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. Download or print […]
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 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 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 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 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 […]
The map of the yards with addresses and descriptions is now available HERE. This year, the tour features a wide variety of gardens, from shady to prairie, all maintained by hosts who don't use chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides, who compost and who use innovative techniques to save water. Learn about combining native plants with […]
Want a free tree seedling? Have questions about trees? Stop 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. In celebration of Arbor Day, the Village, Park District, and Wilmette Public Library will be distributing free […]
Want a free tree seedling? Have questions about trees? Stop 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. In celebration of Arbor Day, the Village, Park District, and Wilmette Public Library will be distributing free […]
Join an international effort to find & document wild flora and fauna in cities across the globe using iNaturalist! For more information and instructions on how to join in, click HERE For general information about the City Nature Challenge, click HERE