Chicago River Day at TUCC and Briarwood/Trail Tree Park
2022-05-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
CRD is returning to Deerfield for the 3rd year!
Go 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.
At 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.
Both 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!
See below for registration info from Friends of Chicago River. Don’t delay! Registration fills up fast!
Trinity site
Briarwood site
This event is family friendly with parental supervision. Rain or shine.
*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).
*Long pants and sleeves and sturdy, closed toed shoes are highly suggested.

Go Green Deerfield volunteer work day at Briarwood Park
2022-05-21 12:00 - 14:00 | briarwood nature area, Greenbriar Dr and Eastwood, Deerfield, IL, United States
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!
Removing invasives ensures that native plants and trees get enough sunlight, water, and nutrients to grow, and is essential in maintaining a healthy woodland.
Meet at the parking lot entrance to Briarwood Park, 300 River Rd.
12:00 to 2:00 pm
Rain or shine—>UNLESS there are storms or downpour rain. Dress appropriately for the weather.
Optional: Garden gloves, hand tools, shovel, spade, loppers, hand saw.
*Strongly suggest long pants and sleeves, and safety goggles/eyeglasses. Insect repellent also helpful for a tick deterrent.
Email Amy acall71@gmail.com with questions.

Go Green Deerfield volunteer workday at Walden school park
2022-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | walden elementary, 630 Essex Ct, Deerfield
Join members of Go Green Deerfield do some perennial plant division of this established native tallgrass prairie garden around the Walden school sign.
Also 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.
Plants 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.
Meet by the Walden sign at 10 am. Parking on Warrington and Essex is best during the school day.
Very 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
**May have additional workday on Memorial Day weekend depending on how much work is left.
Please email questions to Amy acall71@gmail.com

Go Green Deerfield volunteer workday at Patty Turner Center
2022-06-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield, IL, United States
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!
Bring 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:)

Go Green Deerfield volunteer workday at Deerfield Historical site
2022-06-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Illinois State Capital, 301 W. 2nd St, Springfield, IL, 62701, United States
Deerfield Area Historical Society and the historic site by Kipling school is undergoing renovation of their gardens around the historic buildings.
Part 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.
Join members of the DAHS and GGD to weed and plant in the gardens on Saturday, June 18th from 12 pm to 2 pm.
Bring some hand tools and a sharp spade if available. Cold soda and water included!

4th Annual Go Green Deerfield Sustainable Yard Tour
2022-07-30 10:00 - 14:00
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.
Meet 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.
Stay tuned for details!

Ask the Arborist
2023-03-11 10:00 - 23:30 | Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL, 60015
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.

Aster Hours with Sue Davis
2023-08-25 17:00 - 2023-08-26 13:00
Join Go Green Deerfield at Aster Hours with Sue Davis.

Friday, August 25, 5-7 pm
Saturday, August 26, 11 am to 1 pm
Sue’s Garden – 1171 Oxford Road, Deerfield

Learn about this important late season native pollinator resource & classic fall perennial.

Select 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.

Free – only for personal use or conservation/habitat restoration projects; not for resale.

Hope to see you there.

Highland Park Garden Tours
2023-08-27 13:00 - 16:00
Habitat HP Sustainable Garden Tour
Sunday, August 27, 1-4 PM:

Come 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!
Host 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.

Illinois Solar Tour
2023-09-30 10:00 - 15:30
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.
Go Green Deerfield is proud to be the sponsor of the Deerfield Community tour, with seven sites around town to visit in-person or online.
Learn more and register at www.illinoissolar.org/Illinois-Solar-Tour

IEC Town Hall with representative Bob Morgan
2024-10-11 12:00 - 13:00

Earth & Arbor Day Celebration
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Riverwoods Village Hall, 300 Portwine Rd., Riverwoods, IL, 60015
Riverwoods Preservation Council presents a fun-filled celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day as we honor our planet and its incredible trees! 🌱🌎
Come 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.
🌿 When: Saturday April 26, 1-4pm
🌿 Where: Riverwoods Village Hall
🌿 What to bring: A love for the Earth, a friend, and a positive attitude!
See you there for a green celebration to rememb

er!

Highland Park EV show and Arbor Day Celebration
2025-05-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Ravinia Festival West Parking Lot, 301 Ravinia Park Rd, Highland Park, il, 60035
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.

Plant & Tree Giveaways to green up your home & garden
Tree Planting Demonstration/Q & A Session
“Meet & Greet” with birds of prey hosted by Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education
Touch-A-Truck Exhibit
Hefty ReNew Recycling Starter Kit Giveaway
Confidential Document Shredding (No businesses; limit four banker’s boxes/bags per vehicle)
Bicycle Recycling courtesy of Working Bikes(Adult bikes accepted in repairable condition or gently-used kids bikes, bike parts, tools, and accessories)
Electric Vehicle Showcase-Find a list of participating vehicles here.

2025 Chicago River Day in Deerfield
2025-05-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Briarwood Park & Trinity Woods, Deerfield, Deerfield
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.
Go 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.

SWALCO Compost Giveaway - Deerfield
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-18 | Deerfield Metra Parking Lot, 1415 Elm Street, Deerfield, IL, 60015, United States
The Village of Deerfield is partnering with SWALCO to provide free, locally-sourced compost soil to local residents as part of International Compost Awareness week.
Residents are welcome to come by any time May 16th through the 18th to pick up compost (while supplies last). Shovels will be available but residents should bring their own containers (20 gallons max).

Go Green Deerfield Monthly Meeting
2025-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL, 60015
Go Green Deerfield’s monthly meetings are open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. Meetings are informal and attending a meeting is a great way to learn more about what GGD does and how you can get involved.
Our next GGD meeting will be next Tues, 7/1, at 7:00 PM in the library Board Room.
The following meeting will be Thurs 7/24, at 7:00 PM in library Room C.

Lake Bluff Native Habitat Walk
2025-07-05 09:00 - 15:00
Growing Native Habitat Lake Bluff hosts a native habitat walk. Beginning at the Artesian Park Demonstration Garden, the walk features two properties on the east side of Lake Bluff From 9-11 AM and two properties in the Knollwood neighborhood from 1-3 PM.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT US AT growingnativegardenslb@gmail.com.

Go Green Highland Park Native Garden Tour
2025-07-12 12:00 - 16:00
Join Go Green Highland Park for a free native plant garden tour on Saturday, July 12, 12-4 p.m. (rain date: Sun, July 13). Register today! Sign up here and A URL to a map of the five gardens will be emailed several days before the event, along with a list of host site addresses.
To respect our hosts’ privacy prior to the event, a tour map of the five gardens will only be posted on our website from July 10 through the end of the tour.

Winnetka Yards That Work Sustainable Yard Tour
2025-07-13 10:00 - 14:00
Go Green Winnetka is honored to host its fifth Yards That Work Sustainable Yard Tour on Sunday, July 13, from 10 am – 2 pm. The tour will feature four yards designed to spark the imagination and show the possibilities of sustainable living in your own backyard. From an Environmental and Forestry Commission Green Award winner to a three-acre Backyard Flower Lab, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and be moved by. Mark your calendars. You won’t want to miss this one!

Check back here soon for more information.

Healthy Hedges & Buckthorn Removal Presentation
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL, 60015
Mark your calendars for October 4 and head to the Deerfield Public Library for an engaging event with the Village of Deerfield Sustainability Commission. Dive into the world of restoration ecology with Matt Ueltzen, Manager of Restoration Ecology, and Brett Peto, Environmental Communications Specialist, from Lake County Forest Preserves. Learn how to conquer pesky invasive buckthorn and discover some fantastic native plant alternatives. This is your chance to pick up handy tips, meet fellow nature enthusiasts and chat about making your green spaces thrive.

Winter Seed Sowing Presentation
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL, 60015
Join Joanna Swidzinski from Go Green Mount Prospect for a hands-on Winter Sowing workshop and discover the magic of growing plants outdoors during the cold months!
You’ll explore the science behind this low-cost, sustainable gardening method and learn tips for successful spring growth. You will leave the class with your very own milk jug of sown seeds.

Deerfield Library Presentation: Nuclear Power: Why Now?
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL, 60015
CITIZENS’ CLIMATE LOBBY – HIGHLAND PARK/DEERFIELD CHAPTER
Invites you to join us for a presentation and discussion:
“NUCLEAR POWER: WHY NOW?”
Presented by Tom Rausch , retired Exelon Nuclear Engineer and former Illinois Radiation Safety Officer
Saturday March 7th, 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Deerfield Public Library
920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield IL
Meeting Room Lower Level
Open to the General Public
We look forward to seeing you!

Invasive Species, Native Landscaping, and You
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL, 60015
What are the top 13 invasive plant species found in Lake County?

Learn identifying characteristics, practical tips and the best times of year to manage them. Plus, discover key steps to introduce native flowers, shrubs and trees into your home landscape.

Go Green Highland Park's EV Car Show
2026-04-25 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

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.
