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Go Green Reads: Song for the Blue Ocean

Virtual IL

Join us on a fact-finding tour of troubled waters! In his first book, marine scientist and author Carl Safina, founder of the Audubon Society's Living Oceans Program, ranges far afield to substantiate fears that something has gone badly wrong in the oceans. Part odyssey, part pilgrimage, this epic personal narrative follows the author's exploration of […]

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.

Gillson 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 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. We are partnering with the Rotary Club of Wilmette on this date. LOCATION CHANGE:  Look for our table at the Gillson Beach House, NOT at south end of the park on the sidewalk by the diagonal beachfront parking. Feel free to come early or stay […]

Faith in Place Environment & Spirituality Summit

Virtual IL

This year’s Summit, hosted by Faith In Place, will explore the theme of 'Grounded & Engaged,' offering five sessions (plus a bonus session!) that will delve into how our spiritual practices can anchor us as we strive to care for Mother Earth and create a healthier and more just world. Faith in Place is the Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin […]

Event Series Guided Bird Walks at Canal Shores

Guided Bird Walks at Canal Shores

Canal Shores 1030 Central St., Evanston, IL, United States

Now that the north portion of the golf course is reopened, Fall Bird Walks are resuming. They will occur each Sunday in September, weather permitting. Please join in at 7:30am for a walk of the North Loop. Meet on Maple Ave. in Wilmette, just West of the Canal, by the 10th hole tee. There is free […]

Grow GEO Power Hour

Virtual IL

The Village of Northbrook is excited to host this free, live hour-long Geo-Power Hour to learn about the basics of geothermal, how it can save you money, and how it benefits our community. To register for this Zoom event, click HERE

Event Series Community Bike Ride

Community Bike Ride

Wilmette Village Hall 1200 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL

Bike Walk Wilmette advocates for better biking, walking, and active transportation for all ages and abilities in Wilmette. They collaborate with the Village, Park District, and schools on issues relating to active transportation and support efforts to make biking and walking in Wilmette better, safer, and more fun. They sponsor community bike rides on the […]

Illinois State Representatives Town Hall

Levy Senior Center 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL, United States

Join in to hear about the 2024 legislative session and have the opportunity to ask questions of State Representative Robyn Gabel and State Senator Laura Fine

Community Garage Sale

Centennial Park Crawford and Old Glenview Rd., Wilmette, IL, United States

Come to Centennial parking lot and see what treasures await at the Wilmette Park District annual Garage Sale.  Buying or selling secondhand treasures is a great way to live sustainably. For more details, click HERE

2024 EV Car Show

St. John's Lutheran Church 1235 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Come learn about many different electric vehicle (EV) models available from your friends and neighbors at our local EV exhibit in the parking lot of St. John’s Church at 1235 Wilmette Avenue in Wilmette. Check out the Rivian truck and SUV, and a variety of EVs from Tesla, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Volkswagen and Nissan, and more. […]