The EEA Wild & Scenic Film Festival presented by NorthShore Evanston and Skokie an event presented annually by the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and the city of Evanston. Join us for the 14th annual in-person only screening at Rotary International on March 8th! Doors open at 6:30 pm. A second screening of the same films […]
We will discuss Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America, a masterful work of narrative science writing that highlights how this unusual and unlikely protagonist has played - and will continue to play - an oversized role in American history. Author Leila Philip will be interviewed by The Book Stall's Jon Grand. REGISTER HERE
Seth Magle, Ph.D. Director, Urban Wildlife Institute, Lincoln Park Zoo What wildlife wanders, forages and hunts in our urban ecosystem? Some species are new arrivals, and others have been here all along, thank you. Using Lincoln Park Zoo’s diverse scientific specialties, the Urban Wildlife Institute studies the interaction between metropolitan development and nature. Learn about […]
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.
Annette Prince Director, Chicago Bird Collision Monitors Nearly a billion birds perish each year as a result of window strikes. They see the sky or tree in a window reflection and fly towards it, dying at the solid pane. For decades, Annette Prince of the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors has collected about 11,000 birds a […]
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.
A New Trier Democrats Community Conversation Series Topic: This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land. An Earth Day conversation about nature, stewardship and conservation For more information and to register to attend, Click HERE
Witness the extraordinary life of Dr. Lonnie Thompson, an explorer who went where no scientist had gone before and transformed our idea of what is possible. Daring to seek Earth’s history contained in glaciers atop the tallest mountains in the world, Lonnie found himself on the frontlines of climate change—his life’s work evolving into a […]
New Trier Township is offering a free recycling and shred event at Regina Dominican High School in Wilmette. Unused prescription medication can also be dropped off safely. Paper devoid of all clips and rubber bands can be shredded. And electronic items can also be recycled at this event. Contact New Trier Township for details on […]
Repair instead of discard! Volunteers will offer repair services on lamps, clothing, small furniture, small appliances and bike tires - free of charge - and often with a lesson on how YOU can repair things on your own. To volunteer at the event - click HERE To register your item for repair - click HERE […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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.
We are excited to hold our 10th annual Native Plant Sale again this year! Plants will be available first come, first serve. The sale will be IN PERSON at the Gillson Beach parking lot. We will have a large variety of plants and plenty of volunteers to help you make your selections. Look for our […]
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 […]
Doug Taron Curator of Biology and Vice President of Research and Conservation, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum "I don't see as many butterflies as I used to." Is this statement really true? Doug Taron from the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network tracks long-term trends in butterfly populations. He sees a significant decline in abundance from 1997 to […]
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park will meet outside the Mallinckrodt Community Center. We will weed some native plant beds in Mallinckrodt Park. Bring water to drink and gardening gloves. Dress for the weather. Trowels and tools provided by the Wilmette Park District.
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. […]
The Friends of the Wilmette Public Library invites you to our Pop-Up Sale! The event takes place outside the Wilmette Public Library. Most items are priced at $1 for gently used books, CDs, and more; cash only, please. Find your next summer read and support the programs of the Wilmette Public Library!
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 […]
Join us and peek behind the curtain in the highly secretive US grocery industry. Author Benjamin Lorr conducted five years of research and hundreds of interviews to answer questions such as - What does it take to run an American supermarket? How does our food get on the shelves? Who sets the prices? And who suffers the consequences […]
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 […]
