The Friends of the Wilmette Public Library invites you to our Pop-Up Sale! The event takes place outside the Wilmette Public Library. Most items are priced at $1 for gently used books, CDs, and more; cash only, please. Find your next summer read and support the programs of the Wilmette Public Library!
Join in for a bird walk starting in late April and each 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 […]
Join us and peek behind the curtain in the highly secretive US grocery industry. Author Benjamin Lorr conducted five years of research and hundreds of interviews to answer questions such as - What does it take to run an American supermarket? How does our food get on the shelves? Who sets the prices? And who suffers the consequences […]
Bike Walk Wilmette advocates for better biking, walking, and active transportation for all ages and abilities in Wilmette. They collaborate with the Village, Park District, and schools on issues relating to active transportation and support efforts to make biking and walking in Wilmette better, safer, and more fun. They sponsor community bike rides on the […]
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 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 […]
Dr. Eli Suzukovich III (Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa/Cree/Krajina Serb), will share his knowledge and research regarding urban forests and the impacts of local climate change. In Evanston, he developed the plan and selected plants for the new Native American gardens at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian on Central Street and willshare the […]
Join GGW Board members at Wilmette's Central Station Coffee any time between 11am and noon. 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. Drop in anytime - no registration required.
Explore the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum after hours! Join for a family friendly evening of summer fun featuring: Live Animals An Appearance by WTTW Kids’ Nature Cat Live Music Outdoor Nature Play Drop-By Scientist Tables Drop-By Arts & Crafts Drop-By Family Yoga Fly Casting on the Pier Local Food AND SO MUCH MORE! Check out […]
