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Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United StatesState Environmental Legislation: An Update from Springfield
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Climate Change Forum
North Central College Wentz Hall 171 E Chicago Ave., Naperville, IL, United StatesJoin Congressman Bill Foster, Congressman Sean Casten, and Senator Dick Durbin as they discuss climate change with Tom Skilling, Mary Gade, and Doug Sisterson. Greenhouse gases emitted by activities such as burning fossil fuels and land use cause global temperatures to rise over long stretches of time, but what effect does that have on the […]
Dig It Yourself Plant Giveaway
2016 Hawthorne Lane 2016 Hawthorne Lane, Evanston, IL, United StatesEvanston Rebuilding Warehouse, Greenwise Organic Lawn Care and the Kenilworth Clippers Garden Club are teaming up to repurpose plants. What does that mean for you? Some established plants that you can dig up and reuse (we’ll be there to help). All we ask is a small donation to the Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse. Did you know the Evanston […]
Yards That Work Tour
Join Go Green Winnetka for its second annual Yards That Work tour of six yards in Winnetka that incorporate sustainability in different ways - rain gardens, shade gardens, stormwater detention, bioswales, permeable pavers, vegetable gardens and fruit trees, composting, no pesticides, etc. Maps and addresses will be shared with participants three days before the tour. A guided […]
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Girl Scout Bike Donation Drive for Working Bikes
Marie Murphy School 2921 Illinois Rd., Wilmette, IL, United StatesContinue 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 StatesCombined 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 StatesSkokie 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 StatesWednesday, 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 […]
Greenest Regional Compact workshop
Highland Park (address given upon registration) IL, United StatesMany communities are using the GRC Framework and we've assembled a few communities to share their experiences and help you make use of the tool. We are offering two free GRC Framework workshops this summer. Sign up for one and invite your staff and commissioners to participate. Sign up through the links below: July 18th, 10 […]
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Native Plants 101
Chalet Nursery 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]