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SUMMARY:Data Center Update
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJohn Wasik is a journalist\, speaker\, policymaker\, environmentalist and author of 19 books. His latest is Lincolnomics\, subtitled “How President Lincoln Constructed the Great American Economy.” John is the Lake County Board Representative and Forest Preserve Commissioner representing Grayslake and adjacent communities. \nPlease arrive by 6pm to order your food and drink. Support our host with a dinner order. We are guests.  Thank you Pizzeria de Ville!
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/data-center-update/
LOCATION:Pizzaria De Ville\, Libertyville\, Illinois\, 60048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T090000
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SUMMARY:Fall Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Fall Is the New Spring\nGet Ready to See Autumn in a Whole New Light!\n\n\nDON’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 new roots the perfect head start before the first frost rolls in. \nNative plants aren’t just pretty — they’re the real MVPs of your local ecosystem. These plants pull pollinators\, assist Monarch butterflies in their journeys\, tackle stormwater like pros\, and barely ask for a favor in return — low-maintenance\, high-impact. \nThe sale will be at INDIAN HILL PARK\, 131 Wilson Street\, Winnetka. Whether you’re a green thumb or just plant-curious\, our native plant experts will be there to help you dig up (sorry) the perfect picks for your garden. A complete plant list will be available on our website closer to the event. \nRoot for your local ecosystem — see you there! \n\nFor more information and a complete plant list\, visit our website.
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/fall-native-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:Indian Hill Park\, 131 Wilson St\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T150000
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SUMMARY:Go Green Illinois meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/go-green-illinois-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:GGI-Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260802T125714Z
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SUMMARY:It Starts in Your Yard
DESCRIPTION:Rewilding Your Neighborhood and Rebuilding Community\, One Garden at a Time\, sponsored by Will County Wild Ones and the Will County Audubon Society \nJoin us to hear Brian “Fox” Ellis\, from the Illinois Audubon Society\, discuss rewilding our neighborhoods and rebuilding community\, one garden at a time. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: 9-20-2026 Event Registration – Google Forms \nFor more info on Will County Wild Ones:  WillCounty.WildOnes.org  \n 
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/it-starts-in-your-yard/
LOCATION:Joliet Library\, Downtown Ottawa Street Branch\, Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)\, 150 N. Ottawa Street\, Joliet\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260902T192103Z
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SUMMARY:Park Ridge Solar Tour
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/park-ridge-solar-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T193000
DTSTAMP:20260714T191437Z
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SUMMARY:Faithful Resistance in a Warming World: Bill McKibben on Climate\, Courage\, and Collective Action
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeaturing Keynote Speaker: Bill McKibben. \nHe will deliver a keynote drawing on decades of organizing\, writing\, and movement-building to ground the Summit’s theme of Grounded Resistance in the moral and spiritual stakes of the climate crisis. Houses of Worship and communities will be invited to harness the power of organized people of faith to confront the fossil fuel industry and advance climate and environmental justice \nRegister for the watch party here – A Watch Party is a community gathering where local attendees come together to watch and discuss the Summit’s keynote address featuring Bill McKibben — live via Zoom.
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/faithful-resistance-in-a-warming-world-bill-mckibben-on-climate-courage-and-collective-action/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Union Church\, 211 Kenilworth Ave.\, Kenilworth\, IL\, 60043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T190000
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SUMMARY:Gardening for a Reason: How Your Yard Can Contribute to Local Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Explore two important programs—one regional and one national—that help homeowners create and support biodiversity right here in our community. \nWhether 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 can become part of a larger effort to create a healthier\, more resilient environment for all. \nJack Schooley\, University of Illinois Extension educator\, will introduce Conservation@Home\, a program that educates and certifies homeowners\, schools\, and communities that use conservation-minded landscaping practices to create healthier habitats for wildlife and pollinators. \nPam Karlson\, educator and regional speaker on native gardening\, will present on Homegrown National Park\, a nationwide movement dedicated to inspiring people to plant native species and remove invasive plants in their yards and neighborhoods. These simple actions can have a significant impact on restoring and protecting the ecosystems that support birds\, pollinators\, and other wildlife.
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/gardening-for-a-reason-how-your-yard-can-contribute-to-local-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Skokie Library\, 5215 Oakton Street\, Skokie\, 60076
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T160000
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:OPCAN’s Clean Energy Open Houses returns! \nSee 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. Homeowners and contractors will be on hand to share their experience and answer your questions. \nVisit 2 different houses open on Sunday\, October 4\, from 2 to 4pm \nThis event is free but registration is required: REGISTER HERE \nDownload a PDF of the flyer for this event
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/clean-energy-open-houses-3/
LOCATION:Oak Park\,IL
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oak Park Climate Action Network":MAILTO:pam@pamelatate1.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T143000
DTSTAMP:20260902T192731Z
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SUMMARY:Tour: Prairie Crossing Charter School
DESCRIPTION: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 building\, as well as our gardens and outdoor learning spaces. We will discuss PCCS’s unique teaching and learning experiences as well. \n\n\n\n\nPlease arrive about 10-15 min. early for parking and check in. \nAddress: 1531 Jones Point Rd\, Grayslake\, IL 60030. \nComing from Rt. 45\, go to the second parking lot on the left. Park in lot\, any place\, but the middle section will be best if available. \nCheck in the Front office of the Kennicott building\, which is west of the parking lot. There is a security check-in system. Please bring your drivers’ license or other state issued ID. \nRain or shine\, dress accordingly. \nQuestions? contact Katie Nahrwold\, gogreenillinoisschools@gmail.com
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/tour-prairie-crossing-charter-school/
LOCATION:Prairie Crossing CharterSchool\, 1531 Jones Point Road\, Grayslake\, 60030
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Field Trip,Garden Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Go Green Illinois Schools":MAILTO:gogreenillinoisschools@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T200000
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SUMMARY:ImagineU: Grace and the Butterfly Effect
DESCRIPTION:October 29 – November 8\, 2026\nA story that nurtures curiosity and care\, reflecting how the Wirtz Center helps young artists grow and transform the world around them. \nMusic\, book\, and lyrics by Jane Kelley\, Clifford Lee Johnson III\, and Greg Alexander\nDirected by Henry Godinez \nIn this foot-stomping new musical\, Grace accidentally knocks down the fence between her dad’s well-manicured backyard and Mr. Hertz’s wildflower garden\, where she discovers three monarch butterfly eggs on a broken milkweed plant. To make amends\, she vows to raise them. Unfortunately\, the caterpillars are eating machines\, and finding more milkweed for them to eat is hard in the suburbs. Follow Grace as she learns all about these miraculous animals and the preservation they need to thrive. \nApproximate run time: 65 minutes\, no intermission\nSuggested ages: 5+ \n\n 
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/imagineu-grace-and-the-butterfly-effect/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Ethel M. Barber Theater\, 30 Arts Circle Drive\, Evanston\, 60208
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:elijahcurtin-adelman2029@u.northwestern.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTSTAMP:20260902T192828Z
CREATED:20260902T192828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T192828Z
UID:10003042-1793923200-1794009599@www.gogreenillinois.org
SUMMARY:Earthrise 815:  Sustainability Action Conference
DESCRIPTION:Rockford has a plan. Now it’s time to act on it.\n\n\n\n\nNow that the Rockford region has a Climate Action Plan\, it’s time for all of us to use it to help make our community more sustainable. Earthrise 815 brings neighbors\, business owners\, and local leaders together for one full day of learning\, connection\, and action. \nInternationally known author and environmentalist Bill McKibben will be our keynote speaker\, joined by Illinois Commerce Commission Chairman Doug P. Scott and Mark Charles\, author\, public speaker\, podcaster. A full slate of breakout sessions\, led by subject matter experts on all aspects of the Climate Action Plan\, will take place at this all-day conference along the scenic Rock River at Rockford’s Embassy Suites. \nEarthrise 815 is a project of Sustain Rockford\, the same grassroots organization behind the 2024 Solar Conference and Expo.
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/earthrise-815-sustainability-action-conference/
LOCATION:EmbassySuitesConferenceCenter\, 416 S. Main St.\, Rockford\, 61101
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Environmental Fair
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ORGANIZER;CN="SustainRockford":MAILTO:info@sustainrockford.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T173000
DTSTAMP:20260716T024115Z
CREATED:20260716T024115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T024115Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Illinois Climate Education Hub: Ready-to-Use Science Resources and Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive 90-minute exploration of SubjectToClimate’s Illinois Climate Education Hub\, a free collection of science-vetted\, state-aligned lessons and instructional resources designed to support climate literacy across grade levels. As Illinois prepares to implement new climate education requirements under PA 103-0837\, the Hub offers educators ready-to-use resources that can help meet those expectations. During this interactive session\, participants will explore exemplary climate science lessons for every grade band (K-2\, 3-5\, 6-8\, and 9-12)\, learn how to navigate the Hub efficiently\, and discover resources that can be implemented immediately. Educators will also participate in grade-level breakout discussions to collaborate with peers\, explore the Hub\, and curate resources tailored to their instructional needs. Whether you are just beginning to incorporate climate literacy into your curriculum or looking to expand existing efforts\, you’ll leave with practical tools\, classroom-ready materials\, and greater confidence in teaching climate-related topics. Please find and share out the registration link.
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/navigating-the-illinois-climate-education-hub-ready-to-use-science-resources-and-lessons/
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260109T170712Z
CREATED:20260109T170712Z
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UID:10002958-1794920400-1794927600@www.gogreenillinois.org
SUMMARY:Go Green Illinois meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/go-green-illinois-meeting-17/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:GGI-Meetings
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