On Saturday, June 28th, the Ouilmette Foundation will host its sixth summer beachfront fundraiser and the second in the Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park. The Back the Bowl Bash (formerly Beach Bash) will feature cold drinks, dancing, local food, and best of all, fantastic music! NEW this year - food and drinks are included in […]
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! We meet at Gate #3 at South Beach, across from the volleyball/picnic area. Head down Harbor Dr, continue onto Overlook Dr, and look for our bright green tablecloth. Feel free to come early or stay late and please stop by our table at some point between 9 and 11 […]
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 […]
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. We will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month, weather permitting, from May […]
Stop by at our booth at the Wilmette French Farmer’s Market. Ask questions and learn about our upcoming events.
The map of the yards with addresses and descriptions is now available HERE. This year, the tour features a wide variety of gardens, from shady to prairie, all maintained by hosts who don't use chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides, who compost and who use innovative techniques to save water. Learn about combining native plants with […]
Join us for a beach clean-up! We meet at Gate #3 at South Beach, across from the volleyball/picnic area. Head down Harbor Dr, continue onto Overlook Dr, and look for our bright green tablecloth. Feel free to come early or stay late and please stop by our table at some point between 9 and 11 […]
Green Bay Trail Day is a FREE celebration of the Trail’s restored beauty. Stroll the Trail to visit more than 30 stations for music, sustainable gardening advice, buckthorn removal, native plant selections, tree care, and birding. Receive a bike tune up, connect with other bike organizations. Visit the butterfly hatchery. Observe Plein Air Painters. Discover […]
Join us for a tour of the Chicago's Wild Mile on July 29th (rain date July 30th). Learn about the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. Upon completion, the Wild Mile will be Chicago's first ever 1-mile long floating island. Reserve your spot now. The tour will begin at 5:00pm and will last 30-45 minutes […]