Join us for a free native plant garden tour in Highland Park on Sat, July 12 (rain date: Sun, July 13). Register for the tour using one of the links below. A tour map of the five gardens that illustrate these options will be available a few days before the tour. Sign up for the […]
Go Green Park Ridge and the Park Ridge Sustainability Commission are hosting a Sustainable Yard Walk which is free to all. Visitors can expect to reimage a "perfect yard". The five featured yards/gardens on this walk will highlight environmentally friendly features like native plants, lawn reduction techniques, shade gardens, vegetable gardens, rain gardens and a […]
Go Green Winnetka is hosting its fifth Yards That Work Sustainable Yard Tour. This is not just another pretty yard tour! The tour will feature four yards and is designed to spark the imagination and show the possibilities of sustainable living in your own backyard. What to Expect: Beautiful Native Plants: See how local flora supports birds and pollinators. Fruit […]
The map of the yards with addresses and descriptions is now available HERE. This year, the tour features a wide variety of gardens, from shady to prairie, all maintained by hosts who don’t use chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides, who compost and who use innovative techniques to save water. Learn about combining native plants with […]
Please join us to learn more about Kenilworth Garden Club's Ware Garden and it's history. Plus - activities for kids, conservation and native plant information, local composting and recycling information, refreshments and more! We hope to see you there!
Discover the beauty and benefits of native plant gardening during the 2026 Highland Park Native Plant Garden Tour on Saturday, July 11. (Rain date: Sunday, July 12). Visit a variety of local gardens and see how homeowners have incorporated native plants into landscapes of different sizes and styles. Garden descriptions and photos are available here. Garden hosts will be […]
Join us for a peek at 5 different yards in Park Ridge that take sustainability seriously! From new gardens to well established yards there is something for everyone to see. Highlights include rain gardens, native plants in shade and sun, vegetable gardens, backyard composting and more. Educational signage and docents will be available to help […]
See how our neighbors are making Skokie a better place to live, one yard at a time! The Beautification and Improvement Commission invites you to attend Skokie’s inaugural Garden Walk. Our vision is a community where biodiversity thrives, and people create sustainable landscapes that enhance the beauty of our village and enrich our lives. The […]
Native Garden Tour Location: Various Mount Prospect gardens (Map posted on our website week of event) Join us for a free native garden tour, touring Mount Prospect gardens that have incorporated natives into their landscapes. Visit them at your own leisure, whether its walking, biking or driving to each of the homes. At each house, […]
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 […]