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Butterfly and Dragonfly Populations, what Research shows

One Rotary Center One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States +1 more

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 […]

Bird Collisions: Hazardous Features and Easy Solutions

One Rotary Center One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States +1 more

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 […]

Our Urban Wildlife: Coyotes, Bats, Rats and other critters

One Rotary Center One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States +2 more

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 […]

Go Green Reads: Beaverland

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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. REGISTER HERE

Recycling in Wilmette

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States +1 more

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 […]

Virtual Event: Electric Vehicle Buyer’s Guide

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Looking to electrify your ride? Are 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. Program hosted by the Wilmette, Glenview, and Winnetka-Northfield Public Libraries. REGISTER HERE

Go Green Reads: Purified

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We will discuss Purified: How Recycled Sewage Is Transforming Our Water, by journalist Peter Annin. Veteran journalist Peter Annin shows how wastewater has become a surprising weapon in our country's war against water scarcity. Annin probes deep into the water reuse movement in five water-strapped states—California, Texas, Virginia, Nevada, and Florida. He drinks beer made […]

Rethinking Cooking (and Heating) with Gas

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Please join Faith In Place via Zoom on Thursday, December 14th at 6 PM CT / 7 PM ET for our December Monthly Call. We'll have experts on the call to delve into the dangers associated with burning fossil fuels in our homes and workplaces. "Decarbonization"—the transition away from burning fossil fuels—has become a buzzword […]

Go Green Reads: inconspicuous consumption: the environmental impact you don’t know you have

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Join us for a virtual discussion of Inconspicuous Consumption, a fascinating and unexpectedly entertaining look at the way our everyday lives impact environmental pollution and climate change. You don't have to read the book in advance to participate. With urgency and wit, former New York Times science writer Tatiana Schlossberg examines unseen environmental impacts in […]

All About Invasive Buckthorn

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Buckthorn is a highly invasive shrub that forms dense thickets and crowds out native plants. Join this virtual program and learn how to identify buckthorn, find out why it threatens wildlife habitat and native species, and learn how to control it in your own landscape. Alternative replacement shrubs will be discussed. Presented by Matt Evans, […]