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Go Green Winnetka Fall Plant Sale

Indian Hill Park 131 Wilson St, Winnetka, IL, United States

Don’t put those trowels away quite yet. Go Green Winnetka is gearing up for its  Fall Native Plant Sale.  Fall offers warm soils, cool temperatures, plenty of sunlight and predictable rainfall to help new plants get established. Roots continue growing until the ground freezes. Seasoned native plant gardeners will be on hand to help you make […]

THE Wilmette Block Party

Downtown Wilmette Wilmette, IL, United States

Go Green Wilmette is always delighted to have a booth at this wonderful community event!  Stop by our booth in the Kid Zone to play some games, spin the wheel and learn more about how you can live more sustainably.

Event Series Guided Bird Walks at Canal Shores

Guided Bird Walks at Canal Shores

Canal Shores 1030 Central St., Evanston, IL, United States

Now that the north portion of the golf course is reopened, Fall Bird Walks are resuming. They will occur each Sunday in September, weather permitting. Please join in at 7:30am for a walk of the North Loop. Meet on Maple Ave. in Wilmette, just West of the Canal, by the 10th hole tee. There is free […]

Event Series Gillson Park Bird Habitat Workday

Gillson Park Bird Habitat Work Day

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

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. It’s also a great way to be outdoors and spend an hour or two with a friend. We […]

Mental Health and Climate Dwindling and Losses

One Rotary Center One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States +1 more

A quandary: those of us who care most about nature tend also to feel the losses most deeply. How can we maintain our emotional balance amid climate turmoil. Lise van Susteren, frequent contributor on CNN, NBC, the Washington Post and diverse other media, shares how climate activists can protect themselves and the planet, maintaining their […]

Skokie Lagoons Environmental Tour

Skokie Lagoons 1770 Tower Rd, Winnetka, IL, United States

In partnership with the Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois State Representative Robyn Gabel invites you to join an environmental tour of the Skokie Lagoons! Wear comfortable, closed-toed walking shoes and activewear for a leisurely hike through forested wetlands. For more information and the Register, click HERE

Reception, Film Screening with Q&A: All Too Clear

Wayfarer Theater 1850 2nd Street, Highland Park, IL, United States

Please join The Nature Conservancy leaders and filmmakers of the documentary All Too Clear to learn about the work being done across the Great Lakes region to address conservation challenges. Reception: 5:30pm to 6:45pm at Madame Zuzu's (1876 1st Street, Highland Park, IL 60035) Film Screening: 7pm to 8:45pm at Wayfarer Theater Discussion with Q […]

Morton Grove Sustainability Expo

Lorraine G. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL, United States

Join us for the 3rd annual Morton Grove Sustainability Expo This annual event is a great way to learn about green businesses, local environmental groups, and meet other like-minded community members. Go Green Morton Grove will have an exhibition table - stop by and say hello!  Save the date for this great event showcasing green business, […]

Event Series Guided Bird Walks at Canal Shores

Guided Bird Walks at Canal Shores

Canal Shores 1030 Central St., Evanston, IL, United States

Now that the north portion of the golf course is reopened, Fall Bird Walks are resuming. They will occur each Sunday in September, weather permitting. Please join in at 7:30am for a walk of the North Loop. Meet on Maple Ave. in Wilmette, just West of the Canal, by the 10th hole tee. There is free […]

Go Green Reads: Song for the Blue Ocean

Virtual IL

Join us on a fact-finding tour of troubled waters! In his first book, marine scientist and author Carl Safina, founder of the Audubon Society's Living Oceans Program, ranges far afield to substantiate fears that something has gone badly wrong in the oceans. Part odyssey, part pilgrimage, this epic personal narrative follows the author's exploration of […]