Thousands of songbirds return to the Midwest in spring. Join Tim Joyce, of Wild Birds Unlimited, for a bird walk to discover our local resident and migrating birds. Look for tanagers, thrushes, multiple warbler species and more. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars. This program is cosponsored by the Friends of […]
Spring Into Action – – Come help us tidy up The Green Bay Trail What to bring: Wear work gloves and bring a dandelion weeder if possible.
Please SAVE THE DATE of Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 9:00 to 11:30 for our next gathering of community solar stakeholders. We will meet at 69 W. Washington, 22nd floor, Conference rooms A&B. On our agenda will be an update from Elevate Energy on the Solar for All program implementation, and a panel and group discussion […]
Hear from local leaders in the landscaping industry on compost, benefits of native plants, working with your landscape company, the science behind healthy soils, practical steps to reducing and eliminating chemicals & finally, what you can expect from your chemical-free yard. Join us for this free event. Each panelist with give an overview of their […]
Fifth Annual NATIVE PLANT SALE Saturday, May 11, from 9am to noon Location: West Park – – From Lake Ave, turn south onto West Park Rd. and drive to the park district garage in the back Choose from more than 60 species of wildflowers, grasses, trees, and shrubs. Attract butterflies and birds. Soak up rain […]
Join your neighbors, friends, and fellow river stewards for Friends of the Chicago River’s largest volunteer event of the year, Chicago River Day. This year Friends is celebrating 40 years of bringing the river to life and invites you to show your support for a healthier river by volunteering! Together, throughout the 156 miles of […]
Every Sunday in May @ 8 AM- May 5, 12, 19, 26 Gillson Park and other lakefront parks are important stopover sites for migrant birds as they rest and eat on their long journey north every spring. Join Go Green Wilmette and the Park District to look for warblers and other colorful visitors at Gillson Park! Bring […]
The topic of our May meeting is Native Plants and Natural Lawn Care. We will learn about the environmental benefits of native plants, how to reduce pesticide use in the landscape, leaf blower ordinances, and the use of landscaping for stormwater management. We have a very full program! Stuart Wagenius, Conservation Scientist at Chicago Botanic Gardens […]
Go Green Illinois Schools Spring Meeting, Thursday, May 16, 11:30-1:00 at Indian Trail School, 2075 St. Johns Ave. Highland Park, IL Join us as we tour and learn about the Indian Trail School’s new Garden Learning Center including a greenhouse and organic garden designed to connect the classroom to horticulture focusing on core academic […]
Tour and hear about Indian Trail School’s new Garden Learning Center including a greenhouse and organic garden. Join us as we tour and learn about the Indian Trail School’s new Garden Learning Center including a greenhouse and organic garden designed to connect the classroom to horticulture focusing on core academic areas as well as other important […]
