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Solar Power Hour is coming to the Winnetka Library on Saturday September 19, 2026. If you have questions about whether solar panels are a good fit for your home, this is the event you’ve been looking for. We will have a presentation by Grace Concialdi from the Citizens Utility Board and Winnetka homeowners to explain options for installing solar panels, share their journeys, and answer your questions about finding a solar contractor, working with the Village on permitting, financial incentives, how net metering works, and more. Stop by to learn more and to talk with our panelists between 1-3 pm. No registration necessary.
 

What: Free public event to assist residents interested in rooftop solar panels
When: Saturday September 19, 1 - 3 pm.
Where: Winnetka Public Library, 768 Oak St.

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

• The Cook County Sherif's Prescription Drug Take Back Program provides a free service for collecting unwanted medicine from Cook County residents.
  
• The Sheriff's Recycling Program disposes of unwanted electronics to protect the environment and keep communities safe.
  
• Paper Recycling of all unwanted paperwork. Remove paper clips, binders, and rubber bands. Paper shredding will be conducted off site at the Cook County Sheriff's Warehouse, under surveillance.

Where: Indian Hill Train Station, 111 Green Bay Road, Winnetka

The 2026 Annual Environment & Spirituality Summit explores the theme, Grounded Resistance, focused on how we engage the world from a place of deep grounding, collective support, and sustained resistance. Find the entire agenda on aes-summit.org.

Join Kenilworth Union Church for a Watch Party where attendees will come together to watch and discuss Bill McKibben's keynote address — live, via Zoom.

Bill McKibben is a leader in the environmental movement, and an award-winning author, leader, and organizer. 

On Saturday, October 3, from 9 am — 12 pm the parking lot at Indian Hill Train Station becomes a hub of generosity, where local nonprofits gather in one place to collect gently used items.

Instead of driving across the North Shore to multiple donation sites, simply pull into the lot and volunteers will direct your donations to the organizations that need them most.

Join The Volunteer Center on Saturday, October 3, from 9 am – 12 pm at the Indian Hill Train Station parking lot, and help make a difference — one carload at a time.

Join Go Green Illinois Schools as they tour Prairie Crossing Charter School (PCCS) in Grayslake. PCCS teaches students to be natural leaders through incorporating Education for Sustainability into curriculum, which features project- and problem-based learning, rooted in place. This tour will feature LEED-certified classroom buildings, including their new net zero fine arts building, as well as gardens and outdoor learning spaces. PCCS will discuss their unique teaching and learning experiences, as well. Invite a teacher, bring a colleague. All are welcome.

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!