Come celebrate the shortest day of the year and help bring back the light by decking yourself, your children, strollers, and even dogs with lights to brighten the night! Sing songs, parade from Shelton Park to Mary St and back, and enjoy hot cocoa. Dress for the weather! Click here for flyer. Details here https://gbtrail.org
Join Wilmette’s very own Karen Glennemeier at Forest Preserve Habitat Restoration workdays on Saturday, Jan. 5 and Monday, Jan. 21 (Martin Luther King Day) starting at 9am. Meet in the parking lot called Harms Woods South, Groves 1 & 2.
Topic: Moving Towards Zero Waste
Join award-winning naturalist Mark Spreyer as he reveals the truth about owls and other raptors. Featuring live owl guests. Co-sponsored with the Glencoe Park District Click here for flyer.
Daniel Miller is a Professor of Emerging Technologies at the University of Iowa. His exhibition Ebb & Flow engages issues such as; regional and coastal flooding, glacial ice loss, consumption of natural resources and ultimately climate change. Projects in his exhibition seek to mimic various natural processes and act as a catalyst toward a dialogue around our […]
Join nature lovers from Wilmette and nearby communities at The Book Stall in Winnetka to discuss the compelling book, “The Nature Fix.” Learn about the science that proves the importance of the human and nature connection. Monday, Jan. 14 at 6:30pm.
January 16 at 10 am Faith communities are invited to attend this event to learn more about going solar! Download flyer here Join Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah, Faith in Place, and Go Green Wilmette to understand the benefits of going solar, learn from examples of other faith communities that have installed solar, and discover information […]
Join Wilmette’s very own Karen Glennemeier at Forest Preserve Habitat Restoration workdayon Monday, Jan. 21 (Martin Luther King Day) starting at 9am. Meet in the parking lot called Harms Woods South, Groves 1 & 2. You’ll be helping to remove invasive species, mostly buckthorn, and burning the unwanted branches. Tools will be provided. Wear warm […]
Join colleagues of Go Green Northbrook for a book review of Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson. This practical guide provides hundreds of easy tips for reducing household waste that even the busiest people can integrate. Johnson shares her story of simplifying her family’s life from a large home and finding greater happiness and meaning. Discussion led […]
Travel with us to Starved Rock State Park for the Illinois Audubon Society’s Eagle Watch Weekend. See a live bird show, view wild eagles fishing along the river, make crafts and participate in hands-on activities. The colder it is, the better the bird viewing! Children 6+ must be accompanied by a paid registered adult. Dress […]
