Join Seven Generations Ahead, Mindful Waste, and the Fox Valley Sustainability Network for an evening of complimentary drinks, appetizers, and education to get your school on a path to zero waste. Learn strategies for source reduction, recycling, composting, and food recovery that engage students, save money, and sustain our beautiful planet. There will be presentations […]
Nov 27th @ 1 pm or Nov 29th @ 7 pm Join us for this short and compelling documentary and then stay to discuss how we can reduce plastic consumption in our community. See trailer here: http://www.strawsfilm.com
Over the last few years, Chicago has made impressive progress on its clean energy journey. In April 2017, the City of Chicago agreed to power all municipal buildings with 100% clean energy by 2025. In 2018, 92% of voters expressed support for a citywide transition to 100% clean energy. Chicagoans across all wards support transitioning to […]
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 […]
