Gillson Park Beach Clean Up
Gillson Beach House 101 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Work Day
Mallinckrodt Park 1960 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL, United StatesHabitat 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 […]
Table Talks: Sustainability at the Park District
Various Locations IL, United StatesAugust Table Talks theme: What IS Sustainability? Chat with Lucy Mellen, Wilmette's Sustainability Coordinator, and gain a stronger understanding of the concept, why it’s important, and accessible ways that YOU […]
Table Talks: Sustainability at the Park District
Various Locations IL, United StatesAugust Table Talks theme: What IS Sustainability? Chat with Lucy Mellen, Wilmette's Sustainability Coordinator, and gain a stronger understanding of the concept, why it’s important, and accessible ways that YOU […]
Gillson Park Beach Clean Up
Gillson Beach House 101 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Table Talks: Sustainability at the Park District
Various Locations IL, United StatesAugust Table Talks theme: What IS Sustainability? Chat with Lucy Mellen, Wilmette's Sustainability Coordinator, and gain a stronger understanding of the concept, why it’s important, and accessible ways that YOU […]
Community Bike Ride
Wilmette Village Hall 1200 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, ILBike Walk Wilmette, Wilmette's active transportation advocacy group, hosts monthly bike rides on the last Thursday of each month April to November, a local version of Chicago's "Critical Mass" rides. Join […]
Gillson Park Beach Clean Up
Gillson Beach House 101 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Wilmette Block Party
Downtown Wilmette Wilmette, IL, United StatesStop by the GGW Booth at the Block Party! There will be kids games and lots of information you can use to make your life more sustainable.
Gillson Park Bird Habitat Workday
Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
GGW Open Meeting
Central Station Coffee & Tea 1150 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin GGW Board members for a cup of coffee (or tea) at Wilmette’s Central Station Coffee. Share tips, ask questions, make suggestions, check in with GGW friends, and meet new people. […]
Heat Pump Program
Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin the Village of Wilmette and Go Green Wilmette to learn how your home can benefit from a heat pump. This information session will go over the environmental benefits, comfort, […]
National Cleanup Day – Sept 16 to 23
IL, United StatesWe all know that we shouldn't litter, and we have the best intentions. But you've probably noticed that even prosperous and educated North Shore communities see a lot of plastic […]
GGW Repair Cafe
St. John's Lutheran Church 1235 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United StatesGo Green Wilmette is very excited to be holding another Repair Café! A Repair Café is an event that encourages people to repair rather than discard items like clothing, small […]
National Cleanup Day – Sept 16 to 23
IL, United StatesWe all know that we shouldn't litter, and we have the best intentions. But you've probably noticed that even prosperous and educated North Shore communities see a lot of plastic […]
National Cleanup Day – Sept 16 to 23
IL, United StatesWe all know that we shouldn't litter, and we have the best intentions. But you've probably noticed that even prosperous and educated North Shore communities see a lot of plastic […]
Go Green Reads: Secondhand
Virtual ILIn Secondhand, Adam Minter delves into the vast, multi-billion-dollar industry that resells used stuff around the world. He follows the trail of "one's-trash-is-another's-treasure" objects from the closets, garages, and storage […]
National Cleanup Day – Sept 16 to 23
IL, United StatesWe all know that we shouldn't litter, and we have the best intentions. But you've probably noticed that even prosperous and educated North Shore communities see a lot of plastic […]
National Cleanup Day – Sept 16 to 23
IL, United StatesWe all know that we shouldn't litter, and we have the best intentions. But you've probably noticed that even prosperous and educated North Shore communities see a lot of plastic […]
National Cleanup Day – Sept 16 to 23
IL, United StatesWe all know that we shouldn't litter, and we have the best intentions. But you've probably noticed that even prosperous and educated North Shore communities see a lot of plastic […]
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Work Day
Mallinckrodt Park 1960 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL, United StatesHabitat 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 […]
National Cleanup Day – Sept 16 to 23
IL, United StatesWe all know that we shouldn't litter, and we have the best intentions. But you've probably noticed that even prosperous and educated North Shore communities see a lot of plastic […]
National Cleanup Day – Sept 16 to 23
IL, United StatesWe all know that we shouldn't litter, and we have the best intentions. But you've probably noticed that even prosperous and educated North Shore communities see a lot of plastic […]
Gillson Park Beach Clean Up
Gillson Beach House 101 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Document Destruction & Drug Take-back Event
Centennial Park Crawford and Old Glenview Rd., Wilmette, IL, United StatesThe Village has partnered with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), State Senator Laura Fine, State Representative Robyn Gabel, MWRD Vice President Kimberly du Buclet, and Cook […]
Gillson Park Master Plan Open House
Mallinckrodt Center 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette, IL, United StatesNEW Input Opportunity to REVIEW: • Survey Results • Preliminary Plant List • Landscape Goals by Zone Join the Wilmette Park District and Upland Design at the next open house […]
Community Bike Ride
Wilmette Village Hall 1200 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, ILJoin other local cyclists on the last Thursday of each month for a 30 - 40 minute group ride. Rides will have a different route and theme each month. Meet […]
2023 Wilmette EV Car & Bike Show
St. John's Lutheran Church 1235 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United StatesCome learn about many different electric vehicle (EV) models available from your friends and neighbors at our local EV exhibit in Wilmette. Check out the new Rivian truck and a […]
2023 Wilmette Solar Home Tour
Various Locations IL, United StatesJoin us for the 3rd Annual Wilmette Solar Home Tour. Learn how and why your neighbors have installed solar panels. The local tour is in conjunction with the Illinois Solar […]