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 […]
Sign up to participate in a home tour of an All Electric LEEDS Certified Home Tour. The tour is in Northbrook IL and is co-hosted by Citizen's Utility Board in conjunction with Chicago Climate Week. Register for this free tour at this LINK
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 - […]
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 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 […]