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 […]
You can save money while supporting local renewable energy at the same time. If 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. Join Trajectory Energy Partners and Go Green Deerfield for a […]
Applications for Deerfield's 50/50 parkway tree program are available now through Aug 31.
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.
The Windy City Coop Tour is back for its 10th year showcasing backyard poultry, eco-yards and urban livestock across Chicagoland! During 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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! Members from Go Green Deerfield will be on site to answer questions and give tips on these native plants. https://www.deerfieldparks.org/event/ptc-outdoor-spring-native-plant-sale/2021-04-17/
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! The City is hosting this special recycling event in partnership with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO). Residents may donate a wide variety of items via the contactless […]
