Join us Sunday, April 7 from 2-4pm at the Deerfield Public Library, as we Go All In to grow a greener Deerfield. Meet Go Green Deerfield. We are Deerfield residents striving to make a positive environmental impact in our community by advocating for renewable energy, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, promoting native plants and […]
On Thursday, May 9th, join supporters of the Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club, and Faith in Place at the Capital in Springfield for the 2019 Environmental Lobby day. In past years, these events have been vital in passing important environmental policies including the Future Energy Jobs Act, and it's now more […]
Visit the LCFPD's annual native plant, rain barrel and compost bin sale at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. The event runs Saturday May 11th from 9am to 3pm, and on Sunday May 12th from 10am to 2pm. The Native Pant Sale, held on Mother's Day weekend, is an annual fundraiser benefiting the forest preserve's […]
The next Go Green Illinois meeting is on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 1-3 pm in the Pullman Room at Chicago Botanic Gardens. The topic is Native Plants and Natural Lawn Care. We will learn about the environmental benefits of native plants and about how to reduce pesticide use in the landscape. Guest speakers include […]
GGD has been invited to present to the Village Board on Saturday, June 1 at 9:30 a.m. After many months of research, this is our first opportunity to publicly present our findings and recommendations to the Board. Will you take thirty minutes out of your Saturday morning to show that our community is committed to making sustainability […]
Saturday, June 15 @ Deerfield Public Library Learn how to identify buckthorn, remove it and replace it in your yard! Buckthorn has harmful effects on surrounding trees, wildlife and native landscapes. Learn from an expert why these invasive woody plants need to be removed and how to establish a plan for eradication. Our presenter, Matt […]
Join Go Green Deerfield as we walk, ride, and cycle in the Deerfield Parade. Why just watch the parade when you can be part of it! If you want to join us, meet at Deerspring pool about 11:30 a.m. for this family event. Step off is at noon. Fun at the Deerfield Parade!
The Clean Energy Jobs Act is a groundbreaking bill that would bring Illinois to 100% clean, renewable energy, while creating jobs and economic opportunities for communities that need them most. Join Sierra Club Air + Energy for a special Air + Energy meeting to learn more about this bill, and how you can help build […]
Sign up to make the renovated front garden at PTC even more beautiful with our Go Green Deerfield volunteer planting group in cooperation with the Deerfield Park District. We'll be planting native plants like purple coneflowers, bee balm, and little blue stem grass, adding some sweet smelling herbs, and moving day lilies and ground cover […]