Go Green Highland Park's EV Car Show
2026-04-25 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Ravinia Festival West Parking Lot, 301 Ravinia Park Rd, Highland Park, il, 60035
Come join us on April 25th from 9-11 am in the Ravinia Festival west parking lot (entrance off of Green Bay Rd). We’re having our annual EV show, in conjunction with the City of Highland Park’s Arbor Day event. We will have many EV models from many makers, including some new for 2026 models. If you are an EV driver we’d love to have you come and share your story. If you want to learn more about EVs or looking for your next vehicle, this is the place to be.

Birds, Butterflies and Blooms with Doug Tallamy
2026-05-03 13:00 - 15:30 | Lake Forest Country Day School, 145 South Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, 60045
Dr. Doug Tallamy, renowned expert on natural ecosystems and co-founder of Homegrown National Park, will present insights into surprising natural processes unfolding in our own yards. Dr. Tallamy is an entomologist, conservationist, and professor at the University of Delaware, whose work has transformed our understanding of the relationship between native plants and wildlife.
After the presentation, attendees can speak with experts and enthusiasts from the local organizations represented to ask more about how our yards interact with native savannas, wetlands, prairies, and woodlands that surround us. These experts will provide helpful information about topics such as introducing more native plants to your yard, providing habitat for birds and pollinators, deterring pests and managing weeds in environmentally safer ways, using autumn leaves to promote beneficial life and more.
Hosted by League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Use the link to register.
$10 per individual, $15 per family. Space is limited.
Attendees can sign up at the event to win a “Prairie in the Garden” tour for 6 with Bill Kurtis and Donna LaPietra. Tours to other local native gardens will be offered.

Deerfield Compost Giveback
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Jewett Park Parking Lot, 836 Deerfield Road, DEERFIELD, IL, 60015, United States
Free Compost for Residents
Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at 836 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, IL 60015.
The Village of Deerfield is partnering with SWALCO to celebrate International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) and provide residents with free, local compost soil.
Reap all of the benefits of using compost soil for your Spring gardening, flowerbeds, landscaping, or lawn. Please bring your own buckets. Shovels provided. Maximum of 10 gallons per household. Compost is available while supplies last.
This event is brought to you by IFSCC (Illinois Food Scrap and Composting Coalition), the Village of Deerfield, and SWALCO. To learn more about ICAW, visit the IFSCC website.

Northbrook Garden Club Plant Sale
2026-05-15 09:00 - 2026-05-16 14:00 | Northbrook Village Green Park Center, 1810 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, Il, 60062
Friday, May 15th, 9:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday, May 16th, 9:00am to 2:00pm
Northbrook Village Green Park Center – 1810 Walters Avenue
Gardeners! Shop local for beautiful, well-behaved homegrown + nursery grown native plants, cultivars and favorites from our gardens to yours. Experienced & master gardeners available for gardening tips in our rain resistant indoor location. Email questions to info@northbrookgardenclub.org.

Deerfield Public Works Open House
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Deerield Public Works Facility, 465 Elm Street, DEERFIELD, IL, 60015, United States
Join the Village of Deerfield and Deerfield Park District from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, for a kid- and adult-friendly Open House at Deerfield’s Public Works Facility, 465 Elm Street. Parking is available at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm Street.
The Village will free compost toolkits to give away, as well as free bags for the Hefty ReNew recycling program.
This event is free for all ages and will feature:

Tours and Exhibits
Fun Giveaways
Hands-On Activities
Touch-a-Truck
Prizes
Vendors & Education
Public Works Merchandise

Highland Park Native Plant and Garden Tour
2026-07-11 12:00 - 16:00
Join us for the 4th annual Highland Park Native Garden Tour, organized by Habitat Highland Park and Go Green HP! The tour is FREE of charge and will take place on Saturday, July 11, from 12-4pm. The self-directed tour will showcase four sustainable native plant gardens right here in Highland Park.Use the link below, or scan the QR code in the post, to register. You may also register on the Go Green website at:

Habitat HP

***IMPORTANT***REGISTRATION DEADLINEFRIDAY, JULY 10 @ 5PM CTRegistration is FREE and is required so that we can send an email with garden locations the day before the tour.Register now at:https://shorturl.at/bs65RNOTE: In the event of inclement weather, the tour will take place the following day, Sunday, July 12, from 12-4pm. Stay tuned!
