by Tina Schultz | Apr 25, 2026 | Birds and Insects, News
Maeve Newton joined Go Green Wilmette in December 2025. An alum of Regina Dominican High school in Wilmette, Maeve recently earned her Bachelor of Arts from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. Maeve majored in Cultural and Historic Preservation and...
by Tina Schultz | Apr 25, 2026 | Food Choices, News
Most North Shore high school students never experience farm life, agriculture, or animal husbandry. Happily, the 4-H program at Wagner Farm, operated by the Glenview Park District, provides unique opportunities for young people to learn about just that. By granting...
by Tina Schultz | Mar 9, 2026 | Birds and Insects, Dark Skies
Plants and animals depend on natural light cycles to govern life-sustaining behaviors such as reproduction, nourishment, sleep, and protection from predators. Artificial light at night negatively affects the overall health of many creatures including humans,...
by Tina Schultz | Dec 19, 2025 | Low Impact Living, Recycle
The Village of Wilmette works hard over the holidays to recycle various holiday specific items, such as light strings, trees, Styrofoam, and pumpkins around Halloween. Visit this page on the village website for details about all the seasonal recycling done in...
by Tina Schultz | Dec 18, 2025 | Low Impact Living, Recycle
Getting gifts shipped or packed in Styrofoam this season? Residents are invited to drop off white block Styrofoam for recycling at the Village’s Public Works Facility through January 31. Please follow these guidelines: Only clean, white Styrofoam in blocks and sheets...
by Tina Schultz | Nov 18, 2025 | Low Impact Living, Product Choices
You can enjoy the holidays even more when you reduce the environmental impact of your gift giving and celebrations. And shared experiences are often the best and most memorable part of the holidays. Give Wilmette Gift Cards for local shopping and dining, and hand-made...
by Tina Schultz | Nov 6, 2025 | Community Outreach, News
Go Green Wilmette was thrilled to receive a Best Friend of Illinois Parks Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts, recognizing our partnership with the Wilmette Park District. We joined Park District Staff and Board President Patrick Lahey at the Best of...
by Tina Schultz | Oct 11, 2025 | Low Impact Living
There are lots of ways to reduce the impact of Halloween. Here are just a few: Avoid single-use decorations. Find fun eco-ideas here. Never use spider webbing outside as it traps birds, pollinators and small animals. Help your kids make rather than buy costumes. Get...
by Tina Schultz | May 15, 2025 | Low Impact Living, Reduce and Reuse
Again this year Go Green Wilmette is sponsoring a community reusable bag sharing station at the French Market. The goal is to encourage market goers to use reusable bags by having a well-stocked station at the entrance to the market. Shoppers are encouraged to take...
by Tina Schultz | Apr 16, 2025 | Dark Skies, Outdoor Spaces
International Dark Skies Week is April 21 – 28th. Less than 100 years ago, most everyone could look up and see a spectacular starry night sky. Now, millions across the globe may never experience this spectacle due to the use of artificial light at night which...
by Tina Schultz | Apr 1, 2025 | Birds and Insects, Outdoor Spaces
In April and May, Wilmette will see thousands of songbirds migrating north to breed. So many fly through or stop in our area that you can follow them on radar! These tiny visitors will rest and eat insects in our yards to fuel up, and if you’re lucky, you might...
by Tina Schultz | Mar 21, 2025 | Outdoor Spaces, Yard Care
Green plants are beginning to peek above the soil, which can be an encouraging sign that spring has sprung. What you don’t want to see in your yard, however, are the little clumps of heart- or arrowhead-shaped leaves. This is lesser celandine, an aggressive...
by Tina Schultz | Mar 14, 2025 | Birds and Insects, Outdoor Spaces
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 pollinating plants, improving soil health and providing food for birds in our area as well as for other creatures. Numbers of...
by Tina Schultz | Feb 22, 2025 | Low Impact Living, Transportation
Traveling can pack a large eco-footprint but there are things you can do to minimize it. Your choices and travel dollars can lead to positive change. Ask questions before you book your travel. Let all operators know that sustainable travel is important to you and will...
by Tina Schultz | Nov 21, 2024 | Low Impact Living, Reduce and Reuse
As you gear up for the holidays, remember the Earth in your planning and gift giving. Reduce the sources of waste instead of wondering later whether you can fit it all in your trash toter. For parties, use china, glassware, cloth napkins and reusable cutlery instead...
by Tina Schultz | Nov 20, 2024 | Low Impact Living
Plan a low-waste Thanksgiving If you’re hosting a dinner this Thanksgiving, start planning now to reduce the waste often generated by holiday meals. You’ll probably save money along the way! Plan to use your china, glassware, flatware and cloth napkins...
by Tina Schultz | Sep 16, 2024 | Low Impact Living, Product Choices
The bottom line is toilet paper choices matter! Many popular brands are made from virgin trees with no recycled content and lots of bleaching. The USA has 4% of the world’s population yet we consume 20% of the toilet paper! Read labels and choose wisely. Give...
by Tina Schultz | Jun 26, 2024 | Low Impact Living, Reduce and Reuse
Plastic Free July is a global movement to help people be part of the plastic pollution solution. Recycling, while beneficial, is not the solution – we have to reduce all plastic use, especially single-use plastic of all kinds. Here’s how: When visiting the...
by Tina Schultz | Mar 24, 2024 | Community Outreach
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...
by Tina Schultz | Mar 6, 2024 | Dark Skies, Outdoor Spaces
IGS (Integrated Global Studies) is a project-based, student-led creative arts class that centers around current global issues. The overwhelming student interest in environmental global issues in IGS has led to the development of the Green Team at Highcrest Middle...
