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

Environmental Book Discussion 
Secret World Books, 1774 2nd St. HP
Thursday, April 16
1:30 -3:00 p.m.

Just the thing for Earth Day month, Robin Wall Kimmerer’s acclaimed, book, Serviceberry. This short book is the perfect inspiration to be in touch with nature, feel her rhythm and celebrate this generous and beautiful native plant. We will meet at Secret World Books in their cozy back room. Purchase the book in store and receive 10% off
We hope you can join us!

Illinois extended its EV rebate program until May 31! There is still a lot of money available! You can get a rebate of between $2000 and $4000 if you buy and EV and apply.
IEPA Acting Director James Jennings announced an extension to the current Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program application cycle from January 31, 2026 to May 31, 2026. Illinois EPA will process all applications received through January 31, 2026, including non-low income, given those individuals applied with the expectation that rebates would be processed at the end of the initial application cycle. After January 31, 2026, Illinois EPA will again prioritize low income applications as specified in the program requirements, which are available on the Illinois EPA’s EV Rebate Program webpage. Updated forms and instructions to submit a rebate application are currently available on the webpage.

Climate Coach Program

Residents are taking advantage of the knowledge of fellow Highland Parkers. One resident who talked with a Climate Coach about installing solar panels and establishing a native garden said, “It’s a great program and I hope people will use it.” 

Do you want to:

  •  “Go Green” by making your home more energy efficient?
  • ·Save money with incentives for solar, insulation or appliances before they go away?
  • ·Create a pollinator-friendly zone in your yard?

Our Climate Coaches are here to help you get started!

Sign up to talk with a Highland Park Climate Coach! Climate coaches are neighbors who have implemented a variety of different solutions to make their homes more efficient and climate friendly. Sessions can take place via a phone call or in-person and take around 30 minutes. Coaches are volunteers and are not affiliated with any vendors or contractors they recommend. 

Example topics include: electrifying your home, planting native gardens, installing solar energy or heat pumps, purchasing an electric vehicle, insulating drafty homes and more. 

Click the orange button below to talk with a Climate Coach today!

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We’re closing the loop with paper and plastic cup recycling!Lake County residents can add clean and empty paper and plastic cups loose in recycling carts.Remember:Empty the liquidsThrow the lid, straws, and stirrers in the trashRemove the cardboard sleeve from the cup and place it separately in your recycling bin ... See MoreSee Less
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We hope to see you tomorrow night at the Italian Kitchen.Save the date, Feb.18 from 6-8 p.m. Italian Kitchen Deerfield.Join us in supporting Highland Park resident, ISEA Solar Ambassador and Chair of HP's Sustainability Advisory Group, Jay Futterman. He is next week's speaker for Go Green Deerfield's Green Drinks. Come hear some good climate news and go away with ways you can help. ... See MoreSee Less
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