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SUMMARY:Deerfield Green Drinks!
DESCRIPTION:Please join Go Green Deerfield for our monthly Green Drinks event.  The August speaker is Dan Sandacz\, Lake County Forest Preserve Restoration Ecologist.  He will be sharing his vast knowledge of local pollinators & other helpful insects in our forest preserves.  Please arrive at 6:00 pm to order some food or drink.  The presentation will begin at around 6:30. 
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/deerfield-green-drinks/
LOCATION:Italian Kitchen\, 648 Deerfield Rd\, Deerfield\, 60015
CATEGORIES:Social Event
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SUMMARY:New Neighbors: Invasive Mosquitoes\, Urban Ticks\, and the Evolving Public Health Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The North Shore is changing\, and so is the wildlife that lives alongside us. From the spread of the invasive Asian tiger mosquito to the unexpected establishment of blacklegged ticks in an urban setting\, species once considered “elsewhere problems” are now part of the local landscape. This presentation looks at how these changes are happening\, what role urban green space and climate play\, and how emerging research\, including a novel rat contraception study\, is helping communities rethink how they manage pests while protecting public and environmental health. \nMark E. Clifton\, Ph.D.\, is the Executive Director of the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District in Illinois\, where he leads an applied research and surveillance program focused on mosquito control efficacy\, insecticide resistance\, and arbovirus risk reduction under operational conditions. He received his Ph.D. in Biology from Florida International University\, where his doctoral and postdoctoral research examined mosquito reproductive physiology and juvenile hormone regulation\, and he has since authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications spanning basic mosquito biology\, resistance dynamics\, larvicide and adulticide performance\, and vector-borne disease risk. Prior to his current role\, he served as Director of Research at the Collier Mosquito Control District and as an Assistant Professor of Biology. Dr. Clifton is actively engaged in national leadership and policy efforts related to vector control\, serving as Chair of the American Mosquito Control Association’s Legislative and Regulatory Committee and as an advisor to the CDC Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease\, with ongoing research addressing resistance management\, operational control strategies\, and West Nile virus transmission dynamics.
URL:https://www.gogreenillinois.org/events/new-neighbors-invasive-mosquitoes-urban-ticks-and-the-evolving-public-health-landscape/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Natural Habitat Evanston":MAILTO:Habitat@NaturalHabitatEvanston.Org
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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! \nFor more information\, 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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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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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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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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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
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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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