Join us for this zoom event, Wednesday February 24, at 7pm, as we hear from Emily Rothenberg, HPHS graduate turned global waste consultant. Learn about the practices of waste management around the world and look at both differences and common solutions. Full details and registration (required) here.
January Book Discussion
Our next virtual environmental book club meeting is on Tuesday, January 26 at 1:30 pm. We will discuss All You Can Save…Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis, Edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Katharine K. Wilkinson. “A welcome anthology, in prose and verse, of women’s writings on climate change…. A well-curated collection with many ideas for ...
Upcycle That! Creative ways to Eco-wrap your gifts
Ditch the wasted paper this year and learn to wrap gifts with upcycled materials. Find out how much waste really goes into a "happy holiday" and learn how you can reduce waste and increase joy. We'll share tips on transforming regular stuff into unique wrapping and embellishments. Give new purpose to discarded items, your wrapping ...
October Book Discussion
Join us for a book discussion with the Highland Park public library, Wednesday, Oct.21, 1:30-3:00. We’re reading, Flight Behavior, by Barbara Kingsolver. This fictional book addresses global warming and the failings of public education through the story of a Tennessee woman whose thus-far disappointing life changes when 15 million monarch butterflies alight in the woods …
Leaf blower restrictions
While sheltering in place, many residents have noticed the noise and smell of the landscaping companies. Gas powered mowers and blowers are unpleasant and the emissions are bad for our lungs and yards. We have recently started a new project to compile a list of landscape companies that use electric equipment and offer sustainable yard …
Book Discussion, Tuesday July 28, 1:30-3:00pm
Join the Library and Go Green HP on Zoom to discuss Rising: Dispatches From The New American Shore by Elizabeth Rush. Registration required. Nominated for a 2018 Pulitzer Prize in nonfiction, Rising is described as “A rigorously reported story about American vulnerability to rising seas, particularly disenfranchised people with limited access to the tools of …
Northwestern University subscribes to community solar
Northwestern University is going green! The university has become the first major commercial subscriber to Clearway Community Solar, the very same project we’re supporting through our community solar webinars. Read more here. The future of solar is bright here in Illinois, providing quality jobs, getting us off of fossil fuels and helping small farms generate …
Earth Day 50th Anniversary Contest Winners
Congratulations to Erik Anderson and Tanan Jigd. Thank you to all the students who entered while remote learning, bravo for your dedication to the environment! Check out the winning entries from these talented students here.
Earth Day Coloring Page
Celebrate spring and 50 years of Earth Day with this beautiful coloring page, created for us by local artist Lori Oh. Hang it in your window all week long to show off your love for the planet. Love the artwork? Check out more of Lori’s amazing designs here.
Spring Vegetable Garden Workshop
No need to feel stuck indoors. Join us for a virtual spring vegetable growing workshop!Plant a spring vegetable garden now to start your own yard-to-table harvest! All you need is one planter and a place to plop it to get started. Registration required. This webinar will be led by Marissa Hopkins over Zoom. Pre-register here ...