Institute students have taken sustainable fashion to new heights by creating stunning looks from recycled materials. They scour junkyards and collection bins for unique objects to incorporate into their designs, resulting in a fashion experience like no other. These ensembles are judged by industry professionals. Audience members can enjoy the show, interact with the pieces, […]
We are excited to hold our 12th annual Native Plant Sale fundraiser again this year! Plants will be available first come, first serve. The sale will be IN PERSON at the West Park Maintenance Garage in Wilmette (NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION!). Look for our signage to find us by the maintenance barn. We will have […]
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 […]
Have old or outgrown bikes taking space in your garage? Consider donating them to Working Bikes, an organization that has been fixing up and donating used bikes all over the world. They are accepting any adult bike and gently used kids bikes as well as bike parts and accessories. Working Bikes has been providing bikes […]
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 […]
Join the Rolling School Bus! Skip the carpool line and start your morning with movement. We are launching a supervised "Bike Bus" to get students to Highcrest Middle School safely, on time, and together. Meeting Point Southwest corner of Maple Park (398 Maple Ave). Muster at 7:50 AM - leave at 8 AM to arrive […]
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 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 […]
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 - […]
Here Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind - and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay. Bill McKibben traces the arrival of plentiful, inexpensive solar energy, which also presents a chance to reorder […]