In this program with Kathleen Giese Skoller, we will explore the challenges we face at this critical moment to create a sustainable future. Connect with like-hearted people to move your concern into action. Learn how the indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest reached out to a North American for help to preserve their lands and […]
Are you overwhelmed by what to do (and not do) when it comes to “being green?” Come learn about simple, everyday ways you can positively affect the environment while maintaining your lifestyle. You’ll hear about wishcycling, get inspired to buy smart power cords, and find out about the best local options for composting, reusing, and recycling. […]
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 […]
September 28: Illinois Solar Home Tour. The Illinois Solar Tour on Saturday, September 28, 2019 is a series of FREE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES. Home and business owners with renewable energy installations will open their homes to the public to share their passion, knowledge and experience of owning and living with renewable energy. Visit any site […]
All ages are invited to the free, live performance of Joey FineRhyme, "raptivist" and environmentalist. FineRhyme will captivate the audience with his earth-saving message. His passion and uncanny ability to rap and rhyme has been the rocket fuel for students and adults all over Chicagoland. All those eager to be part of the solution should […]
Step right up for National Walk and Bike to School Day – October 2, 2019! Registration is now open. Join the movement that inspires the entire community to come together and promote health and safer routes for students to walk and bike to school. While October 2 is our official focus day in 2019, communities are […]
The Buckthorn Barbecue is the Friends of the Green Bay Trail's annual celebration of its restoration efforts and an opportunity to share its future plans. This year's keynote speaker is Geoffrey Baer, Emmy award winning WTTW-Channel 11 host and producer of historical documentaries. Geoffrey will share the rich history of the Green Bay Trail and […]
“Green Women at the Grove” Friday October 4, 5:30 – 7:30 Redfield Center at The Grove (a traditional wedding venue that is very nice) 1421 Milwaukee Ave Glenview Brief talk by Photographer Carol Freeman, whose work will be showing there. https://www.carolfreemanphotography.com/ Carol is an amazing local wildlife photography who is just publishing her first […]
A celebration of oaks, and Evanston becoming an NWF Community Wildlife Habitat, we are planning to have engagement tables about migratory birds and pollinators, how to grow healthy gardens, natural areas to explore in Evanston, the city climate action plan, recycling and more. There will be music, food and kids’ activities like scavenger hunts and […]
The Glencoe Sustainability Task Force has partnered with the Village to bring a special Donation and Recycling Drop-off Day to Glencoe the week prior to the Semi Annual Clean-Up Day on Saturday, October 12. Instead of placing items that could be recycled or donated at the curb to be taken to the landfill, please consider bringing […]
