As part of our autumn work day, we will gather the seeds from native plants in the habitat and spread them in other spots. A fun task for children ages 3-8 but everyone is welcome. Help us out, and stay for a tree walk! All activities are drop-in. No Experience Needed! Join us for seed collecting […]
Join us for a beach clean-up! We meet at the Gillson Beach House during the off-season. 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 AM to check in. Bring reusable gloves (not single-use plastic) and 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.
Not able to attend our in-person open meeting at 11AM on the second Wednesday of the month? This month, we are adding a virtual evening session to accommodate anyone who would like to join and talk with GGW board members about climate, sustainability or other topics of interest to you. Use this LINK to register […]
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 the Gillson Beach House during the off-season. 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 AM to check in. Bring reusable gloves (not single-use plastic) and a […]
Fall is in the air, and it's a great time to gather, catch up, and reconnect with your eco-minded community! Join GGW Board Members and drop by Central Station Coffee & Tea for an informal "Green Drinks" hangout from 7-9pm. Whether you want to share your favorite sustainability tips, ask questions, or just chat over coffee or a […]
Join the Village of Wilmette and Go Green Wilmette for the Pumpkin Pitch! Pitch your pumpkins on November 7th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Hall (1200 Wilmette Avenue) and Centennial Park (2300 Old Glenview Road) parking lots. A second collection date on November 28th will be at Centennial Park only. This event, […]
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 the Village of Wilmette and Go Green Wilmette for the Pumpkin Pitch! Pitch your pumpkins on November 28th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Centennial Park (2300 Old Glenview Road) parking lots. This event, coordinated by SCARCE, helps to reduce landfill greenhouse gas emissions from decomposing organics. Pumpkins are 90% water and produce […]