Pumpkin Pitch 2024

Various Locations IL, United States

Join the Village and Go Green Wilmette for the Pumpkin Pitch! Pitch your pumpkins on November 2 and November 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Hall (1200 Wilmette Avenue) and Centennial Park (2300 Old Glenview Road) parking lots. This event, coordinated by SCARCE, helps to reduce landfill greenhouse gas emissions from decomposing […]

Pumpkin Pitch 2024

Various Locations IL, United States

Join the Village and Go Green Wilmette for the Pumpkin Pitch! Pitch your pumpkins on November 2 and November 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Hall (1200 Wilmette Avenue) and Centennial Park (2300 Old Glenview Road) parking lots. This event, coordinated by SCARCE, helps to reduce landfill greenhouse gas emissions from decomposing […]

International Compost Awareness Week in Illinois

Various Locations IL, United States

Participants: Get your compost/composting events on our map of Illinois! SUBMIT YOUR ADVENTURE IN COMPOSTING, OTHER HAPPENING OR LIBRARY PROGRAM DETAILS BY APRIL 10. Attendees: Join individuals around the world to celebrate International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) this May 5 – 11. ICAW is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the global compost […]

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Pumpkin Pitch 2023

Various Locations IL, United States

The Village of Wilmette will provide dumpsters for you to “pitch your pumpkins” and turn them into compost.  Painted gourds and pumpkins are OK, but remove all candles and decorations. Dumpsters will be in the Village Hall parking lot and the Centennial Park parking lot on November 4th.  Dumpster at Village Hall ONLY on November […]

Pumpkin Pitch 2023

Various Locations IL, United States

The Village of Wilmette will provide dumpsters for you to “pitch your pumpkins” and turn them into compost.  Painted gourds and pumpkins are OK, but remove all candles and decorations. Dumpsters will be in the Village Hall parking lot and the Centennial Park parking lot on November 4th.  Dumpster at Village Hall ONLY on November […]

2023 Wilmette Solar Home Tour

Various Locations IL, United States

Join us for the 3rd Annual Wilmette Solar Home Tour.  Learn how and why your neighbors have installed solar panels. The local tour is in conjunction with the Illinois Solar Energy Association’s state-wide tour. There will be many Wilmette homes on the local tour for you to see in person, by walking by or via […]

Evanston Garden Walk

Various Locations IL, United States

Please join us, rain or shine, for a walk through some of the most creative, beautiful, and personal gardens Evanston has to offer. Most gardens are accessible, although steep inclines and steps do occur in some. Maps are provided. Click HERE to purchase Tickets Featuring Here’s a preview of just a few of the gardens: […]

2022 Sustainable Yard Tour

Various Locations IL, United States

The sun is out. The flowers are blooming, and it’s time for Go Green Wilmette’s free annual Sustainable Yard Tour! Join us on July 17th from 9 am until 1 pm as we highlight what your neighbors have been up to in their gardens. This year we feature six yards that all showcase the beauty […]

Evanston Garden Walk

Various Locations IL, United States

Please join us, rain or shine, on Sunday, June 26, from noon to 5 pm, to see some of the most creative and beautiful gardens Evanston has to offer. Spend an afternoon strolling through eight noteworthy private gardens and a church garden that offers quiet green space to all who pass by..  The Garden Walk […]

One Earth Film Festival

Various Locations IL, United States

Mark your calendars for the One Earth Film Fest!  More details to come