For centuries fireflies have sparked wonder. Join us to learn how they got their bright lights, their remarkable lifestyles, hear how human activities put fireflies at risk, and  what you […]

STROLL the TRAIL!  Enjoy its summer blooms. Start with breakfast bites sponsored by Charles Schwab.  Visit more than 20 FREE  activity, information, and demonstration locations. Visit the butterfly hatchery.  Participate […]

Join us at our booth at the Wilmette French Farmer’s Market.  Stop by to ask questions and learn about our upcoming events.

Join GGW and the Sunrise North Shore youth environmental group for a beach clean up morning at Gillson Beach. Look for our table at the south end of the park […]

Join 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 […]

The Ouilmette Foundation is hosting the Third Annual Beach Bash Fundraiser at Gillson Park. The event will feature live music, cold drinks, dancing, local food trucks, a beach bonfire and […]

Join 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 […]

Go Green Winnetka Announces Fall Native Plant Sale “Fall is a great opportunity for planting native plants.”   —Austin Little, University of Illinois Extension, horticulture educator— Don’t put your trowels away […]

The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee and the Village of Wilmette are excited to announce “THE Wilmette Block Party” to celebrate Wilmette’s 150th Birthday on September 10 in the Village Center.  Go […]