What is fast fashion and why is it an issue? It’s very easy to purchase stylish and affordable clothing, but these low prices come at a cost. In this webinar, we’ll shed light on social and environmental issues of the fast fashion industry. Local experts will discuss how and why we should all be better […]
Start your Birding Journey. Part of the Be A Better Birder Series Join us as a representative from the Forest Preserves District introduces you to technology that can be used to enhance your birding experience. This is a Zoom presentation. Register on Eventbrite
Are you concerned about the loss of Birds? Want to do something? Are you interested in making your yard a place for birds to visit, feed, bathe, nest, and raise their chicks? Learn what birds need to make your yard their home. Pam Karlson transformed her small one-tenth of an acre in urban Chicago into […]
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. Registration Required HERE
Creating a yard that’s healthy for both people and wildlife means supporting a variety of insects, which play a key role in ecosystems. What kinds of insects can we see in a healthy yard on the North Shore? And how do we attract them? Importantly, how do we support beneficial insects without making a home […]
Start your Birding Journey. Part of the Be A Better Birder Series Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds. This is a Zoom presentation. Register on Eventbrite
Please join us this Earth Day for a wide-ranging conversation between author Julian Hoffman and The Book Stall's Jon Grand on our irreplaceable wild world. Register HERE for this free noontime program. Author Julian Hoffman appears at this special Lunchreads virtual event sponsored by Go Green Reads in conjunction with The Book Stall. We'll be featuring his book, Irreplaceable: The Fight to Save Our Wild Places. Hoffman shows […]
Join in for a clean up effort at Gillson Beach, in collaboration with the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Meet on the lake side of the Gillson beach house. Bring your own gloves if desired. For more information and to Register click HERE
Spring is here! We are holding a spring workday at Elmwood Dunes, on Sunday, April 24 at 10:00am and we'd love to have your help! And for those showing up, we have a free Friends of Elmwood Dunes t-shirt. While supplies last. Wear it proudly! Questions? Contact Karen Glennemeier - kglennemeier@gmail.com
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 […]