]

Native Plants 101

Chalet Nursery 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Join Jennifer Brennan in the Chalet Learning Center to learn all about the Native Plants from our area and how to best incorporate them into our Gardens. Learn the top 10 plant recommendations to help transform your yard into a beautiful, natural sanctuary that is beneficial for both people and wildlife. These 10 plants are […]

Movie Screening: Paris to Pittsburgh

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

Wednesday, July 17 at 1:00 & Thursday, July 18 at 7:00; Auditorium Paris to Pittsburgh,  a National Geographic Documentary From coastal cities to America’s heartland, Paris to Pittsburgh celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change, and they aren’t waiting on Washington to act.  A discussion will follow […]

Native Plants 101

Chalet Nursery 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Join Jennifer Brennan in the Chalet Learning Center to learn all about the Native Plants from our area and how to best incorporate them into our Gardens. Learn the top 10 plant recommendations to help transform your yard into a beautiful, natural sanctuary that is beneficial for both people and wildlife. These 10 plants are […]

Native Plants 101

Chalet Nursery 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Join Jennifer Brennan in the Chalet Learning Center to learn all about the Native Plants from our area and how to best incorporate them into our Gardens. Learn the top 10 plant recommendations to help transform your yard into a beautiful, natural sanctuary that is beneficial for both people and wildlife. These 10 plants are […]

Food Waste And What You Can Do About IT

Vernon Area Library 300 Olde Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire

Did you know that reducing Food Waste is one of the most important things we can do to reverse Global Warming? Please join us for a discussion on composting options and ways to reduce food waste.

Movie Screening and Discussion: The Serengeti Rules

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

In The Serengeti Rules, award-winning biologist and author Sean Carroll tells the stories of the pioneering scientists who sought the answers to such simple yet profoundly important questions, and shows how their discoveries matter for our health and the health of the planet we depend upon. After the film, interested viewers can stay for a […]