Solar Ambassador Presentation

Winnetka Village Hall 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL, United States

Solar Ambassador Presentation Monday, March 18 at 6 PM Winnetka Village Hall, 510 Green Bay Road  As part of the Village’s commitment to becoming a SolSmart designated community, the Village is hosting a Solar Ambassador from the Illinois Solar Energy Association on Monday, March 18 at 6 PM at Village Hall (510 Green Bay Road). Solar Ambassadors are volunteers who help […]

A Life in the Wild: Book Signing & Lecture

Peggy Notebaert Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Venture into the wild with Thomas D. Mangelsen Join us at the Nature Museum on Tuesday, March 19, for the rare opportunity to meet renowned nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen and hear him discuss his life’s work observing, photographing, and advocating for wildlife across all seven continents.   Mangelsen will present his lecture twice during […]

A Life in the Wild: Book Signing & Lecture

Peggy Notebaert Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Venture into the wild with Thomas D. Mangelsen Join us at the Nature Museum on Tuesday, March 19, for the rare opportunity to meet renowned nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen and hear him discuss his life’s work observing, photographing, and advocating for wildlife across all seven continents.   Mangelsen will present his lecture twice during […]

Bud Out: Urban Tree Restoration

Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Rd., Glenview, IL, United States

Tuesday, March 19, 7-8 PM • Community Room Glenview Public Library Do you want to live in a community shaded by mature trees? Our urban trees are threatened by extreme weather and growing exposure to pests and diseases. Learn what you can do to encourage healthier trees and restore community forests in Glenview with Melissa Custic of the […]

Spring Vegetable Gardening

Lake Bluff Library 123 E. Scranton, Lake Bluff, IL, United States

Marissa Hopkins will show how to grow a super-easy Spring vegetable garden in pots or in the ground -- anywhere you have a little sun. Lettuce, Arugula, Radishes are among the many veggies you will be able to Harvest in the spring.

Good Food Expo

UIC Forum 725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL, United States

Good Food Expo, Fri & Sat, March 22 – 23, UIC Forum, Chicago. If you are interested in what you eat and where it came from, don’t miss the Good Food Expo. As the Midwest’s premier annual celebration of the growing Good Food movement, the Good Food EXPO continues to bring together regional and national leaders […]

Green Bay Trail Spring Clean Up

Spring Clean – Up – Come help us get ready for Spring on The Green Bay Trail Where: Meet at the Woodlawn water fountain   What to bring: Wear work gloves and bring a leaf rake if possible

Good Food Expo

UIC Forum 725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL, United States

Good Food Expo, Fri & Sat, March 22 – 23, UIC Forum, Chicago. If you are interested in what you eat and where it came from, don’t miss the Good Food Expo. As the Midwest’s premier annual celebration of the growing Good Food movement, the Good Food EXPO continues to bring together regional and national leaders […]

Indivisible Evanston Meeting

Lorraine G. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL, United States

Lorraine G. Morton Civic Center, Parasol Room 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 APRIL 2: Climate Change Legislation: What’s Next?   Our expert panelists will speak to Climate Change Legislation from their organization’s perspective. We’ll learn more about the Green New Deal and upcoming Carbon Pricing legislation and actions we can take to support this […]

Food Exposed – Waste

Vernon Area Library 300 Olde Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire

A short film that shows the impact of Food Waste on our climate followed by a talk by SWALCO on how we can make a difference.