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 […]
Meet at Glencoe Beach for a community clean-up in celebration of Earth Day. Community partners will offer interactive earth-friendly activities and educational opportunities. This is a rain or shine event. Dress for the weather. Bring your own boots, gloves and buckets to collect debris. Refuse and recycling cans will be placed at each cleanup location […]
Join an international effort to find & document wild flora and fauna in cities across the globe using iNaturalist! For more information and instructions on how to join in, click HERE For general information about the City Nature Challenge, click HERE
Want a free tree seedling? Have questions about trees? Stop by the Community Recreation Center from 8:00 am – 10:00 am or the Wilmette Public Library from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm on Arbor Day, Friday, April 25th. In celebration of Arbor Day, the Village, Park District, and Wilmette Public Library will be distributing free […]
Want a free tree seedling? Have questions about trees? Stop by the Community Recreation Center from 8:00 am – 10:00 am or the Wilmette Public Library from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm on Arbor Day, Friday, April 25th. In celebration of Arbor Day, the Village, Park District, and Wilmette Public Library will be distributing free […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kim Ainis, a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, will lead a relaxing three hour guided walk in nature. It is an opportunity to unplug in a peaceful setting with a series of invitations or prompts, designed to help participants deepen senses and connections to nature through this slow-paced sensory walk. This event is offered […]
Join the Park District staff on a spring morning to learn about the benefits of these native species and gain hands-on experience putting them in the ground. For more information and to register, click HERE
