Blog List

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …