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 […]
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
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
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. […]
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 […]
Don't miss this chance to get answers to your questions about home solar installations. Meet other Wilmette solar owners, visit information booths and hear a short presentation. Learn about: How to tell if your home is a good solar candidate Financing options – cash, leases and loans Finding a good contractor Battery options EV charging […]
Illinois landfills are on schedule to reach capacity in 19 years. Ever wonder how we got here? Join Go Green Northfield as we dive into the history of American trash, how it's processed, and what we can do to reduce it. Register here.
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.
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. […]
Join Go Green Wilmette and the Wilmette Park District for our Family Fall Festival in the Gillson Bird Habitat on Sunday, October 13th from 2-4 pm. Autumn is the time when the native plants in the habitat have their seeds ready to spread. We will give them a helping hand by collecting plant seeds and […]
Join us at our booth at the Wilmette French Farmer’s Market. Stop by to ask questions and learn about our upcoming events.
Embrace the fall season with nature-based activities on and off the water. Participate in a canoe trip, archery, pumpkin painting, nature play and more. All ages. Registration isn’t required. Call for inquiries 773-758-8899.
