Since times untold the departures and arrivals of cranes in autumn and spring have heralded the changes of seasons. During these journeys across continents, cranes stop at traditional sites, known as staging areas, to rest and build up fat reserves for the next flight. In central Asia, cranes migrate at astounding altitudes over the Himalayas. […]
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 […]
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 The Volunteer Center on their 23rd year of upcycling by making a donation to various local charities!
Join the Village of Wilmette and Go Green Wilmette for the Pumpkin Pitch! Pitch your pumpkins on November 1 and November 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Hall (1200 Wilmette Avenue) and Centennial Park (2300 Old Glenview Road) parking lots. This event, coordinated by SCARCE, helps to reduce landfill greenhouse gas emissions […]
Join the Village of Wilmette and Go Green Wilmette for the Pumpkin Pitch! Pitch your pumpkins on November 1 and November 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Hall (1200 Wilmette Avenue) and Centennial Park (2300 Old Glenview Road) parking lots. This event, coordinated by SCARCE, helps to reduce landfill greenhouse gas emissions […]
Grab a salad to-go in a reusable bowl any day at Just Salad but particularly at their Grand Opening this coming Monday, November 10 when they are having their Giveback Day which will directly benefit Go Green Wilmette! $1 from every in store purchase will be donated to GGW all day on November 10th. Just […]
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.
Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures. Marine biologist, policy expert, educator, and writer Ayana Elizabeth Johnson guides us through solutions and possibilities at the nexus of science, policy, culture, […]
From cold and dry to hot and humid, find out why a high efficiency heat pump will keep your home comfortable all year long. Register for this webinar on Zoom No matter where you live, how cold or how hot it may get, how dry or humid, there is a heat pump designed to work […]