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To raise environmental awareness, inspire people to take action, and create a more sustainable community.
Helping Wilmette Go Green Since 2006
Native Plant Sale 2026
May 9th from 9 to 11 am
West Park Garage (NEW LOCATION)
It’s time to go native! Stop by for a great selection of plants for your yard
Adjust Your Lights at Night
Internation Dark Sky Week starts on April 13th. Learn more about this and how lighting affects birds migrating along the lake in Spring
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Beach Clean Up! Saturday, May 9, 9am-11am Gillson Beach House Feel free to come early or stay late to this family friendly event, and please stop by our table at some point to check in. Bring reusable gloves (not single-use plastic) and a bucket or container, many plastic pieces are tiny and need to be picked up by hand. Can’t make it? Do a solo beach clean-up anytime and tag #gogreenwilmette on Instagram or Facebook.
Guided Bird Walks!
Meet at the Martin House by the Coast Guard Station at the south end of Gillson Park.
8:00am
Learn how to identify both backyard birds and those stopping to rest and refuel as they migrate north. Get tips for how to attract more birds to your yard. Beginners and children welcome!
Bring binoculars if you have them but we’ll have some extras available. Dress warmly!
Information about virtual and self-guided walks available on our website.
Tree Mulching Tips!
Mulch is extremely beneficial for trees but it should be spread under trees in a donut shape, not piled against the trunk in a volcano shape.
Mulch should NEVER touch the tree trunk as it leads to damage, disease, and even the eventual death of the tree.
Please check your trees to make sure they are properly mulched. If you see mulch touching the trunk, pull it away and, most importantly, contact your yard service, if you have one, and complain. Many companies mulch incorrectly and they need to hear from you!
Also check for weed-wacker damage to the tree trunk. These small nicks can weaken or eventually kill the tree. Never plant grass that needs trimming next to the trunk.
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Intern Profile: Maeve Newton
Maeve Newton joined Go Green Wilmette in December 2025. An alum of Regina Dominican High school in Wilmette, Maeve recently earned her...
4-H at Wagner Farm Gives Youth Hands-On Agriculture Experience
Most North Shore high school students never experience farm life, agriculture, or animal husbandry. Happily, the 4-H program at Wagner...
Recycling and Waste
Recycling and Composting for Waste Reduction Recycling consumer goods, food scraps and yard waste is an important part of reducing waste...
Adjust your Lights for Safe Bird Flights
Plants and animals depend on natural light cycles to govern life-sustaining behaviors such as reproduction, nourishment, sleep, and...
Wilmette Recycles for the Holidays
The Village of Wilmette works hard over the holidays to recycle various holiday specific items, such as light strings, trees, Styrofoam,...
Styrofoam Collection at Public Works through Jan 31
Getting gifts shipped or packed in Styrofoam this season? Residents are invited to drop off white block Styrofoam for recycling at the...
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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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Business Partners for a Greener Wilmette
In 2021, the Village of Wilmette approved a Sustainability Plan for our village and part of that plan is to engage with local businesses about ways in which to make every business more sustainable.
This plan dovetails perfectly with the mission of GGW. GGW is offering Wilmette businesses a FREE consultation with our GGW board members on how you might want to make some small but significant changes to your business processes to be more sustainable!
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P.O. Box 954
Wilmette, IL 60091
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