Join us for a glass of wine and great conversation as we raise funds and build community to continue our vital environmental work. New this year is our Silent Auction where you will have the opportunity to bid on great items such as: Season passes to Gillson Beach 3-month residential compost service with Collective Resource […]
Climate change has dramatic implications for the world's water resources. Communities worldwide face worsening droughts, more frequent flooding, and rising sea levels. Warmer waters harm aquatic ecosystems and damage fisheries, while more than half the world's population faces water security challenges. Loyola University Chicago's 2025 Climate Change Conference will explore strategies for developing just solutions […]
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.
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is an annual event. It's a collaboration of the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and the City of Evanston. The national Wild & Scenic Film Festival is organized and produced by SYRCL (the South Yuba River Citizens League) and was started in part to help environmental organizations like the EEA to grow our membership base by hosting […]
Blue Mind is a fascinating study of the emotional, behavioral, psychological and physical connections that keep humans so enchanted with water. Author Wallace Nichols examines seas and oceans, lakes and rivers, even swimming pools and the contents of our bathtubs in a study that is both highly readable and rooted in real research. Nichols is […]
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.
Would you or a loved one like to make a final gift to the planet? Planning ahead for an "eco-ending" is a way to minimize the environmental impact of death. Greener choices can aid in the conservation of natural resources, reduce carbon emissions, protect worker health, and restore and/or preserve native habitat. Learn about options […]
Join us for a beach clean-up! Due to ongoing renovations at Gillson Beach, our exact meeting spot may shift, stay tuned for updates. We typically set up across Overlook Dr from the sand volleyball courts. Head down Harbor Dr, continue onto Overlook Dr, and look for our bright green tablecloth. Feel free to come early […]
Herbicide Drift. Are trees impacted here? How to recognize it? What’s being done? Speaker: Kim Erndt-Pitcher, Prairie Rivers Network Director of Ecological Health Register for Zoom HERE Herbicide drift (trespass) has been an economic and ecological concern for decades. However in recent years, there have been dramatic increases in the use of many popular herbicides […]
Time for a Spring Clean-Up at Elmwood Dunes Preserve! What to Bring: Gloves Please bring your own choice of equipment: rake or clippers We will have coffee and donuts for the wonderful volunteers! Hope to see you all there! *If rain or inclement weather; we will send an email out the day before with a […]
Celebrate Earth Day at Keay with a family nature walk, crafts, snacks and more! No RSVP needed. This is a free, drop-in event, and crafts & snacks are available while supplies last between 10 am and Noon. Parking is limited – please plan ahead to walk, bike, or travel from the Community Recreation Center or […]
