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SUMMARY:2025 Sustainable Yard Tour
DESCRIPTION:The map of the yards with addresses and descriptions is now available HERE. \nThis 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 cultivated flowers and with edible gardens. Learn what native shrubs thrive in shade and provide homes and food for pollinator insects and birds. Visit the Village’s Edens Wildflower Garden to learn about Wilmette’s native plantings along the Highway 94 corridor. We can’t wait to see you there! \nThe event will occur rain or shine!  In case of severe weather\, please check this webpage for updates. \nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/2025-sustainable-yard-tour/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, IL\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, IL\, United States
GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283
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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:City Nature Challenge: Wilmette BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Join an international effort to find & document wild flora and fauna in cities across the globe using iNaturalist! \nFor more information and instructions on how to join in\, click HERE \nFor general information about the City Nature Challenge\, click HERE
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/city-nature-challenge-wilmette-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Pitch 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join the Village and Go Green Wilmette for the Pumpkin Pitch! Pitch your pumpkins on November 2 and November 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Hall (1200 Wilmette Avenue) and Centennial Park (2300 Old Glenview Road) parking lots. \nThis event\, coordinated by SCARCE\, helps to reduce landfill greenhouse gas emissions from decomposing organics. Pumpkins are 90% water and produce a useful\, nutrient-rich organic product\, which helps to restore eroded and nutrient-depleted soils. \nPlease remember to remove candles and decorations from your pumpkins before composting. Please contact the Public Works Department at 847-853-7500 or pubworks@wilmette.com for more information.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/pumpkin-pitch-2024-2/2024-11-09/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Pitch 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join the Village and Go Green Wilmette for the Pumpkin Pitch! Pitch your pumpkins on November 2 and November 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Hall (1200 Wilmette Avenue) and Centennial Park (2300 Old Glenview Road) parking lots. \nThis event\, coordinated by SCARCE\, helps to reduce landfill greenhouse gas emissions from decomposing organics. Pumpkins are 90% water and produce a useful\, nutrient-rich organic product\, which helps to restore eroded and nutrient-depleted soils. \nPlease remember to remove candles and decorations from your pumpkins before composting. Please contact the Public Works Department at 847-853-7500 or pubworks@wilmette.com for more information.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/pumpkin-pitch-2024-2/2024-11-02/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winnetka Yards That Work Sustainable Yard Tour
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nFrom a three-acre Backyard Flower Lab to works in progress\, this tour will highlight six different residential properties that are all making their yards work for the environment.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/yards-that-work-sustainable-yard-tour/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, IL\, United States
GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Pitch 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Village of Wilmette will provide dumpsters for you to “pitch your pumpkins” and turn them into compost.  Painted gourds and pumpkins are OK\, but remove all candles and decorations. \nDumpsters will be in the Village Hall parking lot and the Centennial Park parking lot on November 4th.   \nDumpster at Village Hall ONLY on November 11th \nHelp us keep these pumpkins out of the landfill.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/pumpkin-pitch-2023/2023-11-11/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Pitch 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Village of Wilmette will provide dumpsters for you to “pitch your pumpkins” and turn them into compost.  Painted gourds and pumpkins are OK\, but remove all candles and decorations. \nDumpsters will be in the Village Hall parking lot and the Centennial Park parking lot on November 4th.   \nDumpster at Village Hall ONLY on November 11th \nHelp us keep these pumpkins out of the landfill.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/pumpkin-pitch-2023/2023-11-04/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T150000
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CREATED:20230927T223204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T223206Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Wilmette Solar Home Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd Annual Wilmette Solar Home Tour.  Learn how and why your neighbors have installed solar panels. The local tour is in conjunction with the Illinois Solar Energy Association’s state-wide tour. There will be many Wilmette homes on the local tour for you to see in person\, by walking by or via video.  Look for an ISEA Yard sign at each home on the tour. \nSee a list of the homes and a Google Map on the Wilmette Community Tour page. \nPrint this PDF for a list of the addresses on the tour.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/2023-renewable-energy-day-2-2/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Table Talks: Sustainability at the Park District
DESCRIPTION:August Table Talks theme: What IS Sustainability?\nChat with Lucy Mellen\, Wilmette’s Sustainability Coordinator\, and gain a stronger understanding of the concept\, why it’s important\, and accessible ways that YOU can join the Park District on this journey and adapt to be more sustainable! \nFor more details\, see https://wilmettepark.org/projects-planning/wpd-sustainability-planning-process/ \nLOCATIONS: \nTable Talks\, 8/23 – – Noon-2 pm at Village Lawn\nTable Talks\, 8/25 – – Noon-2 pm at The Chalet\nTable Talks\, 8/29  – – 4-6 pm at Community Recreation Center
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/table-talks-sustainability-at-the-wpd/2023-08-29/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, IL\, United States
GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230825T140000
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CREATED:20230816T172710Z
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UID:10000307-1692964800-1692972000@gogreenwilmette.org
SUMMARY:Table Talks: Sustainability at the Park District
DESCRIPTION:August Table Talks theme: What IS Sustainability?\nChat with Lucy Mellen\, Wilmette’s Sustainability Coordinator\, and gain a stronger understanding of the concept\, why it’s important\, and accessible ways that YOU can join the Park District on this journey and adapt to be more sustainable! \nFor more details\, see https://wilmettepark.org/projects-planning/wpd-sustainability-planning-process/ \nLOCATIONS: \nTable Talks\, 8/23 – – Noon-2 pm at Village Lawn\nTable Talks\, 8/25 – – Noon-2 pm at The Chalet\nTable Talks\, 8/29  – – 4-6 pm at Community Recreation Center
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/table-talks-sustainability-at-the-wpd/2023-08-25/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, IL\, United States
GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T122156
CREATED:20230816T172710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T172758Z
UID:10000306-1692792000-1692799200@gogreenwilmette.org
SUMMARY:Table Talks: Sustainability at the Park District
DESCRIPTION:August Table Talks theme: What IS Sustainability?\nChat with Lucy Mellen\, Wilmette’s Sustainability Coordinator\, and gain a stronger understanding of the concept\, why it’s important\, and accessible ways that YOU can join the Park District on this journey and adapt to be more sustainable! \nFor more details\, see https://wilmettepark.org/projects-planning/wpd-sustainability-planning-process/ \nLOCATIONS: \nTable Talks\, 8/23 – – Noon-2 pm at Village Lawn\nTable Talks\, 8/25 – – Noon-2 pm at The Chalet\nTable Talks\, 8/29  – – 4-6 pm at Community Recreation Center
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/table-talks-sustainability-at-the-wpd/2023-08-23/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, IL\, United States
GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T170000
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CREATED:20230405T125128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T125128Z
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SUMMARY:Evanston Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Please join us\, rain or shine\, for a walk through some of the most creative\, beautiful\, and personal gardens Evanston has to offer. Most gardens are accessible\, although steep inclines and steps do occur in some. Maps are provided. \nClick HERE to purchase Tickets \nFeaturing\nHere’s a preview of just a few of the gardens:\n \n\nA garden devoted to re-establishing the health and natural balance of the environment. As a bonus\, you’ll see how the owners have addressed an extreme privacy challenge.  \nSee the wonderful things that can happen when apartment owners think outside the box about landscaping.        \nVisit a sanctuary on Evanston’s lakefront established as a habitat for migratory birds in an evolving dune environment. 
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/evanston-garden-walk/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, IL\, United States
GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283
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