Join Go Green Reads for a special in-person gathering with Tamara Dean, author of Shelter and Storm: At Home in the Driftless, which tells the soul-stirring and practical account of living mindfully with nature during times of uncertainty. Dean's quest to live lightly on the planet drew her to a landscape unlike any other: the Driftless area of […]
Join the Village of Wilmette’s sustainability coordinator Lucy Mellen for tips on reducing your environmental impact through smarter waste, energy use, landscaping, and more!
A lot of us are pretty unhappy about the direction in which our planet’s environment is headed. Unfortunately, many people also think there’s nothing we can do about it. That’s not exactly true. The decisions we make in our yards and our homes—especially if done en masse—can make a huge difference in saving plant and […]
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. We will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month, weather permitting, from May […]
Stop by at our booth at the Wilmette French Farmer’s Market. Ask questions and learn about our upcoming events.
Join us for a beach clean-up! We meet at Gate #3 at South Beach, across from the volleyball/picnic area. Head down Harbor Dr, continue onto Overlook Dr, and look for our bright green tablecloth. Feel free to come early or stay late and please stop by our table at some point between 9 and 11 […]
Come learn about many different electric vehicle (EV) models available from your friends and neighbors at our local EV exhibit in the Metra parking lot by the Bensidoun French Market in Wilmette. Check out the Rivian truck and SUV, and a variety of EVs from Hyundai, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Nissan and more. Learn more about at-home, […]
Learn all about natural, eco-friendly cleaners with Marcia Lautanen-Raleigh of Backyard Patch Herbs. Attendees will get to make and take home their own green cleaning solutions
Join us for a beach clean-up! We meet at Gate #3 at South Beach, across from the volleyball/picnic area. Head down Harbor Dr, continue onto Overlook Dr, and look for our bright green tablecloth. Feel free to come early or stay late and please stop by our table at some point between 9 and 11 […]
Come enjoy autumn in the Gillson Park bird habitat with Go Green Wilmette at this family friendly event! Collect and spread seeds from the native plants in the garden on a guided walk. Enjoy tree walks with local TreeKeepers. We'll have snacks, crafts and activities for kids and staffed tables covering topics such as sustainable gardening, […]