Nature Walk in Somme Preserves

Join Northbrook Garden Club in-person for a presentation of a ‘walk’  through nature with presenter Dan Delaney.  Somme is comprised of 3 preserves: shaded woodland, sun-dappled savanna, and wide-open prairie. Somme Preserves is designated as one of the highest-quality natural areas in Illinois. For program details visit Northbrookgardenclub.org

Environmental Book Discussion: Fashionopolis

The Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook, IL, Illinois, United States

Visit the NPL Website to pre-register We’ll discuss Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion–and the Future of Clothes by Dana Thomas. Learn how the fashion industry is exploring both cutting-edge technologies as well as renewed interest in traditional fashion practices.   Ways to get the book: In a hurry? Read the children’s version, available in print at […]

Bees Beyond Honey: Understanding Native and Managed Pollinators

Join Wild Ones for a free Webinar, “Bees Beyond Honey: Understanding the Roles of Native and Managed Bees in Pollination,” featuring Sam Droege, Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Dave Hunter, Founder & Owner, Crown Bees; and Lora Morandin, Associate Director, Pollinator Partnership. The presentation will explore the diverse roles bees play in ecosystems, the challenges they face, […]