One Earth Film Festival
Various Locations or Virtual IL, United StatesGet ready to get loud and celebrate Earth Day with the One Earth Film Festival at the Earth Day Mini Film Fest in partnership with the City of Chicago from […]
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Earth Day Beach Clean Up
Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United StatesPlease join us to kick off the 2023 beach cleanup season on Earth Day, Saturday April 22, 9-11 a.m at the breezeway of Gillson Beach House! Our first beach cleanup of […]
GGW Repair Cafe Event
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 […]
Gillson Park Beach Clean Up
Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan 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 […]
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. […]
9th Annual Native Plant Sale
Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United StatesWe are excited to hold our annual Native Plant Sale again this year! Plants will be available first come, first serve. The sale will be in the Gillson Beach parking […]
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 […]
Gillson Park Beach Clean Up
Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan 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 […]
Elmwood Dunes Spring Clean Up
Elmwood DunesPlease join us for our spring workday at Elmwood Dunes! We'd love to have your help. We'll get started at 9:00, and we'll work for about an hour or until […]
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 […]
Doug Tallamy on the Homegrown National Park Initiative
Virtual ILDoug Tallamy returns to the Glencoe Library to share details about his newest initiative, Homegrown National Park. The author of Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants and […]
Gillson Park Beach Clean Up
Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Gillson Park Master Landscape Plan Open House
Mallinckrodt Center 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette, IL, United StatesThe Wilmette Park District and Upland Design are hosting an open house to discuss future landscape improvements at Gillson Park. We Need Your Input! Join us to share your thoughts! […]
GGW Booth at the Wilmette French Farmer’s Market
Wilmette French Market 722 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin us at our booth at the Wilmette French Farmer’s Market. Stop by to ask questions and learn about our upcoming events.
Gillson Park Beach Clean Up
Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan 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 […]
Evanston Garden Walk
Various Locations IL, United StatesPlease join us, rain or shine, for a walk through some of the most creative, beautiful, and personal gardens Evanston has to offer. Most gardens are accessible, although steep inclines […]
GGW Booth at the Wilmette French Farmer’s Market
Wilmette French Market 722 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin us at our booth at the Wilmette French Farmer’s Market. Stop by to ask questions and learn about our upcoming events.
Gillson Park Beach Clean Up
Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan 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 […]
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 […]
Go Green Reads: Restoring Prairie, Woods and Pond
The Book Stall IL, United StatesJoin us for a special in-person discussion with Jon Grand and local author Laurie Lawlor, at The Book Stall. Laurie’s book, Restoring Prairie, Woods, and Pond: How a Small Trail […]
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. […]
Wilmette Sidewalk Sale
Downtown Wilmette Wilmette, IL, United StatesStop by our booth at the annual sidewalk sale to talk about environmental issues and learn how you can get involved!
2023 Sustainable Yard Tour
Various Wilmette Locations Wilmette, IL, United StatesClick HERE for the yard tour map and garden descriptions. The tour occurs Rain or Shine! Join us for our annual Sustainable Yard Tour! This year, Go Green Wilmette will […]
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 […]
Gillson Park Beach Clean Up
Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan 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 […]
Community Bike Ride
Wilmette Village Hall 1200 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, ILThe ride is on! Gather at 5:45pm, start riding at 6pm from Village Hall. The route will be Green Bay Trail to Kenilworth and Winnetka, back via New Trier High […]
Green Bay Trail Day
Green Bay Trail and Mary Street 278 Mary Street, Winnetka, IL, United StatesThe Friend’s fourth annual Green Bay Trail Day is a FREE celebration of the Trail’s restoration, made possible with the contributions of hundreds of volunteers, community organizations and generous donors. […]
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 […]
Solar Power Hour Program
Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin for a Solar Power Hour, where you’ll discover how solar energy can lower your bills, support the local economy, and contribute to a healthier environment. You will also learn […]
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 […]
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 […]