We invite you to join us to discuss the future of local climate action! Join local and statewide climate leaders to learn how recent policies are accelerating the transition to clean energy in our State and Village and learn how your household can take positive steps toward fighting climate change. All local elected officials have […]
Interested in collecting packaging materials in your school, office, or living complex to keep them out of landfills? Join EcoShip's collection campaign during Earth Month. You can either purchase a bin to be dropped off and picked up, or you can organize an independent collection. Applications close on March 20th at 8PM CT.
Join an international effort to find & document wild flora and fauna in cities across the globe using iNaturalist! For more information and instructions on how to join in, click HERE For general information about the City Nature Challenge, click HERE
Kim Ainis, a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, will lead a relaxing three hour guided walk in nature. Forest bathing (or forest therapy) is an opportunity to unplug in a peaceful setting with a series of invitations, or prompts, that are designed to help participants slow down, quiet your mind, awaken senses, and deepen […]
Join the Park District staff on a spring morning to learn about the benefits of these native species and gain hands-on experience putting them in the ground. For more information and to register, click HERE
The Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition is excited to share a diverse lineup of activities during May 4 - 10, 2025 with local, state and international compost communities! You and your community can participate (Submit an event via the form linked on the IFSCC website). In addition to events, book displays, presentations, demos, expert […]
Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on Gillson Park’s beautiful bird habitat. Meet at the habitat on Michigan Ave. Thanks to our many volunteers for helping us keep this lovely space in great condition. It’s also a great way to be outdoors and spend an hour or two with a friend. We […]
Join us for a beach clean-up! Due to ongoing renovations at Gillson Beach, our exact meeting spot may shift, stay tuned for updates. We typically set up across Overlook Dr from the sand volleyball courts. Head down Harbor Dr, continue onto Overlook Dr, and look for our bright green tablecloth. Feel free to come early […]
We are excited to hold our 11th annual Native Plant Sale again this year! Plants will be available first come, first serve. The sale will be IN PERSON at the Gillson Beach parking lot. Look for our signage to find us by the maintenance barn. We will have a large variety of plants and plenty […]
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park will meet outside the Mallinckrodt Community Center. We will weed some native plant beds in Mallinckrodt Park. Bring water to drink and gardening gloves. Dress for the weather. Trowels and tools provided by the Wilmette Park District. We will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month, weather permitting, from May […]
Starflower (Trientalis borealis) reaches a southern range limit in northern Illinois, which puts Illinois populations at risk due to climate change. Emily Dangremond, President of the Illinois Native Plant Society, researched this plant on the edge, investigating the phenology (timing) of flowering and fruiting in the upper Midwest. She will share how, from herbarium specimens and […]
Join us for a beach clean-up! Due to ongoing renovations at Gillson Beach, our exact meeting spot may shift, stay tuned for updates. We typically set up across Overlook Dr from the sand volleyball courts. Head down Harbor Dr, continue onto Overlook Dr, and look for our bright green tablecloth. Feel free to come early […]
Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on Gillson Park’s beautiful bird habitat. Meet at the habitat on Michigan Ave. Thanks to our many volunteers for helping us keep this lovely space in great condition. It’s also a great way to be outdoors and spend an hour or two with a friend. We […]
