Go Green Wilmette Calendar

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			01 10am» GGM 2012 Planning Meeting	02	03 Evanston Ecology Center Summer Camp Registration	04 9am» New Farmer and Food Artisan Market 2pm» Jeanne Pinsof Nolan - Grow Your Own Food
05	06	07	08	09	10	11 9am» New Farmer and Food Artisan Market
12	13	14 7:30am» CFL Recycling	15 10am» GGM 2012 Planning Meeting	16 7pm» Evanston Green Drinks - Community Electricity Aggregation	17	18 9am» Indoor Farmers' Market 9am» New Farmer and Food Artisan Market
19	20	21	22	23	24	25 9am» New Farmer and Food Artisan Market
26	27	28	29 10am» GGM 2012 Planning Meeting

Time:

10:00am - 11:00am

Description:

Join us for brainstorming and planning at Fuel on the bike path near the Metra station in Wilmette.

The meeting will focus on planning for our 6th annual environmental fair, Going Green Matters which will be held on March 11, 2012. 1 - 5pm, but there will be time for other issues.

10am.

Description:

Evanston Ecology Center Summer Camps Registration starts Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 for Evanston residents.

If you are an Evanston Resident, you can register your child early for the Ecology Center Summer Camps, by sending in your registration by regular mail.

These summer camps are very popular and many of them fill up quickly. If you want to ensure a spot for your child, please don't wait to register.

See the information below to find out more about these outstanding summer camps. The camps are a great way to establish a connection between your child and the outdoors that lasts a lifetime.
Registration
Early Registration for Evanston residents (BY REGULAR MAIL) starts on Friday, February 3, 2012.
Phone-in, walk-in and online registration for residents and non-residents starts at 11am, Monday, February 20, 2012.
DON'T WAIT TO REGISTER. MANY CAMPS, ESPECIALLY THOSE FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN, FILL UP QUICKLY!
Camps
Camps are offered in 2 and 4 week sessions, running from June 11 through August 17, and organized in groups by age: 3-4, 5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-14.
More Information on the website.

To ASK QUESTIONS about the Summer Camp programs, talk to the helpful people at the Evanston Ecology Center at (847) 448-8256.
Evanston Environmental Association (EEA)
Phone: (847) 448-8256
Email: info@evanstonenvironment.org
Web: www.evanstonenvironment.org
Event Calendar: www.evanstonenvironment.org/Calendar.html
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EEA & Evanston Ecology Center Address: 2024 McCormick Blvd, Evanston, IL 60201

Time:

9:00am - 1:00pm

Description:

Dates: Saturdays, December 3, 2011 through April 28, 2012.
(Closed December 24 and 31, 2011)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. at Bridge Street
(Large parking lot across the street)

What: "The purpose of this market is to extend the selling season for local fresh produce," says Market Manager Dennis Clarkson, "and to provide local food artisans with a place to sell their products during the winter months.

"When winter comes it is difficult for farmers in this part of the country to grow crops. That is why this market combines food artisans with farmers. In addition, some farmers give added value to their produce by producing sauces, pickling products, soups and salsas for sale."

The current line-up includings the following vendors:

Henry’s Farm
Nichols Farm
Tiny Greens
Tomato Mountain
River Valley Ranch (mushrooms)
Brunkow Cheese
Sunny Lane Farm
Michigan Blueberries
Crust & Crumb
To the Point (knife sharpener)
C & D Family Farms (meat, poultry & eggs)
Ruth & Phil’s Ice Cream
Laura’s Kitchen & Mentoring Gardens (granola, pickled veggies)
Foodie Bites
Desserts by Suzi
Patz Honey
Wayne Miller Fruits & Preserves
De La Rue Patisserie
DeFloured (gluten-free baked goods)
Passion House Coffee
Sheekar Delights (gourmet baklava)
Pasta Puttana
Green Envee (organic soaps & lotions)
Salted Caramel
Tasteful Life and Maxey Lynn (vegan foods)
The Ecology Center is located in the Ladd Arboretum in a beautiful setting. You'll enjoy a roaring fire as you shop the market.

Time:

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Description:

This is your chance to hear Jeanne Pinsof Nolan, The Organic Gardener. Learn how you can start growing your own food in your yard or in a community garden near you! 2pm Wilmette Public Library.

Time:

9:00am - 1:00pm

Description:

Dates: Saturdays, December 3, 2011 through April 28, 2012.
(Closed December 24 and 31, 2011)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. at Bridge Street
(Large parking lot across the street)

What: "The purpose of this market is to extend the selling season for local fresh produce," says Market Manager Dennis Clarkson, "and to provide local food artisans with a place to sell their products during the winter months.

"When winter comes it is difficult for farmers in this part of the country to grow crops. That is why this market combines food artisans with farmers. In addition, some farmers give added value to their produce by producing sauces, pickling products, soups and salsas for sale."

The current line-up includings the following vendors:

Henry’s Farm
Nichols Farm
Tiny Greens
Tomato Mountain
River Valley Ranch (mushrooms)
Brunkow Cheese
Sunny Lane Farm
Michigan Blueberries
Crust & Crumb
To the Point (knife sharpener)
C & D Family Farms (meat, poultry & eggs)
Ruth & Phil’s Ice Cream
Laura’s Kitchen & Mentoring Gardens (granola, pickled veggies)
Foodie Bites
Desserts by Suzi
Patz Honey
Wayne Miller Fruits & Preserves
De La Rue Patisserie
DeFloured (gluten-free baked goods)
Passion House Coffee
Sheekar Delights (gourmet baklava)
Pasta Puttana
Green Envee (organic soaps & lotions)
Salted Caramel
Tasteful Life and Maxey Lynn (vegan foods)
The Ecology Center is located in the Ladd Arboretum in a beautiful setting. You'll enjoy a roaring fire as you shop the market.

Time:

7:30am - 4:30pm

Description:

The Village of Wilmette Health Department will accept Wilmette residents' used compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL's) for recycling the second Tuesday of every month. See the village website, www.wilmette.com.

Time:

10:00am - 11:00am

Description:

Join us for brainstorming and planning at Fuel on the bike path near the Metra station in Wilmette.

The meeting will focus on planning for our 6th annual environmental fair, Going Green Matters which will be held on March 11, 2012. 1 - 5pm, but there will be time for other issues.

10am.

Time:

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Description:

What is Community Choice Electricity Aggregation?

- A referendum question for the March primary election?
- An opportunity to save money on your electric bills?
- A way to reduce Evanston’s carbon footprint, big time?
All of the above!

At our February Green Drinks event, we will learn how Community Choice Electricity Aggregation works and what it would mean for each of us personally and for the Evanston community as a whole. Come join us and get the information you need to cast an informed vote on the issue in the March 20th primary election.
Panelists include:

Steve Perkins, CGE/Interreligious Sustainability Circle
Catherine Hurley, Sustainable Programs Coordinator, City of Evanston
Jonathan Nieuwsma, CGE Renewable Energy Task Force Co-Chair
When: Thursday, February 16th 7 – 9 pm
Where: Firehouse Grill, 750 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL
What: A free networking opportunity and panel discussion about the upcoming referendum on Community Choice Aggregation

Information at http://greendrinksevanston.wordpress.com/
RSVP suggested at info@greenerevanston.org

Time:

9:00am - 1:00pm

Description:

Glenview New Church
74 Park Drive, Glenview, IL

Enjoy a wide range of seasonal, sustainably-produced goods from local farmers and vendors at this indoor market. Take home produce, meats, cheeses, vinegars, honey, eggs, baked goods, and a wide variety of specialty items. 10% of proceeds go to the Farmer Crisis Fund.

For more information, contact markets@faithinplace.org or visit www.faithinplace.org.

Time:

9:00am - 1:00pm

Description:

Dates: Saturdays, December 3, 2011 through April 28, 2012.
(Closed December 24 and 31, 2011)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. at Bridge Street
(Large parking lot across the street)

What: "The purpose of this market is to extend the selling season for local fresh produce," says Market Manager Dennis Clarkson, "and to provide local food artisans with a place to sell their products during the winter months.

"When winter comes it is difficult for farmers in this part of the country to grow crops. That is why this market combines food artisans with farmers. In addition, some farmers give added value to their produce by producing sauces, pickling products, soups and salsas for sale."

The current line-up includings the following vendors:

Henry’s Farm
Nichols Farm
Tiny Greens
Tomato Mountain
River Valley Ranch (mushrooms)
Brunkow Cheese
Sunny Lane Farm
Michigan Blueberries
Crust & Crumb
To the Point (knife sharpener)
C & D Family Farms (meat, poultry & eggs)
Ruth & Phil’s Ice Cream
Laura’s Kitchen & Mentoring Gardens (granola, pickled veggies)
Foodie Bites
Desserts by Suzi
Patz Honey
Wayne Miller Fruits & Preserves
De La Rue Patisserie
DeFloured (gluten-free baked goods)
Passion House Coffee
Sheekar Delights (gourmet baklava)
Pasta Puttana
Green Envee (organic soaps & lotions)
Salted Caramel
Tasteful Life and Maxey Lynn (vegan foods)
The Ecology Center is located in the Ladd Arboretum in a beautiful setting. You'll enjoy a roaring fire as you shop the market.

Time:

9:00am - 1:00pm

Description:

Dates: Saturdays, December 3, 2011 through April 28, 2012.
(Closed December 24 and 31, 2011)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. at Bridge Street
(Large parking lot across the street)

What: "The purpose of this market is to extend the selling season for local fresh produce," says Market Manager Dennis Clarkson, "and to provide local food artisans with a place to sell their products during the winter months.

"When winter comes it is difficult for farmers in this part of the country to grow crops. That is why this market combines food artisans with farmers. In addition, some farmers give added value to their produce by producing sauces, pickling products, soups and salsas for sale."

The current line-up includings the following vendors:

Henry’s Farm
Nichols Farm
Tiny Greens
Tomato Mountain
River Valley Ranch (mushrooms)
Brunkow Cheese
Sunny Lane Farm
Michigan Blueberries
Crust & Crumb
To the Point (knife sharpener)
C & D Family Farms (meat, poultry & eggs)
Ruth & Phil’s Ice Cream
Laura’s Kitchen & Mentoring Gardens (granola, pickled veggies)
Foodie Bites
Desserts by Suzi
Patz Honey
Wayne Miller Fruits & Preserves
De La Rue Patisserie
DeFloured (gluten-free baked goods)
Passion House Coffee
Sheekar Delights (gourmet baklava)
Pasta Puttana
Green Envee (organic soaps & lotions)
Salted Caramel
Tasteful Life and Maxey Lynn (vegan foods)
The Ecology Center is located in the Ladd Arboretum in a beautiful setting. You'll enjoy a roaring fire as you shop the market.

Time:

10:00am - 11:00am

Description:

Join us for brainstorming and planning at Fuel on the bike path near the Metra station in Wilmette.

The meeting will focus on planning for our 6th annual environmental fair, Going Green Matters which will be held on March 11, 2012. 1 - 5pm, but there will be time for other issues.

10am.

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