Data Centers have become a national bogeyman. What are they? What should we know about them? Lake County Commissioner John Wasik will discuss their impact, pending legislation and the questions we all should ask. He is on the frontline of this issue as a data center complex is underway in his community. John Wasik is a journalist, speaker, […]
Fall Is the New Spring Get Ready to See Autumn in a Whole New Light! DON'T HANG UP YOUR TROWEL JUST YET — Go Green Winnetka is back and digging in for its sixth annual Fall Native Plant Sale. Turns out, September is prime planting season. Warm soil, cooler air, generous sun, and steady rain give […]
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Rewilding Your Neighborhood and Rebuilding Community, One Garden at a Time, sponsored by Will County Wild Ones and the Will County Audubon Society Join us to hear Brian “Fox” Ellis, from the Illinois Audubon Society, discuss rewilding our neighborhoods and rebuilding community, one garden at a time. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: 9-20-2026 Event Registration - Google Forms For more […]
Discover how your neighbors are taking control of their power, cutting reliance on fossil fuels, and building real energy independence—one rooftop at a time.
The 2026 Annual Environment & Spirituality Summit explores the theme Grounded Resistance, with four sessions focused on how we engage the world from a place of deep grounding, collective support, and sustained resistance. Find our entire agenda on aes-summit.org. Featuring Keynote Speaker: Bill McKibben. He will deliver a keynote drawing on decades of organizing, writing, […]
Explore two important programs—one regional and one national—that help homeowners create and support biodiversity right here in our community. Whether you are an experienced gardener or are just getting started, this presentation will provide practical ideas, inspiration, and resources to help you make a difference for biodiversity in Skokie. Come learn how your own landscape […]
OPCAN’s Clean Energy Open Houses returns! See what your Oak Park neighbors are doing to power their homes cleaner, safer, cheaper, and greener. Two fully electrified vintage Oak Park homes featured on our 2025 CEOH will be open to visit. Check out heat pump HVAC and hot water systems, induction stoves, solar arrays, and more. […]
Join Go Green Illinois Schools for a tour of Prairie Crossing Charter School (PCCS). PCCS teaches students to be natural leaders through incorporating Education for Sustainability into their curriculum, which features project and problem based learning rooted in place. This tour will feature our LEED certified classroom buildings, including the new net zero fine arts […]
October 29 – November 8, 2026 A story that nurtures curiosity and care, reflecting how the Wirtz Center helps young artists grow and transform the world around them. Music, book, and lyrics by Jane Kelley, Clifford Lee Johnson III, and Greg Alexander Directed by Henry Godinez In this foot-stomping new musical, Grace accidentally knocks down the fence between her […]