“Go Wild for Bats”
February 3rd – 7-8pm CT – Virtual via Zoom. Learn about the bats of Illinois and Lake County, including steps you can take to provide …
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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!


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:
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!
February 3rd – 7-8pm CT – Virtual via Zoom. Learn about the bats of Illinois and Lake County, including steps you can take to provide …
Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie presents a free online talk about avoiding ticks and tick-borne diseases. On January 6, 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm Central Time. Ticks …
Providing a habitat under trees is crucial to insects’ lifecyclesby Jessica Daminao (AP) Read the article in this recent issue of the Chicago Tribune and …
Highland Park residents working together for a healthier and more sustainable community.