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Fall Seed Spreading Event

Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Join Go Green Wilmette and the Wilmette Park District in the Gillson Park Bird Habitat for tree walks and native seed spreading. Many prairie plants spread their seeds by wind, and we can help them!  Tree walks will begin on the hour and seed walks on the half hour. People of all ages can come […]

GGW Open Meeting

Central Station Coffee & Tea 1150 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, United States

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.

All About Invasive Buckthorn

Virtual IL

Buckthorn is a highly invasive shrub that forms dense thickets and crowds out native plants. Join this virtual program and learn how to identify buckthorn, find out why it threatens wildlife habitat and native species, and learn how to control it in your own landscape. Alternative replacement shrubs will be discussed. Presented by Matt Evans, […]

Event Series Pumpkin Pitch 2023

Pumpkin Pitch 2023

Various Locations IL, United States

The Village of Wilmette will provide dumpsters for you to “pitch your pumpkins” and turn them into compost.  Painted gourds and pumpkins are OK, but remove all candles and decorations. Dumpsters will be in the Village Hall parking lot and the Centennial Park parking lot on November 4th.  Dumpster at Village Hall ONLY on November […]

GGW Open Meeting

Central Station Coffee & Tea 1150 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, United States

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.

WPD Open House: Gillson Park Landscaping Master Plan

Mallinckrodt Center 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette, IL, United States

Join the Wilmette Park District and Upland Design at the next open house. Gillson’s landscape plans have been created and we want to share them with YOU! See the plans, share your feedback and get excited for Gillson! Learn about the project here.

Event Series Pumpkin Pitch 2023

Pumpkin Pitch 2023

Various Locations IL, United States

The Village of Wilmette will provide dumpsters for you to “pitch your pumpkins” and turn them into compost.  Painted gourds and pumpkins are OK, but remove all candles and decorations. Dumpsters will be in the Village Hall parking lot and the Centennial Park parking lot on November 4th.  Dumpster at Village Hall ONLY on November […]

Go Green Reads: inconspicuous consumption: the environmental impact you don’t know you have

Virtual IL

Join us for a virtual discussion of Inconspicuous Consumption, a fascinating and unexpectedly entertaining look at the way our everyday lives impact environmental pollution and climate change. You don't have to read the book in advance to participate. With urgency and wit, former New York Times science writer Tatiana Schlossberg examines unseen environmental impacts in […]

Green Tea: For Apartment and Condo Dwellers

GGW will host a second Green Tea for apartment and condo dwellers on November 15 from 4 - 6pm. Please RSVP to info@gogreenwilmette.org  for the event now and share this invitation with other residents and management staff in your building. The meeting location will be shared upon receipt of your RSVP. Meanwhile, Wilmette residents who […]

Home Energy Answers

Beth Emet 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston

Home Energy Answers Virtual or In Person Nov. 15, 7:30pm Registration Required Making our homes more energy efficient is an important way we can help combat climate change. This panel of speakers will offer a range of ideas to make your home more energy-smart and sustainable over time. At the same time, they will guide […]