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 […]
The Environmental Justice Coalition is hosting a community screening of "A Tree Story: Gullah/Geechee Roots and Resilience.” The film explores not only the issues with gentrification, racial injustice, and sea-level rise related to climate change, but also tells the story of community solutions. The short film (~18 minutes long) will be followed by a panel […]
Kick off Chicago’s First Climate Action Week in 2026! This free event will feature a discussion on how advocacy organizations and municipal governments can create successful climate action. Panelists include: ● Oak Park Village Manager Kevin Jackson ● Former Oak Park Trustee Susan Buchanan ● Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson
Is your community thinking about applying to the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus EV Readiness Program, but you'd like to learn more about what's involved? Join our virtual info session on Wednesday, July 22, at 1 p.m. to learn how the program works, hear from a few of the 45 municipalities that have completed the program, and […]
BUTTERFLIES AND BLOOMS Friends of the Green Bay Trail will host its 7th Annual FREE Trail Day to celebrate its flourishing restored landscape and habitat areas. Start the day with a stroll to enjoys its blooms, butterflies and more than 25 colorful interactive information and activity stations hosted by local experts. Collect free native plants, […]
To support this important shift, the Illinois Department of Education is hosting a webinar on August 10th: Advancing Climate Education in Illinois: Resources for Implementing PA 103-0837. This is a unique, cross-agency professional learning session designed to support Illinois educators in implementing the climate change education requirements outlined in Public Act 103-0837. The webinar brings […]
Downers Grove invites you to meet other Go Greens. Hang out on a Saturday afternoon and get to know each other as very-busy people! Do this in our Lyman Woods Nature Center. The place has a planted roof, raised bed gardens and 150 acres. We have much in common. Here is a chance to know […]
Interested in environmental careers? Join Go Green Mount Prospect for an inspiring evening with professionals in sustainability. Hear from professionals in the environmental and sustainability fields as they share their career paths, experiences, and advice for students.
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, […]