Every time we purchase a food product we cast our vote in support of how it was raised, produced, shipped, packaged, and sold. This discussion aims to highlight some ways our food choices can be more beneficial to our land, our health, and our communities. Register HERE
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 […]
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park will meet on Thursday, May 26. 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.
Start your Birding Journey. Part of the Be A Better Birder Series Learn the skills to begin to learn to identify local bird songs. This is a Zoom presentation. Register on Eventbrite
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. We will have tools available for those who wish to do a bit of habitat maintenance. Please bring […]
Share tips, ask questions, make suggestions, talk gardening, check in with GGW friends, or meet new people. Find out what's happening and how you can get involved. Register HERE
Join us for an eye-opening presentation to explore end-of-life choices, including the environmental impact of conventional burial versus natural burial. Learn from founders of Casper Creek Natural Cemetery how your sustainable end-of-life decisions will benefit the planet and leave you and loved ones with peace of mind. (Casper Creek Natural Cemetery is a project of […]
Save the Date: The WOW Race The Wilmette Open Water Swim Race is coming June 18 at 7 a.m. Learn more & register here.