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SUMMARY:2025 Chicago River Day in Deerfield
DESCRIPTION:Every year since 1992\, thousands of volunteers come together on Chicago River Day to remove litter and care for river-adjacent lands. You can make a difference by volunteering at this fun\, free\, family-friendly annual stewardship day.  \nGo Green Deerfield is excited to once again host two Chicago River Day locations here in our own backyard! We will be doing stewardship activities like trail building\, mulching and removing invasive species\, and collecting litter.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/2025-chicago-river-day-in-deerfield/
LOCATION:Briarwood Park & Trinity Woods\, Deerfield\, Deerfield
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DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
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SUMMARY:Highland Park EV show and Arbor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Go Green Highland Park\, in association with the City of Highland Park’s Arbor Day event\, will be hosting an EV show. We will offer a wide variety of the available EVs with the opportunity to learn from both owners and local dealers.\n \n\nPlant & Tree Giveaways to green up your home & garden\nTree Planting Demonstration/Q & A Session\n“Meet & Greet” with birds of prey hosted by Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education\nTouch-A-Truck Exhibit\nHefty ReNew Recycling Starter Kit Giveaway\nConfidential Document Shredding (No businesses; limit four banker’s boxes/bags per vehicle)\nBicycle Recycling courtesy of Working Bikes(Adult bikes accepted in repairable condition or gently-used kids bikes\, bike parts\, tools\, and accessories)\nElectric Vehicle Showcase-Find a list of participating vehicles here.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/highland-park-ev-show-and-arbor-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Ravinia Festival West Parking Lot\, 301 Ravinia Park Rd\, Highland Park\, il\, 60035
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T024015Z
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SUMMARY:Earth & Arbor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Riverwoods Preservation Council presents a fun-filled celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day as we honor our planet and its incredible trees! 🌱🌎\nCome together for an afternoon of music\, activities\, sustainability market\, connect with locals\, and cake (because who doesn’t love cake? 🎂)! Let’s get our hands dirty\, learn something new\, and make the world a greener place—one tree at a time.\n🌿 When: Saturday April 26\, 1-4pm\n🌿 Where: Riverwoods Village Hall\n🌿 What to bring: A love for the Earth\, a friend\, and a positive attitude!\nSee you there for a green celebration to rememb \n \ner!
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/earth-arbor-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Riverwoods Village Hall\, 300 Portwine Rd.\, Riverwoods\, IL\, 60015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T023246Z
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SUMMARY:IEC Town Hall with representative Bob Morgan
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URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/iec-town-hall-with-representative-bob-morgan/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T153000
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SUMMARY:Illinois Solar Tour
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this year’s hybrid Illinois Solar Tour – In-person and virtual tours set for Saturday\, Sept 30 from 10am-3 pm. This annual event showcases homes and businesses across the state. Learn how you can make a step towards sustainable energy that reduces costs\, supports energy independence\, and reduces carbon emissions.  \nGo Green Deerfield is proud to be the sponsor of the Deerfield Community tour\, with seven sites around town to visit in-person or online. \nLearn more and register at www.illinoissolar.org/Illinois-Solar-Tour
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/illinois-solar-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20230823T014357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T014358Z
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SUMMARY:Highland Park Garden Tours
DESCRIPTION:Habitat HP Sustainable Garden Tour\nSunday\, August 27\, 1-4 PM:\n\n\nCome explore pollinator-friendly gardens full of native plants (and some cultivars) that attract a wide variety of pollinators\, from caterpillars\, bees\, and butterflies to hummingbirds\, and even bats! This late-summer tour will feature August blooms alongside rain barrels\, fruit and veggie plants\, and more. Chat with owners about their gardens and NWF certification. Help us gather feedback so that we can offer a larger number of gardens for the 2024 garden tour! \nHost site addresses and a map will be published on the GGHP homepage\, the Habitat HP page and sent via email to registrants on Friday\, August 25.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/highland-park-garden-tours/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T130000
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CREATED:20230823T013334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T013902Z
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SUMMARY:Aster Hours with Sue Davis
DESCRIPTION:Join Go Green Deerfield at Aster Hours with Sue Davis.\n\n\nFriday\, August 25\, 5-7 pm\nSaturday\, August 26\, 11 am to 1 pm\nSue’s Garden – 1171 Oxford Road\, Deerfield\n\n\nLearn about this important late season native pollinator resource & classic fall perennial.\n\n\nSelect and take home some asters for your garden; 13 different species available. There are asters for sun to shade and wet to dry areas – select the ones best for your garden.\n\n\nFree – only for personal use or conservation/habitat restoration projects; not for resale.\n\n\nHope to see you there.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/aster-hours-with-sue-davis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20230209T145356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T145534Z
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SUMMARY:Ask the Arborist
DESCRIPTION:Join the Village Arborist for a short presentation and Q&A on tree selection\, care\, and health.  You may submit questions in advance by March 8th to alichterman@deerfield.il.us.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/ask-the-arborist/
LOCATION:Deerfield Public Library\, 920 Waukegan Road\, Deerfield\, IL\, 60015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20220616T041224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T041225Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Go Green Deerfield Sustainable Yard Tour
DESCRIPTION:It’s back and better than ever this year!  Showcasing some beautiful\, practical\, and sustainable yards and homes right here in Deerfield\, the GGD Sustainable Yard Tour on Saturday\, July 30th from 10 am to 2 pm will be sure to inspire you to do something new in your yard to save money\, time\, and resources. \nMeet members of our community\, see their yards\, and have a great conversation about sustainability.  See pretty butterfly gardens and other native plantings\, fantastic veggie gardens to feed your whole family\, wise water use with rain gardens and rain barrels\, multiple home and municipal composting\, rooftop solar\, and even get to meet some backyard chickens. \nStay tuned for details!
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/4th-annual-go-green-deerfield-sustainable-yard-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20220616T035908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T035908Z
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SUMMARY:Go Green Deerfield volunteer workday at Deerfield Historical site
DESCRIPTION:Deerfield Area Historical Society and the historic site by Kipling school is undergoing renovation of their gardens around the historic buildings. \nPart of the renovation is phasing out some of the non-natives liked lilies and transitioning to more native species used by Native Americans and early settlers in our area\, such as Ecchinacea (Purple coneflower)\, milkweeds\, and many more plants and trees. \nJoin members of the DAHS and GGD to weed and plant in the gardens on Saturday\, June 18th from 12 pm to 2 pm. \nBring some hand tools and a sharp spade if available.  Cold soda and water included!
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/go-green-deerfield-volunteer-workday-at-deerfield-historical-site/
LOCATION:Illinois State Capital\, 301 W. 2nd St\, Springfield\, IL\, 62701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20220616T035121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T041338Z
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SUMMARY:Go Green Deerfield volunteer workday at Patty Turner Center
DESCRIPTION:Come out and help tidy up both the front garden and east side butterfly garden tomorrow at Patty Turner Center from 10 am to 12 pm\, or until it’s too hot to work! \nBring some garden hand tools\, a sharp spade if you have one handy\, and some ice cold water.   I’ll have some soda for brave garden souls:) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/go-green-deerfield-volunteer-workday-at-patty-turner-center/
LOCATION:Patty Turner Center\, 375 Elm St.\, Deerfield\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20220520T222031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T222031Z
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SUMMARY:Go Green Deerfield volunteer workday at Walden school park
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Go Green Deerfield do some perennial plant division of this established native tallgrass prairie garden around the Walden school sign. \nAlso will do some weeding\, and potentially some clean up/plant division in the wet natural area east of the semi-circular drive and Walden sign. \nPlants likely needing division:  yellow coneflower\, sweet black eyed Susan\, goldenrod\, whorled milkweed\, possibly few others such as little or big bluestem\, Indian grass\, tall coreopsis\, New England aster. \nMeet by the Walden sign at 10 am.  Parking on Warrington and Essex is best during the school day. \nVery helpful to bring:  shovel and/or spade\, pruning shears\, soil knife\, hand trowel\, gloves.  Wear sturdy work shoes.  *Can drop off items then park car \n**May have additional workday on Memorial Day weekend depending on how much work is left. \nPlease email questions to Amy  acall71@gmail.com \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/go-green-deerfield-volunteer-workday-at-walden-school-park/
LOCATION:walden elementary\, 630 Essex Ct\, Deerfield
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20220503T163726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T222135Z
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SUMMARY:Go Green Deerfield volunteer work day at Briarwood Park
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Go Green Deerfield and the Deerfield Park District to help restore our local woodland by removing invasive plants such as garlic mustard\, dame’s rocket\, multiflora rose\, and buckthorn at Briarwood Park. Important work was done on Chicago River Day\, but much more needs to be done! \nRemoving invasives ensures that native plants and trees get enough sunlight\, water\, and nutrients to grow\, and is essential in maintaining a healthy woodland. \nMeet at the parking lot entrance to Briarwood Park\, 300 River Rd. \n12:00 to 2:00 pm \nRain or shine—>UNLESS there are storms or downpour rain.  Dress appropriately for the weather. \nOptional:  Garden gloves\, hand tools\, shovel\, spade\, loppers\, hand saw. \n*Strongly suggest long pants and sleeves\, and safety goggles/eyeglasses.  Insect repellent also helpful for a tick deterrent. \nEmail Amy acall71@gmail.com with questions.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/go-green-deerfield-volunteer-work-day-at-briarwood-park/
LOCATION:briarwood nature area\, Greenbriar Dr and Eastwood\, Deerfield\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20220423T040143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220423T040144Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago River Day at TUCC and Briarwood/Trail Tree Park
DESCRIPTION:CRD is returning to Deerfield for the 3rd year! \nGo Green Deerfield teams up with members of Trinity United Church of Christ for a CRD work site at the church’s woodland bordering the Middle Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River. \nAt the Briarwood and Trail Tree Park CRD work site\, Go Green Deerfield helps the Deerfield Park District continue to restore another wooded treasure near the river in our community. \nBoth workday sites will incorporate trash pickup in the wooded areas as well as the nearby river branch\, removal of invasive species like Buckthorn\, and planting of native plants\, trees\, and shrubs.  You may opt for any one of these activities.  There is something for everyone! \nSee below for registration info from Friends of Chicago River.  Don’t delay!  Registration fills up fast! \nTrinity site \nBriarwood site \nThis event is family friendly with parental supervision.  Rain or shine. \n*Some tools will be available on site\, but you are also welcome to bring hand trowels\, shovels\, spades\, garden gloves\, safety goggles\, loppers/hand saw (for Buckthorn removal option). \n*Long pants and sleeves and sturdy\, closed toed shoes are highly suggested.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/chicago-river-day-at-tucc-and-briarwood-trail-tree-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T185133Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Ephemeral Walk at Briarwood Park
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll with members of the Deerfield Park District and Go Green Deerfield through one of Deerfield’s woodland gems\, and learn about our native spring ephemeral plants. \nThese spring beauties emerge and bloom before the trees leaf out\, then fade away until next spring. \nSee plants like mayapple\, trillium\, spring beauties\, Jack in the pulpit\, hepatica\, and more! \nLeading the tour is Rob Sulski\, who has many years of experience working with native plants and in woodland and prairie restoration. \nLong pants and closed toe shoes are highly encouraged\, as well as staying on the trail.  Another native plant that is emerging is poison ivy!  (*This walk is a great time to learn how to identify it)
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/spring-ephemeral-walk-at-briarwood-park/
LOCATION:briarwood nature area\, Greenbriar Dr and Eastwood\, Deerfield\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20220423T032046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220423T032253Z
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SUMMARY:Go Green Deerfield workday at PTC & Briarwood Park
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Go Green Deerfield and the Deerfield Park District to help beautify a native butterfly garden at Patty Turner Center\, or have your hand at some woodland restoration removing invasive Buckthorn at Briarwood Park. \n10am to 12pm \nRain or shine \nDress appropriately for the weather. \nOptional:  Garden gloves\, hand tools\, shovel\, spade. \nBriarwood site\, optional:  Loppers/hand saw.  Strongly suggest long pants and sleeves\, and safety goggles/eyeglasses.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/go-green-deerfield-workday-at-ptc-briarwood-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20220123T014746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T014746Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Starting for Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:SWALCO and University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners Announce 2022 Learning Series\nGardening and food bring people together. They foster a sense of enjoyment\, peace\, security\, health and well-being. More individuals and families are reaching out and interested in learning how to start a garden while others are excited to learn how to compost. And\, for those who are already gardening\, perhaps we can help you “up” your gardening game. \nThe Garden Learning Series features a number of workshops to help and educate on a variety of topics. The first program will cover seed starting for your garden and of course\, we will offer a program dedicated to compost and composting! Workshops will be held the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. A list of upcoming topics and workshops can be found on the SWALCO site. \nThis program series is offered in collaboration with University of Illinois Extension and Master Gardeners via a two-year grant that SWALCO received from USDA. The grant focuses on efforts to promote composting and food waste diversion\, and also hopes to increase the generation and use of compost in commercial\, residential\, agriculture\, and community gardens sectors in Lake County. Registration is free for all\, thanks to the grant.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/seed-starting-for-your-garden/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20220123T013708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T013709Z
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SUMMARY:CEJA 101
DESCRIPTION:In September 2021\, Illinois passed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) which builds on the success of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) passed in 2016. These groundbreaking bills bring the benefits of a clean energy economy to residents and businesses across Illinois\, and will rapidly expand access to the savings\, clean energy\, and job benefits of solar power. \nLearn more about CEJA with Trajectory Energy Partners on February 8th at 7pm CT via Zoom.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/ceja-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20210908T021734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T021736Z
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SUMMARY:Nature’s Best Hope: Meet Conservationist Doug Tallamy
DESCRIPTION:Renowned author and professor Doug Tallamy will discuss the link between plants\, insects\, and human well-being\, and steps we can take to restore biodiversity. Humans are nature’s best hope. \nNature’s Best Hope by Doug Tallamy offers a hopeful and achievable plan for suburban dwellers to help save the planet. \nJoin us at the Northbrook library to discuss the interdependence between plants\, animals\, and humans\, and the practical\, easy methods that you can incorporate into your own yard. \nThis event will be held on Zoom. Register through the link below to receive a link to join the meeting.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/natures-best-hope-meet-conservationist-doug-tallamy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20210701T040353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T131340Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Sustainable Yard Tour
DESCRIPTION:Let’s meet up at Go Green Deerfield’s 3rd Annual Sustainable Yard Tour on Saturday\, July 24th from 10am to 2 pm. \nWe’ll be showcasing six beautiful Deerfield yards with some of the following features: \n\nNative plants\, shrubs\, and trees\nButterfly gardens\nHome and municipal composting with LIVE DEMO!\nHealthy hedges of native shrubs and trees\nBuckthorn removal practices\nEdible landscaping with veggies and fruit\nRain barrels and rain gardens that help ease rain water runoff\nRooftop solar panels\nNatural lawn care\n\nStay tuned next week for a listing of the six yards\, and tune up your bicycle to make the tour truly sustainable! \nGo Green Deerfield members on site to help answer many of your questions on these sustainable topics. \nDon’t worry if you can’t make it to the yard tour in person!  Check out our Facebook and Instragram pages and website after the event for a virtual tour. 
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/3rd-annual-sustainable-yard-tour/
LOCATION:Various Deerfield yards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20210506T023224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T023224Z
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SUMMARY:Deerfield Historical Site Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 2nd garden workday to help the Deerfield Area Historical Society renovate the garden plots at the Deerfield Historical Site from 9 am to 11 am. \nThis workday will focus on planting some native plants that early European settlers in our area planted for medicinal purposes including bee balm\, purple coneflower\, milkweed\, and more! \nClick here for more info.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/deerfield-historical-site-garden-workday-2/
LOCATION:Deerfield Historical Site\, 517 Deerfield Rd\, Deerfield
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20210506T021556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T021557Z
UID:1843-1621674000-1621681200@gogreendeerfield.org
SUMMARY:Deerfield Historical Site Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us to help the Deerfield Area Historical Society renovate the garden plots around the Deerfield Historical Site from 9 am to 11 am.   This workday will focus on site prep for planting native plants at the next workday\, with some additional veggie seed planting. \nClick here for more details.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/deerfield-historical-site-garden-workday/
LOCATION:Deerfield Historical Site\, 517 Deerfield Rd\, Deerfield
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20210505T181836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T021844Z
UID:1840-1621072800-1621080000@gogreendeerfield.org
SUMMARY:Walden Garden workday
DESCRIPTION:Help out Walden elementary students and their families do weeding and dividing in the prairie garden around the Walden sign from 10 am to 12 pm. \nOpen this link for more info on this workday and others this Spring. \n 
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/walden-garden-workday/
LOCATION:walden elementary\, 630 Essex Ct\, Deerfield
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20210415T015126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T015609Z
UID:1831-1620464400-1620475200@gogreendeerfield.org
SUMMARY:Chicago River Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Go Green Deerfield\, the Deerfield Park District\, Trinity UCC and Friends of the Chicago River for Chicago River Day. This year with 2 locations!\nRegister via Eventbrite for the Briarwood Park on River Rd. site here or for the Trinity UCC on North Ave site here. Both are the last remaining flatwoods in Deerfield and are critical habitats. \nVolunteer to improve the health and beauty of the Chicago River system by cleaning up litter and planting monarch-friendly flowers\, shrubs and trees. Use the Friends of the Chicago River FAQ  link below to learn more about River Day\, what to bring\, and what to expect when you get there. \nIndividual registration is required. Social distancing will be observed and masks required.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/chicago-river-day/
LOCATION:Briarwood Park & Trinity Woods\, Deerfield\, Deerfield
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20210413T021925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T014030Z
UID:1817-1618650000-1618660800@gogreendeerfield.org
SUMMARY:Highland Park Reuse-O-Rama
DESCRIPTION:Reuse-O-Rama drives in the past have collected over 3\,308 lbs. of reusable and recyclable household materials\, and this year’s drive-thru event will be even better! \n\n\n\nThe City is hosting this special recycling event in partnership with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO). \nResidents may donate a wide variety of items via the contactless drive-thru in preparation for spring cleaning.\n\n\n\nPlease place unwanted household items in your trunk for volunteers to easily access and unload. For more information\, view the event and the link for a complete list of acceptable items.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/highland-park-reuse-o-rama/
LOCATION:Hidden Creek Aqua Park\, 1220 Fredrickson Place\, Highland Park\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20210414T033146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T033146Z
UID:1825-1618650000-1618657200@gogreendeerfield.org
SUMMARY:PTC Outdoor Spring Native Plant Sale Sat April 17th
DESCRIPTION:Register at the link below for the Native Plant Sale at the Patty Turner Center this Saturday\, and get an early jump on getting native plants into your home garden this Spring! \nMembers from Go Green Deerfield will be on site to answer questions and give tips on these native plants. \nhttps://www.deerfieldparks.org/event/ptc-outdoor-spring-native-plant-sale/2021-04-17/ \n 
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/ptc-outdoor-spring-native-plant-sale-sat-april-17th/
LOCATION:Patty Turner Center\, 375 Elm St.\, Deerfield\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20210118T063138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T063210Z
UID:1773-1613815200-1613818800@gogreendeerfield.org
SUMMARY:LCFP Virtual Program - Gardening with Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join the experts from the Lake County Forest Preserves as they introduce some of the common native wildflowers\, grasses and trees of the area and provide information on how to get started with a native garden at your own home. This is an online presentation avalaible with a reservation.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/virtual-program-gardening-with-native-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20210118T064958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T065044Z
UID:1778-1613502000-1613502000@gogreendeerfield.org
SUMMARY:Online Presentation: Transportation Transformation
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area and the Palatine Cool Cities Environmental Team host an online presentation by US Representative Sean Casten of the 6th Congressional District. Representative Casten is a leader in areas of clean energy policies and technology. He introduced the Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act\, legislation that would combat the climate crisis by reducing transportation emissions\, and is a member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. \nRepresentative Casten will provide background on the electrification of our transportation system\, inform us on how to save Americans’ money by creating a financial incentive for consumers to purchase more fuel-efficient vehicles\, and update us on current legislation related to this issue. \n  \nThis online event is free. Those interested can register using the link below.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/online-presentation-transportation-transformation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20210121T020030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T020031Z
UID:1789-1612357200-1612360800@gogreendeerfield.org
SUMMARY:Tackling Plastic Pollution in the Chicago Region
DESCRIPTION:Leveraging the power of collective action\, Shedd Aquarium is working with policymakers\, restaurants\, school and scout groups\, community leaders and many others to reduce dependency on single-use plastic and tackle plastic pollution from every angle. Learn more about the problem of plastic pollution in the Chicago region and the Great Lakes\, Shedd’s efforts to advance smart solutions\, and ways you can take action today. \nPresented by the Conservation Foundation\, this Zoom webinar is free but requires registration using the link below.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/tackling-plastic-pollution-in-the-chicago-region/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180606
CREATED:20200906T185142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200906T185147Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Windy City Coop & Eco-Yard Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Windy City Coop Tour is back for its 10th year showcasing backyard poultry\, eco-yards and urban livestock across Chicagoland!\nDuring this self-guided tour\, hosts open their yards to visitors and share their experience keeping backyard livestock in an urban setting. The Windy City Coop Tour provides access to local examples of the broader nation-wide movement toward sustainable yards.\n• Visit 25+ sites in Chicago\, and two suburban locations\n• Learn about chickens\, bees\, gardening\, rainwater collection\, composting as part of sustainable urban lifestyles\n• Get ideas for starting your own backyard coop\nSo\, how does it work?\n– Visit the Host Site Info document and see what sites are open\, get locations and descriptions >> https://rb.gy/jjn4n3\n– Choose your own itinerary on our map >> https://rb.gy/v6klsm.\n– Clicking on map points for photos and descriptions.\n– Check the days and times sites are open\, Sat 10am-1am\, and/or 1-4pm\, Sunday 10am-1pm and/or 1-4pm.\n– Plan your route!\nThis tour is socially distanced! All guests and hosts are required to wear masks for the safety of each other. Host sites are private property\, and hosts reserve the right to deny entry for any reason.\nNO DOG ALLOWED. We love dogs\, but please leave Fido at home this time!\nThis event is sponsored by \nHome to Roost Urban Chicken Consulting\nand supported by \nAdvocates for Urban Agriculture\nSee Less
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/2020-windy-city-coop-eco-yard-tour/
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