Please 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 the season will be held in partnership with toesnwater and we’ll be collecting data of what we find for the Alliance For Great Lakes research. […]
Go 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 appliances, lamps, bikes, toys and kitchen items. Repair services are offered free of charge by volunteers who work with the community members to repair the […]
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 early or stay beyond 11am, but please check in at our table. View the short video we filmed about plastic pollution and our beach clean up efforts. […]
Join in for a bird walk on a Sunday morning in May. Learn how to identify both backyard birds and those stopping to rest and refuel as they migrate north. Get tips for how to attract more birds to your yard. Beginners and children welcome! Meet at the martin house by the Coast Guard Station […]
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 keep this lovely space in great condition. It's also a great way to be outdoors and spend an hour or two with a friend. We […]
Join 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. Find out what’s happening and how you can get involved.
We 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 lot. We will have a large variety of plants and plenty of volunteers to help you make your selections. Click HERE for a list of […]
Join in for a bird walk on a Sunday morning in May. Learn how to identify both backyard birds and those stopping to rest and refuel as they migrate north. Get tips for how to attract more birds to your yard. Beginners and children welcome! Meet at the martin house by the Coast Guard Station […]
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.
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 early or stay beyond 11am, but please check in at our table. View the short video we filmed about plastic pollution and our beach clean up efforts. […]
