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
It's time to meet your next car! On May 3rd at the Ravinia Festival West parking lot, we will have over 30 different cars representing 20 different fully electric vehicles on display. Ask the owners all your burning EV questions and see why EVs are the best way to drive. There will also be tree […]
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 in for a bird walk starting in late April and each Sunday morning in May. Learn how to identify both backyard birds and those stopping to rest and refuel as they migrate north. Get tips for how to attract more birds to your yard. Beginners and children welcome! Meet at the martin house by […]
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 […]
Grab your lunch and join IFSCC for this year’s Legislative Lunch and Learn (3L). Each year we provide an overview of the food scrap and compost-related legislation pending in Illinois, what you can do to help get that legislation passed, and how you can turn your own ideas into legislative initiatives. We also dovetail that […]
This café has the ultimate “brew” – Compost! This year’s ICAW theme is Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost! and was inspired by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Hear stories from a community here in Illinois, Grayslake, and from across the U.S., and around the globe, as we share a variety of strategies, and roadmaps for either […]
We are excited to hold our 11th annual Native Plant Sale fundraiser 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 […]
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 in for a bird walk starting in late April and each Sunday morning in May. Learn how to identify both backyard birds and those stopping to rest and refuel as they migrate north. Get tips for how to attract more birds to your yard. Beginners and children welcome! Meet at the martin house by […]
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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 […]
Join in for a bird walk starting in late April and each Sunday morning in May. Learn how to identify both backyard birds and those stopping to rest and refuel as they migrate north. Get tips for how to attract more birds to your yard. Beginners and children welcome! Meet at the martin house by […]
Join Go Green Wilmette and local tree experts on a guided tree walk to learn more about our local trees. Meet at the Purple Martin House at the south end of Gillson Park. Dress for the weather. A family friendly event. One hour walks will be conducted starting at 9 am and 10 am.
Go Green Northfield is hosting its first "creative exchange" circular economy event on Sunday, May 18 from 10am-1pm at the Willow Park Pavilion in Northfield. Take what you need. Share with others. The remaining items will be donated to nonprofit partner Chicago Creative Reuse Exchange. We're accepting these gently used items: Tools - Rulers, tape […]
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 the Friends of Elmwood Dunes to work on sprucing up this habitat for the summer! Bring any tools and gloves you prefer.
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 […]
