Renowned author and professor Doug Tallamy will discuss the link between plants, insects, and human well-being, and steps we can take to restore biodiversity. Humans are nature's best hope. Recent headlines about global insect declines, the impending extinction of one million species worldwide, and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak […]
Learn how and why your neighbors have installed solar panels on Go Green Wilmette's first annual Wilmette Solar Tour on Sept. 25. The local tour is in conjunction with the Illinois Solar Energy Association's state-wide tour. There will be more than a dozen Wilmette homes on the local tour!
The Illinois Solar Tour is a series of FREE, public open houses and video tours all across the State to demonstrate how Illinois homes and businesses are using solar, wind, geothermal, passive solar design, energy efficiency, and more to be energy independent. This year, the Solar Tour will be in a HYBRID format! Some sites will hold in-person […]
Nature’s Best Hope by Doug Tallamy offers a hopeful and achievable plan for suburban dwellers to help save the planet. Join us to discuss the interdependence between plants, animals, and humans, and the practical, easy methods that you can incorporate into your own yard. Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts […]
Renowned insect ecologist Douglas Tallamy will discuss his newest book, The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees. Mr. Tallamy is a nationally known proponent of restoring the ecological integrity of our human-dominated landscapes. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Green Bay Trail, Glencoe Public Library and the Glencoe Sustainability […]
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 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, […]