Join GGHP and HPPL Thursday, September 8, 1:30-3:00 to discuss Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman. This delightful read follows the small beginnings of a community garden through the first year as it grows food and community. Goodreads writes "Newbery-winning author Paul Fleischman uses thirteen speakers to bring to life a community garden's founding and first year. ...
June Book Discussion
Join Go Green HP, Highland Park Public Library and the League of Women Voters to discuss Saving Us by Katharine Hayhoe. Called “one of the nation’s most effective communicators on climate change” by The New York Times, Katharine Hayhoe knows how to navigate all sides of the conversation on our changing planet. A Canadian climate …
GGHP Open House
Stop by Curt’s Cafe Saturday, May 21 from 1-3 pm to find out more about our group, what we do and how you can get involved. Chat with our Habitat HP team, meet Linda from the North Shore Plant Club and get your recycling and compost questions answered.
Compost Awareness Week Declared in Illinois, May 1-7
Compost Awareness Week in Illinois is thanks to the collaborative efforts of State Senator Laura Fine, who introduced a Resolution in the Illinois General Assembly to recognize the week, as well as the U.S. Composting Council, the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition, Collective Resource Compost, and Go Green Winnetka, each of whom was integral to the ...
<strong>Make room for mushrooms! </strong>
Irene Hoffman The most easily recognizable fungi are mushrooms. Fungi could be considered one of the most diverse, flexible and unique families on our planet. Amongst agroforestry experts, doctors and environmental activists there is a general consensus: fungi can save the world. Mushrooms are a rich, low calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. They are easy ...
An Evening with Jan Schakowsky 3/22/22
Winnetka Congregational Church (WCC) will host Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky as part of a series of discussions on environmental justice. This event will focus on federal policies and initiatives in environmental justice impacting communities nationwide and globally. Recent initiatives to curb plastic pollution and waste will be a key component of this discussion. The event will be …
Planting with Natives and Alternatives to Invasive Shrubs
Dreaming of spring gardening? Watch this informative webinar from a local expert “Planting with Natives and Native Alternatives to Invasive Shrubs” It’s only available until January 27, so don’t miss out! https://youtu.be/b5iZ8NvuSfY This is a great intro for anyone hoping to convert portions of their yard into habitat for pollinators and birds.
January Book Discussion
Join GGHP and the Highland Park Public Library over Zoom on January 18, 2022 at 1:30 to discuss, The Future We Choose, Surviving the Climate Crisis, by Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac. Goodreads writes, “The authors outline two possible scenarios for our planet. In one, they describe what life on Earth will be like by ...
Wildlife Habitat Certification
Our October 5th meeting with Leslie Shad from Natural Habitat Evanston was chocked full on information. Our Wildlife Habitat Certification team is getting started. If you missed the meeting you can watch the full recoding here, on our new YouTube channel. Find helpful documents, including certification requirements, Leslie’s slide show and our vision statement here. …
September Book Discussion
Join Highland Park Public Library and Go Green HP to discuss Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food, by Paul Greenberg. Author and fisherman Greenberg examines the history and current state of four fish that dominate our menus – cod, salmon, tuna and sea bass. Greenberg shows how the choices we make for …