HELPING HIGHLAND PARK GO GREEN
THROUGH EDUCATION AND ACTION!

We are a grassroots organization partnering with our city and neighbors to create a clean and healthy place to live, now and for future generations.

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Featured Info and Events

Climate Coach Program

Are you interested in helping Highland Park residents reduce their carbon emissions to help mitigate the effects of climate change?

Have you made upgrades to your home, yard, or lifestyle to reduce your environmental impact?

Consider sharing your expertise as a part of Go Green Highland Park’s new Climate Coach program! Through this program, presented in partnership with the City of Highland Park Sustainability Advisory Group, volunteer Climate Coaches will share their experience and expertise in different areas. This is inspired by a similar program started in Oak Park. Example topics include: electrifying your home, planting native gardens, installing solar energy or heat pumps, purchasing an electric vehicle, insulating drafty homes and more. 

Interested in becoming a Climate Coach? Please email us and a member of Go Green will follow up with you.  You are not expected to be an expert, just to share your knowledge and help guide community members in the right direction. 
Starting in May, we will open the program to “learners” who will be matched with coaches to learn more about their topics of interest. We’re hoping this will be a helpful way to educate and reduce our collective contribution to climate change. 

2025 Arbor Day Celebration

Ravinia Festival: West Parking Lot
(Entrance off of Green Bay Road)
301 Ravinia Park Rd

Saturday, May 3
9:00-11:00 am

  • Plant & Tree Giveaways to green up your home & garden
  • Tree Planting Demonstration/Q & A Session
  • “Meet & Greet” with birds of prey hosted by Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education
  • Touch-A-Truck Exhibit
  • Hefty ReNew Recycling Starter Kit Giveaway
  • Confidential Document Shredding (No businesses; limit four banker’s boxes/bags per vehicle)
  • Bicycle Recycling courtesy of Working Bikes(Adult bikes accepted in repairable condition or gently-used kids bikes, bike parts, tools, and accessories)
  • Electric Vehicle Showcase-Find a list of participating vehicles here.

Compost Awareness Week 
Highland Park Public Library
Monday, May 5
Storytime 10:30 -11:00 a.m.
Info Table 11:00 a.m. – Noon

Kick off Compost Awareness Week with an engaging storytime, presented by Go Green HP, for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Register here.
Stop by the GGHP table in the lobby from 11 a.m. – noon to chat with an avid backyard composter.

Compost Give-Back

Hidden Creek Aquapark Lot

1220 Fredrickson Place, HP

Saturday, May 10, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm 

Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with Go Green HP, SWALCO, the City of HP and PDHP. Bring your own buckets and come gather up to 20 gallons of local, nutrient-rich compost, made from our curbside food scraps and yard waste! Add a scoop to your planters and garden beds this spring to boost growth and increase water retention. Shovels will be provided.
No early birds, please. Due to the increased popularity of this event, we are asking folks to adhere to the 20 gallons per household limit this year so everyone is able to benefit from this wonderful soil amendment. Schools, community centers, and houses of worship, with gardens, are welcome to participate. 

Indoor Ravinia Winter Farmers Market
Wayfarer Theater, 1850 2nd St., Highland Park

Saturdays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Hosted in partnership with Wayfarer Theaters, the market will be held every Saturday in the retail space adjacent to the theater from Jan. 11 through Apr. 26, 2025. Each week, visitors of all ages can connect with area vendors, enjoy a matinee movie and shop for high-quality pantry staples while supporting local farms and businesses. 

Join NSPC-Deerfield and Support GGHP with Every Purchase💚 
The North Shore Plant Club orders plants direct from Midwest Nurseries to provide more options, healthier plants, and better prices than most brick and mortar garden centers.

Sales have started!! Sales typically open on Thursday and close Sunday night. Within 1 week of ordering, plants are delivered to our hub in Deerfield and you have a 3 day window to pick at your convenience. There is also limited delivery available.

5% of all plants ordered via our custom link will be donated to Go Green Highland Park to support our work. Happy shopping!

A Digital Diet for Carbon Reduction

Thank you to everyone who braved the weather to join us for our Digital Diet Program. And thank you to the Highland Park Public Library for hosting us. Attendees were able to free up storage alongside our presenter and started dropping carbon pounds instantly, it was a fun and informative night. This presentation was only available in-person due to the workshop format, but if you missed the event you can still check out the information by clicking the buttons below.

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