Tag: gardening

Riverwoods Preservation Council Native Plant Sale

Posted by adam kreuzer | Mar 27, 2023 |

Buy native plants in a beautiful woodland setting! Place: Riverwoods Village Hall, 300 Portwine Road, Riverwoods, IL Website: RiverwoodsPreservation.com (pre-orders preferred, but open inventory will be available on a...

Green Living Fair

Posted by adam kreuzer | Mar 23, 2023 |

Free Event. 52 Exhibitors including gardening, composting, solar energy, conservation and more. Recycling: bikes and bike parts, shoes and eyeglasses.

Leave the Leaves – Create a Garden Oasis

Posted by adam kreuzer | Sep 28, 2021 |

Heather Prince, horticulturist and owner of Fearless Gardening, will explain why leaving fall leaves and plant materials in home gardens is essential for developing a supportive wildlife oasis. She will offer guidance for...

The History and Science Behind the Monarch Craze

Posted by adam kreuzer | Jul 16, 2021 |

We have all heard the battle cry, “Plant Milkweed for Monarchs!” Will just planting...

Compost

Posted by Kim Stone | May 5, 2021 | Habitat |

Nurturing soil with compost greatly enhances lawns, gardens and landscapes. The Illinois Food...

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GGIL Meeting Videos

Our virtual meetings are now recorded! If you’ve missed a live meeting, or want to experience one again, check our YouTube page. The most recent video is also below.

Speakers and start times include:
(5:38) Jacquelyn Casazza of Go Green Glen Ellyn – Introduction
(11:16) Fawkes Char of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on pfas
(32:40) Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics on plastic and recycling issues
(52:08) Patricia Wood of Grassroots Env. Education on plastic grass/turf
(1:05:00) Bernadette Knight of Go Green Northbrook and Joel Freeman of Climate Action Evanston on bag fees/taxes
(1:16:00) Liz Kunkle of Go Green Winnetka – Legislative Update
(1:21:00) Lauren Webb of Recycle Coach