Join Saima Abbasi for a Tree Walk at Gillson Park by the Wallace Bowl (unless it is raining or about to rain). Learn to identify trees, learn the basics of how to protect trees from environmental stresses, learn what trees to plant in your yard, and discover benefits of native tree species. Come with questions and […]
Create a winter oasis in your garden. Heather Prince, horticulturist and owner of Fearless Gardening, will discuss how to craft a dynamic landscape that not only offers layers of soil-enriching texture in fall and winter, but also welcomes overwintering butterflies, moths, birds and more. She will review the myriad beneficial creatures that thrive when plant material is left […]
Learn how sustainable landscaping can support the health of people, plants, and wildlife. In this panel discussion, you'll learn about regulatory trends that affect sustainability, promoting plant health and saving money while maintaining large green spaces, and cultivating a more environmentally sustainable home garden. Our panelists: Tessa Murray, Sustainability Coordinator, Village of Northbrook, will […]
Join North Shore Gas for a FREE webinar focused on energy savings for your home. Experts from the North Shore Gas Energy Efficiency Program will share an overview of ways to identify energy-saving projects, lower energy costs, earn cash back, and improve comfort. During this webinar gain knowledge of the following: -Benefits of energy efficiency, […]
If you'd like to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors and help restore health to our local woodlands, please join us this Sunday, October 10, from 9:00 to noon for a restoration work day at Harms Woods East! We'll meet in the Harms Woods South parking lot (Groves 1 & 2), which is a block […]
Have something to share or a question to ask? Want to just check in with GGW friends or meet new people? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month at 10am via Zoom for a relaxed but lively discussion of local issues and upcoming events. Register for our next open meeting here.
Prairie plants native to Illinois often spread their seeds by wind, and we can help. Come join Go Green Wilmette for tours of the bird habitat in Gillson Park and help us collect and spread the prairie plant seeds. We will have refreshments and exhibits about birds, insects and trees as well!
Register now for a virtual visit with the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Six years after it was first published Braiding Sweetgrass hit the bestseller list in 2020 with its […]
Fall 2021 Community Engagement Opportunities Our designers have taken time to review all of the community feedback from this summer, and they have put together several new concept options for the Gillson Comprehensive Plan. CLICK HERE to view the new concept options from the presentation given at the September 27 Committee of the […]
The Natural Resources Commission is hosting a Fall River Cleanup to clear trash and invasive plant life in and around the Techny Basin. Want to help out? The group will meet in the Willow Creek Shopping Center parking lot at 9 a.m. on Oct. 24. Work gloves and trash bags will be provided. Call (847) […]