In Beyond Words by Carl Safina, readers travel to Kenya and witness struggling elephant families work out how to survive poaching and drought, to Yellowstone National Park to observe wolves deal with the aftermath of one pack's personal tragedy, and finally plunge into the astonishingly peaceful society of killer whales living in the crystalline waters […]
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has an annual event to take back unwanted prescription drugs, paper recycling and unwanted electronics recycling.
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.
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 […]
Get your garden ready for a successful growing season! We’ll cover the essential steps for healthy plants, such as HOW TO: - Prepare and improve your soil - Add nutrients to boost plant health - Plan for spring temperature changes - Select the right site for your garden Plus, how gardening choices and the local […]
Free family event! Celebrate Earth Day at Keay with a family nature walk, activities, snacks and more! No RSVP needed. This is a free, drop-in event, and activities & snacks are available while supplies last. Parking is limited – please plan ahead to walk, bike, or travel from the Community Recreation Center or surrounding neighborhood. […]
Go Green Wilmette is turning 20! Save the date for more details about a celebration
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 […]
Touch A Truck puts kids in the driver’s seat! Join the Wilmette Park District, Village of Wilmette and more during this FREE and unique opportunity to explore trucks of all types all in one place. Attendees, both young and young at heart are allowed to touch, climb, and ask questions about their favorite trucks in […]
Join in for a bird walk starting in late April and each Sunday morning in May before Memorial Day. 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 […]