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Gillson Park Bird Habitat Work Day

Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on Gillson Park’s beautiful bird habitat. Meet at the habitat on Michigan Ave. Thanks to our many volunteers for helping us keep this lovely space in great condition. It’s also a great way to be outdoors and spend an hour or two with a friend. We […]

Event Series Tree Walk

Tree Walk

Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Join GGW and local Tree Keeper experts on a tree walk in Gillson Park.  Walks begin at 9 am and 10 am. Meet at the Wallace Bowl area to begin the walk.  A family friendly event!

Event Series GGW Open Meeting

GGW Open Meeting

Central Station Coffee & Tea 1150 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, United States

Join GGW Board members at Wilmette's Central Station Coffee any time between 11am and noon. Share tips, ask questions, make suggestions, check in with GGW friends, and meet new people. Find out what's happening and how you can get involved. Drop in anytime - no registration required.

10th Annual Native Plant Sale

Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

We are excited to hold our 10th annual Native Plant Sale again this year! Plants will be available first come, first serve. The sale will be IN PERSON at the Gillson Beach parking lot. We will have a large variety of plants and plenty of volunteers to help you make your selections. Look for our […]

Event Series Guided Bird Walk

Guided Bird Walk

Wilmette Harbor Coast Guard Station 10 Harbor Dr., Wilmette, IL, United States

Join in for a bird walk starting in late April and each Sunday morning in May. 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! Meet at the martin house by […]

Butterfly and Dragonfly Populations, what Research shows

One Rotary Center One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States +1 more

Doug Taron Curator of Biology and Vice President of Research and Conservation, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum "I don't see as many butterflies as I used to." Is this statement really true? Doug Taron from the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network tracks long-term trends in butterfly populations. He sees a significant decline in abundance from 1997 to […]

Event Series Gillson Park Beach Clean Up

Gillson Park Beach Clean Up

Gillson Beach House 101 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL, United States

Join us for a beach clean up at Gillson Beach. Look for our table at the south end of the park near the diagonal beachfront parking.  Feel free to come early or stay beyond 11am, but please check in at our table. View the short video we filmed about plastic pollution and our beach clean up efforts. […]

Friends of the Wilmette Library Pop Up Sale

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

The Friends of the Wilmette Public Library invites you to our Pop-Up Sale! The event takes place outside the Wilmette Public Library. Most items are priced at $1 for gently used books, CDs, and more; cash only, please. Find your next summer read and support the programs of the Wilmette Public Library!

Event Series Guided Bird Walk

Guided Bird Walk

Wilmette Harbor Coast Guard Station 10 Harbor Dr., Wilmette, IL, United States

Join in for a bird walk starting in late April and each Sunday morning in May. 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! Meet at the martin house by […]

Event Series Tree Walk

Tree Walk

Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Join GGW and local Tree Keeper experts on a tree walk in Gillson Park.  Walks begin at 9 am and 10 am. Meet at the Wallace Bowl area to begin the walk.  A family friendly event!