Please join us, rain or shine, for a walk through some of the most creative, beautiful, and personal gardens Evanston has to offer. Most gardens are accessible, although steep inclines and steps do occur in some. Maps are provided. Click HERE to purchase Tickets Featuring Here’s a preview of just a few of the gardens: […]
Join us for our annual Sustainable Yard Tour! This year, Go Green Wilmette will feature native habitat plantings installed by the Village of Wilmette in addition to several private sustainable yards. For several years, the Village has been adding native plant habitat to all corners of our community, creating small prairies and more formal gardens […]
Participants: Get your compost/composting events on our map of Illinois! SUBMIT YOUR ADVENTURE IN COMPOSTING, OTHER HAPPENING OR LIBRARY PROGRAM DETAILS BY APRIL 10. Attendees: Join individuals around the world to celebrate International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) this May 5 – 11. ICAW is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the global compost […]
Go Green Park Ridge and the Park Ridge Sustainability Commission are proud to announce their first annual Sustainable Yard Walk on July 14, 9AM- 1PM, rain or shine. The walk is free to all to enjoy. Visitors can expect to reimagine a “perfect” yard. The six featured yards on this walk will highlight features such […]
Get Ready to Be Inspired! Winnetka Yards Go Back to Nature Go Green Winnetka is hosting its fourth Yards That Work Sustainable Yard Tour. This is not just another pretty yard tour! The tour will feature six yards and is designed to spark the imagination and show the possibilities of sustainable living in your own backyard. What to Expect: […]
Discover the beauty and benefits of sustainable gardening at our free event! Explore the lawns and gardens of six local residents who are using eco-friendly practices to create stunning and environmentally-friendly outdoor spaces. What to Expect: Lush Garden Pathways: Wander through beautifully maintained garden pathways surrounded by diverse plant species. Native Plant Gardens: Learn how […]
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 […]