Filed under: Green in Morton Grove
There’s still time to work for Mother Nature before winter hits. Volunteer at one or both of the Friends of the Morton Grove Forest Preserves work days this month.
- Saturday – November 14 – Linne Woods 9 – noon.
- Saturday – November 21 – Seed Processing Day 9 AM – 3 PM.
For further information about the location of the Seed Processing event, contact Marion or John at 847-966-0231. To learn more about the Friends of the Morton Grove Forest Preserves, visit their website.
Filed under: Green in Morton Grove | Tags: morton grove, Morton Grove Friends of the Forest Preserves
Mark your calendar for the Friends of the Morton Grove Forest Preserves work days. These are great opportunities to get some fresh air and keep the Morton Grove Forest Preserves beautiful. Visit the Friends’ website to contact them if you have any questions.
- Saturday – August 29 – Linne Prairie 9 – noon
- Saturday – September 5 – Linne Woods 9 – noon
- Saturday – September 26 – National Public Lands Day 9AM – 2PM. For further information contact: Marian or John at 847-966-0231
Filed under: Going Green Videos, Green in Morton Grove | Tags: morton grove, Morton Grove Prairie Nature Preserve, Prairie
Watch the latest Going Green video and learn about the history of the Morton Grove Prairie Nature Preserve, a treasure in your backyard!
Filed under: Going Green Programs, Green Tips, Green in Morton Grove | Tags: container gardening, gardening, library events, morton grove, Morton Grove Public Library
Master Gardener Colleen Graudins will present an illustrated discussion about: choosing containers, determining the best types of potting soil, arranging colors, and selecting plants. Registration is requested.
Container Gardening will take place at the Morton Grove Public Library’s Baxter Room Auditorium on Thursday, May 7, from 7-8pm. Registration is required. To register:
- call 847-929-5101
- stop by the Reference Services Desk
- go to the event registration calendar
Filed under: Going Green at MGPL, Green in Morton Grove | Tags: Green events, Morton Grove Public Library, Spring Blast, Spring events for kids
Families and friends of all ages are invited to the Library’s 2nd Annual Spring Blast Outdoor Festival, a celebration of the Morton Grove Public Library and its community. Games, music, “green” mini golf, and activities for children and teens will be provided. This year we are featuring Science Chicago Partners, such as: Field Museum’s Renewable Energy Vehicle & Go Kart, Northwestern University Mechanical Engineering Dept.’s Solar Car, Fermilab’s hands-on Science Exhibits, First Robotics Illinois’ robots and Mike Davis from Harold Washington College in a chemistry science show! Some activities will be held inside the Library as well. If weather does not cooperate the Spring Blast will be held entirely inside the Library. Come and join us in the fun!
The Spring Blast will take place at the Morton Grove Public Library on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00-2:30pm.
Registration is not required. For more information about this event, call 847-965-4220.
Filed under: Going Green at MGPL, Green Lifestyle, Green in Morton Grove | Tags: Green Programming, swancc
Learn how you can be a better steward of our environment and save money by implementing simple tips to reduce waste, save energy, and conserve water. Mary Allen, Recycling and Education Director for the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County provides resources and special recycling program information.
Choose to Be Green will take place at the Morton Grove Public Library’s Baxter Room Auditorium on Tuesday, April 21, from 11:30-2pm.
Registration is not required. For more information about this event, call 847-965-4220.
Filed under: Green Lifestyle, Green in Morton Grove | Tags: electronic recycling, morton grove, recycling
Is your junk drawer stuffed with old cell phones and other electronic garbage? You may want to consider giving some of that electronic junk a second chance at life through recycling. Believe it or not, electronic goods usually contain parts that are harmful to the environment if they end up in landfills.
Residents of Morton Grove are invited to drop off their unwanted small electronic goods at the Morton Grove Village Hall (6101 Capulina) during regular business hours, Monday – Friday. Acceptable items include cell phones, digital cameras, DVDs, game consoles, ink cartridges, and laptop computers. The recycling program is being conducted through a partnership with Avenues to Independence. Please direct any questions about the program to the Morton Grove Village Hall, (847) 965-4100.
Filed under: Going Green Videos, Going Green at MGPL, Green Lifestyle, Green Tips, Green in Morton Grove | Tags: green gardening, leaves, mulching, winter lawn tips
View the latest Going Green video for a few green gardening tips from Marian Thill (Friends of the Morton Grove Forest Preserve).
Filed under: Green Lifestyle, Green Tips, Green in Morton Grove | Tags: CFL, disposal, mercury-containing light bulbs, Morton Grove recycling, recycling
Is it time for your CFL to rest in peace? Morton Grove residents can drop off used CFL bulbs in a collection box in the lobby of Village Hall, 6101 Capulina. CFL drop-off is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM, and Thursdays from 8:30 AM until 8:00 PM. Even bulbs up to 4 ft. long will be accepted, but they must be wrapped in newspaper and taped. This service is only for Morton Grove residents, not businesses. Questions about the recycling program should be directed to Village Hall, 847-965-4100. Learn more about CFL disposal and handling from the EPA.
Filed under: Green in Morton Grove | Tags: Friends of the Morton Grove Forest Preserves, morton grove, Morton Grove Forest Preserves, work days
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to work for Mother Nature by participating in the Friends of the Morton Grove Forest Preserves work days. These are great opportunities to get some fresh air and keep the Morton Grove Forest Preserves beautiful. Mark your calendar for the following dates, and visit the Friends’ website to contact them if you have any questions.
- Saturday Jan. 3 Linne Prairie
- Saturday Jan. 17 Linne Wood
- Saturday Feb. 14 Linne Woods
- Sunday Feb. 15 Miami Prairie
- Sunday Mar. 8 Wayside
- Saturday Mar. 14 Linne Woods
