Battling Bed Bugs with More Success and Less Risk

Midwest Pesticide Action Center is hosting a series of 1 hour "Ask the Expert" webinars which tackle the itchy subject of battling bed bugs.  You can find out about all the webinars at http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/ or  sign up for the first one, "Chicago's Bed Bug Ordinance: What's in it for Me?", scheduled for October 10 at go […]

Toxic Puzzle: Our Health and the Health of the Great Lakes

Gorton Community Center 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

Following the film, Toxic Puzzle, Dr. George Bullerjahn, Director of the NIH/NSF Lake Erie Center for Fresh Waters and Human Health will discuss toxic, nutrient pollution which pose threats to fresh water resources all over the world. This has yielded harmful algae blooms affecting drinking water for tens of millions of people. Prevention and mitigation […]

Women’s March Chicago

Grant Park Chicago, IL, United States

Women’s March Chicago: October 13th The Women’s March is headed to Grant Park again on 10/13 for another rally to celebrate new voters and fire up thousands more to #MarchToThePolls for the 2018 elections. Visit their site for rally information, to get involved, or to make a donation! #WomensMarchChi #ReadySetVote

Chicago VeganMania

Broadway Armory 5917 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago VeganMania is the Midwest’s biggest, boldest and most anticipated vegan lifestyle and food event!

Buckthorn BBQ

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

The 2018 Buckthorn Barbecue, featuring Bill Kurtis, will be on October 17, 2018.  Event begins at 6 p.m. at Nichols Hall of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Shoreline Forum

Rosewood Beach 883 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, United States

The forum will focus on the science behind how and why the shoreline is changing, as well as some government programs and projects in the area that address shoreline change. Topics discussed will include: how shoreline change is impacting our community, what it is costing the community, and what steps Highland Park is taking to […]

Elmwood Dunes Workday

Elmwood Dunes

Please join us Sunday, October 21st from 10:00 to noon to help maintain the upper garden at Elmwood Dunes! We’ll be planting some short grasses and sedges in among the taller wildflowers, to help break up some of the impressive density we’re seeing this year.  We’ll also control some aggressive weeds, to continue giving our native […]

Illinois Sustainability Award

Union League Club of Chicago 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago

Please join us as we celebrate 32 years of our state’s preeminent environmental honor, the Illinois Sustainability Award. Recognized as the nation’s longest continuous sustainability award program, the Awards Ceremony and Technical Symposium will honor this year’s winners. Headlining this signature sustainability event will be keynote speakers, Cathy Stepp, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 […]

Clean Jobs Coalition Event

Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church 1025 N Smith St, Palatine, IL, United States

The Illinois Environmental Council's Clean Jobs Coalition is seeking ideas from Illinois Citizens on the subjects of Illinois jobs and investments, 100% renewable energy by 2050, carbon free electric sector by 2030 and increase in the adoption of Electric Vehicles.  As such, Listen.Lead.Share Session are being held around the state. NW Cook Sierra Club is joining […]

STRAWS Movie Screening

Winnetka Congregational Church 725 Pine Street, Winnetka, IL, United States

Save the Date for a special collaboration between a Local 8th Grader and Go Green Winnetka STRAWS Movie Screening Wednesday, October 24, 7pm Winnetka Congregational Church, Centennial Room 725 Pine St., Winnetka Making a Sea of Change, One Plastic Straw at a Time