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GGW Open Meeting

Central Station Coffee & Tea 1150 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, United States

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 […]

Summer Nature Fest ’24

Peggy Notebaert Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Explore the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum after hours! Join for a family friendly evening of summer fun featuring: Live Animals An Appearance by WTTW Kids’ Nature Cat Live Music Outdoor […]

A Book Talk with CNN’s Bill Weir

Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston, IL, United States

Bill Weir, CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent, will be discussing his new book Life As We Know it Can Be: Stories of People, Climate, and Hope in a Changing World, and […]

Understanding Climate Change

Highland Park Library 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park, IL, United States

Get a timely update on climate change from Linda Kurtz, a local environmental leader recently trained by the Climate Reality Project. Linda, a GGW Board Member and former member the […]

Community Bike Ride

Wilmette Village Hall 1200 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL

Bike Walk Wilmette advocates for better biking, walking, and active transportation for all ages and abilities in Wilmette. They collaborate with the Village, Park District, and schools on issues relating […]

Go Green Reads: Kingbird Highway

Virtual IL

Join us for this discussion of Kingbird Highway whether you have a chance to read the book or not. Suitable for all ages. At sixteen, Kenn Kaufman dropped out of […]

Urban Rats: how to Manage them and Let Wildlife Thrive

One Rotary Center One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States +1 more

Larry Heaney Negaunee Curator of Mammals, Field Museum. Rats have lived with humans for many generations. They know us very well, and have diverse strategies that have allowed them to […]

Event Series GGW Open Meeting

GGW Open Meeting

Central Station Coffee & Tea 1150 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, United States

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 […]

Wilmette Sidewalk Sale

Downtown Wilmette Wilmette, IL, United States

Stop by our booth at the annual sidewalk sale to talk about environmental issues and learn how you can get involved!

Unplug Illinois 2024

Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Join the Wilmette Park District for Unplug Illinois Day! Unplug Illinois Day is a state-wide initiative aimed at getting individuals to unplug from technology and “plug in” to fun, recreational […]

Winnetka Yards That Work Sustainable Yard Tour

Various Locations IL, United States

SAVE THE DATE! From a three-acre Backyard Flower Lab to works in progress, this tour will highlight six different residential properties that are all making their yards work for the […]

2024 Sustainable Yard Tour

Various Wilmette Locations Wilmette, IL, United States

Our popular Sustainable Yard Tour returns on July 21st, highlighting several private yards plus the Wilmette Library’s lovely pocket prairie and some plots in the West Park community garden! Learn […]

Community Bike Ride

Wilmette Village Hall 1200 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL

Bike Walk Wilmette advocates for better biking, walking, and active transportation for all ages and abilities in Wilmette. They collaborate with the Village, Park District, and schools on issues relating […]

Discussion: We’re All Plastic People Now

Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, United States

In person or virtual event Registration:  We're All Plastic People Now | Vernon Area Public Library (vapld.info)   Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our environment. Scientists have discovered plastic pollution […]

Climate and Sustainability: the Challenge for Mosquito-Disease Control

One Rotary Center One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States +1 more

Climate change is widely expected to increase the range and distribution of mosquito and tick vectors of disease as well as the viruses they carry with serious implications for the […]

Event Series GGW Open Meeting

GGW Open Meeting

Central Station Coffee & Tea 1150 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, United States

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 […]

Community Bike Ride

Wilmette Village Hall 1200 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL

Bike Walk Wilmette advocates for better biking, walking, and active transportation for all ages and abilities in Wilmette. They collaborate with the Village, Park District, and schools on issues relating […]

Go Green Winnetka Fall Plant Sale

Indian Hill Park 131 Wilson St, Winnetka, IL, United States

Don’t put those trowels away quite yet. Go Green Winnetka is gearing up for its  Fall Native Plant Sale.  Fall offers warm soils, cool temperatures, plenty of sunlight and predictable […]

THE Wilmette Block Party

Downtown Wilmette Wilmette, IL, United States

Go Green Wilmette is always delighted to have a booth at this wonderful community event!  Stop by our booth in the Kid Zone to play some games, spin the wheel […]

Mental Health and Climate Dwindling and Losses

One Rotary Center One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States +1 more

A quandary: those of us who care most about nature tend also to feel the losses most deeply. How can we maintain our emotional balance amid climate turmoil. Lise van […]

Skokie Lagoons Environmental Tour

Skokie Lagoons 1770 Tower Rd, Winnetka, IL, United States

In partnership with the Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois State Representative Robyn Gabel invites you to join an environmental tour of the Skokie Lagoons! Wear comfortable, closed-toed walking shoes and activewear […]

Reception, Film Screening with Q&A: All Too Clear

Wayfarer Theater 1850 2nd Street, Highland Park, IL, United States

Please join The Nature Conservancy leaders and filmmakers of the documentary All Too Clear to learn about the work being done across the Great Lakes region to address conservation challenges. […]

Morton Grove Sustainability Expo

Lorraine G. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL, United States

Join us for the 3rd annual Morton Grove Sustainability Expo This annual event is a great way to learn about green businesses, local environmental groups, and meet other like-minded community […]