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 […]
Film Screening and Discussion Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution
Join Congressman Schneider in a fun ride through parts of Illinois’s 10th Congressional District. This ride is open to bike riders from throughout the district who want to ride along. There are two stops along the route. The group will take two 20 minute breaks at these stops. This is an opportunity to talk directly […]
CLICK HERE FOR A DOWNLOADABLE PDF MAP WITH ADDRESSES AND YARD DESCRIPTIONS. Register for this free event HERE. Be ready to be inspired by local environmentally conscious gardeners that will be available the day of the tour to share their passion and knowledge of gardening. This garden tour is completely different from traditional garden […]
Join members of local Go Green groups at the Winnetka Book Stall for a discussion of “Healing Earth.” Standing out from the sea of despairing messages about environmental threats, author John Todd shares workable engineering solutions to existing environmental problems. More details Here
July 27th, 8 – 10am 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 […]
Join The Talking Farm for a special farm dinner fundraiser featuring Evanston’s Found Kitchen and Chicago’s Altissima who will partner to create a 4-course, family-style meal on the Howard Street Farm, The Talking Farm’s 2.5-acre urban farm in Skokie. Found will prepare all of the savory courses using produce grown on the farm just steps […]
Join in for a tour of the Centennial Park Prairie, led by Charlotte Adelman. Light refreshments, and see some fireflies! Free
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.
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 […]
