Holiday Styrofoam Recycling Collection

Various Locations IL, United States

Monday, December 27, 2021, to Sunday, January 9, 2022 Go Green Wilmette (GGW) is partnering with the Village of Wilmette to host a white Styrofoam recycling collection.  This is an opportunity to recycle block white polystyrene/Styrofoam (PS 6), which cannot be recycled through the Village of Wilmette’s residential Refuse and Recycling Program. Only White Styrofoam […]

Wilmette Solar Tour

Various Locations IL, United States

 SOLAR TOUR SITES LIST HERE INTERACTIVE MAP OF SITES HERE Learn how and why your neighbors have installed solar panels on Go Green Wilmette’s first annual Wilmette Solar Tour on Sept. 25. The local tour is in conjunction with the Illinois Solar Energy Association’s state-wide tour. There will be more than a dozen Wilmette homes […]

2021 Sustainable Yard Tour

Various Locations IL, United States

YARD TOUR MAP NOW AVAILABLE! CLICK HERE FOR THE YARD TOUR MAP Be ready to be inspired by local environmentally conscious gardeners that will be available the day of the tour to share their passion and knowledge of gardening. This garden tour is completely different from traditional garden tours as it is so much more […]

Bird Walks – Virtually!

Various Locations IL, United States

The birds are back! Due to Covid-19, our popular May bird walks in Gillson Park will be self-guided this year. We have compiled helpful resources so that you can still enjoy migratory bird walks while staying socially-distanced. See this birding website created just for GGW by local birder Kat O’Reilly. It includes videos, a map of Gillson […]

Bird Walks – Virtually!

Various Locations IL, United States

The birds are back! Due to Covid-19, our popular May bird walks in Gillson Park will be self-guided this year. We have compiled helpful resources so that you can still enjoy migratory bird walks while staying socially-distanced. See this birding website created just for GGW by local birder Kat O’Reilly. It includes videos, a map of Gillson […]

Bird Walks – Virtually!

Various Locations IL, United States

The birds are back! Due to Covid-19, our popular May bird walks in Gillson Park will be self-guided this year. We have compiled helpful resources so that you can still enjoy migratory bird walks while staying socially-distanced. See this birding website created just for GGW by local birder Kat O’Reilly. It includes videos, a map of Gillson […]

Bird Walks – Virtually!

Various Locations IL, United States

The birds are back! Due to Covid-19, our popular May bird walks in Gillson Park will be self-guided this year. We have compiled helpful resources so that you can still enjoy migratory bird walks while staying socially-distanced. See this birding website created just for GGW by local birder Kat O’Reilly. It includes videos, a map of Gillson […]

Bird Walks – Virtually!

Various Locations IL, United States

The birds are back! Due to Covid-19, our popular May bird walks in Gillson Park will be self-guided this year. We have compiled helpful resources so that you can still enjoy migratory bird walks while staying socially-distanced. See this birding website created just for GGW by local birder Kat O’Reilly. It includes videos, a map of Gillson […]

Earth Day! Wear Green

Various Locations IL, United States

April 22 is EARTH DAY! Wear green to show your support and post your acts of green on Social Media! See the United Nations ActNow Campaign for ideas and inspiration.

America Recycles Day

Various Locations IL, United States

America Recycles Day® (ARD), a Keep America Beautiful® program observed on November 15, is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States.   ARD educates people about the importance of recycling to our economy and environmental well-being, and helps to motivate occasional recyclers to become everyday recyclers.   […]