The topic for our November 13th Go Green Illinois meeting is “Taking the Guesswork Out of Solar.” The goal is to give attendees the information they need to promote solar in their communities. If you plan to attend, please let us know.
Topic: Moving Towards Zero Waste
Topic: Protecting and Preserving Open Spaces
The topic of our May meeting is Native Plants and Natural Lawn Care. We will learn about the environmental benefits of native plants, how to reduce pesticide use in the landscape, leaf blower ordinances, and the use of landscaping for stormwater management. We have a very full program! Stuart Wagenius, Conservation Scientist at Chicago Botanic Gardens […]
Go Green Illinois Schools Spring Meeting, Thursday, May 16, 11:30-1:00 at Indian Trail School, 2075 St. Johns Ave. Highland Park, IL Join us as we tour and learn about the Indian Trail School’s new Garden Learning Center including a greenhouse and organic garden designed to connect the classroom to horticulture focusing on core academic […]
State Environmental Legislation: An Update from Springfield
Topic TBD
Topic: Business Partnerships
Go Green Illinois Schools Meeting (run by Katie Narhwold of GGILS and Go Green Kenilworth) Join Go Green Illinois Schools for its Winter Meeting and learn about Ravinia School’s amazing greenhouse and their Green Growers student club. Students use a hydroponic system to grow lettuces in the fall and winter months, selling some produce to a local restaurant, and […]
