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To raise environmental awareness, inspire people to take action, and create a more sustainable community.
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Your yard is a safe haven for insects, such as bees and butterflies! Use our tips for making changes to your spring clean up routine
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Tree Planting Incentive Program!
Are you considering adding a tree to your landscape to improve the aesthetics, environmental functionality, and value of your property? Check out the Village’s Private Tree Planting Incentive Program!
Does your yard flood during heavy rain?
A rain garden may be an effective way to sustainably manage stormwater runoff on your property. Incentives up to $5,000 are available from the Village of Wilmette for residents interested in pursuing
Be a Champion for Bees and Butterflies!
We need insects in our environment! They pollinate plants, improve soil health and provide food for birds and other creatures. Everywhere, numbers of butterflies, bees and other insects are declining,
Tree Planting Incentive Program!
Are you considering adding a tree to your landscape to improve the aesthetics, environmental functionality, and value of your property? Check out the Village’s Private Tree Planting Incentive Program!
Does your yard flood during heavy rain?
A rain garden may be an effective way to sustainably manage stormwater runoff on your property. Incentives up to $5,000 are available from the Village of Wilmette for residents interested in pursuing
Be a Champion for Bees and Butterflies!
We need insects in our environment! They pollinate plants, improve soil health and provide food for birds and other creatures. Everywhere, numbers of butterflies, bees and other insects are declining,
Tree Planting Incentive Program!
Are you considering adding a tree to your landscape to improve the aesthetics, environmental functionality, and value of your property? Check out the Village’s Private Tree Planting Incentive Program!
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Yards are a Haven for Bees and Butterflies in Spring
Your yard can be a haven for bees and butterflies this spring We need insects in our environment! They play many roles in nature, such as...
Styrofoam recycling
Every year after the holidays, Go Green Wilmette and the Village of Wilmette hold a Styrofoam recycling event, to keep holiday packaging...
Local Sustainable Holiday Gift Ideas
You can enjoy the holidays even more when you reduce the environmental impact of your gift giving and celebrations. And shared experiences...
Wilmette Collects Holiday Lights
New LED lights use a fraction of the energy of older holiday lights. Upgrade to energy-efficient lights this year and drop off old or...
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Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways to help make Wilmette a wonderful environment in which to live and volunteering with Go Green Wilmette is a good place to start! We have opportunities for individuals to have an impact. Or, maybe your school/church youth group is looking to earn service hours. Beach Clean Ups and Habitat workdays are just a couple of ways you can really roll up your sleeves, dig in and make a tangible difference. If you have a particular area of interest or a skill to share, please contact us! We’d love to talk with you and determine how best you can work with us
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