We’d love for you to join us in whatever capacity fits your lifestyle and schedule. Send us an email with a description of your interests, to share information or for further information on our efforts.
Current initiatives include:
» Reusable Bags Initiative (RUBI)
- Liaison with local stores
- Encourage and applaud reusable bags
- ‘Don’t Forget Your Reusable Bags’ campaign
- Community education on dangers of plastic bags
- Connect green volunteers from each school in Northbrook
- Liaison with school administrators
- Build curriculum for environmental education in schools
- Educate on the dangers of pesticides, herbicides + insecticides
- Host annual Healthy Habitats Yard Tour (typically in July)
- Healthy yard sign promotion
» Education + Community Outreach (ECO)
- Website & Social Media
- Community events
- Member meetups
- Fundraising
» Cycling
- Rides
- Activism for more bike trails, including the proposed Techny River Trail
- Arrange hosted ‘energy parties’ around town
- Collect data from past participants for reference
- Host annual GGN Home Tour (typically in May)
gogreennorthbrook.org 