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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:20260423T180612
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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:20260423T180612
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:20260423T180612
CREATED:20220427T185132Z
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:20260423T180612
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:20260423T180612
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:20260423T180612
CREATED:20220123T013708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T013709Z
UID:1991-1644346800-1644350400@gogreendeerfield.org
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:20260423T180612
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:20260423T180612
CREATED:20210701T040353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T131340Z
UID:1852-1627120800-1627135200@gogreendeerfield.org
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:20260423T180612
CREATED:20210506T023224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T023224Z
UID:1848-1622970000-1622977200@gogreendeerfield.org
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:20260423T180612
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:20260423T180612
CREATED:20210505T181836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T021844Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180612
CREATED:20210415T015126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T015609Z
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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:20260423T180612
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:20260423T180612
CREATED:20210414T033146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T033146Z
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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. \n\nPTC Outdoor Spring Native Plant Sale \n\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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180612
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:20260423T180612
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:20260423T180612
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:20260423T180612
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180612
CREATED:20200807T213721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T213721Z
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SUMMARY:Citizens for Conservation Native Tree & Shrub Sale
DESCRIPTION:Start planning now for CFC’s 24th Annual Fall Native Tree & Shrub Sale. Online pre-ordering is August 15th – September 1. Plant pick up will be by appointment September 19 – 20.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/citizens-for-conservation-native-tree-shrub-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180612
CREATED:20200807T214135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T214135Z
UID:1240-1596787200-1596819600@gogreendeerfield.org
SUMMARY:Village 50/50 Parkway Tree Sale
DESCRIPTION:Applications for Deerfield’s 50/50 parkway tree program are available now through Aug 31.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/village-50-50-parkway-tree-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180612
CREATED:20200702T172721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T172810Z
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SUMMARY:Community Solar Webinar
DESCRIPTION:You can save money while supporting local renewable energy at the same time. \nIf you can’t put solar panels on your own home\, but want to support 100% renewable energy in Illinois with no upfront investment\, you can now subscribe to a community solar project. \nJoin Trajectory Energy Partners and Go Green Deerfield for a webinar via Zoom on July 14th  to learn more about the program details\, savings benefits\, contract terms\, and more. Feel free to join in for all or only part of the program. There will be a presentation followed by a Q&A. \nRegister Here
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/community-solar-in-deerfield/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200509T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180612
CREATED:20200303T132652Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago River Day 2020 in Deerfield
DESCRIPTION:Chicago River Day 2020 returns to Deerfield on May 9! The response last year was outstanding so this year we’ve added a second location. Register here for the Trinity UCC on North Ave or the Briarwood Park on River Rd location. Preserving and restoring these spaces are critical to a productive ecosystem and storm water mitigation. \nYou will be helping pollinators\, birds and amphibians\, regain a foothold in the woodlands along Deerfield’s section of the north branch of the Chicago River. We have opportunities for people of all abilities to: clean up litter\, plant flowers for a monarch waystation\, plant trees and shrubs\, or remove invasive buckthorn. Please arrive prior to 9:00 a.m. so we can start on time \nRegistration is encouraged so that we can provide enough supplies for each location. Register for the Trinity UCC on North Ave or the Briarwood Park on River Rd location.  \nAs a special thank you\, volunteers receive a Chicago River Day T-shirt! Snacks will be provided\, too! Volunteering brightens our landscape and our community spirit. Grab a friend\, your family or a whole group and join your neighbors who embrace this opportunity. Please wear closed toed shoes\, work clothes that can get dirty\, and bring a full (reusable if possible) water bottle. Families with children over 8 are encouraged to participate. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/chicago-river-day-2020-in-deerfield/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180612
CREATED:20200204T035307Z
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SUMMARY:Spring woodland walk with an Ecologist
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Go Green Deerfield and an Ecologist for an early Spring walk through wooded and partly-wooded trails in Briarwood Park and Trail Park. \nThis walk will showcase Spring “ephemeral” flowering plants like Trillium species\, Jack-in-the-pulpit\, Trout lilies\, Wild Hyacinth\, Wild blue phlox\, and Virginia Bluebells\, which flower and feed bumblebees and other pollinators when few other plants are flowering.  As the heat and dryness of the summer approaches\, these plants fade away\, hence the term “ephemeral”\, or lasting a short time. \nBe prepared for the ever-changing weather\, and make sure you wear water-proof boots. \nThe walk will start at 12:00pm and last for an hour. \nThis event is family friendly!!  Kids reap many benefits to their health and emotional well-being spending time outdoors and experiencing nature.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/spring-woodland-walk-with-an-ecologist/
LOCATION:briarwood nature area\, Greenbriar Dr and Eastwood\, Deerfield\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180612
CREATED:20200204T031704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T031704Z
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SUMMARY:Going Green Matters
DESCRIPTION:Go Green Wilmette’s premier environmental fair draws more than 1\,400 participants from twenty communities.  Our theme this year is “Trees: Back To Our Roots.” Explore more than 80 exhibits on the importance of trees and: \n\n\nPlastic solutions\nSaving energy\nTransportation choices\nGreen landscaping\nGrowing your own food\nConnecting to nature\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nProtecting precious places\nGreen home design\nSafe home & body products\nSolar energy\nRecycling tips\nAnd so much more!\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/going-green-matters/
LOCATION:Michigan Shores Club\, 911 Michigan Avenue\, IL\, 60091\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200316
DTSTAMP:20260423T180612
CREATED:20200204T032552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T032552Z
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SUMMARY:One Earth Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\nReturning for its 9th year on March 6-15\, 2020\nOne Earth Film Festival is the Midwest’s premier environmental film festival\, creating opportunities for understanding climate change\, sustainability and the power of human involvement. We showcase top-issue\, thought-provoking environmental films and lead audiences in interactive post-film discussions focused on solutions. One Earth Film Festival is a production of Green Community Connections. \nProtecting the planet begins by uniting with one another to make a change. By joining us at the fest we can harness the Power of We and engage the entire Chicago region in a conversation about our planet. Check out this year’s lineup of 48 film/events at venues across four counties from March 6 to 15. This year’s festival includes several showings in the north suburbs\, check the link below for show dates and times.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/one-earth-film-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180612
CREATED:20200108T021238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T021245Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Botanic Garden Super Seed Weekend
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of events to learn\, share\, and swap seeds with other gardeners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeed Starting Saturday\nSaturday’s focus will be on classes and workshops offered by the Garden’s Joseph Regenstein\, Jr. School. Plus\, don’t miss a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank. \nSeed Swap Sunday\nAttend the lecture and stay to share and swap seeds with other gardeners. \nLecture: “Preserving our Roots: Saving Seeds and Farm Heritage”
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/chicago-botanic-garden-super-seed-weekend/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Gardens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180612
CREATED:20200108T020735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T020743Z
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SUMMARY:Go Green Illinois Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Go Green Illinois’ next meeting is January 14 from 1-3 pm. The topic is solar energy. They will have 2 guest speakers – Jon Carson from Trajectory Energy and Rob Sabo from the City of Highland Park. They will share information about community solar options for homes and government\, solar options for public buildings including power purchase agreements and lease arrangements\, and alternative energy suppliers. We may discuss the status of the Clean Energy Jobs Act.There will also be a short explanation of electric buses. the status of Pace’s new north suburban garage\, and what you can do to help encourage Pace to green their fleet. \nFeel free to arrive at 11:45 to grab your lunch at the cafe and join us for informal conversation before the meeting.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/go-green-illinois-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Gardens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180612
CREATED:20190905T215107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T215115Z
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SUMMARY:Go Green Deerfield Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our monthly meeting at the Deerfield Public Libary to hear what projects the Branches have been working on. Perhaps you will want to join a branch\, too. Our branches are Green Energy\, Land & Water\, Native Gardening\, Waste\, and Communications.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/go-green-deerfield-monthly-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180612
CREATED:20191030T175916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T175927Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 19th from 6:30 to 8 pm for a Clean Energy Town Hall at the Highland Park Police Station Community Room. Co-sponsors include Kim Stone\, Highpark Councilwoman\, State Representative Bob Morgan and Lake County Board Member Paul Frank. The event will feature expert speakers from Illinois Environmental Council\, Union of Concerned Scientists\, Respiratory Health Association and Climate Reality Project. The event is free and open to the public. You can reserve a spot here.
URL:https://gogreendeerfield.org/event/clean-energy-town-hall-3/
LOCATION:Highland Park Police Station
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