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SUMMARY:Go Green Reads:  Beyond Words
DESCRIPTION:In Beyond Words by Carl Safina\, readers travel to Kenya and witness struggling elephant families work out how to survive poaching and drought\, to Yellowstone National Park to observe wolves deal with the aftermath of one pack’s personal tragedy\, and finally plunge into the astonishingly peaceful society of killer whales living in the crystalline waters of the Pacific Northwest. \nBeyond Words brings forth powerful and illuminating insight into the unique personalities of animals through extraordinary stories of animal joy\, grief\, jealousy\, anger\, and love. The similarity between human and nonhuman consciousness\, self-awareness\, and empathy calls us to re-evaluate how we interact with animals. Wise\, passionate\, and eye-opening at every turn\, Beyond Words is ultimately a graceful examination of humanity’s place in the world. \nGo Green Reads is offered through a collaboration between Go Green Winnetka and Go Green Wilmette in partnership with The Book Stall and the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District. \nPlease register HERE and email gogreenreads@gmail.com with questions.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/go-green-reads-beyond-words/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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SUMMARY:Go Green Reads: Abundance
DESCRIPTION:Join this virtual book group whether you’ve read the book or not. This book seeks to create a new political lens through which to view the world that is grounded in abundance instead of scarcity and an optimistic vision for the future. \nKlein & Thompson explore the possibility for US economic growth and technological development by shifting the focus of American politics from scarcity to abundance. They encourage Americans to look to the possibility of a brighter future through reimagining and restructuring current US systems\, which tend to create manufactured scarcities. \nGo Green Reads is offered through a collaboration between Go Green Winnetka and Go Green Wilmette in partnership with The Book Stall and the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/go-green-reads-abundance/
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SUMMARY:A Heat Pump for Every Climate
DESCRIPTION:From cold and dry to hot and humid\, find out why a high efficiency heat pump will keep your home comfortable all year long.\n\n\n\nRegister for this webinar on Zoom\nNo matter where you live\, how cold or how hot it may get\, how dry or humid\, there is a heat pump designed to work for your home. In this webinar we’ll discuss modern air source heat pumps and how they’re designed to operate most effectively in different climates – from cold and dry to hot and humid. \nBecause they are designed to maximize heating efficiency\, cold climate heat pumps are able to keep houses warm in cold climates where temperatures fall well below zero. Does this same solution work in hot or humid climates? \nOur panelists will share their experience with installing and maintaining heat pumps in cold climates\, hot climates mild climates and humid locations.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/a-heat-pump-for-every-climate/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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SUMMARY:Go Green Reads: What If We Get It Right? Visions of a Climate Future
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures. \nMarine biologist\, policy expert\, educator\, and writer Ayana Elizabeth Johnson guides us through solutions and possibilities at the nexus of science\, policy\, culture\, and justice. \nWhat If We Get It Right is an anthology of sorts\, a mosaic of clear-eyed essays\, vibrant interviews\, data\, poetry\, and art from visionary farmers and financiers\, architects and advocates\, producers and policy wonks\, all of which comes together to map an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures. \nRegister \nGo Green Reads is offered through a collaboration between Go Green Winnetka and Go Green Wilmette in partnership with The Book Stall and the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/go-green-reads-what-if-we-get-it-right-visions-of-a-climate-future/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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SUMMARY:Crane Migrations: Securing critical stopovers across political borders
DESCRIPTION:Since times untold the departures and arrivals of cranes in autumn and spring have heralded the changes of seasons. During these journeys across continents\, cranes stop at traditional sites\, known as staging areas\, to rest and build up fat reserves for the next flight. In central Asia\, cranes migrate at astounding altitudes over the Himalayas. Festivals and crop planting in some cultures are associated with the migration of cranes. In recent years\, extensive new information about the migration of cranes has been secured using telemetry devices attached to cranes that communicate with satellites and cell phone towers. Dr. George Archibald\, Co-Founder and Senior Conservationist of the International Crane Foundation\, will summarize what is known about the migrations of cranes across Asia and North America and how ICF works to secure these stopovers. \nSPEAKER: Dr. George Archibald\, International Crane Foundation\, Co-Founder & Senior Conservationist \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/crane-migrations-securing-critical-stopovers-across-political-borders/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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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:Fixing Climate Change in Your Backyard (and Front Yard)
DESCRIPTION:A lot of us are pretty unhappy about the direction in which our planet’s environment is headed. Unfortunately\, many people also think there’s nothing we can do about it. That’s not exactly true. The decisions we make in our yards and our homes—especially if done en masse—can make a huge difference in saving plant and animal species and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. \nSPEAKER: Mike Nowak\, Award-winning journalist and radio broadcaster \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/fixing-climate-change-in-your-backyard-and-front-yard/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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SUMMARY:How are Native Plants Adapting to Climate Disruption?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Emily Dangremond\, President\, Illinois Native Plant Society\nWednesday\, May 21 6:30-7:30pm \nRegister for Zoom HERE \nStarflower (Trientalis borealis) reaches a southern range limit in northern Illinois\, which puts Illinois populations at risk due to climate change. Emily Dangremond\, President of the Illinois Native Plant Society\, researched this plant on the edge\, investigating the phenology (timing) of flowering and fruiting in the upper Midwest. She will share how\, from herbarium specimens and field observations\, the research detected shifts in flowering dates to better understand the relationship between temperature and reproductive phenology in this species. Emily will also describe other activities sponsored by the Illinois Native Plant Society.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/how-are-native-plants-adapting-to-climate-disruption/
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SUMMARY:Herbicide Drift: Are Trees Impacted Here?
DESCRIPTION:Herbicide Drift. Are trees impacted here? How to recognize it? What’s being done?\nSpeaker: Kim Erndt-Pitcher\, Prairie Rivers Network Director of Ecological Health\nRegister for Zoom HERE \nHerbicide drift (trespass) has been an economic and ecological concern for decades. However in recent years\, there have been dramatic increases in the use of many popular herbicides in an effort to combat herbicide-resistant weeds. Widespread injuries to wild and cultivated plants have been reported since these increases in herbicide use began. Prairie Rivers Network’s Tree and Plant Health Monitoring Program has studied the impacts of drift for 7 years. This presentation will discuss the summary of 6 years of findings\, such as the long term impacts of herbicide drift to trees\, plants\, and ecosystem health in our new report “Hidden in Plain Sight”.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/herbicide-drift-are-trees-impacted-here/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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SUMMARY:Eco-Endings & Green Burials
DESCRIPTION:Would you or a loved one like to make a final gift to the planet? Planning ahead for an “eco-ending” is a way to minimize the environmental impact of death. Greener choices can aid in the conservation of natural resources\, reduce carbon emissions\, protect worker health\, and restore and/or preserve native habitat. \nLearn about options and why it is so important to plan ahead! \nThis program will be presented by Gloria St. John and offered free to the public by the sponsoring organization\, North Shore Village Network. \nRegister \nBefore the program\, you can visit the websites of the Green Burial Council and Caspar Creek Natural Cemetery located near Galena\, Illinois\, and watch the GGW webinar on this topic HERE
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/eco-endings-green-burials/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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SUMMARY:Go Green Reads:  Blue Mind
DESCRIPTION:Blue Mind is a fascinating study of the emotional\, behavioral\, psychological and physical connections that keep humans so enchanted with water. Author Wallace Nichols examines seas and oceans\, lakes and rivers\, even swimming pools and the contents of our bathtubs in a study that is both highly readable and rooted in real research. \nNichols is a marine biologist whose passion for our planet’s water goes far beyond the classroom – he urges us to get closer to water\, not only for our own sake but for the environment and a healthier future for us all. \nClick HERE to register for this Zoom event
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/go-green-reads-blue-mind/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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SUMMARY:Twilight in the Garden of Hope: Nature as Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Kathy Ruttenberg\nMultidisciplinary artist (sculpture\, painting\, and animation) \nThe path to discovering my favorite medium which is clay has also bought me to putting my roots in the soil. Spiritually I find I am deeper into the woods as I explore my passion of wildlife habitats\, both plant and animal. I have become increasingly involved in learning about conservation which feeds the direction of my work . My ideas for sculptures blow around the mountain where I live as I walk through the woods with my head full of inspiration. Kathy Ruttenberg is an accomplished\, acclaimed multidisciplinary artist working in sculpture\, painting\, and animation. Her fantastical humanistic and nature installations have been displayed on Broadway in New York City\, and are permanently installed in the Tisch Children’s Zoo in New York’s Central Park and Battery Park and in the Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve in Amazonas\, Brazil. Her work has been exhibited at venues throughout the world including Stefan Stux Gallery\, New York; Sladmore Contemporary\, London; the Dubuque Museum of Art\, Iowa; the Caramoor Center for Music and Art\, New York; the International Ceramic Biennial\, France; the 5th World Ceramic Biennale Korea; and the 59th Faenza Prize International Competition of Contemporary Ceramic Art\, Italy. She and her work have been featured in media\, newspapers and publications\, including the New York Times Magazine\, the New Yorker\, The Boston Globe\, the Independent\, Artpress\, NY Post\, and the television news magazine CBS Sunday Morning. \nhttps://www.climateactionevanston.org/natural-habitat/nurturingnature
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/twilight-in-the-garden-of-hope-nature-as-inspiration/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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SUMMARY:Go Green Reads: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World
DESCRIPTION:As Indigenous scientist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer (author of Braiding Sweetgrass) harvests serviceberries alongside the birds\, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How\, she asks\, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to re-imagine what we value most? We have surrendered our values to a system that actively harms what we love. Registration Details to Follow \nJoin us for the book discussion whether you have read the book or not. \nThank you to The Book Stall and the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District for their generous support of our communities and these discussions!
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/go-green-reads-the-serviceberry-abundance-and-reciprocity-in-the-natural-world/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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SUMMARY:The Dark Side of Outdoor Light: Light Pollution and Its Effects on the Environment and Human Health
DESCRIPTION:Join Climate Action Evanston for this virtual program \nLearn about the harmful effects of light pollution on wildlife and human health\, and what you and your local government can do to reduce the impacts. \nLife on Earth evolved in conditions subject to only natural sources of light and is adapted to these natural lighting sources and cycles. Many plants and animals depend on natural cycles of light and darkness for optimal health and even survival. Evidence is mounting that artificial light at night (ALAN) affects the behavior\, health\, and abundance of various living creatures\, thereby disrupting natural ecological processes. This presentation discusses how unwanted ALAN—light pollution—harms wildlife and affects human health and well-being. Best management practices for reducing negative impacts of ALAN are also presented. \nSpeaker: Robert Sullivan\nRetired\, Argonne National Laboratory \nhttps://www.climateactionevanston.org/natural-habitat/nurturingnature
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/the-dark-side-of-outdoor-light-light-pollution-and-its-effects-on-the-environment-and-human-health/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T183000
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SUMMARY:A Guide to Restoring The Little Things that Run the World
DESCRIPTION:A recent UN report predicts that as many as one million species will disappear from planet earth because of human activities. Many of these are insects and nearly all species at risk rely on insects. Insects have already declined 45% since 1974. Doug Tallamy will remind us of the many essential roles insects play\, and describe the simple changes we must make in our landscapes and our attitudes to keep insects on the ground\, in the air and yes\, on our plants. \nZoom only event – register HERE
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/a-guide-to-restoring-the-little-things-that-run-the-world/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241118T200000
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SUMMARY:Go Green Reads: Life As We Know It (Can Be)
DESCRIPTION:Need a dose of hope? Join Go Green Reads as we discuss award-winning journalist and CNN chief climate correspondent Bill Weir’s new book. Weir draws on his years of immersive travel and reporting to share the best ideas and stories of hope and positivity from the people and communities around the world who are thriving in the wake of climate change\, focusing on what we can learn from them to build a more promising future. \nREGISTER HERE \nThank you to The Book Stall and the Winnetka – Northfield Public Library District for their generous support of our communities and these discussions!
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/go-green-reads-life-as-we-know-it-can-be/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T232359
CREATED:20240901T154318Z
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SUMMARY:Grow GEO Power Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Village of Northbrook is excited to host this free\, live hour-long Geo-Power Hour to learn about the basics of geothermal\, how it can save you money\, and how it benefits our community. \nTo register for this Zoom event\, click HERE
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/grow-geo-power-hour/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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SUMMARY:Faith in Place Environment & Spirituality Summit
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Summit\, hosted by Faith In Place\, will explore the theme of ‘Grounded & Engaged\,’ offering five sessions (plus a bonus session!) that will delve into how our spiritual practices can anchor us as we strive to care for Mother Earth and create a healthier and more just world. \nFaith in Place is the Illinois\, Indiana\, and Wisconsin Affiliate of Interfaith Power and Light. The organization is dedicated to empowering people of diverse faiths and spiritualities to be leaders in advancing environmental and racial justice\, providing resources to educate\, connect\, and advocate for healthier communities. Learn more here. \nLearn more and register.
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/faith-in-place-environment-spirituality-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T200000
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SUMMARY:Go Green Reads: Song for the Blue Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a fact-finding tour of troubled waters! In his first book\, marine scientist and author Carl Safina\, founder of the Audubon Society’s Living Oceans Program\, ranges far afield to substantiate fears that something has gone badly wrong in the oceans. \nPart odyssey\, part pilgrimage\, this epic personal narrative follows the author’s exploration of coasts\, islands\, reefs\, and the sea’s abyssal depths. Award-winning author Carl Safina takes readers on a global journey of discovery\, probing for truth about the world’s changing seas\, deftly weaving adventure\, science\, and political analysis. \nRegister for this virtual event HERE
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/go-green-reads-song-for-the-blue-ocean/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T193000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health and Climate Dwindling and Losses
DESCRIPTION:A quandary: those of us who care most about nature tend also to feel the losses most deeply. How can we maintain our emotional balance amid climate turmoil. Lise van Susteren\, frequent contributor on CNN\, NBC\, the Washington Post and diverse other media\, shares how climate activists can protect themselves and the planet\, maintaining their advocacy awareness and effectiveness even while they cope with exhausting new developments on biodiversity and climate. \nREGISTER for Zoom or In Person
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/mental-health-and-climate-dwindling-and-losses/
LOCATION:One Rotary Center\, One Rotary Center\, 1560 Sherman Avenue\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T193000
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SUMMARY:Climate and Sustainability: the Challenge for Mosquito-Disease Control
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is widely expected to increase the range and distribution of mosquito and tick vectors of disease as well as the viruses they carry with serious implications for the future of public health. Against this backdrop\, the catalogue of materials capable of controlling mosquitoes is rapidly dwindling due to overuse\, resistance\, and regulatory pressure. The demand for ecological sustainability\, the protection of endangered species\, and conservation adds another layer of complexity to the challenge of protecting the public health from a rising tide of threats. The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District in Northfield\, Illinois has been adapting the last 8 years to meet the present and future needs of our residents. By merging GIS digital technologies with mosquito-specific larval control\, investing in key research\, and collaborating with scientists in the Midwest region the NSMAD has created an effective\, sustainable\, and ecologically sound model for mosquito control that can meet the demands of the future. \nREGISTER for Zoom or In Person \n 
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/climate-and-sustainability-the-challenge-for-mosquito-disease-control/
LOCATION:One Rotary Center\, One Rotary Center\, 1560 Sherman Avenue\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T193000
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SUMMARY:Urban Rats: how to Manage them and Let Wildlife Thrive
DESCRIPTION:Larry Heaney Negaunee Curator of Mammals\, Field Museum. Rats have lived with humans for many generations. They know us very well\, and have diverse strategies that have allowed them to survive and even thrive. Human efforts to eliminate urban rats have severely impacted wildlife\, and the rats are still here. What are we to do? Larry Heaney\, curator of mammals at the Field Museum\, has studied rats around the world. He will share his expertise on mammals\, and particularly rats. He has potential solutions to offer\, and will answer your questions. \nREGISTER FOR ZOOM OR IN PERSON
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/urban-rats-how-to-manage-them-and-let-wildlife-thrive/
LOCATION:One Rotary Center\, One Rotary Center\, 1560 Sherman Avenue\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T232359
CREATED:20240530T145058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T145437Z
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SUMMARY:Go Green Reads: Kingbird Highway
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this discussion of Kingbird Highway whether you have a chance to read the book or not. Suitable for all ages. \nAt sixteen\, Kenn Kaufman dropped out of the high school where he was student council president and hit the road\, hitch hiking back and forth across the United States\, from Alaska to Florida\, Maine to Mexico. Maybe not all that unusual a thing to do in the seventies\, but what Kenn was searching for was a little different: not sex\, drugs\, God\, or even self\, but birds. A report of a rare bird would send him hitching nonstop from Pacific to Atlantic and back again. When he was broke he would pick fruit or do odd jobs to earn the fifty dollars or so that would last him for weeks. \nHis initial goal was to set a record – most North American species seen in a year – but along the way he began to realize that at this breakneck pace he was only looking\, not seeing. What had been a game became a quest for a deeper understanding of the natural world. Kingbird Highway is a unique coming-of-age story\, combining a lyrical celebration of nature with wild\, and sometimes dangerous\, adventures\, and starring a colorful cast of characters\, literally and figuratively. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/go-green-reads-kingbird-highway/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T232359
CREATED:20240216T203400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T203400Z
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SUMMARY:Native American Garden: Urban Forest\, Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Eli Suzukovich III (Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa/Cree/Krajina Serb)\, will share his knowledge and research regarding urban forests and the impacts of local climate change. In Evanston\, he developed the plan and selected plants for the new Native American gardens at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian on Central Street and willshare the heritage and cultural significance of the selections. \nREGISTER for Zoom or in person
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/native-american-garden-urban-forest-mitchell-museum-of-the-american-indian/
LOCATION:One Rotary Center\, One Rotary Center\, 1560 Sherman Avenue\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T232359
CREATED:20240323T154320Z
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SUMMARY:Go Green Reads: The Secret Life of Groceries
DESCRIPTION:Join us and peek behind the curtain in the highly secretive US grocery industry. Author Benjamin Lorr conducted five years of research and hundreds of interviews to answer questions such as – What does it take to run an American supermarket? How does our food get on the shelves? Who sets the prices? And who suffers the consequences of our ever-increasing demands for efficiency? Local food experts will join the discussion. \nJoin us virtually whether you have read the book or not! \nRegister for ZOOM
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/go-green-reads-the-secret-life-of-groceries/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T232359
CREATED:20240212T193030Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly and Dragonfly Populations\, what Research shows
DESCRIPTION:Doug Taron Curator of Biology and Vice President of Research and Conservation\, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum “I don’t see as many butterflies as I used to.” Is this statement really true? Doug Taron from the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network tracks long-term trends in butterfly populations. He sees a significant decline in abundance from 1997 to 2017 both regionally and in individual counties. He will discuss his research\, which also includes dragonflies and damselflies\, as measured by the Illinois Odonate Survey. \nREGISTER FOR ZOOM OR IN PERSON
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/butterfly-and-dragonfly-populations-what-research-shows/
LOCATION:One Rotary Center\, One Rotary Center\, 1560 Sherman Avenue\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T193000
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SUMMARY:Bird Collisions: Hazardous Features and Easy Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Annette Prince Director\, Chicago Bird Collision Monitors Nearly a billion birds perish each year as a result of window strikes. They see the sky or tree in a window reflection and fly towards it\, dying at the solid pane. For decades\, Annette Prince of the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors has collected about 11\,000 birds a year\, helping the Field Museum build an extraordinary profile of bird collisions in our area\, and saving thousands of injured songbirds. She will discuss the perils facing our migratory birds\, the buildings where they collide in Chicago and Evanston and why. She shares easy steps we can each take to help them find safe passage through Chicagoland. It’s a concern only heightened in recent years as our population of birds declines while our reliance on glass grows as a foundation element in architectural design. \nREGISTER FOR ZOOM OR IN PERSON
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/bird-collisions-hazardous-features-and-easy-solutions/
LOCATION:One Rotary Center\, One Rotary Center\, 1560 Sherman Avenue\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T232359
CREATED:20240212T192204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T192225Z
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SUMMARY:Our Urban Wildlife: Coyotes\, Bats\, Rats and other critters
DESCRIPTION:Seth Magle\, Ph.D. Director\, Urban Wildlife Institute\, Lincoln Park Zoo What wildlife wanders\, forages and hunts in our urban ecosystem? Some species are new arrivals\, and others have been here all along\, thank you. Using Lincoln Park Zoo’s diverse scientific specialties\, the Urban Wildlife Institute studies the interaction between metropolitan development and nature. Learn about how we can minimize human-wildlife conflict and sustain biodiversity. Hear about how the Urban Wildlife Institute aims for Chicago to become a model for urban areas struggling with wildlife relocation\, rehabilitation\, disease\, and conflicts\, and how they have created a scientific model for urban wildlife biology now followed by more than fifty other cities worldwide. \nREGISTER FOR ZOOM OR IN PERSON
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/our-urban-wildlife-coyotes-bats-rats-and-other-critters/
LOCATION:One Rotary Center\, One Rotary Center\, 1560 Sherman Avenue\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T232359
CREATED:20240207T144742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T144742Z
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SUMMARY:Go Green Reads: Beaverland
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America\, a masterful work of narrative science writing that highlights how this unusual and unlikely protagonist has played – and will continue to play – an oversized role in American history. Author Leila Philip will be interviewed by The Book Stall’s Jon Grand. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gogreenwilmette.org/calendar/go-green-reads-beaverland/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T232359
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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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