Topic: Getting your suburb ready for Electric Vehicles The meeting will focus on how your group can help get your suburb ready for the transition to electric vehicles. The Metropolitan Mayors' Caucus EV Ready program provides tools to help put in place the policy and infrastructure for electrification. Electric car shows provide a good opportunity […]
Community solar is possible in Illinois because of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA). Join Trajectory Energy Partners for a discussion about community solar and what we can expect for future solar policy here in Illinois and across the country. If you can’t put solar panels on your own home, but want to support new […]
Join Trajectory Energy Partners live out at a pollinator-friendly local community solar farm in Illinois. Learn about how community solar works and how these farms will be planted with a mix of native grasses and wildflowers. If you can’t put solar panels on your own home, but want to support new renewable energy in Illinois […]
Join Seven Generations Ahead and the Fox Valley Sustainability Network for a screening of the extraordinary film 'Microplastic Madness.' In our post-film panel discussion, you'll learn about plastic initiatives and policies in the works locally and beyond. This film was created to inspire kids, teachers, and policy makers alike-- don't miss it! http://www.foxvalleysustainabilitynetwork.com/events
Join Trajectory Energy Partners live at a local community solar farm in Illinois and learn the nuts and bolts of how a solar farm works. If you can’t put solar panels on your own home, but want to support new renewable energy in Illinois with no upfront investment, you can now become a community solar […]
A Planet to Win: Why We Need a Green New Deal by Kate Aronoff, Alyssa Battistoni, Daniel Aldana Cohen, and Thea Riofrancos Foreword by Naomi Klein FREE virtual discussion via Zoom Email us for the Zoom link and login info Join us for a discussion of A Planet to Win, which calls for profound, […]
Save the Date! Join the Go Green Wilmette community for our 5th annual Sip Red, Go Green event brought to you virtually this year! The event will feature an at-home wine tasting focused on natural and organic wines. Learn how delicious they are, and how your wine purchases can promote a healthier planet and a […]
Bringing Nature Home Sponsored by Wild Ones – Lake to Prairie Chapter Author Doug Tallamy will explain why specialized relationships determine the stability and complexity of the local food webs that support animal diversity, why our yards and gardens are essential parts of the ecosystems that sustain us, and how we can use our landscapes to connect the […]
Every year the environmental community convenes in Springfield for a lobby day, where we talk to our legislators about vital bills, and rally for a healthy, livable planet and communities. This day is key to passing strong environmental bills, and showing our power as a movement. We know doing this day virtually will be a […]
Join us for another VIRTUAL tree walk from the comfort of your own home! Focus will be on identification, growth habit, and the history of the park. We’ll also see trees that Openlands has planted. Please do not come to Washington Park for this walk. Register HERE CEUs will be available for Certified Arborists.
