BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Go Green Wilmette - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Go Green Wilmette REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T120000 DTSTAMP:20260523T165638 CREATED:20240313T221054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T102039Z UID:10000808-1721552400-1721563200@gogreenwilmette.org SUMMARY:2024 Sustainable Yard Tour DESCRIPTION:Our popular Sustainable Yard Tour returns on July 21st\, highlighting several private yards plus the Wilmette Library’s lovely pocket prairie and some plots in the West Park community garden! Learn how gardeners make attractive and insect friendly spaces using green practices such as composting\, rain barrels and native plant species. Gardeners can share how they make their efforts affordable by sharing plants and dividing them. West Park gardeners will have tips on growing vegetables and other produce in limited spaces using sustainable practices. There’s a front yard prairie and a yard full of native plants that are happiest in the shade. \nCLICK HERE FOR A MAP OF YARDS WITH DESCRIPTIONS \nThe event will occur rain or shine!  We look forward to seeing you there. URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/2024-sustainable-yard-tour/ LOCATION:Various Wilmette Locations\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Go Green Wilmette":MAILTO:info@gogreenwilmette.org GEO:42.0805743;-87.7320368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T130000 DTSTAMP:20260523T165638 CREATED:20230714T211036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T211038Z UID:10000186-1689498000-1689512400@gogreenwilmette.org SUMMARY:2023 Sustainable Yard Tour DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for the yard tour map and garden descriptions.   The tour occurs Rain or Shine! \nJoin us for our annual Sustainable Yard Tour! \nThis year\, Go Green Wilmette will feature native habitat plantings installed by the Village of Wilmette in addition to several private sustainable yards. For several years\, the Village has been adding native plant habitat to all corners of our community\, creating small prairies and more formal gardens along roadways and around Village buildings. Come see how good these plants look while they provide essential services such as flood water mitigation and feeding sources for pollinators. Learn about the Village’s experience and future plans for native plantings. \nThis year’s private yards include innovative ways to compost and grow fruits and vegetables as well as to create pleasant spaces with repurposed objects and clever design. See a prairie border\, a water feature\, shady arbors and much more\, all maintained with sustainability in mind. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/2023-sustainable-yard-tour-2/ LOCATION:Various Wilmette Locations\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gogreenwilmette.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Sustainable.png ORGANIZER;CN="Go Green Wilmette":MAILTO:info@gogreenwilmette.org GEO:42.0805743;-87.7320368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260523T165638 CREATED:20220906T140436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T144218Z UID:10000144-1667638800-1667660400@gogreenwilmette.org SUMMARY:Pumpkin Pitch 2022 DESCRIPTION:The Village of Wilmette will once again 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 parking lot on November 5th.  \nDumpster at Village Hall ONLY on November 12th \nHelp us keep these pumpkins out of the landfill. URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/pumpkin-pitch-2022/ LOCATION:Various Wilmette Locations\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gogreenwilmette.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pumpkin-pitch-snip.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Go Green Wilmette":MAILTO:info@gogreenwilmette.org GEO:42.0805743;-87.7320368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T150000 DTSTAMP:20260523T165638 CREATED:20220701T204832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T011153Z UID:10000132-1664013600-1664031600@gogreenwilmette.org SUMMARY:2022 Renewable Energy Day DESCRIPTION:The Renewable Energy Day is a great way to explore options for moving away from fossil fuels. Learn about rooftop and community solar options\, EV’s and electric bikes\, and geo-thermal installations from trusted Wilmette neighbors.\n \n“Home base” for the event will be the parking lot of St. John’s Church across from the library. There you will find the GGW tent and volunteers\, electric vehicles (EV’s) and bikes on display\, and a table for the Village’s community solar program.\n \nAs a preview\, a Going Green Matters Webinar was held on Sept. 21\, 2022\, explaining many ways to address climate change at home\, including choosing energy-saving options for your home like induction burners\, heat pumps\, solar panels\, EV chargers and more. To view a recording of this webinar\, see the GGW YouTube Channel.\n \nBelow is a schedule and locations of the various events taking place from 10 am to 3 pm.\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Solar Tour\n\nSolar Tour List of Homes with map \nLearn how and why your neighbors have installed solar panels by visiting hosted and curbside viewing only sites\nSee many different types of panel installations\, including systems on steep roofs\, flat-roofs\, semi-shaded roofs and garage roofs\, and east\, south and west-facing panels\nThe local Wilmette Solar Tour is being held in conjunction with the Illinois Solar Energy Association’s (ISEA) state-wide tour. Visit their website for photos and information on more installations in nearby suburbs and all over the state\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EV Car Show\n\n\nThe EV car exhibit is in the parking lot of St. John’s Church at 1235 Wilmette Avenue in Wilmette\nCome learn about many different electric vehicle (EV) models available from your friends and neighbors Check out the new Rivian truck and a variety of Tesla\, Hyundai\, Chevrolet\, Volkswagen and Nissan models\, and more\nVisit Drive Electric Week for more information\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bike Exhibit\n\n\nThe Bike exhibit is in the parking lot of St. John’s Church at 1235 Wilmette Avenue in Wilmette\nBike Walk Wilmette is partnering with Go Green Wilmette to host this exhibit featuring electric\, cargo\, folding\, and other alternative bikes\nBikes are perfect for commuting\, exercise\, recreation\, and family fun. Find out which type of bike is best for you\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Power Tower Exhibit\n\n\nTake a drive or a bike ride up the Green Bay Trail to the Glencoe Community Garden\nExperience the Power Tower Climate Change exhibit\nDocents will guide you and your family through the exhibit and answer questions. The exhibit was featured in a PBS documentary\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geo-thermal Tour\nLearn how Wilmette homeowners are saving energy with geo-thermal installations\n\nTake an in-person tour with geo-thermal owners on Saturday\, Sept. 24 at the following homes:\n\n11am – 12pm at the home of Michael Schuette\, 1631 Walnut Avenue\, Wilmette\n12pm – 2pm at the home of Tara Lubin\, 1116 Elmwood Avenue\, Wilmette\n\n\nWatch short videos created by local geo-thermal owners on the GGW You Tube channel\nView these videos to learn the basics about geo-thermal energy:\n\nEnergy 101: Geo-thermal Heat Pumps: United States Dept. of Energy\nAffordable Geo-thermal: This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey travels to Albany\, New York to explore ways to make drilling for and installing geothermal heat pumps more affordable for average homeowners ​\n\n\nStop by the Wilmette Public Library to see their display in the lobby about their geo-thermal system and other sustainability measures the library has undertaken URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/2022-renewable-energy-day/ LOCATION:Various Wilmette Locations\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Go Green Wilmette":MAILTO:info@gogreenwilmette.org GEO:42.0805743;-87.7320368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220717T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220717T130000 DTSTAMP:20260523T165638 CREATED:20220302T133931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T204820Z UID:10000091-1658048400-1658062800@gogreenwilmette.org SUMMARY:2022 Sustainable Yard Tour DESCRIPTION:The sun is out. The flowers are blooming\, and it’s time for Go Green Wilmette’s free annual Sustainable Yard Tour! Join us on July 17th from 9 am until 1 pm as we highlight what your neighbors have been up to in their gardens. This year we feature six yards that all showcase the beauty and importance of native plants. From unusual species being grown to supply seeds to nearby prairie restorations to an attractive mingling of natives with traditional landscape plants\, natives take center stage this year. But that’s not all! Two gardens include innovative ways to grow food. There are water features\, a rain garden and composting methods on display as well. Come learn with your neighbors\, admire the wonderful plants and the insects that go with them and take home some ideas for your own habitat.  \n  Read below to get a sense of what to expect from the gardens on the tour.  Tour will be held rain or shine. \n  \nEconomou garden \nCreated by a younger gardener who has spent time volunteering in nearby prairie and oak savannah restoration projects\, the Economou garden is devoted to creating a diverse pocket prairie on one side and a source for seeds of rare native plants on another\, all while providing a beautiful space to appreciate plants. Talk with Christos about his volunteer work and learn about prairie gardening. \n  \nKeer garden \nDominated by a huge\, spreading locust tree\, the Keer garden provides a shady oasis while taking advantage of pockets of sunshine to maximize vegetable growing. From potatoes grown in barrels and an in-ground worm composter to an herb garden in pots\, the garden is a place where the caretakers try new things while maintaining an appreciation for the importance of mature trees. \n  \nGreenberg garden \nIf you’re looking for a certain type of garden–rain\, vegetable\, native plant\, meditation–you’ll find it in the Greenberg garden. Unique space follows on unique space around this lively garden. A homemade pond is lined with sedges and iris. A rain garden mitigates flooding in a low corner. Composting and a vegetable garden line the back fence. Rain barrels provide water. The Greenbergs have created it all themselves and can share their experience if you want to know how it’s done. \n  \nMartin garden \nIn this garden\, you’ll see a study in how native plants behave. Liz Martin has slowly added natives to her landscaping over a number of years\, watching to see where certain plants like to be. Some areas have entirely seeded themselves. Liz enjoys learning from the plants\, adding more and slowly tackling certain non-native invasive species\, which all gardeners must do from time to time. \n  \nSooHoo garden \nIn this bird and kid friendly garden\, native plants play nicely with a grassy space. Natives line the edges of a shady backyard that leaves room to romp. Annie has put herbs in the sunniest spots near the kitchen. Ask her about her native shrubs and beautiful sedges. \n  \nHolcomb garden \nAn insect oasis\, the Holcomb garden provides artistic little rocky puddles (the water is changed daily to discourage mosquitoes) as drinking spots for the many kinds of bees that frequent the pollinator friendly plants. Rhonda has salvaged furniture for a delightful sitting area from which her Pandemic Project\, a gorgeous display of native plants can be viewed. Learn from Rhonda about how much insect activity she witnesses in her garden every day. \n  URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/sustainable-yard-tour/ LOCATION:Various Wilmette Locations\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Go Green Wilmette":MAILTO:info@gogreenwilmette.org GEO:42.0805743;-87.7320368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T165638 CREATED:20220501T190016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T190016Z UID:10000123-1656244800-1656262800@gogreenwilmette.org SUMMARY:Evanston Garden Walk DESCRIPTION:Please join us\, rain or shine\, on Sunday\, June 26\, from noon to 5 pm\, to see some of the most creative and beautiful gardens Evanston has to offer. Spend an afternoon strolling through eight noteworthy private gardens and a church garden that offers quiet green space to all who pass by..  The Garden Walk showcases gardens that satisfy a broad range of interests to inspire the gardeners of today and tomorrow. \n  \nBeginning May 1 tickets are available online at https://evanstonenvironment.org/gardenwalk.    Starting June 1\, in person purchase of tickets will be available at the Ecology Center and other businesses listed on the link. Descriptions of the gardens and maps are provided. The Evanston Garden Walk will observe CDC guidelines for the safety of visitors and homeowners that include mask wearing and social distancing.  All proceeds from the Evanston Garden Walk benefit the programs of the Evanston Environmental Association which includes scholarships for children to attend the Ecology Center’s summer camps and the Apiary\, home to 40\,000 honeybees! URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/evanston-garden-walk-3/ LOCATION:Various Wilmette Locations\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States GEO:42.0805743;-87.7320368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220314 DTSTAMP:20260523T165638 CREATED:20220118T210603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T210603Z UID:10000081-1646352000-1647215999@gogreenwilmette.org SUMMARY:One Earth Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the One Earth Film Fest!  More details to come URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/one-earth-film-festival-2/ LOCATION:Various Wilmette Locations\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States GEO:42.0805743;-87.7320368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220110 DTSTAMP:20260523T165638 CREATED:20211217T012842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T134007Z UID:10000069-1640563200-1641772799@gogreenwilmette.org SUMMARY:Holiday Styrofoam Recycling Collection 2021 DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 27\, 2021\, to Sunday\, January 9\, 2022 \nGo Green Wilmette (GGW) is partnering with the Village of Wilmette to host a white Styrofoam recycling collection.  This is an opportunity to recycle block white polystyrene/Styrofoam (PS 6)\, which cannot be recycled through the Village of Wilmette’s residential Refuse and Recycling Program. \n\nOnly White Styrofoam in blocks and sheets will be accepted.\nNO Styrofoam “peanuts.”\nNO Styrofoam food containers\, trays\, or cups.\nRemove Styrofoam from bags or boxes and take bags & boxes with you. \n\nResidents can drop off their Styrofoam during hours listed below:   \n\n1315 Central Ave. (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.\, M – Sunday) Large boxes outside on front porch\n\n\nPublic Works Facility\, 711 Laramie Ave. (DROP OFF HERE CANCELED DUE TO COVID SURGE)\n\nGGW will bring the Styrofoam to the Abt Electronics Recycling Center (Glenview\, IL). Abt has a machine that processes the Styrofoam\, and the resultant dense Styrene is sold to businesses that that make plastic products. Recycling Styrofoam reduces the amount of Styrofoam that washes into our lakes and streams where it leaches toxins and is mistaken for food by fish\, birds\, and small wildlife. \nGGW would like to thank UMF Corporation\, which has made this collection possible for several years with the generous loan of a cargo van to transport very large boxes filled with Styrofoam to the Abt Recycling Center. URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/holiday-styrofoam-collection-2021/ LOCATION:Various Wilmette Locations\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Go Green Wilmette":MAILTO:info@gogreenwilmette.org GEO:42.0805743;-87.7320368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T150000 DTSTAMP:20260523T165638 CREATED:20210914T232221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T122117Z UID:10000034-1636189200-1636210800@gogreenwilmette.org SUMMARY:Pumpkin Pitch 2021 DESCRIPTION:GGW and the Village of Wilmette will once again 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.  Dumpsters will be in the Village Hall parking lot and the Centennial parking lot.  Help us keep these pumpkins out of the landfill. URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/pumpkin-pitch-2/ LOCATION:Various Wilmette Locations\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Go Green Wilmette":MAILTO:info@gogreenwilmette.org GEO:42.0805743;-87.7320368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T150000 DTSTAMP:20260523T165638 CREATED:20210906T160123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T160123Z UID:10000035-1632564000-1632582000@gogreenwilmette.org SUMMARY:Illinois Solar Energy Association Solar Tour DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Solar Tour is a series of FREE\, public open houses and video tours all across the State to demonstrate how Illinois homes and businesses are using solar\, wind\, geothermal\, passive solar design\, energy efficiency\, and more to be energy independent.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year\, the Solar Tour will be in a HYBRID format! Some sites will hold in-person tours\, some will hold video tours\, and some will hold both! Please check individual sites to make sure that it will be open for in-person tours. URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/illinois-solar-energy-association-solar-tour/ LOCATION:Various Wilmette Locations\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States GEO:42.0805743;-87.7320368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260523T165638 CREATED:20210807T173337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210926T131608Z UID:10000025-1632564000-1632578400@gogreenwilmette.org SUMMARY:Wilmette Solar Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn how and why your neighbors have installed solar panels on Go Green Wilmette’s first annual Wilmette Solar Tour on Sept. 25. The local tour is in conjunction with the Illinois Solar Energy Association’s state-wide tour. There will be more than a dozen Wilmette homes on the local tour! URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/going-green-matters-2021-wilmette-solar-tour/ LOCATION:Various Wilmette Locations\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Go Green Wilmette":MAILTO:info@gogreenwilmette.org GEO:42.0805743;-87.7320368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T160000 DTSTAMP:20260523T165638 CREATED:20210622T183631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T141500Z UID:10000012-1626609600-1626624000@gogreenwilmette.org SUMMARY:2021 Sustainable Yard Tour DESCRIPTION:YARD TOUR MAP NOW AVAILABLE! \nCLICK HERE FOR THE YARD TOUR MAP \nBe ready to be inspired by local environmentally conscious gardeners that will be available the day of the tour to share their passion and knowledge of gardening. This garden tour is completely different from traditional garden tours as it is so much more than just beautiful yards. Expect to see: bird habitats\, butterfly gardens\, rain gardens\, native plants\, vegetable gardens\, composting methods\, storm water runoff solutions and more. We hope that through this event we can raise awareness about the value and importance of sustainable gardening and motivate people to make environmentally responsible choices in their own back yards. \nNo Registration Required! \nWe encourage people to bike to the yards on the tour during tour hours only.  This event will occur RAIN or SHINE. URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/2021-sustainable-yard-tour/ LOCATION:Various Wilmette Locations\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Go Green Wilmette":MAILTO:info@gogreenwilmette.org GEO:42.0805743;-87.7320368 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR