Go Green Northbrook

Living in the Liberated Landscape - My Yard
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Discover the power of ecological garden design in this free national webinar, Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard, with award-winning landscape designer Larry Weaner. Join us on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, at 7 PM ET for a personal look at how dynamic, self-sustaining landscapes can emerge when we partner with nature instead of control it. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, Larry will share practical strategies for designing dynamic gardens that evolve naturally, support biodiversity, and bring lasting beauty to your yard.Register here with Wild Ones

LRS Northbrook Facility Tour
2025-11-19 09:00 - 10:30
LRS operates our material recovery facilities (MRFs) to sort and divert recyclables in the Chicagoland area. On the tour of this state-of-the-art facility, we will explore the technology and people power that makes recycling possible. We will also identify recycling rules and discuss how recycling is important to protecting our natural resources, combating climate change, and building a circular economy. LRS prioritizes innovation and sustainability. We look forward to welcoming you to the LRS Northbrook MRF!

When? We have 2 tour slots available:

9:00 to 10:30 am

10:30 to noon

Where?

The LRS Northbrook MRF is located at 2300 Carlson Drive.

All visitors need to sign the attached safety waiver before visiting. Please bring a signed and printed copy of the waiver to the tour. Safety is the top priority for everyone entering LRS facilities.

What to know?Long pants are required. Guests will need to wear closed-toed shoes or boots. LRS provides the safety equipment listed below:

LRS Provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Hardhat

Ear Plugs

Safety Goggles

Reflective Vest

Mask

To sign up for the tour: Please email info@gogreennorthbrook.org to reserve your spot. Please indicate what tour time slot you would like (9:00 or 10:30) in your email, and bring a copy of your signed waiver on the day of the tour. We recommend reading the 2024 LRS sustainability report in advance of the tour and bringing any questions you have to your session.

LRS Safety WaiverDownload

School Sustainability Opportunities
2025-11-11 13:00 - 15:00
Learn more about how to engage your school in sustainability planning and environmental education.

To receive a meeting invite, register at the Go Green Illinois website

All About Bats
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 | The Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook, IL, Illinois, 60062, United States
A bat researcher describes Illinois native bats, how they benefit the ecosystem, how local researchers study them, and what you can do to support these small mammals.

Did you know that bats are the only true flying mammal?! These small creatures play an important role in Illinois’s agriculture and economy but they face serious perils. Liza Lehrer of the Urban Wildlife Institute will explain why bats are special and ways we can help them survive. For more information visit: https://visit.northbrook.info/event/13297933

Northbrook Pumpkin Smash
2025-11-08 12:00 - 15:00
No longer need your Halloween pumpkin? Don’t throw it in the trash bring them to the smash! Stop by the Village’s Pumpkin Smash event on Saturday, November 9rd, from 12-3pm at Northbrook Court’s parking lot (northeast parking lot near Neiman Marcus). Community members can toss pumpkins for composting and learn about the benefits of organic waste recycling. Painted pumpkins can be composted, but remember to remove any decorations from the pumpkin before bring it.

Smash pumpkin flyer 2025Download

Saving Nature with Your Yard
2025-11-08 08:30 - 13:00
The Lake to Prairie chapter of Wild Ones is pleased to welcome back Doug Tallamy for our 2025 native landscaping conference. This years’ conference; Saving Nature With Your Yard will support our chapter’s mission to educate people about the importance of preserving natural ecosystems. Bringing educators together in one place will provide a wealth of information for those individuals new to the native plant idea as well as the practiced native gardener.

Landscaping plays a vital role in responsible land stewardship. By incorporating native plants, we can help rebuild ecosystems, restore essential connections between plants and animals, and support a healthier, more resilient planet. This conference will empower participants to create wildlife-friendly habitats, promote biodiversity, and address the decline in wildlife populations through the power of native plant gardening.Register at: 2025 Native Landscaping ConferenceWild Ones: https://wildones.org/

Wild Ones YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WildOnesNativePlants

Environmental Documentary Film Screening: Every Little Thing (2024, Not Rated)
2025-11-01 14:00 - 16:00 | The Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook, IL, Illinois, 60062, United States
Author and wildlife rehabber Terry Masear has an ambitious goal: to save every injured hummingbird in Los Angeles. But the path to survival is fraught with danger. This heart-expanding Sundance hit introduces audiences to Terry’s diminutive patients through breathtaking slow-motion photography and emotional storytelling. Over the course of director Sally Aitken’s moving documentary, we become deeply invested in baby hummingbirds like Cactus and Wasabi, celebrating their tiny victories and lamenting their tragedies. Through Terry’s eyes, each bird becomes memorable, mighty and heroic. Her compassion and empathy serves as a reminder that grace can be found in the smallest of acts and the tiniest of creatures.

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Go Green Northbrook Monthly Meeting
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:00
Thursday, Oct 23, 7pm – 8pm on ZOOM Go Green Northbrook Monthly Meeting – Meeting open to the public on the 4th Thursday @ 7pmThe Go Green Northbrook Board invites all to our open monthly meeting on Zoom. We plan to kick off each meeting with a short presentation, followed by an update on current GGN programs and upcoming volunteer opportunities. We hope to see you there! Register for the Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7Cg-QOKRRluE_bVZEE7mEQ

Northbrook Farmers Market
2025-10-08 07:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-01 07:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-24 07:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-17 07:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-10 07:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-03 07:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-27 07:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-20 08:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date
Shop local at the Northbrook Farmers Market!The best weekday farmers market on the North Shore since 2009, Northbrook Farmers Market is operated by Northbrook Farmers Market Association, an all-volunteer, charitable organization.Time: Every Wednesday, 7:00am 1:00pm from June 18 to October 8.Location: Meadow Plaza, at Cherry and Meadow Rd

https://northbrookfarmersmarket.org/

Go Green Northbrook Public Monthly Meeting
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:00
Thursday, September 25, 7pm – 8pm on ZOOM Go Green Northbrook Monthly Meeting – Meeting open to the public on the 4th Thursday @ 7pmThe Go Green Northbrook Board invites all to our open monthly meeting on Zoom. We plan to kick off each meeting with a short presentation, followed by an update on current GGN programs and upcoming volunteer opportunities. We hope to see you there!

Register for the Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7Cg-QOKRRluE_bVZEE7mEQ

Go Green Northbrook at Shermerfest
2025-09-21 12:00 - 16:00
Come see us at Shermerfest, on Sunday Sept 21 at the Village Greenhttps://www.northbrookhistory.org/event/shermerfest/

GGN's Environmental Book Club Discussion: An Immense World - How animal senses reveal the hidden world around us.
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:00
GGN’s Environmental Book Club Discussion: An Immense World – How animal senses reveal the hidden world around us.Wednesday, September 17: 7:00pm – 8:00pmJoin GGN hosts Mardi and Jake for a lively in-person discussionAdd to Calendar here. Register at the library. See article below.

Night Magic: Marvels of the Dark with Leigh Ann Henion
2025-09-04 01:00 - 12:30
Thu, Sep 4th 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT · By Homegrown National Park

When the lights go out, entire ecosystems come alive. Moths pollinate, owls hunt, bats feed, and moonlit flowers bloom. But light pollution is changing all of that.

Join us for Night Magic: Marvels of the Dark with bestselling author Leigh Ann Henion and discover:

● How to uncover the secret nightlife in your own yard

● How to choose wildlife-friendly lights

● How to plant your own moon garden

It’s not just an event — it’s a new way of seeing the world right outside your door.To sign up, visit the Homegrown National Park website

Go Green Northbrook Public Monthly Meeting
2025-08-28 19:00 - 20:00
Thursday, August 28, 7pm – 8pm on ZOOM Go Green Northbrook Monthly Meeting – Meeting open to the public on the 4th Thursday @ 7pmThe Go Green Northbrook Board invites all to our open monthly meeting on Zoom. We plan to kick off each meeting with a short presentation, followed by an update on current GGN programs and upcoming volunteer opportunities. We hope to see you there!

Register for the Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7Cg-QOKRRluE_bVZEE7mEQ

The Environmental Impact of AI
2025-08-11 19:00 - 20:00
We’ll explore the impact of AI and cryptocurrency on energy, land, and water use, and how companies and regular people can mitigate these climate concerns.

Monday, August 11, 7:00-8:00pm, Pollak Room at the Northbrook Public Library

Important Update: No Monthly Meeting for July
2025-07-24 19:00 - 20:00
We are not hosting a public Monthly Go Green Northbrook meeting for July due to our busy summer schedules. Please enjoy the month and we look forward to connecting with you all again on August 28th, 2025.
