Join State Senator Julie Morrison and the Illinois Environmental Council for a forum on the impact of microplastics. Expert speakers from the Shedd Aquarium, Alliance for the Great Lakes and the Prairie Research Institute will be on hand. The event is being held on Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 6:30p until 8:00p at the Highland Park […]
Stonyfield looks forward to helping Lisle Park District enhance the quality of fields at four parks of Connelly Memorial, Leask Lane, Abbeywoods Pond and Oak HIll by offering financial assistance and education for an organic maintenance program free from the use of harmful pesticides. Learn more about this program from Stonyfield and local partners and […]
Throughout the Spring and Summer the Citizens Utility Board will be hosting 50+ free solar educational events as part of Solarize Chicagoland. Solarize Chicagoland is a grassroots community education program. We aim to empower consumers to make informed choices regarding solar energy for their homes, and make solar more accessible. Join us for a […]
Find out about the interesting connection between the monarch butterfly and tequila as we celebrate the monarchs’ return journey to Mexico and enjoy the last weekend of Brushwood Center’s Keeping the Bees exhibition. This program will discuss the incredible journey of the migration of monarchs from the US and Canada to the highlands of Central […]
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 near the dog beach.
When: Sunday, August 25 Where: The Parson’s home at 422 Lake, Park Ridge Time: 3-4:30pm rain or shine What: Learn how to grow a sustainable vegetable or rain garden in your yard Join us as we explore a neighbor’s unique community garden in Park Ridge. Nan and Chris Parson are generously opening up their yard […]
Thinking about going solar? Residents through out Cook, Kane, DuPage and Will counties have an opportunity to participate in Solarize Chicagoland, a grassroots program combining volume purchasing with community education to make solar more accessible and affordable. You’ll learn about the basics of solar, its financial implications for a household and how the solar group […]
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 near the dog beach.
On September 8, 2019, Streets Alive will take place on a mile of Main Street, from Chicago Avenue to Crown Park. The street will be open for walking, biking, playing, art and community. For this one day, Main Street becomes a mile-long public park for all to enjoy. We promote public health, environmental awareness, arts and culture, and […]
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