2025 Seed Expo

College of Lake County – Grayslake Campus 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, IL 60030 19351 W. Washington Street, Grayslake, Illinois, United States

A mega seed and resource event. Get free seeds and information for your 2025 gardens. You do not need to bring seeds to attend or to get free seeds. Support small business vendors. Grab-and-go snacks will be available for purchase.  RSVP not required. Learn more below.

Electrify Your Home

Learn how switching your appliances from gas to electric reduces demand for fossil fuels and benefits your health and your wallet. By switching your heating, cooling, water heating, laundry, and cooking appliances to all-electric power sources, you can eliminate carbon emissions from your home, save money on utility bills, and reduce demand for fossil fuel […]

Go Green Northbrook Meet & Greet

Do you have questions about the Northbrook Climate Action Plan? Need tips on Northbrook’s new composting program? Then stop by the Sunset foods cafe area to chat with your Go Green Northbrook neighbors! We look forward to meeting you and sharing local sustainability programs and events. Sunset Foods Northbrook at 1127 Church St, Northbrook, IL […]

Environmental Book Discussion – The Light Eaters

Join Mardi and Jake to discuss The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger, about the ingenious ways plants communicate, recognize sounds, morph, and trick animals. In partnership with Go Green Northbrook. Join Mardi and Jake of Go Green Northbrook to discuss The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life […]

LRS Recycling Facility Tour

LRS Recycling Center 2300 Carlson, Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Join GGN for a local tour of the the LRS facility to learn how our recyclables are processed. We are accepting sign-ups for 2 time slots of 9:00 am or 11:00 am on Monday, April 21st. The LRS Northbrook Material Recovery Facility processes 15 tons per hour, and is located at 2300 Carlson Drive. A signed safety […]

Garden Designing with Healthy Hedges 

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

This event will be held at the Northbrook Public Library more details to follow closer to April.

Go Green Northbrook Monthly Public Meeting

Thursday, April 24, 7pm – 8pm on ZOOM Go Green Northbrook Monthly Public 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 […]

Coyotes All Around

Learn about the natural history and special adaptations of coyotes and other canines who share our suburban neighborhoods, and how to live peacefully with them. Presented by Lake County Forest Preserves.

Northbrook Garden Club Plant Sale

In spring 2025, we will have thousands of plants grown or propagated by members and a large selection of nursery-grown plants, too. Experienced and master gardeners will be on hand throughout this two-day event with friendly tips and advice. Sun or shade, dry or damp soil—there will be plants we love in our gardens that […]

Go Green Northbrook Public Monthly Meeting

Thursday, May 22, 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 […]

Planet-Friendly Protein

An industry expert will explain the difference between plant-based, cultivated, and fermented meats, and discuss the health and environmental implications of incorporating sustainable alternatives into your diet.Venue: Northbrook Public Library, Pollack Room