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.
Please sign up to attend a tour of the Climate Action Museum on July 8th. We will gather at 5 PM and the tour will start at 5:15 PM. There is also an option to have a drink/snacks afterwards. Please indicate your interest on the sign up form. Chicago's Climate Action Museum is a unique gallery of […]
Interested in environmentalism and sustainability? Join us for a social event for some food, ice breakers, and eco-themed trivia! For any young adult seeking connections, friendships, mentorships and fun.
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 […]
Discover the beauty and benefits of native plant gardening during the 2026 Highland Park Native Plant Garden Tour on Saturday, July 11, from noon to 4:00 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, July 12). Visit a variety of local gardens and see how homeowners have incorporated native plants into landscapes of different sizes and styles. Garden hosts will be available to share […]
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 […]
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.
This is a FREE, self-guided tour of five yards in Wilmette to encourage both residents and non-residents to explore sustainable practices and get inspired to try them. Yards on the tour will have one or more of the following features: native plants, composting techniques, rain gardens, edible gardens, butterfly garden, shade gardens. Addresses and yard […]
Co-authored by former EPA official Judith Enck and journalist Adam Mahoney, The Problem with Plastic examines the far-reaching effects of plastics production and explores the material's entire life cycle, from its origins as a fossil fuel product to its long-term presence in ecosystems, while examining public health concerns regarding microplastics. The authors also remind us […]