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SUMMARY:Climate Future Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Village\, Library\, and Go Green Wilmette in this inspiring and informative short film festival exploring the effects of climate change on our planet\, in celebration of Earth Day.\n \nFour-time Academy Award nominee and sustainability advocate Edward Norton joins influential author and climate leader Bill McKibben in 2026 as Honorary Judge. A ‘mini’ festival of 10-12 short films in under two hours\, selected internationally\, explores the ‘interior’ responses to global warming—visceral\, personal\, artistic\, and emotional. Drama\, documentary\, animation and humor bring solace\, inspiration\, and a call for community action. “THESE FILMS HIT US VISCERALLY\, POWERFULLY.” — Bill McKibben\, from the Introduction.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/climate-future-film-festival/
LOCATION:Wilmette Theatre\, 1122 Central Ave.\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exploring Dark Skies: Why They Matter and How We Can Help
DESCRIPTION:A star-filled night sky has inspired wonder for generations\, but for many of us\, city lights now outshine the stars. This program will explore what light pollution is\, why it matters for people and wildlife\, and the simple changes that can help bring the night sky back into view. The program will feature Adam Kreuzer\, co-founder of Dark Sky Chicago\, who will share his expertise and practical ideas for reducing light pollution. \n\nHybrid Program:\nNo registration needed for in person attendance.\nVirtual attendance registration on ZOOM
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/exploring-dark-skies-why-they-matter-and-how-we-can-help/
LOCATION:Wilmette Public Library\, 1242 Wilmette Ave.\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States
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SUMMARY:Library Event: Green Cleaning Solutions Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about natural\, eco-friendly cleaners with Marcia Lautanen-Raleigh of Backyard Patch Herbs. Attendees will get to make and take home their own green cleaning solutions
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/library-event-green-cleaning-solutions-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Library Event: How to Boost Sustainability at Home
DESCRIPTION:Join the Village of Wilmette’s sustainability coordinator Lucy Mellen for tips on reducing your environmental impact through smarter waste\, energy use\, landscaping\, and more!
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/library-event-how-to-boost-sustainability-at-home/
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SUMMARY:Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Want a free tree seedling? Have questions about trees?\n\nStop by the Community Recreation Center from 8:00 am – 10:00 am or the Wilmette Public Library from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm on Arbor Day\, Friday\, April 25th.\n\nIn celebration of Arbor Day\, the Village\, Park District\, and Wilmette Public Library will be distributing free tree seedlings\, including redbuds\, white oaks\, and bald cypress. Come by early before they are gone! Have pressing tree questions? One of the Village Foresters will be on-site at the Public Library to answer any of your pressing tree questions!\n\nThis event is supported by the National Wildlife Federation’s Trees for Wildlife™ program.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/arbor-day-seedling-giveaway/2025-04-25/2/
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SUMMARY:Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Want a free tree seedling? Have questions about trees?\n\nStop by the Community Recreation Center from 8:00 am – 10:00 am or the Wilmette Public Library from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm on Arbor Day\, Friday\, April 25th.\n\nIn celebration of Arbor Day\, the Village\, Park District\, and Wilmette Public Library will be distributing free tree seedlings\, including redbuds\, white oaks\, and bald cypress. Come by early before they are gone! Have pressing tree questions? One of the Village Foresters will be on-site at the Public Library to answer any of your pressing tree questions!\n\nThis event is supported by the National Wildlife Federation’s Trees for Wildlife™ program.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/arbor-day-seedling-giveaway/2025-04-25/1/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:GGW Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Repair instead of discard!  Volunteers will offer repair services on lamps\, clothing\, small furniture\, small appliances and bike tires – free of charge – and often with a lesson on how YOU can repair things on your own. \nTo volunteer at the event – click HERE \nTo register your item for repair – click HERE \nQuestions?  Contact Wendy Sharon at wsharon@gmail.com \nDROP OFF ECLIPSE GLASSES AT THE REPAIR CAFE FOR REUSE! LEARN MORE.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/ggw-repair-cafe-2/
LOCATION:St. John’s Lutheran Church\, 1235 Wilmette Ave.\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States
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SUMMARY:Recycling in Wilmette
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever stand with a container in your hand and wonder if it is recyclable or not? Let Wilmette’s Sustainability Coordinator\, Lucy Mellen\, and experts from LRS (Wilmette’s Waste Contractor) and SWANCC (Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County) answer all your questions. This program will be offered in a hybrid format – in person at the Wilmette Public Library or virtually. The program will be recorded and available for viewing at a later date. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/recycling-in-wilmette/
LOCATION:Wilmette Public Library\, 1242 Wilmette Ave.\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Electric Vehicle Buyer's Guide
DESCRIPTION:Looking to electrify your ride? \nAre you interested in buying an electric vehicle (EV)? Join the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and discover valuable tips and tricks to become a more informed and savvy EV shopper. \nProgram hosted by the Wilmette\, Glenview\, and Winnetka-Northfield Public Libraries. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/virtual-event-looking-to-electrify-your-ride/
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SUMMARY:Solar Power Hour Program
DESCRIPTION:Join for a Solar Power Hour\, where you’ll discover how solar energy can lower your bills\, support the local economy\, and contribute to a healthier environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will also learn how a group buy program can make solar more affordable through the Solar Switch Chicagoland program. Solar Switch Chicagoland helps to educate the Chicagoland region about the benefits of solar and to provide opportunities for individuals and businesses to get high-quality\, reduced-priced solar energy systems professionally installed at their homes or small businesses. \nThis program is co-hosted by the Citizens Utility Board (CUB)\, Solar Switch Chicagoland\, the Village of Wilmette\, the City of Evanston\, and the Wilmette Public Library. The program will be held in the Wilmette Public Library Auditorium.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/solar-power-hour-program/
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SUMMARY:All Season Gardening with Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:All Season Gardening with Native Plants –\nThursday\, May 12 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.\nJoin author\, native plant lobbyist\, and Wilmette resident Charlotte Adelman and Monica Buckley of Red Stem Native Landscaping for a presentation on all-season gardening with native plants. This event will take place at the Wilmette Public Library auditorium. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/all-season-gardening-with-native-plants/
LOCATION:Wilmette Public Library\, 1242 Wilmette Ave.\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States
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