Join us to discuss this book Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World, by Katharine Hayhoe Registration HERE  

The Wilmette Park District meets next Monday evening. All meetings are open to the public. Click here to view meeting agendas, packets and minutes. A paper copy of the agenda is available at each meeting. This meeting will be televised. Click here to access meetings on the web or on WCTV-6.

In this free webinar you’ll learn about how healthy forest preserves in the Chicagoland area and beyond protect us from the impacts of climate change, and how volunteers play a critical role in helping us all become more resilient. Join us as we gain insight from our panelists into the ecological, environmental justice, and volunteer […]

Go Green HP, Go Green Vernon Hills/Lincolnshire and the Highland Park Public Library invite you to watch Emmy nominated, "The Story of Plastic", available all month for free on YouTube, to learn about the dangers posed by our plastic filled world.  We will hold a joint discussion over Zoom, Tuesday Nov. 9, from 7-8 pm. […]

Have something to share or a question to ask? Want to just check in with GGW friends or meet new people? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month at 10am via Zoom for a relaxed but lively discussion of local issues and upcoming events. Register for our next open meeting here.

Come find out what's going on in Wilmette from the Presidents of the local government boards. Learn about initiatives, challenges, and anything else you may have a question about! registration link The boards involved will be: Village of Wilmette, New Trier Township, Wilmette Public Library, Wilmette Park District, Wilmette D39, Avoca D37 and NT D203.

Join us for an interactive evening of future visioning and insight sharing as part of Ready Set Wilmette, The Village of Wilmette’s Comprehensive Plan. The Kick-Off Community Open House + Wilmette Talk #1 will take place on Thursday, November 11th from 6 to 8 pm at the Community Recreation Center Auditorium; 3000 Glenview Road in Wilmette, IL. Special […]

The Land Use Committee of the Village of Wilmette is reviewing our tree ordinance in order to better protect our valuable and beautiful trees. GGW's Tree Committee has been advising the Village based on recommendations of The Morton Arboretum and the Chicago Region Trees Initiative. The Land Use Committee will meet again on Nov. 16 […]

The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States and electric vehicles are the way of the future. Automakers all over the world are responding to the growing demand and options for electric vehicles are rapidly expanding. Join EV enthusiast Jay Futterman for an overview of this rapid transformation, […]

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 […]

The next Land Use committee meeting will continue the discussion of proposed updates to the Village tree ordinance.  It is important to attend, listen, and provide any input you might have.  Meeting will be the the Council Chamber room at Village Hall.

Presented by Quiet Communities Gas-powered land care has brought chronic noise and pollution to neighborhoods across the US, raising concerns about worker health, public health, and the environment. Hear from municipal and government leaders making successful transitions away from gas-powered land care. Discover what it takes to make change happen, the challenges and benefits, the […]

Decorate yourself, family, dogs, strollers or wagons with lights and things that glow. No candles or open flames, please! Meet at Glencoe’s Shelton Park playground for a surprise presentation and then stroll the Green Bay trail to sing songs and celebrate the arrival of longer days. Festivities will end at the Shelton Park fire pit […]

Monday, December 27, 2021, to Sunday, January 9, 2022 Go Green Wilmette (GGW) is partnering with the Village of Wilmette to host a white Styrofoam recycling collection.  This is an opportunity to recycle block white polystyrene/Styrofoam (PS 6), which cannot be recycled through the Village of Wilmette’s residential Refuse and Recycling Program. Only White Styrofoam […]

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Join Jon Grand of The Book Stall for a discussion of his article, The Myth and Mystery of Ground Water and related topics. To access the article, click HERE   Register HERE

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Have something to share or a question to ask? Want to just check in with GGW friends or meet new people? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month at 10am via Zoom for a relaxed but lively discussion of local issues and upcoming events. Register for our next open meeting here.

What does climate change mean for our area—what can we expect, and what can we do about it? Please join international climate expert and University of Illinois professor emeritus Dr. Don Wuebbles in unpacking the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2021 Report and its implications for the North Shore.   Dr. Wuebbles led a […]

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 […]

Start your Birding Journey. Part of the Be A Better Birder Series Join a naturalist to learn about how to get started birding. Learn about the history of birding, what equipment you might need and birds to expect.  Virtual via Zoom.  Register at Eventbrite

Building Climate Change Resiliency into Our Landscape We are pleased to announce that our Keynote Speaker for the 2022 Environmental Summit is Doug Tallamy. Doug Tallamy is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. Doug won the Silver Medal from the Garden Writer's Association […]

The Rotary Club of Wilmette Harbor is collecting books for Open Books on Saturday, Jan 29 from 9 - 11 am. Please drop off your new/used books to: Hong Kong Auto Service 3500 Lake Street, Wilmette, IL 60091. How: 1. Enter Hong Kong Auto parking lot from Laramie 2. Wilmette Rotary Volunteers will unload your […]

We are sponsoring a restoration activity for the Glencoe Junior High Project at Skokie Lagoons and we need help supervising youth using tools. Buckthorn cutting and burning will be on the agenda along with s’mores at the end.   If you are a seasoned restoration veteran, please consider helping out. If you have not yet […]

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 […]

Have something to share or a question to ask? Want to just check in with GGW friends or meet new people? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month at 10am via Zoom for a relaxed but lively discussion of local issues and upcoming events. Registration Required HERE

We need your help with set-up and facilitating nature play at Let's Play! Winter Woods Exploration. The Alliance for Early Childhood and BackYard Nature Center plan to welcome children of all ages to engage in imaginative, and child-directed, outdoor free-play in the woods.   If you are available to help or have any questions, please […]

Climate change has brought on an unprecedented increase in the severity and frequency of extreme weather. People and the urban forests in which we live and work, face these challenges together. Join us virtually on "Twos Day" (Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022) to learn from experts about what climate impacts to expect on the trees you manage AND how you can manage […]

Presented by Go Green Wilmette, Go Green Highland Park, Go Green Glen Ellyn and Go Green Northbrook. Registration Required HERE Find out how you can go solar! Join us for this webinar featuring Jay Futterman, an Illinois Solar Energy Association Solar Ambassador. Learn about roof top solar installations and find out if it is right […]

Start your Birding Journey. Part of the Be A Better Birder Series Join a naturalist to learn about how to identify birds. Learn tips, tricks, and hints to apply when looking at birds.   This is a Zoom presentation.  Register on Eventbrite

Mark your calendars for the One Earth Film Fest!  More details to come

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 […]

Virtual: Zoom link will be provided through Lake County Audubon Society near the date of the event. Visit lakecountyaudubon.org > program/schedule Spring migration in Chicago is dynamic. Millions of birds stopover in our region on their journey north. Thankfully, migration is also predictable. With some preparation, you can be in the best places to witness spring migration […]

Have you heard that the Village of Wilmette is offering its own community solar program, similar to the one that Go Green Wilmette promoted? Sign in to get a preview of the program from Wilmette's Alex Arteaga. After the short presentation, you can stay on to share tips, ask questions, check in with GGW friends, […]

The Robert Crown branch library in Evanston is hosting a series of discussions of the book All We Can Save, with the goal of bringing people together to discuss how we can use the climate crisis as an opportunity to build better, more sustainable, equitable and compassionate communities. This book group will be co-led by Rachel […]

Learn about the work of Piet Oudolf, the leading naturalistic landscape and garden designer through the personal research of landscape design consultant Deborah Chud. She’ll trace her discovery of Oudolf’s work, her research into his design principles, his ideas of structure and the balance of coherence, plant combinations, and her use of that research to […]

The Evanston Environmental Association and the City of Evanston will host the 12th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival on March 11th plus five days of streaming opportunities. Enjoy the festival either in-person or from the comfort of your homes through their new interactive livestream platform. The festival offers a line-up of the best in environmental and adventure short films covering […]

Join Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky at the Winnetka Congregational Church for a discussion of environmental justice initiatives and federal policies. The event will be in-person and live streamed. This event is co-hosted by the Winnetka Congregational Church, Go Green Winnetka, and others. More info to follow.

What is fast fashion and why is it an issue? It’s very easy to purchase stylish and affordable clothing, but these low prices come at a cost. In this webinar, we’ll shed light on social and environmental issues of the fast fashion industry. Local experts will discuss how and why we should all be better […]

Start your Birding Journey. Part of the Be A Better Birder Series Join us as a representative from the Forest Preserves District introduces you to technology that can be used to enhance your birding experience. This is a Zoom presentation.  Register on Eventbrite