Join us for a tour of the Chicago's Wild Mile on Saturday, August 1st at 10 AM. Learn about the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. Upon completion, the Wild Mile will be Chicago's first ever 1-mile long floating island. Reserve your spot now. The tour will begin at 10:00 AM and will last 45 minutes with plenty of […]
Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on Gillson Park’s beautiful bird habitat. Meet at the habitat on on Michigan Ave. just south of Lake Ave. at the north end of the park. Thanks to our many volunteers for helping us keep this lovely space in great condition. It’s also a great way […]
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 […]
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.
Happy Spring! Consider volunteering at Elmwood Dunes this season. As an experiment, 3 workdays are scheduled for Thursdays at 8 am during the hottest part of the summer and 2 workdays on Sundays at 9 am at the beginning and end of the season. Here is the 2026 workday schedule: Sunday May 17, 9 - […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 the Gillson Beach House during the off-season. 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 AM to check in. Bring reusable gloves (not single-use plastic) and a […]