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Winnetka’s Document Destruction Event will be held on Saturday, August 15 from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Public Works Yards at 1390 Willow Road for residentially-generated paper, such as medical forms, bank statements, personal files, retired tax forms, etc. Paper clips and staples do not need to be removed, but please remove binders and any plastic covers.

There is no cost to participate, but residents must live in one of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County’s member communities and IDs will be checked for proof of residency. Residents will be limited to six file-size boxes or paper shopping bags per vehicle. Please do not bring documents in plastic bags. As residents drive up in their vehicles, workers will unload the paper documents into large carts. When full, the carts of paper are emptied into the truck’s cross-shredding machine.

Paper that gets shredded at a SWANCC event will be transported to a Materials Recovery Facility, baled, sold to a paper mill, and be made into new paper and paper products. 

EcoShip is bringing back its Crosstown Classic Fundraiser, this time at Tune-Up Bar (3810 W Belmont Ave) in Avondale. EcoShip is a non-profit that collects shipping materials from Chicagoland communities and distributes them to businesses and individuals for reuse.They'll be raising funds to sustain their new home in Avondale for the next three years. Their first six months have been wonderful, and they can't wait to continue growing.

Bring your loose change to bet on your favorite team to win. Game starts at 7:05. From 7 – 9 pm, $1 from each drink sold will be donated to EcoShip. Throughout the program, donate for a chance to win prizes or enter the silent auction, enjoy snacks, and learn more about the valuable work being done at EcoShip.

Sacred Nature: Restoring our Ancient Bond
with the Natural World

Since the beginning of time, humankind has looked upon nature and seen the divine. In the writings of the great thinkers across religions, the natural world inspires everything from fear, to awe, to tranquil contemplation; God, or however one defined the sublime, was present in everything. Yet today, even as we admire a tree or take in a striking landscape, we rarely see nature as sacred.

In this short but deeply powerful book from one of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world, the best-selling historian of religion Karen Armstrong re-sacralizes nature for modern times. Drawing on her vast knowledge of the world’s religious traditions, she vividly describes nature’s central place in spirituality across the centuries. In bringing this age-old wisdom to life, Armstrong shows modern readers how to rediscover nature’s potency and form a connection to something greater than ourselves.

Please register below and email gogreenreads@gmail.com with questions.
 

Thank you to The Book Stall and the Winnetka - Northfield Public Library District for their generous support of our communities and these discussions!

Go Green Reads is a collaboration between Go Green Winnetka, Go Green Wilmette,
and The Book Stall with support from the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District

DON'T STASH YOUR GARDENING TOOLS QUITE YET, because Go Green Winnetka is gearing up for its fifth annual Fall Native Plant Sale. Many horticulturalists advise planting in September, rather than earlier in the year. Fall typically affords warm soil, cooler temperatures, plenty of sunlight, and predictable rainfall to help new plant roots get established and grow until the first frost.

Native plants aren’t just resilient; they’re the true champions of local ecosystems. Think vibrant purple coneflowers that color your garden through summer and essential milkweed that supports the Monarch butterfly. These plants attract pollinators, enhance stormwater management, and thrive with minimal fuss in our Midwest climate.

Save the date for Saturday, September 12, from 9 – 11 am at INDIAN HILL PARK, 131 Wilson Street in Winnetka. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious newcomer, our native plant experts will be on hand to guide you in choosing the perfect additions for your garden.

For more information, visit our web page.

EVER WONDER WHAT REALLY HAPPENS TO YOUR RECYCLING AFTER IT LEAVES THE CURB? Join Go Green Winnetka and LRS (Lakeshore Recycling Systems) for a behind-the-scenes tour of the LRS Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Northbrook—where the magic of modern recycling happens! 

MRFs sort and divert recyclables in the Chicagoland area. On the tour of this state-of-the-art facility, LRS will explore the technology and people power that makes recycling possible, identify recycling rules, and show how recycling is important to protecting our natural resources, combating climate change, and building a circular economy. 

Spots are limited—email Go Green Winnetka to register and with questions. Don’t miss this rare peek into the world of waste reduction!