As Indigenous scientist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer (author of Braiding Sweetgrass) harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to re-imagine what we value most? We have surrendered our […]
If you'd like to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors and help restore health to our local woodlands, please join us for a restoration work day at Harms Woods East! We'll meet in the Harms Woods South parking lot (Groves 1 & 2), which is the first parking lot north of Golf Road (the one shaped […]
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.
Speaker: Kathy Ruttenberg Multidisciplinary artist (sculpture, painting, and animation) The path to discovering my favorite medium which is clay has also bought me to putting my roots in the soil. Spiritually I find I am deeper into the woods as I explore my passion of wildlife habitats, both plant and animal. I have become increasingly […]
Find out how you can shine with solar energy! In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Education Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn: How solar energy works in Illinois The benefits and challenges of residential solar energy The upfront costs and long-terms savings, including current financial incentives in Illinois The benefits and challenges of community […]
The Wild Things 2025 Conference invites nature enthusiasts from across Illinois and beyond to learn about the flora, fauna, and natural history of the Prairie State. Join a community of thousands of volunteers, conservationists, and natural resource professionals at Wild Things on March 1, 2025!
If you'd like to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors and help restore health to our local woodlands, please join us for a restoration work day at Harms Woods East! We'll meet in the Harms Woods South parking lot (Groves 1 & 2), which is the first parking lot north of Golf Road (the one shaped […]
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 […]
