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 (America/Chicago) | 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 | IL
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 | IL
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 | IL
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.
