A climate action evanston program

Some Key Climate Actions YOU Can Take

Leave the Leaves

It is the simplest first step.

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Speak up regarding Evanston Parks

Renovations are underway or in planning at many Evanston parks.

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Add Keystone Native Tree or Plants

Which plants do the most for biodiversity?

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Mow Less

Replace turfgrass with natives, or mow less often.

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Avoid Pesticides and Synthetic Fertilizers

Make our yards nontoxic for kids and pets at the same time we save on costs, carbon and chemicals.

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Reduce Light Pollution

Solutions are EASY. Use light IF, WHEN, and WHERE you need it, and keep it amber-orange-red and minimized. Brighter isn’t safer.

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Make Windows Safe for Birds

Give birds and bats safe passage through Evanston, a stopover point for about 280 bird species, and millions of birds.

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What WE Are Doing to Create Environmental Equity in Evanston

Our Pollinator Pledge Program

We encourage six steps for our families, community, the planet, and birds and pollinators too. In fact, we build our whole program around these steps (and a few more).

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Trees For the 5th Ward

It's lost tree canopy due to redlining, smaller lots and narrower parkways, compared to other wards. Learn how we're working to grow its native tree canopy.

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Buffalo Grass Anyone?  

Natural Habitat is offering Buffalo Grass as an alternative to turf grass. While supplies last. Ask Natural Habitat for some now to sow seeds in April or May.

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Trees for Schools

How hot is an unshaded playground or sports field? Very. We help cool our schoolyards with free native trees.

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Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Host Plant Giveaway

We spread the word, and giveaway native plants that improve habitat for this endangered bug.

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Encouraging Volunteering at Natural Areas on City Properties

We encourage our members to volunteer for workdays in natural areas. We also advocate for and donate native plants to our community natural areas.

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Supporting “No Mow May”

Park the lawn equipment through May, and save on fumes, noise, carbon and costs. Learn more about how we're supporting this pilot effort.

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Fighting to conserve Isabella Woods

A remnant oak forest on high quality wetlands in Evanston in danger of being paved ...for a driveway! We're staying vigilant and rallying timely opposition.

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Upcoming Events

Preventing Bird Collisions - Problem Window Tips

Part of the Going Green Series Spring Migration season is here! Let's learn how we can prevent bird collisions at home with some simple tips. Attend this virtual session with Leslie Shad from Natural Habitat Evanston to learn how to support migrating birds by keeping your windows visible and collision-free. Additionally, if you have problem windows where birds have hit, take a photo and bring it to the discussion to get some valuable tips.

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Mar 29
Wed
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
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Butterflies & Bees. North Shore Village Network

Butterflies & Bees. Simple ways to take action for climate, community health and biodiversity: Plant native, and swap out our lawns. Also, what is the buzz about leaves, keystone plants, and more. Leslie Shad, lead of Natural Habitat Evanston, will share and discuss.

North Shore Village Network

Monday, April 3⋅1:30 – 3:00pm

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Apr 3
Mon
1:30 pm
3:00 pm
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North Shore Mosquito Abatement District meeting

NSMAD Board Meetings, unless otherwise noted, take place on Thursdays at 7:00 PM at our office, located at 117 Northfield Road, Northfield. Listen in or Comment to learn more about how mosquito spraying impacts you and your garden.

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Apr 6
Thu
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
117 Northfield Road, Northfield

Collecting Mulch for plantings

Help us collect mulch for our upcoming tree plantings. With 3-4 helpers, we should load up quickly.

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Apr 11
Tue
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
James Park, parking lot in SW corner, Evanston

Kingsley School Tree Planting

Looking for helpers to plant trees at Kingsley. 1  chinquapin, 1 redbud

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Apr 14
Fri
11:15 am
12:45 pm
Kingsley School, 2300 Green Bay Rd, Evanston

Collecting Mulch for plantings

Help us collect more mulch for our upcoming tree plantings. With 3-4 helpers, we should load up quickly.

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Apr 18
Tue
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
James Park, parking lot in SW corner, Evanston

Larimer Park renovations meeting

Community meeting scheduled for April 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Nichols Middle School.

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Apr 18
Tue
6:00 pm
Nichols Middle School, 800 Greenleaf Street • Evanston, IL 60202

Natural Habitat Evanston Meeting - open to all interested

Share and hear all we are working on, and how to get involved.

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Apr 19
Wed
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
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Willard School Tree planting

Move 1 oak, plant 2 oaks

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Apr 23
Sun
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
Willard School, 2700 Hurd Avenue • Evanston, IL 60201

Walker School Tree planting

Plant 2 Oaks

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Apr 29
Sat
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
Walker School, 3601 Church Street • Evanston, IL 60203

Oakton School Tree Planting

Planting Chinquapin Oak (Quercus Muehlenbergii 3, Hackberry, Celtis occidentalis 4, Persimmon Diospyros virginiana 3

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May 3
Wed
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
Oakton School, 436 RIdge Ave, Evanston, IL

ETHS Tree Planting

Planting 2  hackberry, 2 hickory, 1 pecan, 1 linden, 1 sweet gum, Red, swamp white or bur  oaks - heritage we can add however many we want

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May 4
Thu
10:00 am
12:00 pm
ETHS, 1600 Dodge, Evanston, IL

Walker School Tree Planting

Planting Bur Oak 1, Redbud 1, Bald Cypress 1, Ironwood 1, River birch 1

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May 6
Sat
10:00 am
12:00 pm
Walker School, 3601 Church St, Skokie, IL

LIncolnwood School Tree Planting

Planting 4 Blue Beech Carpinus caroliniana, 2 River birch Betula nigra, 4 Swamp white oak Quercus bicolor

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May 6
Sat
1:00 pm
4:00 pm
Lincolnwood School, 2600 Colfax St, Evanston, IL

Dewey School Tree Planting

Planting 4 Blue Beech Carpinus caroliniana, 2 River birch Betula nigra, 4 Swamp white oak Quercus bicolor

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May 11
Thu
3:45 pm
5:00 pm
Dewey School, 1551 Wesley Avenue, Evanston, IL

North Shore Mosquito Abatement District meeting

NSMAD Board Meetings, unless otherwise noted, take place on Thursdays at 7:00 PM at our office, located at 117 Northfield Road, Northfield. Listen in or Comment to learn more about how mosquito spraying impacts you and your garden.

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May 11
Thu
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
117 Northfield Road, Northfield

Natural Habitat Evanston Members Meeting

Share and hear all we are working on, and how to get involved.

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May 17
Wed
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
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You're Needed! Here Are Some Involvement Opportunities

Donating to Climate Action Evanston and earmarking your donation for Natural Habitat Evanston. You can further earmark your donation to one of our initiatives.

Take the Pollinator and Bird Pledge

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Join our Pollinator Pledge and let the city and landscapers know we care about sustainable yards. Take an optional yard sign to spread the word.

Join the Natural Habitat Evanston Newsletter

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Stay updated on green goings on in Evanston, workdays, advocacy issues and more.

Buffalo Grass Anyone?

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$25/bag to local residents (pickup; no shipping). We also have some $5 seed packets of bottlebrush and little bluestem grass. Order up to one bag or packet of each species, while supplies last. Emails should include your phone number and which species you are requesting. Pay by check payable to Citizens’ Greener Evanston at pickup.

Volunteer at plantings and invasive removals: parks and schools

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Help at outdoor workdays

Join No Mow May

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Rethink how you Lawn

More Ways to Volunteer: Spread the word

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Share out brochures, doorhangers, or flyers. Collect a bunch of materials on the 5th Ward Tree Giveaway, Pollinator Pledge, Eco landscaping, Yard care, Light pollution, Leaf blowers are an eco-disaster, or Buffalo Grass.

Join our Facebook Group

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Get updates and share your thoughts on our FB Group. You can also check out our FB page here https://www.facebook.com/NaturalHabitatEvanston

More yard signs: Mowing, Leaves, Leafblowers?

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Just want to spread the word on certain steps? Mow Less-Leave Leaves (2-sided yard sign) or Leafblowers sign

Join the Isabella Woods Newsletter

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Get news the next time there is a threat to Isabella Woods. (Only sent when there is news.)

Certify with National Wildlife Federation

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Provide Food, Water, Shelter, Places to Raise Young and Sustainable Steps for wildlife. It helps Evanston maintain its NWF Community-wide Wildlife Habitat certification.

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