Go Green Winnetka Announces Fall Native Plant Sale “Fall is a great opportunity for planting native plants.”   —Austin Little, University of Illinois Extension, horticulture educator— Don’t put your trowels away for the season quite yet, because fall is an ideal time to plant native plants for them to thrive next summer. Whether you’re a seasoned […]

The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee and the Village of Wilmette are excited to announce “THE Wilmette Block Party” to celebrate Wilmette’s 150th Birthday on September 10 in the Village Center.  Go Green Wilmette is partnering with the committee to make the event as zero-waste as possible.  Look for the GGW tents and waste stations around the […]

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. 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 […]

The bright colors and extraordinary migration habits of monarch butterflies have made them one of our most beloved insects. Their populations have fallen drastically in recent decades. In July 2022 they were classified as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the world’s most comprehensive scientific authority on the status of […]

Join us at our booth at the Wilmette French Farmer’s Market.  Stop by to ask questions and learn about our upcoming events.

In their book, Cradle to Cradle, architect William McDonough and chemist Michael Braungart present a re-imagined view of industrial and manufacturing systems. Nature becomes the model for making things and products are designed and manufactured with new uses already in mind. Rather than seeking to minimize the harm we inflict, Cradle to Cradle re-frames design as a positive, regenerative force […]

Want to know what you can do right now to make a difference? Have you been wondering about induction stove tops, heat pumps or garage EV chargers? Just what does “home electrification” mean? Join us to learn many ways to fight climate change right at home. Local environmental advocate Jay Futterman will lead us on […]

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.

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. […]

The Renewable Energy Day is a great way to explore options for moving away from fossil fuels. Learn about rooftop and community solar options, EV's and electric bikes, and geo-thermal installations from trusted Wilmette neighbors.   "Home base" for the event will be the parking lot of St. John's Church across from the library. There […]

Can technology developments in fuel-fired equipment provide a viable pathway for Net Zero Carbon, replacing fossil gas in companion with electrification in order to meet decarbonization goals? This session will not talk about what's expected, but explore what's possible and happening. Speakers: Allen Dusault, Energy Research & Development at Franklin Energy Services Martha White, Energy […]

PROGRAM CANCELLED We hope to reschedule this program for the spring of 2023.  Visit the Friends’ website for program updates and event calendar.

Environmental Law and Policy Center's (ELPC) webinar will discuss the 2023 outlook for electric vehicles in the Midwest. Find out why "range-anxiety" will soon be a thing of the past. Significant federal and state legislation and market forces are creating tremendous opportunities for funding, manufacturing and purchasing electric vehicles of all kinds: passenger cars, public […]

St. John's Goodfest Goes Green! Go Green Wilmette will be at the Goodfest gathering at St. John's Church on Oct. 1 helping to make it a "Zero Waste" event. Do you belong to a group planning an event? If so, let GGW help you reduce waste, compost food scraps and make it an earth-friendly event. Three cheers […]